Stacy Blackman Consulting | MBA Admissions Consultants

Dione is simply 11/10. There is no other way to put it. I applied to 2 schools: Stanford GSB & Harvard HBS. With Dione’s guidance, I received offers from both. The proof is in the pudding.

I came to Dione with the ingredients (drafts, GMAT, rec letters) and Dione helped me take those drafts into a truly powerful application – telling my story in a way that was true to myself and compelling. We worked on my story arc together, diving deep into my experience and personal motivations. Working with Dione also helped me clarify personally why the business school was right for me.

Whenever anyone approaches me about my success in MBA applications – the first thing I do is send them to Dione. She is diligent, attentive, caring, and invested in you. Furthermore, she is flexible – from quick reviews of my post-HBS interview reflection in 24 hours to working right towards deadlines. You can work with Dione however works best for you – with structured shared goals or when you need that quick bit of advice on a question you are stuck on.

Being an international applicant, working with Dione was especially useful to understand how to craft and tell my story in a way that US business schools are looking for.

After my admissions, Dione continued to be on hand to help me think about the right school for me and apply for scholarship applications. I really couldn’t recommend Dione & SBS anymore.

Chandler was instrumental throughout my MBA application journey. I write “journey” because when my initial application round was unsuccessful, Chandler helped me reflect upon what I needed to change and inspired me to improve my resume, essays, and more. Beyond the tactical help, he was outstanding at finding my authentic story and assisting me with weaving it into all aspects of the application. As an atypical applicant with various roles, his ability to weave it all together was extremely beneficial. I couldn’t recommend working with Chandler more!

I decided to go for MBA last year. I got a good GMAT score. But with limited knowledge about top B-schools and procedures, I was unsure to apply for this year. To simply put, Mark has been exceptionally supportive in providing guidance and resolving all my concerns. I got admits from Said Business School, Cambridge Judge, INSEAD, Tepper Business school, Cornell Tech MBA, and ISB. It would have not been possible without Mark’s support. He asked me to write stories about my experiences and helped in creating end-to-end stories while filling out the application. He made me feel confident in writing the applications. We put most of our efforts into writing the SBS application. but because of that overall learning experience with Mark, I have been able to crack the other colleges. When I was in doubt, he gave me the confidence to apply and aim for top ranking colleges.
He provided support beyond the contractable time and resolved all my concerns while I was going through a dilemma in college selection.
I would truly recommend Mark to anyone who is looking for phenomenal mentorship during the application process.

From the very first phone call I had with Meg, I knew that she was going to be the greatest support and guide through the application process. She is warm, caring, and has an incredible amount of knowledge and insight into admissions and the application process. Meg knows exactly what happens when someone looks through your application, and how to best tell an applicant’s story. More than anything, Meg gave me the confidence I needed to really go after my dream school. She consistently reassured me that my story had value and encouraged me to just tell it.

I started my applications in August for Round 2, so I knew I needed to be focused and organized in the process and Meg was incredible in building out a plan and working with me to ensure that every part of my application was thoughtful and prepared. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I didn’t know a lot about the process or have a lot of people to guide me, but as soon as I met Meg, I felt that I had everything I needed and would be able to get everything done. She was an exceptional editor and I trusted her entirely to edit my essays and responses. I was nervous about a lot in my application, my GPA, GMAT, and career history, but with Meg’s guidance, I knew that there was a reason and purpose to every component of my application, and was confident that my application would be more than just a bunch of statistics.

I got into every school I applied to, including my top choice, HBS. There is not a doubt in my mind that I would not have been this successful without Meg. I have absolutely nothing but incredible things to say about Meg and know that anyone who works with her is incredibly lucky to have such an exceptional consultant on your team.

I am thrilled and really excited to confirm that I got admitted to two of the B-schools I applied to. Fuqua was definitely my first choice and I have decided to pursue my MBA from Duke this fall for the class of 2024 with a merit scholarship.

The B-school application is a rigorous process. DeeDee provided the strategy and approach to each of the applied schools which helped me from day 1 to analyze my strengths and weaknesses against each school. DeeDee helped me build and navigate my story in the most simplistic and authentic way which naturally came out to be the best version of me.

