Malinda Schantz
College admissions consultant for high school and transfer students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Runways To College, LLC |
Malinda Schantz is an independent educational consultant who guides high school students through college admissions. She runs Runways To College, LLC. She works with students in grades nine to twelve and with current college students who want to transfer. She also helps students interested in aviation. She has worked with students since 2020. Her background in library and information science and her past work as a music teacher shape how she works with families.
What Malinda helps with
Malinda helps students find colleges that fit them academically, socially and financially. She also works to lower stress for families during the admissions process.
- Finding colleges that fit a student academically, socially and financially
- Getting through the college admissions process in grades nine to twelve
- Lowering stress and tension for families during admissions
- Transferring from one college to another
- Finding college paths for students interested in aviation
Who Malinda works with
Malinda works with families who have students in grades nine to twelve. She also helps current college students who want to transfer schools. Students who are interested in aviation can get help from her as well. She gives individual attention to each student.
Background and qualifications
Malinda has worked with students as an independent educational consultant since 2020. Before that, she built a background in library and information science. She also worked as a music teacher. She uses her research skills from library and information science in her consulting work. She also uses the people skills she built teaching music. She runs her practice through Runways To College, LLC.
Malinda Schantz pricing
Programs and services
- Individual college admissions support for high school students
- Transfer school support for college students
- Aviation-focused college guidance
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The CoachVouch take
She combines a library and information science background with music teaching experience and offers help for students interested in aviation.
Best for families of high school students, or college students planning a transfer, who want individual attention and a good college fit.
Common questions
How much does Malinda Schantz charge?
Coaching with Malinda runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Malinda Schantz help with?
Malinda Schantz helps with finding colleges that fit a student academically, socially and financially, getting through the college admissions process in grades nine to twelve, lowering stress and tension for families during admissions and transferring from one college to another.
Does Malinda Schantz help college students who want to transfer?
Yes. She works with current college students who want to transfer schools. She also works with students in grades nine to twelve.
Does Malinda Schantz help students interested in aviation?
Yes. She offers help to students who are interested in aviation.
How do I contact Malinda Schantz?
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