Cerulean Education - Shibuya City, Tokyo

Wei Ting Chao

I highly recommend Cerulean coach Jason. From 2018-2019 he provided professional support for my application to Cornell, which was successful. Coming from Taiwan and intimidated by the complex US higher education system, I appreciated both the clarity with which he guided me through the process as well as his ability to boost my confidence as an international student. With Jason's encouragement and counsel, I developed a clear understanding of how to present my unique story in a way that helped me stand out from other applicants from Taiwan. In the end, I was admitted to all four of the highly-competitive programs to which I applied. Gaining admission to my dream school forever changed the trajectory of my life and career; I am sure that many more of Jason's students will find themselves saying the same thing.

Kai Childs

Jason is a true professional, a great communicator, and working with him on my Strong Interest Inventory has been amazing. As an entrepreneur, the assessment allowed me to identify areas of my work where I have the opportunity to truly excel relative to my natural personality, interests, and inclinations, and make better decisions in terms of where I dedicate my time and energy. This is a worthwhile investment if you care about doing great work that is authentic to you, and I can’t recommend Jason enough!

Ajay Gopal

I recently started career coaching sessions with Jason at Cerulean because I’m considering multiple promotion paths and possibly a mid-career MBA program. I’m blown away by how productive and clarifying these sessions have been. His approach is a nice balance of philosophical and practical.

Jason is a great listener and even better at asking insightful questions that help me get to the root of the problems I want to solve. His guidance on energy, time and stress management has led to immediate improvements in my work performance and has allowed me to effectively unplug from my inbox at home. He has me thinking about the importance of daily rituals and rhythms for the first time. We also used my Strong Interest Inventory report to discuss my ideal work style and environment. Additionally, it allowed me to better understand areas of fulfilment outside of the workplace; focusing on these has me feeling more refreshed which in turn further improved my work performance. It’s all been eye opening.

I highly recommend his company’s services to anyone looking to improve their work performance or chart a path to a significant career milestone.

Yule Zhang

I was able to connect with Jason through a Yale mentorship program. I was seeking advice as a college student about East Asian studies at the graduate level, specifically about Japanese language requirements and what the programs are like. Jason gave me a broad picture of the different pathways available, as well as specific advice about programs that I could look into. His knowledge in these areas was reassuring and I’ve come to have a clearer picture of my options. He is a kind and experienced mentor.

michael rahimian

I had the privilege of being guided by an exceptional mentor (Jason Douglass) during a pivotal time in my academic journey. From 2014 to 2015, while preparing for college applications, his expertise and support were invaluable. Not only did he help me build confidence in my abilities, but he also provided clarity on the intricate application process, and offered strategic guidance that was tailored to my aspirations. Thanks to his unwavering dedication, I successfully secured admission to my dream school, UC Berkeley. His coaching and consulting practice is undoubtedly a beacon of support for students navigating the challenging path to higher education.

Masha DR

I couldn’t have asked for a better coaching session. I was at a pivotal and doubting time, trying to figure out how best to align my interests, competencies, and career. Jason helped me approach this with clarity, thought, and patience. He’s a great explainer and brings an empathetic, human element to the complex, messy, and stressful process of career path-finding. I wholeheartedly recommend Cerulean to anyone, at any stage of their career.

Pooja Sen

Dr. Douglass is a skilled educator, coach, and writing consultant. I benefited from his mentorship at the Graduate Writing Lab at Yale University. I found that Dr. Douglass cares deeply about the students and professionals he works with. He reads with a close eye and his scrupulous questions at the beginning of my dissertation research helped me find the shape of what I wanted to say. His guidance and support have made me a better researcher, thinker, and activist. Students who work with Dr. Douglass at Cerulean Education will discover the pleasures of honing the craft of writing and of wrestling with new objects and ideas.

Max Heckel

Jason and team are stellar.