Working with DeeDee was exceptional with her friendly and point-to-point interactions. DeeDee was really prompt in her response whenever I needed support to build my application. She has a ton of admissions experience and you can feel that when you interact and work with her.

I can only say that my admission would not have been possible without DeeDee!. So all credit goes to her continuous guidance and support throughout the application process. I would blindly recommend her if you want to pursue an MBA from the top b-schools in the world.

I’ve worked with Cathy on an hourly basis for support in my applications to IESE and INSEAD. Cathy has helped me significantly improve my essays and resume by prompting me to self-reflect and clearly articulate my thoughts to craft a personable application.

Cathy was very positive and encouraging throughout our interactions and at the same honest with her feedback. Her approach to identifying and conveying weaknesses and opportunities for improvement as challenges has played a major role in the success of both applications.

Cathy is very experienced and understands the nuances of different business school applications and what they look for. I would highly recommend her to anyone applying to those two schools.

I was referred to SBC by a friend/former colleague. I was connected with Dione as my consultant and could not be more pleased with my experience. She is a kind and knowledgeable individual and mentor who genuinely wants to help her clients succeed. I highly recommend her to anyone and still keep in touch with her to this day!

Below are my highlights of Dione:
– Very clearly knowledgeable in the MBA application process and top programs.
– Quick responder to emails and questions; works on the weekends (which not all consultants do). I’m a perfectionist and ask a lot of questions and Dione always took the time to answer my questions with care and thought.
– Extremely patient and willing to iterate many many times on essay drafts. Dione and I probably iterated ~10-13 times on my career goals essay, to ensure it is as “perfect” as can be. I appreciate that she puts equal effort into her feedback for each iteration.
– Helped me craft my “story” to ensure that my desired career path is both aspirational and achievable.
– Understands how to highlight strong points and mitigate potential weaknesses in an application.

I ended up being admitted to my top school (CBS) and received the highest scholarship amount (granted to only 2 students per class). I strongly feel I could not have received this without Dione, as she helped me highlight strong points of my background. I purchased a 5-school comprehensive package but decided to drop the 4 remaining schools – and I still strongly feel that working with Dione was worth paying for the 5-school package.

Thank you, Dione!

My stats will show you how good John was. GMAT 710, 3 years of work experience at a top consumer company, top 5 engineering undergrad. I got into Kellogg and Sloan as a full time MBA. He is extremely responsive and straight to the point. He gave me advice to balance my average quant score (low for my ethnicity). He is also good at giving mock interviews. Go with John!

Received an admissions offer from GSB/HBS, as well as MIT. Alex was fantastic in helping me navigate the entire process. I can’t thank him enough.

It’s very difficult to know where to begin when starting the MBA application process. Alex was great at helping me figure out how to weave together my (very) non-traditional experiences and develop a compelling narrative.

Alex spent a significant amount of 1-on-1 time helping me with my applications, and preparing me to succeed in a flight test with Caryn (a former MBA admissions officer). Alex is highly dedicated. He answered all my (sometimes anxiety-driven) questions on calls, and even took the time to set up an additional reviewer, Christine, to provide some additional insights and feedback for my final GSB essay. Overall, Alex is a consummate professional, as well as a great strategic advisor, partner, mentor, and friend in the (often stressful) admissions process. I highly recommend Alex and could not have gotten into GSB or HBS without his help. Alex is an amazing consultant, and truly changed my life.

I was also highly impressed with SBC throughout my application process. I was originally introduced to Alex by Sarah, who was my initial matchmaker at SBC. Sarah was very attentive and listened to my goals, and then recommended Alex based on our conversation. Alex was the perfect fit for me, and really had great insights about applying to GSB/HBS in particular.

Picking an admissions consulting firm can be a daunting financial decision, but selecting SBC was an excellent decision — they connect you with the right consultant for you, have lots of internal resources to help you with all aspects of the application process (obtaining recommendation letters, etc.), and have an established process/methodology + demonstrated track-record to achieve success in applying. I can’t recommend SBC enough if you’re an applicant that needs help getting started and strategic guidance throughout the entire admissions process.

I reached out to Stacy Blackman during my application season due to its strong track record and reputation within its industry, and I could not be more pleased! I had an initial consultation call with Sarah who matched me with Meg. Meg was super supportive and had full confidence in my candidacy from the beginning. She encouraged me to apply to all the schools I was interested in. As a younger applicant who was unsure whether I could be admitted to a top program and unfamiliar with the application process, this meant everything to me!

