Brenda Shah
Dental school admissions consultant and general dentist
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Credentials | DDS, New York University College of Dentistry; Advanced certificate in public health, NYU College of Dentistry; BS in neurobiology and physiology, University of Maryland |
Brenda Shah is a dental school admissions consultant who helps pre-dental students build strong applications. She is a practicing general dentist with a DDS from NYU College of Dentistry. She has helped 6 students reach dental school. Her work covers AADSAS edits, achievements, experiences, and letters of evaluation.
What Brenda helps with
Brenda works with pre-dental students on the parts of the dental school application that take the most care.
- Editing the AADSAS application
- Presenting achievements clearly
- Describing experiences
- Letters of evaluation
- Writing secondary applications
- Building a full dental school application package
Who Brenda works with
Brenda works with pre-dental students who plan to apply to dental school. Her clients range from those who need help with one piece, like secondary applications, to those who want support on the whole application.
How Brenda works
Brenda offers several levels of support. A shorter package includes 5 or more hours. Secondary applications get 8 or more hours of coaching. Students can also book custom hourly sessions for AADSAS edits and other needs. She adjusts her availability case by case, and students can message her before they start.
Background and qualifications
Brenda is a general dentist and public health advocate. She earned a DDS and an advanced certificate in public health from New York University College of Dentistry. Before that she earned a bachelor's degree in neurobiology and physiology from the University of Maryland. In dental school she served as district trustee for the American Student Dental Association. She stays active in the American Dental Association at the local, state, and national levels. She has taken over 500 hours of continuing education in five years.
Brenda Shah pricing
Programs and services
- 5+ hour coaching package
- Secondary applications package, 8+ hours
- Custom hourly sessions
- Free chat before starting
Brenda Shah reviews
Brenda Shah has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Best for pre-dental students who want expert help with the AADSAS application and secondary essays.
Common questions
How much does Brenda Shah charge?
Coaching with Brenda runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Brenda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brenda Shah help with?
Brenda Shah helps with editing the AADSAS application, presenting achievements clearly, describing experiences and letters of evaluation.
Does Brenda Shah have reviews?
Brenda Shah has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Brenda Shah certified?
Brenda Shah lists: DDS, New York University College of Dentistry; Advanced certificate in public health, NYU College of Dentistry; BS in neurobiology and physiology, University of Maryland.
Can Brenda help with only part of the application?
Yes. She offers custom hourly sessions for things like AADSAS edits and achievements. She also has a package just for secondary applications.
How do I contact Brenda Shah?
Send Brenda a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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