TESTIMONIALS



What Other Professionals Say:



"I have worked with Iris Kipnis for over 10 years. She is a consummate professional who has successfully assisted families through the college admission and scholarship process. She holds the genuine interests of her students at heart." - Dr. Herm Davis



Herm Davis, Ed.D., has over 35 years of college financial aid experience as Executive Director of the National College Scholarship Foundation, Consultant to Peterson's Guides, Co-Author of Financial Aid for Dummies, President of College Financial Aid Counseling and Education Services (CFACES), Author of College Aid Resources for Education, and former Director of Financial Aid, Montgomery College, Maryland.



"Iris Kipnis is unsurpassed in her ability to work with and for students and their families in the college search process. She does not rest until each student in her care discovers unknown possibilities and finds just the right school that makes success in the fulfillment of their hopes and dreams a reality." - Mr. Gary Bracken



Gary Bracken is Former Vice President of Enrollment at Saint Leo University, where he had also served as Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.



"Iris M. Kipnis is “the best” College Educational Planner I have known in my nearly fifty (50) year career as an educator. I witnessed first-hand the personal interest she displayed on behalf of each student and was amazed at the scholarship money that was awarded to the students under her guidance. Mrs. Kipnis possesses vast knowledge on the entire college application process, displays keen listening skills, and is the “ultimate professional” in guiding college-bound students. Consultation with Mrs. Kipnis should be engaged in sooner rather than later during a student's high school years." - Sister Grace Henneberry, O.P.



With half a century of academic dedication as both a principal and teacher, Sister Grace Henneberry holds a Master’s degree from DePaul University and a Certificate of Theology from the University of Notre Dame. Most recently, Sister Grace Henneberry has served as an esteemed educator at Saint John Neumann High School and Royal Palm Academy in Naples, Florida.



What Parents and Students Say:



"Iris Kipnis, and her firm Kipnis College Connection, offer outstanding guidance and coaching for families navigating the decision path of college selection. Our family has relied upon Iris for successful applications and acceptances for our three daughters over the past 10 years. In today's competitive college placement environment, details and deadlines matter. Kipnis College Connection remains laser focused from "step 1 to step done" and I highly recommend this firm for any family needing assistance in their college bound student's search and application process." - Jon Stevenson



"It was my good fortune to find Iris when I did. With her help, I was able to obtain enough scholarship money in the first semester that I not only fully paid for my classes, but for her services as well." - Tamara Paquette



“Going through the college application process is very overwhelming for both the student and parents. However, Iris Kipnis helped make the process much easier for both of my children. Iris is easy to work with, very detailed oriented and truly knows her business. Iris will take your kids through the entire process from selecting colleges to apply to, completing each application and even all the way through financial aid and scholarships. Iris truly listens to the kids and my kids always welcomed her advice. Thanks to Iris’ help, my kids got into their dream schools. I will definitely use Iris Kipnis when it’s time for my third child to apply to college.” - Carolyn Roth



“Identifying and procuring college scholarships can be frustrating and challenging. With Mrs. Kipnis’s experience, knowledge, excellent communication skills and positive approach, she was able to facilitate the identification and procurement of a variety of scholarships, and assist with the planning and application process. It is our pleasure to highly recommend Mrs. Iris Kipnis.” - Dr. and Mrs. John Aragona