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JP Yates

About Your College Pathway

At Your College Pathway, we believe that every student has a unique story to tell. Your counselor leans on 25+ years of admissions and college counseling experience to provide personalized guidance for both U.S. and international admissions, ensuring your application shows the most authentic "you" your college is looking to accept.

College Counseling Leadership 

Director of College Counseling – Shanghai American School, Pudong
College Counselor – Windermere Preparatory School

Director of College Counseling – Seacrest Country Day School (Current)

College & University Admissions Leadership

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management – Missouri Western State University
Executive Director of International Recruitment – University of Akron
Director of International Admissions – Wagner College
Director of Admissions & Recruitment – Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Director of International Admissions – College of Wooster
Head of Overseas Admissions Counseling – Temple University, Japan Campus

Professional Certifications

JP Yates has successfully completed the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s International College Advising Certificate Program, a premier credential that reinforces our commitment to expert, evidence-based global admissions strategy.

Professional Memberships

JP Yates is an active member of leading professional associations for college admissions counseling, maintaining the highest standards of ethics and best practices in the field.

  • National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
  • Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)
  • International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC)
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