Yitao Yu
Career and admissions coach, former BCG project leader
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeConsulting and finance recruitingCareer clarity and purposeCollege admissionsMBA admissionsIvy League and top schools |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | Master of Arts in Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences; Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management, University of Oxford |
Yitao Yu is a career and admissions coach. She helps people with school applications and career planning. She went through admissions at the undergraduate, master and MBA levels. She also won consulting offers from Bain, McKinsey and BCG in New York. Her work history includes project leader roles, Cornerstone Research, and a Director of U.S. Strategy role at RBC Capital Markets. She holds an Oxford degree in Economics and Management.
What Yitao helps with
Yitao coaches people on school admissions and career development. She also works on career planning and general career exploration.
- School admissions at undergraduate, master and MBA levels
- Career planning
- General career exploration
- Management consulting recruiting
- Career development
Background and qualifications
Yitao Yu studied Economics and Management at the University of Oxford from 2011 to 2014. She then earned a Master of Arts in Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences, with a concentration in Economics, from 2014 to 2015. Her coursework included Advanced Econometrics, Game Theory and Industrial Organization. She worked as a Research Associate at Cornerstone Research in early 2019. She later worked as a Project Leader from August 2021 to July 2023. Most recently she was Director of U.S. Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, from August 2023 to June 2025.
Yitao Yu pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Message Yitao before you start
Yitao Yu reviews
Yitao Yu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has passed through admissions at three degree levels and also earned offers from Bain, McKinsey and BCG in New York.
Best for applicants who want help with school admissions or with breaking into management consulting.
Common questions
How much does Yitao Yu charge?
Coaching with Yitao runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Yitao from this page for an exact quote.
What does Yitao Yu help with?
Yitao Yu helps with school admissions at undergraduate, master and MBA levels, career planning, general career exploration and management consulting recruiting.
Does Yitao Yu have reviews?
Yitao Yu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Yitao Yu certified?
Yitao Yu lists: Master of Arts in Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences; Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management, University of Oxford.
Does Yitao Yu coach on both admissions and careers?
Yes. She guides clients through school admissions and career development. She draws on her own admissions experience and her consulting recruiting experience.
How do I contact Yitao Yu?
Send Yitao a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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