Allie Wilk graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan, where she studied Biology, Health, and Society. Having had tremendous success going through the admissions process herself, she understands how overwhelming applying to dental school can feel. Allie is passionate about helping applicants navigate the admissions process and working with pre-dental students to make their applications more competitive.

Allie is currently pursuing her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with a scholarship. Outside of Penn’s classrooms and clinics, she is a mentor for a local high school student in West Philadelphia. In her free time, Allie enjoys exploring the city, trying new restaurants, and relaxing with a good book.

Gabby Ciancimino graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science and minors in both Health Disparities in Society and Women’s Studies. She conducted research that focused on developing empirically-based tools and interventions to promote patient-centered culturally sensitive health care. She is pursuing her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and has been selected to be a recipient of the NHSC Scholarship.

Gabby has had countless experiences reviewing dental school applications for students and has worked closely with admissions directors for several dental schools across the nation. As a first-generation college student, she knows the importance of mentorship and empowerment in pursuing one’s dreams. She loves encouraging others to reach deep and find their passions to fuel their writing. Her positive attitude and creative thinking will allow others to be confident in not only their application experience but their own potential. Her hobbies include playing sports, watching true crime tv, going to the beach, and listening to music.

Dr. Julie Berenblum graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health and then earned her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania. She matched at her top choice general dentistry residency program at the Manhattan VA, where she will be working as a resident for the upcoming year.

Julie has been working as an admissions consultant since 2020 and loves helping dental school applicants on all aspects of their applicants. Julie has always had a passion for educating other like-minded students. At Yale, she ran the Community Health Educators organization in addition to tutoring students of all ages across all academic disciplines. Outside of dentistry, Julie enjoys exercising, baking, and spending time with her labradoodles, Lily and Sandy.

Alejandro Salcedo graduated cum laude from Loyola University Maryland with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in French. He is currently pursuing his degree at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

Alejandro spent most of his educational years tutoring science and language courses and working on several research projects. His experience working with students, along with his expertise in understanding what it takes to become a highly sought after and competitive applicant is what attracted him to join the Bootcamp Admissions team. He is eager to guide pre-dental students to the dental schools of their dreams. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, learning new languages, traveling, and listening to music.

Nina Iradi graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in Sociology, and minors in both Chemistry and Philosophy. She is now pursuing her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Throughout her undergraduate education, Nina worked as a Teaching Assistant, was involved in multiple types of research, and volunteered at a local food bank that served only college students. At Penn, she is co-founding a club for students that chose to take a nontraditional path to enter dental school. Through her own experience and assisting other pre-dental students with their application process, Nina knows how important it is to be true to yourself when applying to dental schools. She is excited to help even more students reach their goals! In her free time, Nina enjoys going to concerts, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Emma Wilkinson graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech in 2020 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and minor in Business Leadership. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with her Master’s in Higher Education in 2023, and DMD degree in 2024 as a dual degree student. During her time at Penn, Emma was nationally involved in the American Student Dental Association, served in the Vulnerable Populations Honors Clinic providing comprehensive care to refugee patients, and conducted research focusing on women in dental academics. She will be attending General Practice Residency at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center following graduation.

Emma has a passion for mentoring pre-dental students and has assisted over 200 DAT Bootcamp clients with various aspects of their application. With aspirations to work in either dental school admissions or student affairs, Emma understands the importance of this occasion for pre-dental students and is excited to help them reach their full potential. Outside of dentistry she enjoys running, spending time with her cat Sherb, and trying new snacks from Trader Joe’s.

Dr. Andrew Chen graduated from UC Berkeley with honors in Molecular & Cellular Biology and a minor in Toxicology. He received his DDS from the University of California, San Francisco, and is currently pursuing a 6-year integrated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/MD Program at the University of Southern California.

Andrew has extensive experience mentoring and privately tutoring students for over 8 years. Andrew was an Applications Consultant for a college advising company and helped review hundreds of personal statements for students. During his gap year, he worked as a dental assistant for a periodontist and teaching assistant at a boarding school in Princeton, NJ. Additionally, Andrew joined Bootcamp in 2020 as a Student Hero and has thoroughly enjoyed his experience helping students conquer the DAT.

Since starting dental school, Andrew has conducted multiple interviews for pre-dental students as an Office of Admissions & Outreach Ambassador, has been deeply involved through leadership in his local ADEA chapter, and continues to pursue his interests in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In his free time, Andrew enjoys bouldering, long-distance running, and going to concerts.

John Button graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University with a B.S. in biochemistry and French literature. He is currently pursuing his DMD and Master of Science in Oral and Population Health (MOPH) degrees at the University of Pennsylvania.

