About Christen

Christen Hebert Arafeh

College admissions expert, scholarship strategist and founder of Crescent City College Consulting in Gretna, Louisiana. She earned over $900,000 in scholarships as a student, and now helps New Orleans families get into the right college with the money to pay for it.

A mom of four who knows what families carry

Christen works with students across Greater New Orleans on everything from choosing a major to accepting an offer. As a mom of four, she understands the demands families face, and her mission is to take the stress out of college planning so students are ready for the next chapter.

She focuses on every part of the process in one place: applications, test prep, student loans, essay help, financial aid and scholarships. Every decision a student makes affects their future, especially how much debt they take on along the way.

Christen Hebert Arafeh in her Gretna office
475+students helped
1,390+essays edited
1,550+applications submitted
$2.7M+in scholarships won

Author and speaker

Christen wrote A Louisiana Student’s Guide to College and hosts an annual Scholarship Seminar and Resume Workshop at the University of Holy Cross. She has been featured on NOLA NOW and in Biz New Orleans. See her media appearances or book her to speak.

Not sure where to start?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with Christen. You leave with a clear next step, whether or not you work together.

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