Zul Norin
Admissions and early career coach for students and new professionals
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
Zul Norin coaches students and early career professionals on admissions and recruiting. Zul works in Capital One's Management Rotation Program across product, strategy and operations. Zul is also a deferred MBA admit to Harvard Business School and co-founded the startup Clab AI. Zul helps clients get clear on their story, focus on what matters in the process, and build a plan for deferred MBA programs or early career recruiting.
What Zul helps with
Zul helps clients explain their story and position themselves in admissions and recruiting. The goal is less stress and a clearer plan.
- Getting clear on your personal story
- Positioning yourself for admissions
- Preparing for early career recruiting
- Applying to deferred MBA programs
- Knowing what matters and what does not in the process
- Reducing overthinking and stress during applications
- Explaining experiences that do not fit a neat box
Who Zul works with
Zul works with students and early career professionals who are going through admissions or recruiting. Many of them are capable candidates who struggle to explain their background or do not know what gatekeepers look for. Some are applying to deferred MBA programs.
Background and qualifications
Zul has built startups and gone through competitive admissions processes. Zul is co-founder and COO of Clab AI, working in product operations and product management since December 2023. Earlier, Zul worked as a data analyst at GSK in 2023. Today Zul is in Capital One's Management Rotation Program across product, strategy and operations. Zul is a deferred MBA admit to Harvard Business School through the HBS 2+2 program. Zul studied at Vanderbilt University and has helped clients get into Stanford University.
Zul Norin pricing
Zul Norin reviews
Zul Norin has a 3.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Zul is a startup co-founder and Harvard Business School 2+2 admit who now works in a corporate rotation program.
Best for students and early career professionals who want a clear story and plan for deferred MBA or early career recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Zul Norin charge?
Coaching with Zul runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Zul from this page for an exact quote.
What does Zul Norin help with?
Zul Norin helps with getting clear on your personal story, positioning yourself for admissions, preparing for early career recruiting and applying to deferred MBA programs.
Does Zul Norin have reviews?
Zul Norin has a 3.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Zul Norin help with deferred MBA applications?
Yes. Zul coaches clients on deferred MBA programs and is a deferred MBA admit to Harvard Business School.
How do I contact Zul Norin?
Send Zul a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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