Thinking about college but don’t know where to start? What if there was a roadmap that made college prep simple and stress-free?

In this episode, Brendon Murphy sits down with Keith Wilkerson, founder of College Thoughts, a boutique college consultancy that’s reshaping the journey to higher education. Keith shares his inspiring journey as a first-generation college student and how it shaped the comprehensive services offered by College Thoughts today. From essay editing to SAT prep, Keith’s team provides a holistic approach to navigating the college application process without the overwhelming package deals.

Keith discusses: 

• (02:22) The shift from traditional packaged services to an hourly consulting model that benefits clients
• (04:05) The benefit of starting college prep early and how they tailor their services to different ages
• (10:53) The importance of being authentic in college applications and selecting schools that resonate with students
• (12:51)  Insights on financial planning for college, including the FAFSA and alternative forms like the CSS profile
• (16:56) Finding the right college fit over prestige
• And more

Resources:

• Federal Student Aid: FAFSA® Form
• CSS Profile for Financial Aid

Connect with Brendon Murphy: 

• (610) 449-9900
• LinkedIn: Brendon Murphy
• bmurphy@mycfsi.com
• Website: Compass Financial Solutions

Connect with Keith Wilkerson: 

• Website: College Thoughts
• (610) 601-9010
• LinkedIn: Keith Wilkerson

About our Guest: 

Keith is a specialist in developing and implementing a program that teaches students the value of making the transition from being a good student to chasing greatness. Whether teaching innovative strategies to master standardized testing, helping students transition to a more challenging educational setting, or speaking about unlocking the mysteries of the college application process, Keith always wants students to strive for excellence instead of mere survival. His no-nonsense approach and proven strategies have helped many programs have successful events with ongoing follow-up.