Mike Rappa is a professional and knows what he is doing. He has taken his strategies across the country publicly and that gave me confidence in him. He works one to one with families and takes the time family’s need to prepare successful strategies for college selection. Getting into a college of your choice, meeting all the deadlines, completing all the paperwork is often very overwhelming, frustrating and a financial nightmare to some. Mike makes it easy to see your options and choose the best college of your choice. If you want a great financial planner to help you fulfill your college dreams and help reduce your college costs significantly look no further. I highly recommend Mike Rappa and Ivy League College Planning Strategies.
Elaine I, Roseville, CA
“There is so much fear surrounding finding a good college for your high schooler and then figuring out how to pay for it. As parents, the thought of SAT’s, scholarships, applications and the FAFSA is quite simply overwhelming. Mike Rappa not only took that fear away, but helped us through the whole process, step by step. He also helped us build a solid college funding plan for educating not just one, but all four of our kids. I can honestly say that I do not know how we would have done it without his help.”
Brad Swope, Senior Pastor
Horizon Community Church, Roseville, CA
"Had we tried sailing that mighty ocean called “College Financial Aid” alone, we’d be at the bottom of the sea by now. Michael made it all understandable, easy to manage and took an enormous amount of pressure out of our lives. From the start, he was there with constant reminders, suggestions and laser sharp guidance. Any and all questions we had were answered within twenty-four hours or less. There’s enough to worry about with college essays and applications. My advice: Let Mr. Rappa handle the ‘financial aid’ aspect of things for you. You won’t regret it and trust me, you’ll sleep a lot better knowing the whole, arduous process was done right."
The Walker Family, Los Angeles, CA.
"Having our daughter decide which college she was going to attend and how it was going to be paid for was overwhelming! Michael Rappa was a tremendous help with all the details and reminders. Our daughter is finishing her sophomore year at UCLA and Michael still continues to help us with the FAFSA. He is extremely helpful, supportive and easy to work with. We are thankful we found and engaged his services."
The Neideffer Family, Loomis, CA
"Mike Rappa really cares – that comes across loud and clear. His first priority is to make sure the parent’s and child’s needs and wishes are being addressed. I really felt I could relax and know everything would be taken care of."
The Slatter Family, Loomis, CA
"I highly recommend Mike Rappa for college and retirement planning services. He created a miracle for our family. We arrived at his office with a complicated, blended family financial situation, and not nearly enough money saved to support five children through college. After reviewing our documents, he offered creative and clear options, ultimately putting together a plan that allows us to support our undergrads (3 at a time), while still saving for retirement. He is well worth the time and investment. We refer friends to him often."
The Michon Family, Granite Bay, CA
"If it weren’t for Mike Rappa of Ivy League College Planning Strategies, I don’t know if I would have been able to afford college. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, which was bad considering I needed basically 100 percent of my college tuition paid for by grants and scholarships. Once we started working with Michael, I just felt this ease and comfort come over me as if I knew everything was going to be alright. Thanks to Michael I am now onto my third year of college and will be forever grateful for all the work he has done for me. He really does know what he’s doing, a true professional."
Shadera S., Loomis, CA
Mike Rappa knows each aspect of the stressful college planning/admissions/financial aid process in depth. Michael was a huge help to my husband and me in deciphering the FAFSA, particularly what financial traps to avoid which can decrease your financial aid. I highly recommend and wish we had known about Mike much sooner.
Alison A., Rocklin, CA
Elaine I, Roseville, CA
“There is so much fear surrounding finding a good college for your high schooler and then figuring out how to pay for it. As parents, the thought of SAT’s, scholarships, applications and the FAFSA is quite simply overwhelming. Mike Rappa not only took that fear away, but helped us through the whole process, step by step. He also helped us build a solid college funding plan for educating not just one, but all four of our kids. I can honestly say that I do not know how we would have done it without his help.”
Brad Swope, Senior Pastor
Horizon Community Church, Roseville, CA
"Had we tried sailing that mighty ocean called “College Financial Aid” alone, we’d be at the bottom of the sea by now. Michael made it all understandable, easy to manage and took an enormous amount of pressure out of our lives. From the start, he was there with constant reminders, suggestions and laser sharp guidance. Any and all questions we had were answered within twenty-four hours or less. There’s enough to worry about with college essays and applications. My advice: Let Mr. Rappa handle the ‘financial aid’ aspect of things for you. You won’t regret it and trust me, you’ll sleep a lot better knowing the whole, arduous process was done right."
The Walker Family, Los Angeles, CA.
"Having our daughter decide which college she was going to attend and how it was going to be paid for was overwhelming! Michael Rappa was a tremendous help with all the details and reminders. Our daughter is finishing her sophomore year at UCLA and Michael still continues to help us with the FAFSA. He is extremely helpful, supportive and easy to work with. We are thankful we found and engaged his services."
The Neideffer Family, Loomis, CA
"Mike Rappa really cares – that comes across loud and clear. His first priority is to make sure the parent’s and child’s needs and wishes are being addressed. I really felt I could relax and know everything would be taken care of."
The Slatter Family, Loomis, CA
"I highly recommend Mike Rappa for college and retirement planning services. He created a miracle for our family. We arrived at his office with a complicated, blended family financial situation, and not nearly enough money saved to support five children through college. After reviewing our documents, he offered creative and clear options, ultimately putting together a plan that allows us to support our undergrads (3 at a time), while still saving for retirement. He is well worth the time and investment. We refer friends to him often."
The Michon Family, Granite Bay, CA
"If it weren’t for Mike Rappa of Ivy League College Planning Strategies, I don’t know if I would have been able to afford college. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, which was bad considering I needed basically 100 percent of my college tuition paid for by grants and scholarships. Once we started working with Michael, I just felt this ease and comfort come over me as if I knew everything was going to be alright. Thanks to Michael I am now onto my third year of college and will be forever grateful for all the work he has done for me. He really does know what he’s doing, a true professional."
Shadera S., Loomis, CA
Mike Rappa knows each aspect of the stressful college planning/admissions/financial aid process in depth. Michael was a huge help to my husband and me in deciphering the FAFSA, particularly what financial traps to avoid which can decrease your financial aid. I highly recommend and wish we had known about Mike much sooner.
Alison A., Rocklin, CA