Meg was super responsive to all my questions about my schools and application process, no matter how silly some of them were. Most importantly, I always felt I had full creative freedom over my story, and Meg was there to guide me in the right direction and polish my application to be the best it can be. During my interview prep, she was straightforward and thoughtful in her feedback.

Overall, Meg was a crucial part of my MBA journey. With her help, I was able to secure admission at Wharton, Kellogg (100K scholarship), Tuck (120K scholarship), and Cornell (full-ride). Even after I got admitted, Meg provided me advice on how to navigate my offers and pick the school best for me.

If you want someone who 100% believes in you and gives you the exact tips/advice you need to succeed, I highly recommend working with Stacy Blackman and Meg.

When I decided to apply to business school as a non-traditional applicant with an okay GPA from a small liberal arts school, I knew that I needed a coach who could help me craft a narrative and put together an application that jumped off the page.

Chandler turned out to be exactly that. From the get-go, Chandler provided insightful guidance and direction at every step of the process. His experience in the space and thoughtful support helped me throughout the 8 months we worked together, whether that was high level narrative work, essay revision, or even down to nitty gritty details like resume formatting. Chandler has the unique ability to take a step back and look at every aspect of an applicant, then help them craft a story about themselves that makes it easy for any adcomm to understand how valuable that applicant can be in their community. I am confident Chandler could do this for anybody, whether it be the Ivy League educated investment banker or a non-traditional non-profit employee.

With Chandler’s help, I was able to get into two of my top choices, NYU Stern and Dartmouth Tuck, and I know that without him I would never have been able to achieve that goal. I can never thank him enough for his guidance and support.

Colette is the absolute best! I got the “all-in” package with her and it was worth every penny. She is incredibly detail-oriented, focused on improving your profile, and most importantly, genuinely cares about you and your outcomes. She goes the extra mile to help understand you and your story. Her guidance, insights, and advice helped bring my application to the next level and was instrumental in getting me accepted into GSB, HBS, Kellogg, Tuck, and Fuqua. I never imagined I’d be accepted into those schools but Colette helped make it possible! I couldn’t recommend Colette more. A huge thank you to Colette and the Stacy Blackman Consulting Team!!

When I started the application process, I reached out to several coaching companies, but Meg and SBC ended up being the clear standout. I was matched by Sarah with Meg after an initial consultation call, and it was clearly a great match. From the first call, Meg exuded confidence, knowledge and encouragement – all things that I was in need of during the process. Unlike other firms I talked with, Meg believed in me from the start, and encouraged me to apply to all the schools I had my heart set on (other firms discouraged me from applying to the schools I ended up getting into).

She also was straightforward and practical, which was crucial to my success in the process. Just as one example, she suggested I retake the GRE and raise my score to be a more competitive applicant, and with her help and SBC GRE tutoring, I was able to reach the score she recommended. She also coached me through my interviews and went above and beyond by soliciting outside input from colleagues as well. With her help, I entered the interviews fully prepped.

Throughout the entire process, Meg instilled confidence in me, while providing me practical tips/advice that were crucial to my success. With her help, I was admitted to Sloan, Kellogg, Booth and Stern, with scholarships from all of the schools. Even after being admitted, she helped me navigate my scholarship negotiations, and helped me more than double my scholarship funds.

Overall, all I can say is that if you are looking for someone that will not only motivate you and be your biggest cheerleader, but also provide you with practical, crucial advice during the process, Meg is the perfect coach for you!

Sarah was fantastic to work with. She is attentive, kind, and genuinely cares about your application and success. As an HBS alum, she was able to provide unique insights into their process and help me craft my story in the best possible way. We went through a mock interview together, and her feedback was invaluable as I went into the real thing. I couldn’t recommend Sarah more highly – she was an invaluable asset throughout the application process, and you won’t be disappointed if you work with her!

