Amy Lin, Dental School Admissions Consultant at Inspira Advantage

Amy graduated from Wellesley College before studying at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She has extensive experience in pre-dental mentorship, leadership, and research. At Harvard, Amy serves on the admissions committee and leads the Pre-Dental Committee for the school’s American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Chapter. In this role, she introduces the dental student experience to prospective applicants from underserved backgrounds and coordinates a mock interview program to support them through the admissions process.

Amy graduated from Wellesley College with highest honors (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), earning a double major in German studies and chemistry. During her time at Wellesley College, Amy received multiple awards recognizing her academic excellence, including the Jean V. Crawford Prize in Chemistry, the Introductory Chemistry Award, and the Elizabeth Vogel Falk Prize in German. She was further honored with the Judith Adams ’75 Prize for Premedical Students for her outstanding performance in the pre-medical and pre-dental curriculum. At Wellesley, Amy served as a campus ambassador and tour guide for the Office of Admissions and as Vice President of the Pre-Dental Society.

Inspired by the intersection of the sciences and the humanities, Amy discovered dentistry as the perfect blend of science, art, and human connection—an interdisciplinary field that aligns with her academic passions and personal values. Amy’s research has been published in multiple prestigious journals, including Pediatric Blood & Cancer, The Clinical Teacher, the Journal of Dental Education, and the Journal of Dental Sciences and Education.

Amy has a strong background in teaching and tutoring across a variety of subjects and age groups. She has designed curricula and taught courses in English Writing, SAT English, and introductory Mandarin Chinese, in addition to serving as a German and chemistry tutor during her undergraduate years. Her diverse teaching experiences have equipped her with the ability to adapt her instructional style to meet the unique learning needs of each student.

Amy’s approach to dental school admissions counseling is personalized, strategic, and deeply student-centered. Students whom Amy has coached have been accepted to top dental schools at Penn Dental Medicine, UCSF, UCLA, Texas A&M, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and the University of Texas at Houston.

Amy focuses on helping each applicant identify and articulate their unique strengths and experiences to stand out in a competitive admissions landscape. Viewing her work as an extension of peer mentorship, she takes pride in helping students uncover their potential and craft authentic, compelling narratives. Her own interdisciplinary background enables her to guide students from both traditional and nontraditional paths to dentistry with insight and empathy.