Melinda P.
Medical school admissions consultant with 20 years in higher education
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Graduate work in Educational Psychology, Columbia University Teachers College |
Melinda P. is an admissions consultant who helps students and applicants get into medical school and other health professions programs. She has spent more than 20 years in higher education. She directed NYU's postbaccalaureate premedical program for career changers. She also redesigned and expanded prehealth programs at Barnard College and Sarah Lawrence College. She has advised hundreds of college students, from course planning to graduate and professional school applications.
What Melinda helps with
Melinda supports students through college and through the path to graduate and professional school. She also offers career coaching.
- Applying to medical school
- Applying to PA school and veterinary school
- Course selection and academic planning
- Recovering from academic setbacks
- Building strong relationships with faculty
- Building the skills to work independently
- Career changers moving toward healthcare
Who Melinda works with
Melinda works with college students from all fields of study. She also works with applicants heading to graduate and professional school. Her background includes career changers who want to enter healthcare.
Background and qualifications
Melinda began her career in student affairs at UCLA Medical School. She then did graduate work in Educational Psychology at Columbia University and worked at its medical school during that time. After graduating, she joined New York University and directed its postbaccalaureate premedical program for career changers. She has since led the redesign and expansion of prehealth programs at Barnard College and Sarah Lawrence College. She has more than 20 years in higher education and has guided hundreds of students.
Melinda P. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one support for students and applicants
- Medical school admissions consulting
- PA school admissions consulting
- Veterinary school admissions consulting
- Career coaching
- Recorded application year strategy session
Melinda P. reviews
Melinda P. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She directed NYU's postbaccalaureate premedical program for career changers and has built prehealth programs at two colleges.
Best for premed students and career changers who want guidance on applying to medical school or other health professional programs.
Common questions
How much does Melinda P. charge?
Coaching with Melinda runs $80 to $130 an hour. Message Melinda from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melinda P. help with?
Melinda P. helps with applying to medical school, applying to PA school and veterinary school, course selection and academic planning and recovering from academic setbacks.
Does Melinda P. have reviews?
Melinda P. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Melinda P. certified?
Melinda P. lists: Graduate work in Educational Psychology, Columbia University Teachers College.
Does Melinda help with health programs other than medical school?
Yes. She also offers support for PA school and veterinary school applicants.
Does Melinda work with career changers?
Yes. She directed NYU's postbaccalaureate premedical program for career changers.
How do I contact Melinda P.?
Send Melinda a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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