Rachel Kulchar
Dental school admissions consultant for DDS, DDS/PhD and MD/PhD applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Princeton University; DDS/PhD student, UCLA; Predoctoral fellow, NIH |
Rachel Kulchar is an admissions consultant who helps students apply to dental school, DDS/PhD, PhD and MD/PhD programs. She is a current DDS/PhD student at UCLA and an NIH predoctoral fellow. Her research looks at how cancer therapies affect the salivary glands. She has published more than 20 papers and sits on an admissions committee at UCLA. She has also gained admission to top dental, PhD and undergraduate programs herself.
What Rachel helps with
Rachel works with applicants on each step of the dental school application, from the first draft to interviews and waitlists.
- Editing the AADSAS application
- Editing the TMDSAS application
- Writing about achievements and experiences
- Getting strong letters of evaluation
- Writing secondary applications
- Preparing for dental school interviews
- Planning what to do when waitlisted
- Final review before submitting
Who Rachel works with
Rachel coaches students who want to get into dental school. She also works with applicants aiming for combined DDS/PhD, PhD and MD/PhD programs. She has mentored students on both academic and pre-professional paths.
Background and qualifications
Rachel is a current DDS/PhD student at UCLA and a predoctoral fellow with the NIH. There she studies how cancer therapies affect the salivary glands. She earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Princeton, with minors in Global Health and Health Policy and in Materials Science and Engineering. She has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers and reviews for journals. She has served on several national boards for research and student recruitment in health fields. At UCLA she has been a teaching assistant for undergraduate science courses. She has more than a year of experience as an admissions consultant.
Rachel Kulchar pricing
Programs and services
- Complete dental school application package
- Secondary application coaching
- Dental school interview coaching
- Final application review
- Dental school waitlist strategy
- Custom hourly coaching
Rachel Kulchar reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a current DDS/PhD student who also serves on an admissions committee at UCLA.
Best for dental school applicants, including those aiming for DDS/PhD, who want help from someone inside the process.
Common questions
How much does Rachel Kulchar charge?
Coaching with Rachel runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Rachel Kulchar help with?
Rachel Kulchar helps with editing the AADSAS application, editing the TMDSAS application, writing about achievements and experiences and getting strong letters of evaluation.
Is Rachel Kulchar certified?
Rachel Kulchar lists: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Princeton University; DDS/PhD student, UCLA; Predoctoral fellow, NIH.
Does Rachel help with combined degree programs?
Yes. She coaches applicants to DDS/PhD, PhD and MD/PhD programs.
Which application systems does Rachel help with?
She edits both AADSAS and TMDSAS applications.
How do I contact Rachel Kulchar?
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