The Pathway to Excellence
We guide ambitious MENA students through the strategic complexities of U.S. university admissions. Our advisory aligns family legacy with elite academic profiles.
Strategic Alignment
Intellectual Resilience by Design
Long-Term Preparation
True preparation begins years before the first application is submitted, focusing on genuine intellectual curiosity and rigorous scholarship.
Cultural Translation
Our advisors bridge the gap between MENA's heritage and Western academic expectations, translating family values into a compelling, dignified narrative for admissions committees.
Our Core Advisory Pillars
We divide our counsel into two distinct phases of academic development, ensuring students are positioned for acceptance and prepared for long-term retention.
Phase One
Phase Two
Strategic Admissions
Academic Retention
Tailored positioning from early secondary school through final application. We translate regional leadership and cultural capital into elite academic currency.
Post-admissions support designed to foster intellectual resilience. We prepare scholars to navigate the rigorous cultural and academic expectations of U.S. campuses.
Focus areas: Profile optimization, narrative development, and institutional alignment.
Focus areas: Transition mentorship, research positioning, and leadership integration.
Our Services & Packages
Guiding You Through Every Step of U.S. University Admissions
Nujoom Educational Consulting offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to guide MENA students through every stage of the U.S. higher education journey — from the very first question to graduation day. All student-facing services are delivered in English and Arabic via Zoom, from Springfield, Missouri, to clients anywhere in the world. Institutional services are available nationwide.
University Navigation & Admissions
The U.S. higher education system is more complex than it appears. There are over 4,000 accredited institutions, community colleges, four-year universities, and transfer pathways that can cut the cost of a bachelor's degree by 60 to 70 percent — almost completely unknown in the MENA region. We match your goals, budget, and English proficiency to the right institutions, walk you through every application step, coach your personal statement until it sounds like you, and verify every school is SEVP-certified and regionally accredited.
What this covers:
School selection matching your goals, budget, and English level
Community college transfer pathway — 60 to 70 percent cheaper than direct four-year enrollment
Application strategy and timeline planning for up to 5 target schools
Personal statement and essay coaching
Degree requirements and course sequence mapping
Foreign credential evaluation guidance through WES and NACES
Scholarship and financial aid options for international students
TOEFL and IELTS score requirements by institution
Student Success Coaching
Getting admitted is the beginning — not the destination. Our student success coaching is grounded in Dr. Moukrime's doctoral research on how students build the self-efficacy to succeed academically in unfamiliar environments. We work on time management, executive function skills, GPA recovery strategies, and the academic behaviors that separate students who thrive from students who disappear from enrollment records.
What this covers:
Time management frameworks designed for U.S. higher education
Executive function skills — organization, planning, and self-regulation
GPA recovery strategies and academic probation intervention
Transitioning into American academic culture expectation
Study skills and learning strategies for different course format
Building academic self-efficacy grounded in doctoral research
Cultural Orientation & Integration
Culture shock is real. We help students navigate faith and cultural identity on the American campus — including finding halal food options, prayer spaces, Muslim Student Association communities, and other faith resources relevant to your personal background.
What this covers:
American campus culture — unwritten rules, instructor expectations, classroom norms
Building belonging while maintaining cultural and religious identity
Islamic student life — halal food, prayer spaces, MSA organizations
Managing cultural adjustment and homesickness
Family communication strategies
Intercultural communication for academic and professional settings
F-1 Visa & International Student Orientation
The F-1 visa process is manageable — but only when properly understood. We provide a clear, honest orientation covering the DS-160 form, SEVIS registration, maintaining student status, and the general framework of OPT and CPT. We tell you clearly where educational advising ends and where a licensed immigration attorney begins.
What this covers:
Overview of the F-1 visa process from DS-160 to visa interview
What SEVIS is and how the I-901 fee works
SEVP-certified school verification
Maintaining F-1 status — requirements and what to avoid
General overview of OPT and CPT
Clear explanation of advising boundaries vs. legal advice
Referrals to trusted immigration attorneys for legal questions
Important: Nujoom provides educational advising only. For legal questions consult a licensed immigration attorney.
