Marissa Spies
Dental school admissions consultant and current dental student
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | U.S. Army HPSP Scholarship recipient; Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army; President of the Emory Pre-Dental Society |
Marissa Spies is a dental school admissions consultant who helps pre-dental students build strong applications. She is a current third-year student at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She also holds a U.S. Army HPSP Scholarship, so she can explain that path. She helps with application plans, personal statements, and the AADSAS application. She has given interview advice to students who now attend schools such as UMich, UPenn, Harvard, and Columbia.
What Marissa helps with
Marissa helps pre-dental students plan and complete their dental school applications. She also answers questions about the process and the Army scholarship.
- Creating a dental school application plan
- Feedback on personal statements
- AADSAS application edits
- Choosing and describing meaningful experiences
- Letters of evaluation
- Interview advice for dental school
- Choosing schools that fit your goals
- Learning about the U.S. Army HPSP Scholarship
Who Marissa works with
Marissa works with pre-dental students and anyone interested in pursuing dentistry. Clients range from those starting to plan their application to those who need edits on their personal statement or AADSAS application.
Background and qualifications
Marissa is a third-year dental student at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She earned her undergraduate degree at Emory University in Atlanta, where she majored in Psychology on the pre-dental track. At Emory she was President of the Emory Pre-Dental Society. She has kept mentoring pre-dental students since graduating. She has read applications and personal statements and given interview advice to students now at UMich, UPenn, Harvard, and Columbia. She received the U.S. Army HPSP Scholarship and serves as a Second Lieutenant. She also served on the American Student Dental Association pre-dental liaison committee.
Marissa Spies pricing
Programs and services
- Personal statement quick review
- Asynchronous application strategy review
- Dental school game plan session
- Custom hourly coaching
- Chat with Marissa before booking
Marissa Spies reviews
Marissa Spies has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a current dental student and Army HPSP scholarship recipient who can explain both the application process and the scholarship.
Best for pre-dental students who want honest feedback on their personal statement and a clear application plan.
Common questions
How much does Marissa Spies charge?
Coaching with Marissa runs $80 to $130 an hour. Message Marissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marissa Spies help with?
Marissa Spies helps with creating a dental school application plan, feedback on personal statements, AADSAS application edits and choosing and describing meaningful experiences.
Does Marissa Spies coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Marissa Spies have reviews?
Marissa Spies has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Marissa Spies certified?
Marissa Spies lists: U.S. Army HPSP Scholarship recipient; Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army; President of the Emory Pre-Dental Society.
Can Marissa help with the Army HPSP Scholarship?
Yes. Marissa received the U.S. Army HPSP Scholarship and is happy to talk with anyone who wants to learn about the process.
Does Marissa help with the AADSAS application?
Yes. She offers AADSAS application edits and application strategy help.
How do I contact Marissa Spies?
Send Marissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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