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OUR COMPANY CREED
We are an educational advisory driven by a human-centered approach. Our educational experts attentively listen to clients’ distinct needs to create personalized educational solutions. We foster dialogue throughout the implementation process, ensuring that we adapt and refine our support as necessary and in real time. With an unwavering commitment to objectivity, rooted in our multi-decade experience, clients trust us to provide expert guidance on a diverse array of complex educational matters.
OUR HISTORY
Art’s vision for a student-centered, collaborative educational advisory took shape nearly 30 years ago during his tenure teaching high school. In 2000, he joined forces with Jill, a Harvard-trained educator, and after a two-year planning process, they co-founded Creative Marbles in 2003. For 20 years, Art and Jill remain committed to advising both parents and students, knowing that individual academic success requires the collective efforts of a community. Read More.
OUR ADVISING TEAM
Creative Marbles Consultancy’s educational advisors are committed to guiding and educating youth. In twenty years, our teachers turned consultants have collaborated with numerous families to navigate the ever-evolving and complex college admissions process. We help families devise educational plans so students can cultivate their talents and achieve economic prosperity. Read More.
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Jill and Art at Creative Marbles Consultancy are experts at helping teens get into college. They are knowledgeable, caring, and effective. I highly recommend them to any high school student.
Monica, California
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I high recommend Creative Marbles for college application assistance. Jill and Art are knowledgeable, supportive, and effective. My daughter is a happy student at George Mason University and still has a positive relationship with the staff.
Saori, Virginia
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Jill and Art at Creative Marbles Consultancy provided invaluable support to my children during the college application process. They helped us navigate the complex process and my children are now thriving at their dream schools. I highly recommend Creative Marbles to any family facing the college application process.
Sue, California
Understanding College Tuition Discount Rates
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / June 27, 2024 
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By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / June 19, 2024As we previously discussed here and here and here, as well as contrary to popular belief, studying computer science is… Read More 
The Wealth of Living True
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Prestige = Self-Worth?
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / May 25, 2024Searching for “The Ideal College”, students often seek the most elite admissions possible. Many believe a seemingly “prestigious” or “ranked”… Read More 
Summer Strategies for Stressed-Out Rising Seniors: Relax, Recharge, and Rock Your College Apps
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / May 17, 2024The Summer Squeeze: Balancing Fun and Future Most students are planning to unwind during summer break. But with college applications… Read More 
The Fallacy of Reach, Target, and Backup
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / May 2, 2024Families often simplify the college selection process when categorizing campuses as “Reach,” “Target,” and “Backup” based on perceived chances of… Read More 
Inhumanity of Waitlists
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / April 24, 2024Being waitlisted for college admissions prolongs hope, colleges banking on applicants’ desire to be admitted. And, students offered an “extended”… Read More 
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Search Tool
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / April 9, 2024As students prepare for the May 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) exams, knowing what college credits may be awarded for a… Read More 
Navigating the Junior Year: The College Frenzy Unveiled
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / March 30, 2024In spring of junior year, families can discuss college with more urgency and anxiety, now that what was once a… Read More 
Conditions of College Acceptances
By Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, Partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy / March 14, 2024In Spring, High School Seniors can be conflicted, experiencing “Senioritis”, needing more effort to complete everyday homework, but also coping… Read More
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