About Yates Educational Consulting
Our services
About AJ Yates
About AJ Yates
- School Selection & Strategic Planning — Identify schools that align with your child’s academic profile, interests, and personal growth goals.
- Application & Essay Support — Craft thoughtful Private School Applications and essays that reflect each student’s authentic story.
- Interview Preparation — Build confidence and communication skills f
- School Selection & Strategic Planning — Identify schools that align with your child’s academic profile, interests, and personal growth goals.
- Application & Essay Support — Craft thoughtful Private School Applications and essays that reflect each student’s authentic story.
- Interview Preparation — Build confidence and communication skills for successful school interviews, enhancing your child's chances in the competitive admissions process.
- Parent Guidance — Support parents through each stage of the guiding educational journey with clarity and reassurance.
- Transition Support — Help families adjust smoothly to new school communities.
- International Families — Guide families abroad in understanding U.S. school culture and admissions processes.
- Relocating Families — Assist families moving to Southern California in finding the best-match independent schools.
- Learning Differences Consultation — Recommend programs that provide strong academic and emotional support.
About AJ Yates
About AJ Yates
About AJ Yates
AJ Yates is an educator and admissions professional with over 20 years of experience in independent schools, specializing in boarding school admissions. His extensive background includes roles at boarding schools, Suffield Academy (Mathematics Instructor, Coach, Dormitory Head) and The Thacher School (Senior Associate Director of Admissio
AJ Yates is an educator and admissions professional with over 20 years of experience in independent schools, specializing in boarding school admissions. His extensive background includes roles at boarding schools, Suffield Academy (Mathematics Instructor, Coach, Dormitory Head) and The Thacher School (Senior Associate Director of Admission, Coach, Major Gifts Officer), as well as Flintridge Preparatory School (Admissions Outreach, Mathematics Instructor, Coach). Through his multifaceted work in admissions and his roles as a teacher, coach, dorm parent, and development officer, AJ has developed a 360° understanding of school communities—encompassing both the academic and human elements that make each school unique. He partners closely with families to demystify the private school application process, support authenticity, and help students navigate their guiding educational journey to find meaningful school matches that align with their strengths and values. Outside of his professional life, AJ enjoys attending sporting events and concerts with his wife, Carin, and their daughters, Sydney and Jordan. He also serves on the Claremont McKenna College Parent Network Board and is a board member of Private School Village, reflecting his ongoing commitment to education and community through Yates Educational Consulting.
My approach
About AJ Yates
My approach
- Listen – Take time to understand each student’s story, strengths, and aspirations as part of their unique boarding school admissions journey.
- Guide – Provide personalized direction and thoughtful insight at every stage of the private school application process.
- Prepare – Work closely with students and families to highlight their individua
- Listen – Take time to understand each student’s story, strengths, and aspirations as part of their unique boarding school admissions journey.
- Guide – Provide personalized direction and thoughtful insight at every stage of the private school application process.
- Prepare – Work closely with students and families to highlight their individuality through authentic applications and confident interviews.
- Support – Offer steady guidance and encouragement from start to finish as they navigate private school admissions.
- Communicate – Foster open, honest, and consistent communication throughout this educational journey.
- Celebrate – Share in each family’s success and the excitement of new beginnings.
I am based in Los Angeles, but I serve families worldwide through Yates Educational Consulting. I am available for in-person meetings throughout the Los Angeles area.