Joey Barnett
College and MBA admissions counselor for first-gen and low-income students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MBA, Stanford; Certificate in Public Management and Social Innovation; Master's degree in Anthropology, UC Irvine; Princeton graduate |
Joey Barnett is an admissions counselor who coaches students on college and MBA applications. He grew up in the rural San Joaquin Valley of California and went to Princeton on full financial aid through the Questbridge College Match. He later earned an MBA at Stanford. He works full time as a Senior Strategy Manager at Samsara and schedules sessions around that job. He offers discount codes to first-gen and low-income students.
What Joey helps with
Joey helps students work on their college and MBA applications. He puts extra focus on students who have little access to application help.
- College application strategy
- MBA application preparation
- Applying to elite schools without insider knowledge
- Workshopping applications
- Applying as a first-generation student
- Applying as a low-income student
Who Joey works with
Joey works with high-achieving students who have done a lot with limited resources. He welcomes first-generation and low-income students. He also coaches applicants to MBA programs.
Background and qualifications
Joey graduated from Princeton after entering through the Questbridge College Match on full financial aid. He then started a PhD in Anthropology at UC Irvine, worked as a researcher and teaching assistant, and left with a master's degree. He moved into the private sector at Universal Pictures, rising from Distribution Analyst to Director of Analytics between 2017 and 2020. He earned his MBA at Stanford and interned at Spotify in 2021. He then worked at Omidyar Network and now works at Samsara.
Joey Barnett pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions coaching
- MBA admissions coaching
- Discount codes for first-gen and low-income students
Joey Barnett reviews
The CoachVouch take
He entered Princeton through Questbridge on full financial aid and now offers discounts to first-gen and low-income students.
Best for high-achieving first-gen or low-income students applying to college or MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Joey Barnett charge?
Coaching with Joey runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Joey from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joey Barnett help with?
Joey Barnett helps with college application strategy, MBA application preparation, applying to elite schools without insider knowledge and workshopping applications.
Is Joey Barnett certified?
Joey Barnett lists: MBA, Stanford; Certificate in Public Management and Social Innovation; Master's degree in Anthropology, UC Irvine; Princeton graduate.
Does Joey Barnett offer discounts?
Yes. First-gen and low-income students can reach out to ask for a discount code.
Can Joey work around a busy schedule?
Yes. He works full time, and his schedule is flexible, so he sets session times that fit available slots.
How do I contact Joey Barnett?
Send Joey a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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