I could not have imagined that applying to business school would have been fun! And super successful! I worked with Caryn on my MBA applications to HBS, MIT, CBS, and Wharton – and was admitted to all four schools! Caryn and I started working together in April of the year I was applying (R1). Caryn led me throughout the way and ensured I was not overlooking any piece of my application or missing an opportunity to shine, pushing and encouraging me as needed. She has tremendous experience, both in the MBA industry as well as a consultant, and it showed! She provided a detailed preparation plan and timeline, which meant I was not overworked or overloaded and actually enjoyed the process (even with a very busy job)! She helped me find my story and curate it for each school. She provided very tactical guidance and was always available to review my work and provide feedback (with incredible turnaround time). Her guidance did not stop after the submission of my application, but rather she helped me get ready for my interviews and debriefed with me once I had my offers in hand. Looking back, I could not be happier with my decision to work with SBC and Caryn – I strongly encourage anyone applying to work with her!

My experience with Danielle was nothing short of amazing. With a little over a week left before the application deadline, I worked with Danielle to get her professional expertise on my essays and résumé. In a relatively quick turnaround, she was able to provide me with very thorough and detailed feedback that boosted my confidence in submitting my best application possible. She even shared some tips and tricks for how I should present my résumé to employers after graduation. I truly believe Danielle played an integral part in my acceptance to CBS!

Sarah’s support and guidance were absolutely crucial to my success in getting accepted to both GSB and HBS. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable about the admissions process at both universities and was able to provide invaluable insights. She is an expert at helping you formulate your personal narrative to best express yourself as a holistic candidate. Sarah is patient, kind, and wholly invested in your success. She truly embodies all the best aspects of an educator, a mentor, and a coach. I am incredibly grateful for all her support throughout the application process!

It was so great working with Jessica. As a non-traditional applicant working on a tight timeline with zero exposure to MBA programs beforehand, Jessica struck such a fantastic balance of encouraging me, making sure we remained realistic and making sure I stayed on track while navigating a new process. She took the time to get to know me by asking thoughtful questions, and I felt heard and seen throughout our time together. She then leaned on these conversations to ensure I was leaning into my true self while completing applications. Jessica remained responsive and flexible throughout, and I knew I could come to her with any questions. She also was great at not taking things personally whenever I decided to move in a different direction from her suggestion (which was rare). I was a Consortium applicant, and Jessica’s knowledge of this process as both a student and an adcom member was invaluable.

I was accepted into all schools I applied to, including 2 schools that were initially considered “reach” programs. I received scholarships at all but 2 programs and full fellowships at multiple programs. Jessica’s support played an integral role in these successes, which I would never have imagined as I started researching MBA programs.

Although I was initially skeptical of spending such an exorbitant amount of money on a consultant, I believe Jessica’s support made a significant positive impact on my application process. As a family member put it after I received my fellowships, “oh, I guess that really expensive lady you worked with was worth it.” I couldn’t have put it any better myself. Jessica is truly wonderful, and I’m excited to remain in touch with her moving forward.

I have nothing but the highest praise for Kate. CBS was my top choice for b-school, and with Kate’s help, I was able to get in (with $$$). I made the decision to apply to CBS rather late in the game, and with only a few weeks until the Early deadline (and app materials in disarray), I desperately reached out to Stacy Blackman and was matched with Kate. Despite the time crunch, and working on a five-hour package, she helped me craft the perfect strategy (from scratch) and worked step-by-step to make sure all of my materials perfectly reflected me and my story. She brought an incredible wealth of knowledge about CBS, and helped me tailor my application in a way that not only spoke to AdCom’s preferences but also genuinely brought out the best of my own experiences and strengths. Above all, she’s an incredibly kind and caring person, and will go out of her way to make sure that you’re putting your best foot forward on your application. If you’re applying to CBS and considering hiring a consultant, there’s no one better than Kate for the job.

My experience working with Mark was flawless. Simply put, without Mark’s help and expertise I wouldn’t have been accepted to a top-tier MBA program.

I applied to only one business school and the stakes were high, but in our first video session, Mark asked me a ton of questions to identify my strengths and weaknesses (including my GMAT score) and helped me explore my passions and fears. He talked me through every detail of the application process and calmed me down. Mark made me feel confident about the application steps and excited about the challenge.

