“College Planners of America has provided a tremendous service to our family in helping us through the college selection process. There are so many factors to consider in today’s environment that our family was just not equipped to address – cost, fit, course of study, extra-curricular activities, professional outlook, likelihood of gaining admittance, etc. College Planners of America has all the data at their fingertips, wisdom in the “behind the scenes” factors used by the academic institutions and many years of experience – all of which come together to help our students make the right choices. The College Planners of America team forges a relationship with the student and helps him or her to take ownership of the application process and to become accountable for their decisions. A true partnership is established between the parents, student(s) and counselor.
College Planners of America continues to guide our family members in making the right choices for their (and our) future college experience. In addition to selection advice, College Planners helped our family negotiate the tangle of financial aid requirements and options. From counseling on planning, to filling out all the necessary forms, College Planners has served us as a “full service” academic councilor with whom we plan to work for many more years to come.”

Dan, Naperville, IL

“My son’s father has researched local college planners for months. He found the College Planners of America website and liked what he saw enough to sign up for a free Meet & Greet Session. He and my son attended and were really impressed with all they heard. I joined them for a second session. I didn’t know what to expect. We told Mike McKinnon that our number one priority is to get as much financial aid as possible. Within the first ten minutes, my eyes were opened to all the options available to us.

Mike is so very knowledgeable about both schools and financial aid options. He immediately knew which schools we should put at the top of our search list that would match our needs. In that first meeting he also talked very directly with my son about next steps with his ACT scores, laying out a strategy to bring them even higher, which would help us be eligible for even more financial aid.”

Molly P., Winnetka

“Micheal has the instinctive ability to provide guidance on a personalized basis. I benefited from his sincere interest in assisting me choose the educational path that best suited me. When I selected Arizona State University, it turned out to be an excellent choice, and I owe it all to Micheal. His past experience in coaching football and serving as faculty advisor to student groups enhances his versatility and gives him a distinct advantage in providing college planning services. Time spent utilizing his services is like money in the bank and the college experience will be much better for it.”

Colleen M., Arizona

“My wife and I engaged Mike’s services as we began the transition for our son from high school to college. Mike and his staff offer a complete planning process for aptitude assessment, test preparation, college selection and financial planning. We have been most impressed by and pleased with Mike’s work with our son to evaluate the attributes of various schools. Mike has an immense depth of understanding of the college application process and efficiently navigates the timelines associated with the scholarship and financial assistance process.
We see a very direct interaction between Mike and our son, which Mike has encouraged right from the start. Mike treats our son as an adult and lets him know what is expected of him which will well prepare him for his college life and adulthood.”

Robert and Patricia E., Naperville

“My wife and I engaged Mike’s services as we began the transition for our son from high school to college. Mike and his staff offer a complete planning process for aptitude assessment, test preparation, college selection and financial planning. We have been most impressed by and pleased with Mike’s work with our son to evaluate the attributes of various schools. Mike has an immense depth of understanding of the college application process and efficiently navigates the timelines associated with the scholarship and financial assistance process.
We see a very direct interaction between Mike and our son, which Mike has encouraged right from the start. Mike treats our son as an adult and lets him know what is expected of him which will well prepare him for his college life and adulthood.”

Robert and Patricia E., Naperville