Dr. Marina Ebrahim, Dental School Admissions Consultant at Inspira Advantage

Dr. Ebrahim graduated with a DMD from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RDSM), and leverages years of experience in higher education and admissions to mentor pre-dental students. She specializes in personalized application plans, personal statements, and mock interviews, helping students gain admission to top dental programs. Dr. Ebrahim also advises on academics, extracurriculars, and volunteer opportunities.

Dr. Ebrahim graduated from Rutgers University–Newark with a BA in chemistry and a minor in biology—she was also a Phi Beta Kappa member. During dental school, she excelled academically and developed a keen interest in guiding future dental students. She also received the Joseph Pollack DDS Endowed Scholarship on behalf of Delta Dental and the RSDM.

Following graduation, Dr. Ebrahim began a career that perfectly matched her clinical skills with her passion for education, serving as a dental admissions counselor and dentist at Great Expressions Dental Centers.

As a dental admission counselor, Dr. Ebrahim firmly believes that each applicant possesses unique strengths, experiences, and aspirations that deserve to be highlighted. Her counseling philosophy revolves around fostering a supportive and empowering environment where applicants can showcase their authentic selves and present their candidacy most compellingly.

Dr. Ebrahim is an expert at crafting personalized application plans tailored to each applicant's profile and goals. She assists applicants in articulating their motivations, experiences, and aspirations effectively through strong personal statements and provides guidance and mock interview sessions to help applicants excel in dental school interviews. She can also advise pre-dental students on academic preparation, extracurricular activity involvement, and navigating volunteer opportunities to strengthen their candidacy.

Throughout her dental school journey, Dr. Ebrahim guided numerous aspiring dental students to successful admissions into top-tier dental programs at New York University, Temple University, Rutgers University, and other schools. Witnessing their dreams become reality fueled her passion for empowering the next generation of dental professionals. Dr. Ebrahim has worked with students from diverse backgrounds, ages, and skill levels and fosters a supportive and encouraging learning environment where they feel motivated to excel and navigate the dental school admissions landscape.

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