First-Semester Success Planning
Admission is a piece of paper. Preparation determines whether you succeed. We build you a customized 90-day success plan designed specifically for your institution, your major, and your personal profile — from pre-arrival logistics to building relationships with professors from Day 1.
What this covers:
Pre-arrival orientation — housing, banking, transportation, health insurance
Academic calendar navigation — deadlines, add/drop, midterms, finals
Building relationships with advisor and professors from Day 1
Campus resource mapping — tutoring, writing labs, counseling services
Setting up a U.S. bank account as a student
90-day structured success plan tailored to your specific institution
Group Coaching & Community
Not every student needs one-on-one consulting. Monthly group coaching sessions bring together 8 to 12 students at similar stages — admissions, visa preparation, pre-arrival, or first-semester adjustment — for live bilingual sessions in Arabic and English, shared resources, and peer connection that makes studying abroad feel less like something you are doing alone.
What this covers:
Monthly sessions for 8 to 12 students at the same stage
Themed monthly topics — admissions, visa, first semester, career
Live Q and A in Arabic and English
Shared resources, templates, and guides
Peer support and shared problem-solving
Most affordable option for students on tighter budgets
High School College Readiness Portfolio
Most consultants start when a student is already applying. We start years earlier — working with families from the start of the 4-year high school track (Grade 9 or 10) to strategically build the GPA, English proficiency, extracurricular profile, and personal narrative that U.S. universities demand. This multi-year approach is the most powerful and affordable path to a top U.S. college.
What this covers:
Initial family consultation — goals, budget, timeline, target institutionsAcademic profile assessment and U.S. college readiness roadmap
TOEFL or IELTS preparation timeline — when to start and target score planning
Extracurricular strategy — what activities strengthen a U.S. application
Digital portfolio building — achievements, projects, community involvement
Course selection guidance
Personal statement development
Full application support
Financial planning — understanding U.S. college costs and scholarship landscape
Service Packages & Pricing
Every student's situation is different. Every family's budget is different. That is why Nujoom offers service packages at multiple levels — from targeted one-time guidance to comprehensive 12-month support — so that no student is priced out of the help they genuinely need. All services are delivered in English and Arabic via Zoom.
Full Advising Package
$1,200 – $1,800
6 Months
Best for:
Students actively applying and preparing to arrive at their U.S. institution
What is included:
All Starter Package services
Admissions support through first-semester arrival planning
F-1 visa process orientation
Cultural orientation sessions
Email and WhatsApp support throughout the engagement
Approximately 8 to 10 sessions total over 6 months
Starter Package
$300 – $500
3 Sessions
Best for:
Students in early planning stages who need targeted guidance before committing to a full process
What is included:
School selection consultation — 3 to 5 institutions matched to your profile
Application review and detailed feedback
Personal statement coaching — structure, voice, and authenticity
Nujoom International Student Resource Guide included
Group Coaching
$150 / student / month
Monthly Sessions
Best for:
Students who benefit from peer learning and structured group support at an accessible price point
What is included:
Monthly 90-minute group session for 8 to 12 students
Themed monthly topics — admissions, visa, first semester, career
Live Q and A in Arabic and English
Shared resources, templates, and guides
Peer support and collaborative problem-solving
Premium Concierge
$3,000 – $4,500
12 Months
Best for:
Students who want comprehensive support from application through first-semester completion
What is included:
All Full Advising Package services
Pre-arrival housing and logistics guidance
Customized 90-day first-semester success plan
Weekly check-in sessions during the first semester
GPA recovery support if needed
Priority WhatsApp access to Dr. Moukrime
Approximately 15 to 20 sessions total over 12 months
High School Portfolio Retainer
$150 – $250 / month
Annual Engagement
Best for:
Families who want to begin U.S. college preparation in Grades 9 through 11
What is included:
Monthly check-ins and portfolio review
Academic roadmap and course selection guidance
TOEFL or IELTS preparation timeline
Extracurricular and leadership strategy
Personal statement development beginning Grade 11
Full application support in Grade 12
No generic templates. Just an honest 30-minute conversation about your specific situation — in Arabic or English, whichever you prefer. The first call is always free and always personal.
Begin the Stewardship
We accept a limited cohort of families each academic cycle to guarantee absolute focus and bespoke strategic alignment.