One-on-one college consulting in New Orleans
Christen Hebert Arafeh guides high school students and parents in Gretna and Greater New Orleans through the college process, from choosing a major to making the final decision.
What you get
- Help choosing a major and career path
- A college list tailored to your student’s interests
- College tour planning
- Essay workshops and revisions
- A college resume
- Application advising
- A personally curated scholarship list
- FAFSA completion assistance
Where her students have been accepted
Christen’s students have been accepted to schools including Princeton, Stanford, Tulane, LSU, Loyola New Orleans, Xavier of Louisiana, Ole Miss, Fordham, Sewanee and Centre College.
Questions families ask
When should my student start college planning?
Sophomore year is ideal, because students have time to build a record and a scholarship plan. Estella, one of Christen’s students, started in 10th grade and finished with $1,130,644 in scholarship offers. Juniors and seniors can still make real progress with a College Strategy Session or Application Accelerator.
What is included in Comprehensive College + Scholarship?
It includes everything in Application Accelerator, plus individualized scholarship strategy, FAFSA and CSS Profile guidance, financial aid award review, college cost comparison, appeal guidance, student accountability, parent progress updates and a final College Decision meeting.
How much does a college consultant cost in New Orleans?
A 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. Families considering ongoing support can book a free enrollment call first.
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.