One of Mark’s greatest strengths is his profound understanding and expertise in the admissions process of the best business schools in the world, he has a born talent to tell stories, and that is why he is so successful at what he does. Mark worked as a recruitment officer at London Business School and Oxford for several years and has a vast network in other top U.S. and European schools. Mark taught me since day one how the MBA recruiters think, what they value and what they hate, and how to really connect with them. He gave me ideas and gave me a framework to start crafting my essays, my resume and encouraged me to openly talk with the people that could be my potential recommenders and how to approach them.

Mark sent me a tailored strategy, with detailed, easy to digest directions to tackle each of the admissions requirements, and motivated me and encouraged me all along the way.

I worked on my first drafts following Marks’s guidance (that was EXTREMELY specific to the business school I was applying to) and exchanged a ton of emails, Mark always answered quickly after thoroughly reviewing my proposals and adding comments and suggestions. The final versions of the essays and the resume were masterful. He made sure that I couldn’t express any ideas in the essays in a better way.

Mark also helped me prepare the video recorded questions, we made mock interviews, reviewed every single type of question that could potentially be asked, and worked on my delivery. After his feedback and help to improve every aspect of the interview (light, tone, dressing, facial expressions, body language, volume, preciseness, content, etc.), I was so ready that I felt that the recorded interview was an easy pie and crushed it.

Obviously, his strategy and his work in polishing my story resulted in an interview invite. We had two more sessions to prepare for the face-to-face interview. In those two sessions, he made sure I understood how an interviewer thinks, how to make an impact and most important of all, how to get back on my feet if anything went wrong or I faced very tough questions.

I got admitted to my dream school thanks to Mark O’Brien. He is a great mentor always willing to help. He is a person I would like to call for career and life advice.

Mark got Covid during the time I worked with him and although he was feeling terrible, that didn’t change his super positive attitude. Every time we talked, he always made sure to ask about my life, and how things were going outside the business school world, he made our calls fun and interesting.

If you have read this review so far, you probably have noticed that I am not a native speaker. He didn’t tell me, but I’m pretty sure he really adapted his teaching and communication style so I felt comfortable and confident all the time, he cheered me up every time I said that I was not sure if I could make it, and made me feel special.

On the administrative side, Mark was always willing to talk and answer all my questions, in our calls he never tracked the time or rushed to finish a call. He was always on time and super polite. He is an example of professionalism and excellent customer service.

Apart from being a great consultant, he is a very nice, kind individual. Mark earns my highest recommendation.

I can’t speak highly enough about my experience working with Meg and the rest of the SBC team during my MBA application process. Looking back on everything, I really don’t think the success I had, getting accepted to all my top choices (Wharton, Booth, Kellogg), would’ve been possible without them.

When I signed up with SBC, I didn’t realize how challenging it would be to put together 7 well-done MBA applications in a 2-month span, all while managing a taxing investment banking workload in parallel. At the start, Meg put together an incredibly detailed plan of action, which was invaluable in holding me accountable for the goal I had set. But any great project manager can do this. Where Meg really wowed me in the beginning, was her thoughtful understanding of my strengths/weaknesses and strongest positioning angles. The MBA application process requires an incredible depth of personal introspection, and Meg constantly pushed me to dig deeper. For this, I am extremely grateful. Her encouragement not only unlocked the most compelling essays I could put forth but sincerely helped me learn about myself on a personal level.

Over the months of working with Meg, I can say she was truly a wonderful advisor to have in my corner. She was extremely attentive and responsive throughout, she gave highly instructive and honest feedback, and perhaps most helpful of all she was a consummate advocate and hype woman for me.

Beyond Meg’s impact, the rest of the SBC team was also highly invaluable. I had indicated to SBC early on that Wharton was my top choice. The Wharton-specific feedback I received from my application flight tester was instrumental in optimizing my application, but I think where I really distinguished my application was in my performance in the Wharton team-based discussion interview format. With the SBC-organized mock Wharton TBD under my belt, I can confidently say I demonstrated a level of preparation and excellence in my actual Wharton TBD several days later that really distinguished me from other applicants. I left the TBD interview feeling that if only one applicant from the group was going to be admitted, it had to be me.

I look back on the outcome of my MBA application process with a ton of pride. I really was able to put my best foot forward across the board, and I know Meg and SBC really enabled me to do so. From the bottom of my heart, I am so thankful to them for this.

