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Orthodontics
Undergrad: Emory University
Dental School: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Despite growing up in a city, Dr. Stein has been snow-skiing since she was three years old and was the captain of her Varsity Ski Team in high school. She is also an avid gym-goer and runner who made it a priority during her busy dental school/residency years to continue her healthy habits!
Dr. Stein, a native of Manhattan, NYC has always been driven by her passion for dentistry and her desire to make a positive impact on people's lives. Her journey began at Emory University, where she followed a pre-dental track and earned a BS in biology. Her exceptional academic performance led her to the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine, where she was awarded a Dean's Merit Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding achievements both inside and outside the classroom.
During her time at Penn Dental, Dr. Stein discovered her true calling in the field of orthodontics. Her fascination with the intricacies of dental alignment and her desire to help patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles propelled her to apply to some of the most competitive orthodontic residency programs in the country. Through her hard work, dedication, and impressive track record, Dr. Stein secured a spot at her top choice—Columbia University's Orthodontic Residency Program.
Dr. Stein has navigated multiple application cycles, interview processes, and a series of rigorous exams, gaining invaluable experience and insight along the way. Having overcome these obstacles herself, she developed a strong desire to help other students facing similar challenges in their pursuit of a career in dentistry. She recognized the complexity of the application process and the importance of having a knowledgeable, supportive mentor to guide students through the journey.
Drawing from her own experiences in admissions and her deep understanding of what makes a strong application, Dr. Stein has dedicated herself to serving as a mentor to college-level and dental school students. She provides comprehensive guidance and advice throughout the dental school and residency application processes, helping students highlight their strengths and achievements.
One of Dr. Stein's greatest strengths is her exceptional organizational skills and her commitment to efficiency. She understands the demanding lifestyle of college students and the importance of managing time effectively. She takes pride in creating prioritized to-do lists, breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps, and collaborating with students to ensure that they can complete their applications and requirements in a way that is both efficient and minimally overwhelming. Her goal is to empower students to achieve their dreams while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Pediatric Dentistry
Undergrad: University of Connecticut
Dental School: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Dr. Sonnenberg enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with his wife, Phoebe, and their son, Beckett. He is also an avid golfer.
Throughout his years of intensive post-doctoral training, Dr. Sonnenberg demonstrated a commitment to excellence. He completed a General Practice Residency at Staten Island University Hospital, where he honed his skills in providing comprehensive dental care to a diverse patient population. Following this, he pursued a Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Woodhull Medical Center, further specializing in the specialized dental needs of children. During his pediatric residency, Dr. Sonnenberg researched obstructive sleep apnea in the pediatric dental population, earning second place at Woodhull Medical Center’s research symposium for his contributions.
Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Sonnenberg strongly advocates for mentorship within the dental profession. He recognizes that each individual possesses a set of talents and strengths, and he is committed to helping aspiring dentists identify and capitalize on these attributes. His belief in the power of mentorship as a tool for professional development drives him to assist others in achieving their goals and realizing their full potential.
As an admissions counselor, Dr. Sonnenberg excels at identifying and highlighting prospective dental students' unique qualities and strengths. He is passionate about mentoring pre-dental students and guiding graduates who aspire to specialize in pediatric dentistry, helping them navigate their careers while strengthening the profession.
Dr. Sonnenberg's multifaceted experiences, ranging from his educational achievements to his clinical practice and mentorship endeavors, have contributed to the advancement of the dental profession and fostered a sense of community and support among aspiring professionals. With his impressive background, dedication to excellence, and passion for guiding others, he is an exceptional dentist and mentor, making a lasting impact on dentistry.
General Dentistry
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Dental School: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Yang loves traveling and has been to 14 countries.
Dr. Yang is a first-generation college and professional school graduate from Dallas, TX. She obtained a full-tuition scholarship to fund her college education at the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and sociology. Throughout college, she was a teaching assistant and served as a mentor for freshmen students. She was also involved in student leadership, volunteer work, and research.
Dr. Yang was awarded another scholarship when she started dental school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She was also active on campus in student organizations and leadership roles, including serving as her Class Vice President all four years.
