Expert guidance in college counseling
Why work with CEP?
Founder, Casey Barneson, has over 12 years experience in the college counseling field. Casey has worked as a sole college counselor in top public schools implementing college counseling program services to thousands of students throughout the admissions process. Her unique set of skills include being an MBTI practitioner, a published author of The College Wellness Guide, and a professor for multiple university counseling programs. Her scope of work has landed her here, focusing on counseling a small cohort of students each year, giving expert guidance, and a comprehensive approach, allowing students to gain a competitive edge.
Each student brings a unique personality, academic journey, and set of personal circumstances— applying to college is far more than just filling out forms. It’s a thoughtful, strategic process: selecting a balanced list of schools that align with the student’s needs and aspirations, crafting compelling application materials, and telling their story in a way that resonates with admissions.
Working with a private college consultant provides expert guidance every step of the way. We help students navigate the process with clarity, intention, and authenticity—reducing stress while maximizing their chances for success.
Let us help simplify what can often feel overwhelming. Click below to explore our services and discover how Casey supports students and families on the path to college.
College Admission Counseling
Navigate the college admissions journey with confidence through a personalized, strategic plan. Our comprehensive services cover every step of the process—from academic planning to the final application submission. Students work closely with Casey and can expect a clear plan for preparing and applying to colleges. Examples of services listed below. Click learn more to schedule an initial consultation.
Academic advising and curriculum planning
Personality assessments
Guidance on extracurricular activities and aligning interests with future goals
College list research and development
Financial aid guidance
Standardized testing planning
Application timeline preparation and strategy
Essay development and writing support
Step-by-step application completion with review
Click below to learn more about our process and how we support students from start to submit.
Career Coaching
Tailored guidance in career planning and pathways. If you are looking to make a career shift, or are in need of direction, work with Casey to complete an MBTI assessment and a comprehensive career profile. You’ll discover your strengths and research areas of interest, to combine your work and personal goals into your career path.
Casey Barneson is a Certified MBTI® Practitioner and offers personalized career counseling rooted in both insight and strategy.
Together, you will go beyond your resume, examining your personality preferences, long-term goals, and what truly drives you, with a thoughtful, comprehensive approach. Examples of services include:
Resume review
Mock interviews
MBTI assessment and profile review
Individual career coaching
If you're ready to move forward with clarity and confidence, no matter your stage in life, click below to learn more.
Choosing a college is one of the most significant. decisions a student will make—one that shapes identity, direction, and opportunity. At Collegiate Educational Planning, we provide expert, highly personalized guidance through this pivotal journey. It’s our job to help you thrive. You already have the tools, let’s build your dream together.
Meet Casey Barneson
Casey Barneson is the founder of Collegiate Educational Planning, a boutique college counseling and career coaching practice that works exclusively with a select number of individuals each year. Based in California, Casey brings over a decade of experience in college counseling and a deep commitment to guiding students toward purposeful, fulfilling futures.
She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Counseling from the University of La Verne and has served in a variety of impactful roles, most recently as the College Counselor at Beverly Hills High School. There, she developed and led a comprehensive college counseling program for students in grades 9–12. With over 10 years of college counseling experience, Casey has guided thousands of students through the college application and admission process. Casey has experience as as a trained UC Application Reader for UC Admissions and has an in-depth understanding of the process specific to the University of California.
In 2021, Casey authored The College Wellness Guide: A Student’s Guide to Managing Mental, Physical, and Social Health on Campus with the staff of The Princeton Review. The guide offers tools to help students find balance and thrive in all areas of college life.
Casey is a certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) and has held multiple adjunct professor teaching positions. She currently teaches with the UCLA College Counseling Certification program helping educate professionals in their career in the world of college counseling.
Casey’s mission is to empower students to make informed, authentic choices—helping them find best-fit colleges, connect with their goals, and move toward lives of meaning, intention, and success.
“I feel so fortunate that I found Casey from a friend’s recommendation. Even though I live on the East Coast I always felt Casey was accessible. During our zoom sessions she always greeted me with a smile and her guidance was able to be both kind and constructive. Not only was she professional and thorough but her knowledge of colleges was extensive. She helped me build my list, pin point my preferences and edit my essay, which ultimately led me to the perfect college for me. I am so beyond grateful for everything she has done for me.”
- Student
Testimonials
“Over my twenty years of working in higher education and tutoring, I've met with thousands of college consultants. When it came time for my own daughter to go through the admissions process though, Casey was my family's top choice because of her unique combination of experience, professionalism, and ability to connect with teenagers weighing the vast amount of universities and programs available. I had witnessed Casey's expertise in admissions and as an industry thought leader firsthand for years at higher education conferences, but working directly with her was a parent's dream.
She steered us through the entire process, creating a sense of excitement and joy as she and my daughter worked toward choosing schools, writing essays, and crafting the best possible applications that showcased my daughter to the fullest. Through Casey's guidance, we avoided any of the frustration or anxiety that seems inherent in college admissions these days, and it resulted in my daughter earning admission to her top choice, UCLA. We couldn't be happier with the services provided, as well as the outcome, or give a more confident recommendation than Casey.
Thank you for everything Casey!”
- Parent
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