Stacy Blackman has a long and solid track in making MBA candidates successful, and there is no wonder why considering the quality of its people. Being an experienced professional, international applicant, business advisor, and coach myself, finding the right EMBA consulting match for me was a challenge. But when I first exchanged with Meg from Stacy Blackman, I could immediately tell that she was like no other and that she deserved my trust. Yes, Meg had the huge Ad Comms experience at my target school, Chicago Booth. But what makes her unique is a rare combination of extreme professionalism, acute knowledge, emotional intelligence, and unlimited dedication and attention. She challenged me, pushed me to my limits, helped me enlarge my perspectives, and motivated me when I needed it the most. She believed in me, and she proved it at every moment. I got admitted to the EMBA program at Chicago Booth and I could not have done it without Meg. Beyond the EMBA application process and admission, Meg has also left positive marks on me leading me to longer term self reflection, that’s an invaluable gift. I thank Stacy Blackman, Esther, and all the team for their hard work and support, and to Meg I say: “keep shining”. I wish all the best to future applicants, and for those who decided to work with Stacy Blackman and Meg, be ensured you made your first right decision towards making your dreams true.

Rui was everything I could have hoped for and helped me gain admittance and scholarship $$ to both schools I applied for (Kellogg and Emory Goizueta).

I mainly wanted essay help and interview prep, so I did the hourly package. Rui was very candid and helped explain what format essays should be in while challenging me to show the best version of myself, not what I thought AdComs would want to hear. I contribute to my success the genuine style she coached with.

I felt extremely confident submitting my essays and doing interviews because of the work we put in. I’ll never know if I would not have been admitted without Rui, but I certainly would have regretted that with such a level of help available. Rui & Stacy Blackman Consulting worked for me!

I cannot sing Dione’s praises enough! In addition to be incredibly knowledgeable, effective, and responsive, Dione is thoughtful, encouraging, and dedicated. From day one, I knew Dione genuinely wanted to get to know me and was whole-heartedly invested in my success – both personally and professionally.

While I had expected to be hand-held throughout the process and being told what to do, instead, Dione challenged me to be introspective and applications/essays that were true to me. Beyond being a consultant, Dione served as a mentor and my biggest cheerleader. I truly felt like she believed in me, my abilities, and my success from the get-go, and simply guided me to present my authentic, true self in my applications.

SBC’s process was thorough, detailed, and personalized. I had access to Dione 24/7 where I was provided incredibly insightful and actionable feedback, with each iteration pushing me to dig deeper. I found the initial assessment with Esther where she got to know me and matched with Dione, pre-writing exercises that provided clarity in defining my personal “brand” and examples of when I’ve lived those values, and flight test with Beth, especially valuable.

All that said, I am beyond thrilled with my results: admittance to UCLA Anderson with a full ride, Yale SOM with a Dean’s scholarship of $80K, and Northwestern Kellogg with $60K. I will be matriculating to Kellogg, and I could not be happier, and I owe this success in large part to Dione and SBC. I will be referring all my colleagues, friends, and family to SBC. And I genuinely hope (and expect!) that Dione will be a life-long mentor and friend!

Working with Colette was the right decision for my MBA journey. As the title implies, she was responsive, patient, and strategic. I am a hands-on client who asks many questions and finds comfort in talking things through. Colette not only fielded a tremendous number of questions and concerns in an exceptionally timely manner, but she offered additional insight above and beyond what I contemplated. She took the time to understand my strengths, weaknesses, and background and provided a clear and strategic path forward. Pick Colette, be transparent in your experience, come prepared to work, and you will have given yourself the best advantage possible to achieve your goal.

Wharton and Kellogg admit. I had a fantastic time working with Alex. Not being too familiar with the ins and outs of MBA applications, Alex was super helpful in providing the initial guidance I needed to put together competitive packages for my top schools. Throughout the process, he provided very thoughtful and actionable feedback that truly helped me get my applications to where they needed to be. Alex was extremely responsive, flexible, and timely with his feedback. It was a pleasure working with Alex and the SBC team, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a no-bullshit, top-tier consultant.

I contacted SBC because it was recommended to me by current MBA students. SBC provided me with team-based support. Sarah acted as my matchmaker and ensured that I was matched with the best consultant for my personality and target schools. Amy, my primary partner and a former Wharton Admissions Expert, created a detailed plan and supported me throughout the application process. Lisa, a former MBA admissions officer, provided a flight test and final feedback for my application. Lastly, Anthony, also a former Adcom, prepared me for Wharton’s mock team-based discussion. In the end, I was very happy with my results!

