
Jessica Chen
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Columbia D2 | UPenn and UOP Admits | Essay & Interview Expert
Studied at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Works at Asda
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Available Monday at 12:00 AM UTC
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Jessica's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $69/hr
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Jessica’s Dental School Qualifications
Jessica has helped clients get into these schools:
Welcome to my profile! As a current second year dental student at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, I bring firsthand experience and insights into the dental school admissions process. I graduated from the University of the Pacific in 3 years with a 4.0 GPA and summa cum laude in my major of Biology and minor of Business Management. My DAT score was in the 99th percentile (26 AA, 25 TS, 26 Biology). I was accepted into Columbia, UOP, and UPenn, and know many students at these schools. I would love to provide my insight and mentorships about the application process and what current students experience at these dental schools. Not only have I helped many of my peers edit their dental and college essays, but I can also provide one-on-one interview advice and practice. My diverse roles, from serving as a Dental Assistant to leading initiatives with organizations like Operation Smile and Dental Shadowers, have equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the dental profession. I have successfully coached aspiring dental students, helping them navigate their applications and interviews. If you're looking to strengthen your dental school application and gain a competitive edge, feel free to reach out!
Jessica can help with:
Personal Statement
Application Strategy
Interviews
AADSAS Application Edit
Experiences
School Selection
Secondary Essays
Work Experience
District 2 Sponsorship Chair, Newsletter Chair at Columbia
Asda
March 2024 - Present
● Initiate communications with vendors and coordinate sponsorship packages for District 2 events (annual conference, retreat) ● Editorial Chair (August 2024- present) Write, design, and edit the biannual Columbia ASDA Newsletter

Assistant Editor, D1 Rep at Columbia
Jarvie Research Society
September 2023 - Present
● Edit short paragraphs showcasing previous labs and students’ research in Columbia’s Research Mentor Guide ● Write articles for the Jarvie Newsletter highlighting the effectiveness of charcoal toothpaste and Birnberg Research Day ● Facilitate communications between the Jarvie Executive Board and my class

Diversity Representative on Class Executive Board
Colunbia University College of Dental Medicine
September 2023 - Present
● Collaborate with D2 Class Board to ensure events and policies encapsulate the diversity of the D2 class and Columbia ● Attend monthly meetings to provide constructive feedback regarding D2 events

Research Intern
University of California, San Francisco
December 2020 - Present
● Enter over 4304 forms and check 562 forms containing longitudinal COVID-19 data abstracted from field team into REDCap Database System ● Participate in biweekly meetings with FIND and LIINC Clinical Leads and field teams

Dental Assistant
Jang and Associates
May 2022 - August 2023
● Assist dentist during procedures ● Sterilize instruments and set up sterilized chairs for patients in between procedures ● Seat and converse with patients ● Schedule and help with front-desk; manage insurance ● Contact insurance regarding claims
National Collegiate Advisory Board Member
Team HBV
January 2021 - May 2023
Collaborated with the Asian Liver Center at Stanford University to leverage social media to increase hepatitis B outreach, advocacy, and education, with the goal of eradicating hepatitis B worldwide.

Vice President
Dental Shadowers
January 2022 - January 2023
Dental Shadowers is an online pre-dental organization with the mission of providing virtual shadowing opportunities and dental-related educational posts to students as a way to stay engaged with dentistry during the pandemic. ● Collaborated with Executive Board to run the Dental Shadowers Organization ● Led Outreach Committee; reached out to dental students for informative interviews regarding dental school and dentistry
President
Operation Smile
May 2021 - January 2023
Oversaw Operation Smile Executive Board, liaised between chapter and Operation Smile HQ/UOP Student Government, spearheaded all fundraisers.
Education
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Doctor's Degree
2023 - 2027
University of the Pacific
Bachelor of Science - BS, Major in Biology with a Minor in Business Management on Pre-Dentistry Track
2020 - 2023
Activities and societies: Operation Smile, the Dentin Newsletter, Pacific Pre-Dental Society, Red Cross Graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
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Overall Rating
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Jessica has helped clients get into these schools:
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