Melanie Mintzer
Independent college admissions consultant at North Shore College Consulting
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | North Shore College Consulting |
Melanie Mintzer is an independent college consultant at North Shore College Consulting. She helps high school students and their families with college preparation, school selection and applications. She keeps a caseload of students from freshman through senior year. Before this, she worked in a high school setting, where she wrote letters of recommendation and helped students use the Common App and Naviance. She also speaks publicly about college admissions.
What Melanie helps with
Melanie helps families through each phase of college preparation, school selection and applications. She builds a plan around each student's needs and goals.
- College preparation planning
- Choosing colleges that match the student
- Completing college applications
- Using the Common App and Naviance
- Navigating the admissions process as a family
- Support for students from freshman through senior year
Who Melanie works with
Melanie works with high school students from freshman year through senior year. She also works with their parents and talks with them on a regular basis. Each student gets a custom plan based on personal needs and goals.
How Melanie works
Melanie meets with each student throughout the year. She prepares for every meeting ahead of time. She advises students between meetings, researches answers to their questions, and follows up after each session. Each student gets a custom plan built around personal needs and goals. She also keeps parents updated on a regular basis.
Background and qualifications
Melanie is an independent college consultant at North Shore College Consulting. She started by working closely with the owners and shadowing them to learn the process and the company culture. Earlier, she helped students in a high school setting with college planning and applications. She wrote letters of recommendation and taught students to use the Common App and Naviance. She takes part in continuing education, travels to college campuses, and builds ties with local high school counselors and college admissions representatives. She also writes blogs on admissions topics.
Melanie Mintzer pricing
Programs and services
- Individual college admissions guidance
- Year-round meetings with students
- Regular communication with parents
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The CoachVouch take
Melanie has worked on college planning from inside a high school and now as an independent consultant, and she visits college campuses as part of her ongoing training.
Best for families who want a custom plan and steady support from freshman year through senior year.
Common questions
How much does Melanie Mintzer charge?
Coaching with Melanie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Melanie Mintzer help with?
Melanie Mintzer helps with college preparation planning, choosing colleges that match the student, completing college applications and using the Common App and Naviance.
Does Melanie Mintzer work with students before senior year?
Yes. She works with high school students from freshman year through senior year.
Does Melanie Mintzer communicate with parents?
Yes. She talks with parents on a regular basis.
How do I contact Melanie Mintzer?
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