Sana U.

As an honors graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, holder of a Bachelor of Science in psychology, an honors distinction in the College of Liberal Arts, and a pre-health certificate, Sana has a strong academic foundation that has prepared her for success in dentistry.

During her time at UT, Sana demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to serving others. She served as the president of two long-standing pre-health organizations, volunteered for over 350 hours at Dell Children's Hospital, conducted research at a cognitive science lab, interned at the Mayo Clinic, and accumulated more than 250 shadowing hours in various dental specialties. During college, Sana was awarded the Patricia M. Kirkpatrick Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Liberal Arts and a CoLA Merit Scholarship. Before starting dental school, she worked as a Behavioral Health Technician at Seton Healthcare Family.

Sana has always had a passion for mentorship, exemplified by her experiences teaching elementary school children abroad in Karachi, Pakistan, and being a teaching assistant for Austin Independent School District students through the UTeach program. She has also served as the Admissions Chair, President of the University of Texas Health Career Mentorship program, and the ADEA representative at UTHealth School of Dentistry.

Sana understands that every student has a journey to dental school and is dedicated to going above and beyond to help them achieve their goals. When she applied, she personally received 10+ dental school acceptance letters, giving her insider knowledge on what admissions officers are looking for. Students Sana has coached have been accepted to dental schools at A.T. Still University, Boston University, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Southern California, Texas Tech University, and others.

Sana's approach to admissions counseling focuses on identifying and highlighting each student's strengths and potential. She tailors her guidance to help them shine in their applications, from perfecting essays to preparing for interviews. Her goal is to ensure that each student presents the best version of themselves and succeeds in gaining acceptance to their desired programs. Through her extensive network and mentorship experience, Sana has guided many applicants to their target dental schools.