Ellen W.
Medical school admissions consultant and former Columbia admissions director
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
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| Works with | Students |
Ellen W. is an admissions consultant who helps students apply to medical school, dental school and PA school. She was Director of Admissions at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and a voting member of its admissions committee. She later served as Assistant Dean in Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program and at Fordham University, where she helped expand the Prehealth Program. She has worked with both non-traditional and traditional students.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen helps students who want to get into health professions programs. She works on the admissions process and on building a strong student profile.
- Applying to medical school
- Applying to dental school
- Applying to PA school
- Building a strong profile in and out of the classroom
- Understanding how admissions committees choose candidates
- Entering healthcare through a non-traditional path
Who Ellen works with
Ellen works with students headed to medical, dental and PA school. She has guided non-traditional students who enter healthcare through postbaccalaureate paths. She has also worked with traditional students building their profiles during their undergraduate years.
Background and qualifications
Ellen started her career at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She rose to Director of Admissions and voted on the admissions committee, helping select candidates for the program. She then became Assistant Dean in Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, where she focused on non-traditional students pursuing healthcare careers. After that, she became Assistant Dean at Fordham University and helped expand the Prehealth Program. There she worked with traditional students on building profiles inside and outside the classroom.
Ellen W. pricing
Programs and services
- Booked appointments for admissions guidance
- Messaging with Ellen before booking
Ellen W. reviews
Ellen W. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 35 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She sat on a dental school admissions committee as a voting member and later led pre-health advising at two universities.
Best for students applying to medical, dental or PA school who want guidance from a former admissions director.
Common questions
How much does Ellen W. charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $80 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ellen W. help with?
Ellen W. helps with applying to medical school, applying to dental school, applying to PA school and building a strong profile in and out of the classroom.
Does Ellen W. have reviews?
Ellen W. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 35 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Ellen work with non-traditional students?
Yes. She spent time as Assistant Dean in Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, focusing on non-traditional students entering healthcare.
Which programs does Ellen help students apply to?
She helps with medical school, dental school and PA school applications.
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