Maajid Husain
MBA admissions consultant for deferred MBA applicants from STEM backgrounds
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HBS 2+2 deferred admit; UVA graduate |
Maajid Husain is an MBA admissions consultant. He mainly coaches deferred MBA applicants, especially students from STEM, quantitative and nontraditional backgrounds. He is an HBS 2+2 deferred admit and a UVA graduate. He works as a Business Analyst at Capital One. Past clients have received offers from HBS 2+2 and Columbia Business School. He got into a deferred MBA program without the usual Ivy League, banking, consulting or private equity path.
What Maajid helps with
Maajid helps applicants find what makes their background different and build a clear story around it. He works on the full application, including resumes, essays and interviews.
- Finding what is different about your background
- Building a clear application narrative
- Writing a resume for MBA applications
- Answering hard essay questions
- Interview preparation
- Applying to deferred MBA programs
- Moving from engineering, computer science or data science toward business
- Doubting whether you are "MBA enough"
Who Maajid works with
Maajid mainly works with deferred MBA applicants. Many come from STEM, quantitative or nontraditional backgrounds. He is a good match for strong students who do not fit the common banking, consulting or private equity applicant type. He also helps engineering, computer science and data science students who want to move toward business.
How Maajid works
Maajid uses an analytical and direct approach. First, he helps you spot what is truly different about your background. Next, you build a clear narrative around it. Then he checks that every part of the application supports that story, including the resume and essays. He gives candid feedback.
Background and qualifications
Maajid is an HBS 2+2 deferred admit and a UVA graduate. His degree work covered computer science, applied statistics and business analytics. He now works as a Business Analyst at Capital One, where his work covers strategy, analytics and credit decision-making. He went through the deferred MBA process without the typical Ivy League, investment banking, MBB or private equity background. That experience shapes how he coaches. Past clients have received offers from HBS 2+2 and Columbia Business School.
Maajid Husain pricing
Programs and services
- 3 hour coaching package
- Custom hourly coaching
- Essay help
- Interview help
- Free chat before starting
Maajid Husain reviews
Maajid Husain has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current HBS 2+2 deferred admit with a technical, nontraditional background who coaches applicants with similar profiles.
Best for STEM and quantitative students applying to deferred MBA programs who worry their background does not fit.
Common questions
How much does Maajid Husain charge?
Coaching with Maajid runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Maajid Husain help with?
Maajid Husain helps with finding what is different about your background, building a clear application narrative, writing a resume for MBA applications and answering hard essay questions.
Does Maajid Husain coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Maajid Husain have reviews?
Maajid Husain has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Maajid Husain certified?
Maajid Husain lists: HBS 2+2 deferred admit; UVA graduate.
Does Maajid Husain work with applicants from technical backgrounds?
Yes. He mainly coaches deferred MBA applicants from STEM, quantitative and nontraditional backgrounds. He especially helps engineering, computer science and data science students who want to move into business.
Which schools have Maajid's clients gotten into?
Past clients have received offers from HBS 2+2 and Columbia Business School.
How do I contact Maajid Husain?
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