CollegeThoughts
Prep Company
Overview
Founded by Keith, who brings over 27 years of experience and has worked with more than 1,700 students, CollegeThoughts is a Main Line-based college prep service that takes a data-driven approach to test preparation and college admissions. Their strategies are built on aggregated data rather than opinions or theories.
Their flagship Premium Program bundles test preparation and college planning into one customized package. For families who need just one piece of the puzzle, they offer a la carte services including SAT/ACT prep, college application assistance, college planning, essay writing, and interview practice. Sessions are available both virtually and in person.
CollegeThoughts also runs study skills programs designed for middle school and early high school students, with ten-lesson series covering either general study skills or math-specific skills. They additionally work with schools and organizations to create custom workshops, from SAT crash courses to supplementing a school's college counseling office.
The team is described as a group of compassionate educators focused on helping high-achieving students think strategically about the application process.
What Parents Are Saying
Reviewers are universally enthusiastic about CollegeThoughts, praising founder Keith Wilkerson and his team for providing deeply personalized, holistic mentorship that goes beyond test scores to build confidence and life skills. Families consistently report significant SAT score improvements (200+ points), successful admissions to top-choice schools, and reduced stress throughout the college process, with many noting that Keith feels like an extension of their family.
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