John is an internationally known advocate for oral health and the little-known oro-facial disease noma. He sits on the advisory committee of the International Noma Network, a forum for noma researchers and advocates, where he serves as a French translator and oral health ambassador. John’s research spans oral and population health the world over and he has published and lectured widely on oral health advocacy. In addition to his work on noma, he also researches oral and maxillofacial surgery complications at the VA Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

John has always liked working with students, writing, and public speaking. During his time at Tufts, he was a TA for advanced biochemistry, advanced organic chemistry, as well as both general biology and chemistry. His undergraduate research focused on chemistry education and interviewing, and he most enjoys working with students to prepare their essays and interview skills—helping them put their best foot forward during the application process. Outside of school and research, John is very active having run both an Olympic triathlon and, most recently, the Philadelphia Marathon.

Jessica Hui graduated summa cum laude from Stony Brook University with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Writing and Rhetoric. She will be pursuing her DDS at Columbia University where she also hopes to earn a Masters in Science and Dental Education.

Throughout her undergrad, Jessica grew her interest in writing into a passion. She served as a teaching assistant for multiple writing courses, contributed to several school blogs, and authored her own poems and short stories. With extensive experiences as a writer, Jessica is excited to help pre-dental students write personal statements and put together applications that they are proud of. In her free time, Jessica enjoys kayaking at Hudson River Park, expanding her tote bag collection, and practicing portrait photography.

Sneha Varghese graduated from Rutgers University New Brunswick with a B.A in Cell Biology & Neuroscience. She is currently pursuing her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

During her time at Rutgers, Sneha worked as a DAT Instructor and has mentored several pre-dents through everything that comes with the application process. She has always been passionate about helping others and enjoys serving as a resource for pre-dental students following their dreams. Outside of school, Sneha enjoys singing, exploring the city and spending time with her loved ones.

Teddy Park graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a B.S. in Human Biology, Health, and Society. He is currently pursuing his DMD at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. During his time at Cornell, he spent over two years as a teaching assistant for several pre-dental prerequisite courses, including biochemistry and microbiology, where he discovered his love for helping students break down complex material into digestible, actionable pieces. He scored a 27 AA (~550, >99th percentile) on the DAT, including a 25 PAT, and was accepted as an out-of-state applicant to dental schools such as UCLA, Columbia, UConn, and the University of Pennsylvania.

As a tutor, Teddy is committed to creating realistic, personalized study plans that maximize productivity. His approach is centered around helping students work smarter - not just harder - so they feel confident walking into test day and the application cycle ahead. In his free time, Teddy enjoys playing pickleball, golf, and piano, watching basketball, and going on long runs. He’s excited to support and empower future dental students every step of the way!

Dr. Jess Kang graduated from Johns Hopkins University magna cum laude with a Bachelors in Public Health Studies. She went on to pursue her DMD degree with a dean's scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She graduated and received honors in the Matthew Cryer Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, honors in orthodontics, honors in clinical and translational research, and the American Association of Orthodontics Dental Student award. She continued at Penn and will be completing her Orthodontics certificate program in 2025 and serves as the chief resident.  

Dr. Corinne Nicolas graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and minors in Chemistry, Health Sector Management and Policy, Spanish, and Public Health. She is currently pursuing her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and recently matched at her top choice orthodontic residency program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Ever since high school, and through college and dental school, Corinne has been actively involved in the admissions process and understands the competitiveness and what it takes to be admitted. She is excited to help applicants strengthen their application and reach their goals - her way of paying it forward for all the support she once received. Outside of dentistry, Corinne likes to cook, spend time with friends, travel, and read.

Caroline Palmer graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Religious Studies. She is now pursuing her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Throughout her undergraduate education, Caroline served as a pre-health mentor, essay editor, and admissions ambassador. She conducted business and scientific research and is a published author. Caroline has always had a passion for working with younger peers, and is continuing this at Penn as a tutor for Philadelphia students. She is dedicated to and takes a unique approach to each and every student she works with. In her free time, she enjoys working out, crocheting, and checking out new coffee shops.

Matthew Halpert graduated summa cum laude from Adelphi University Honors College with a B.S. in Business. He is currently pursuing his D.M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, while simultaneously earning an M.L. from Penn Carey Law.

During his undergraduate studies, Matthew served as a tutor in Biology, Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry at Adelphi University. He was also involved in research focused on identifying the most effective study strategies for students in biology courses.

At Penn, Matthew is an Admissions Ambassador and serves on the board of several dental school clubs. He is excited to draw on his own experiences taking the DAT—as well as his background teaching core subjects—to help each student achieve their dream score.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys playing tennis, going on walks, and spending time with family.