College Strategy Session
$249- A personalized 60-minute strategy session
- Student profile review
- Admissions and college strategy
- Scholarship considerations
- Testing strategy
- Timeline and priorities
- Personalized next-step action plan
Cost
How much does a college consultant cost in New Orleans?
At Crescent City College Consulting in Gretna, a one-time College Strategy Session is $249, Application Accelerator is $2,500, Comprehensive College + Scholarship is $5,000, and Private College Concierge is $10,000, or 12 monthly payments of $1,000. The first 30-minute consultation is free.
College consulting prices at a glance
| Level | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| College Strategy Session | $249 | Families who manage the process themselves but want expert direction |
| Application Accelerator | $2,500 | Students entering application season |
| Comprehensive College + Scholarship | $5,000 | Families who want guidance from applications through scholarships, financial aid and the final decision |
| Private College Concierge | $10,000 | Families who want Christen managing the process with them from junior year on |
| Free consultation | Free | Any family deciding what kind of help they need (30 minutes) |
Prices as listed on the enroll page. Checkout is handled securely by Stripe, promo codes are accepted, and meetings are at the Gretna office or online.
What is included at each price?
Application Accelerator
$2,500- Finalized college list
- Full application support for up to 8 colleges
- Common App guidance and review
- Activities and honors section optimization
- Resume development
- Personal statement coaching and editing
- Supplemental essay support
- Recommendation strategy
- Application review before submission
Comprehensive College + Scholarship
$5,000- Everything in Application Accelerator
- Individualized scholarship strategy
- Curated scholarship opportunities
- FAFSA guidance, and CSS Profile guidance when applicable
- Financial aid award review and college cost comparison
- Appeal and reconsideration guidance
- Student accountability and parent progress updates
- Final College Decision meeting
Private College Concierge
$10,000- Everything in Comprehensive College + Scholarship
- Begins in the fall of junior year, through College Decision Day
- Limited to 5 families per graduating class
- CCCC-managed application timeline and scholarship pipeline
- Priority essay and application review
- Direct access to Christen and private parent strategy calls
- Or 12 monthly payments of $1,000
What is free?
- A free 30-minute consultation by video, by phone or at the Gretna office, plus a free scholarship list after attending
- The free ACT Readiness Check, about 40 minutes, with an estimated score by section
- The ACT or SAT quiz and the College Readiness Score
- Free guides on Louisiana scholarships, the FAFSA, net price calculators and early decision
What about ACT prep classes?
ACT classes are small-group, four-day intensives at the Gretna office, timed right before an ACT test date. Call or text (504) 884-0960 for the current price and the next class. See ACT prep in Gretna.
What can that investment lead to?
Christen’s students have won more than $2.7 million in scholarships. Estella started in 10th grade and finished with $1,130,644 in scholarship offers from seven universities. Read Estella’s case study. No ethical consultant can guarantee results, so compare your options with how to choose a college consultant in New Orleans.
Questions about cost
Which package is right for my student?
It depends on timing and how much help your family wants. The $249 College Strategy Session suits families who manage the process themselves but want expert direction. Application Accelerator ($2,500) is for students entering application season. Comprehensive College + Scholarship ($5,000) adds scholarships and financial aid through College Decision Day. Private College Concierge ($10,000) starts in the fall of junior year and is limited to 5 families per graduating class.
Do you offer payment plans?
Private College Concierge can be paid as $10,000 or as 12 monthly payments of $1,000, set up on your enrollment call. Checkout is handled securely by Stripe, and promo codes are accepted.
Is a college consultant worth it?
It can be, especially for families who want one-on-one help with essays and a real scholarship plan. Christen’s students have won more than $2.7 million in scholarships, and one student, Estella, finished with $1,130,644 in scholarship offers after starting in 10th grade. No ethical consultant can guarantee admission or awards, so the free 30-minute consultation is the best way to decide whether it is worth it for your student.
What happens on the free consultation?
It is a free 30-minute conversation by video, by phone or at the Gretna office. You answer a few quick questions first so Christen can prepare, pick a time, and leave with a clear next step for your student. Families also receive a free scholarship list after attending.
Can you guarantee scholarships or admission?
No. No ethical consultant can promise admission or a specific award, because colleges and scholarship committees make those decisions. Christen gives each student a clear plan, honest guidance and a strategy built around what they can control.
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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