With her background and experiences, Dr. Yang confidently leads pre-dental students to craft strong applications and reach their goals. She has a strong passion for mentorship because she attributes her successes to her mentors who helped her navigate the admissions process.
Our mission is to help every candidate realize their true potential. When you graduate from dental school, we want you to look back and be proud of yourself for achieving your dreams. As such, we want to make sure that your financial circumstances are not a barrier to success.
In keeping with our mission, we provide a small number of partial and full scholarships to our applicants. These are awarded after you start working with us and are based on both professional potential and financial need. Please note, these scholarships are only available for our All-Inclusive Package.
That said, we also want to make sure you are working with the best team, and attracting top talent is expensive. Hence, we’re not able to provide scholarships to everyone. Your project manager can tell you more about scholarship opportunities after we start the engagement.
Whether you need extensive or minimal dental school application help, we've got you covered. For dental school applicants who need support with only one or two aspects of their applications, we’ve broken down our all-inclusive offering into different phases of the application lifecycle, such as best-fit school selection, AADSAS application support, personal statement editing, interview prep, and holistic dental school application review.
For dental school applicants interested in a structured and rigorous preparation program, we have the complete end-to-end dental school application consulting services where you work with our top dental school admissions counselor for an extended period of time. They create a personalized plan to help you set and achieve targets, giving you a leg up when you apply. Your dental school admissions counselor helps you identify gaps in your profile and fill them through targeted activities such as volunteering, research, academic coursework, and more. Schedule a call to learn more.
Our admissions counselors are selected through an extremely rigorous process. We make sure they are knowledgeable, smart, courteous, personable, and professional. Further, you are paired with a coach based on your profile, background, and interests based on the information you provide through our comprehensive intake form.
However, it is very important that you get along with your pre-dental advisor. The quality of your application is directly dependent on how well you get along with them. We’ve realized building a relationship doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to get to know each other, understand the candidate’s persona, and craft a strong application. We try not to prematurely undo progress by switching coaches.
That being said, if you have any issues, email us at ceo@inspiraadvantage.com and our CEO will personally reply to you within 48 hours. Your success is our topmost priority and we will go above and beyond to make sure you get accepted at your dream school. This includes switching your coach if needed.
Our project team consists of Graduate Coaches, writing experts, and former Admissions Committee members. You will work with a Graduate Coach, who will help you draft the perfect application. They are typically dentists who have served on an admissions committee, are experts at storytelling, enjoy mentorship, and know how to help candidates create compelling narratives.
They also make sure your grammar, tone, and sentence structure are in line with what dental schools expect. You will also be assigned a project manager. Their role will be to ensure your application documents are submitted well in advance of any deadlines.
Through our vast network of former Admissions Committee members, Graduate Coaches, and Inspira alumni, we are able to have our finger on the pulse and see what’s going on at top dental schools.
These insights are early and relevant, and they benefit you. We know before anyone else when and how the Admissions Committee at an institution is changing the intake criteria. We can use this to help to craft a relevant story.
Only 3% of prospective Graduate Coaches and former Admissions Committee members we speak with each year make it on our team and are selected to provide dental school application consulting services. We want to ensure that our applicants have the best experience, so choosing the right team members is of paramount importance to us.
We have a rigorous multi-step selection process. This includes personality fit, industry knowledge tests, and multiple real-life case simulations. Every member of our team is made to evaluate the applications of past candidates. This helps us evaluate the quality of their insights and communication skills. You can learn more about our selection process here.
We also conduct ongoing evaluations to make sure we are the right partners to help you fulfill your dental school dreams.
Creating the right application requires time and effort. It is our duty to make sure every consultant is able to dedicate time and effort to your application.
The number of clients each dental school admissions counselor works with depends on the nature of their role and additional commitments within the firm.
Some counselors might work with a small number of applicants who are applying to a lot of dental schools whereas others might work with more applicants who are applying to fewer schools.
You can be rest assured that even though members of our team wear many hats, your success is our topmost priority. If we have to choose between losing a potential client or allocating lesser time to current clients, we will choose the former any day.
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