Marina Portuondo
Dental school admissions consultant and current dental student
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | Doctor of Dental Surgery (in progress), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine; BS in Microbiology, University of Florida; Minor in Business Administration |
Marina Portuondo is a dental school admissions consultant who helps pre-dental students with essays, interviews and applications. She is a current dental student at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She applied to dental school 2 years ago and was admitted to 10+ schools across the U.S. She also has research experience in oral health, including work on bone remodeling and jaw disorders. She offers coaching by the hour and in a starter package.
What Marina helps with
Marina works with pre-dental students on the full dental school application, from essays to interviews and school choice.
- AADSAS application editing
- Writing achievements and experiences sections
- Letters of evaluation
- Personal statements
- Secondary essays
- Mock interview practice
- School selection
- Full application review
Who Marina works with
Marina works with pre-dental students who are applying to dental schools in the U.S.
How Marina works
Marina uses brainstorming and editing sessions to build personal statements and secondary essays. She also runs mock interview practice and full application reviews. Clients can book custom hourly coaching or a starter package of 5 hours or more. She offers a chat before you begin.
Background and qualifications
Marina is a Doctor of Dental Surgery student at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, class of 2027. She earned a BS in Microbiology from the University of Florida in 2023, with a minor in Business Administration. She went through the dental school application process herself and was admitted to 10+ schools across the U.S. She also studied orthodontic tooth movement and bone remodeling, and ran bacteria competition assays. She worked as a digital marketing intern at BlackDog Advertising.
Marina Portuondo pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Starter coaching package of 5 hours or more
- Free chat before starting
- Mock interview practice
- Full application review
Marina Portuondo reviews
Marina Portuondo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a current dental student who was admitted to 10+ dental schools in her own recent application cycle.
Best for pre-dental students who want help with AADSAS, essays and interviews from someone who recently went through it.
Common questions
How much does Marina Portuondo charge?
Coaching with Marina runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Marina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marina Portuondo help with?
Marina Portuondo helps with aADSAS application editing, writing achievements and experiences sections, letters of evaluation and personal statements.
Does Marina Portuondo have reviews?
Marina Portuondo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Marina Portuondo certified?
Marina Portuondo lists: Doctor of Dental Surgery (in progress), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine; BS in Microbiology, University of Florida; Minor in Business Administration.
Does Marina help with dental school interviews?
Yes. She offers mock interview practice for dental school applicants.
Can Marina help with choosing which dental schools to apply to?
Yes. She gives guidance on school selection along with essay and application help.
How do I contact Marina Portuondo?
Send Marina a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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