Amy is understanding, friendly, and detail oriented. She relieved a lot of my stress by ensuring that I was organized by putting together a roadmap with deadlines. During our weekly check-ins, she consistently provided constructive feedback and provided insights on how I could best position myself in my applications. Amy took the time to truly understand my story and the underlying themes in my life. Amy was dependable and responsive throughout the entire process. With no reservations at all, I recommend working with Amy and I cannot imagine going through this process without her! Amy gave me the confidence boost that I needed to apply to business school. She is dedicated to ensuring her clients are submitting their best work and anyone would be happy to have her as a consultant!

I truly enjoyed working with Sherry on my MBA applications. From the attentiveness and overall support I received, I credit my MBA application success to the help I received from her. Sherry worked with me on all aspects of the application process, from essay writing to interview prep. Because of her help, I was admitted into fantastic programs, such as UCLA, Cornell, and Carnegie Mellon. I would strongly recommend anyone wishing to apply to B schools to work with Sherry.

Working with Christina was so easy – she made each step so clear and absolutely understood my goals and application objectives. She was so helpful and always encouraged me to share my sincere stories and goals in my applications (something other consultants didn’t necessarily do). If I had to do it over again, I would absolutely still choose to work with Christina!

I started working with Deanna around October for Round 2 MBA deadlines. She was absolutely amazing to work with. She listened well to what I was thinking post-MBA and she was really able to bring out ideas in my essays that I couldn’t fully put down on paper. She was exceptional and really knew what weak areas I had to target in other parts of my application (as my GMAT was lower than the averages of the programs I was looking at). She was also very thorough with feedback, especially for interviews. Her work with me helped me land 4 interviews (3 of those 4 were acceptances). I would not have landed the interviews at these programs without her. I highly recommend Deanna to anyone who needs to build out their MBA application.

I had the pleasure of working with Sherry Holland through SBC’s ding analysis service that I used after I was rejected during my first round of applications in 2020.
Sherry, who is a former Duke Admissions officer, not only helped me understand where my application lacked but I received actionable advice to improve my candidacy in 2021. Later, I worked with her for four schools and was fortunate to be accepted to my dream school, and also receive two other waitlist offers after my interviews.

Coming from a non-traditional background (Social Impact + Real Estate Development), I was glad to have the resources from Sherry and the rest of the SBC team to portray my very best to the admissions committee. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and empathy really made the whole reapplication process a treat. They didn’t shy away from challenging me to rework some of my materials and helped me put the best foot forward. Lastly, as an international applicant, I felt that I received tailored advice on how to share my story in a way that resonated with the admissions committees while staying true to myself. I was glad I invested in the SBC team, and recommend them highly.

Chandler and the Stacy Blackman team are a must for anyone serious about applying to business school. They were essential to my MBA application process, and I could not have gotten into the GSB without them.

Initially, I was reluctant to work with a consultant on my application since I felt confident about my credentials. But as a non-traditional applicant with some reservations about my quantitative background, I ultimately decided to hire Stacy Blackman, who assigned me to Chandler. My application had all the raw materials, but Chandler helped me to elevate it to make it more compelling to an ADCOM; compared to my undergrad applications, I was surprised to learn all the nuances that went into crafting a strong MBA application. Chandler pushed me to refine my personal narrative in ways I wouldn’t have realized on my own, and I’m confident that those adjustments helped me break through the crowd in an insanely competitive pool of applicants.

I truly believe I owe a large part of my GSB admission to Chandler and Stacy Blackman based on their industry expertise, thoughtful feedback, and professionalism. For such selective programs, it is crucial to put your best foot forward and check your blind spots, and Chandler/Stacy Blackman can get you there.

When I contacted SBC, there were only 2.5 weeks left until the essay deadline. I was put in touch with Amy, who gave me great feedback on my first draft. She questioned me in a way that allowed me to come up with the best version of my essay. She answered very quickly to the emails and helped me get the final version on time. She was very patient and very encouraging throughout the process. Without hesitation, I recommend working with her.

The primary hurdle I faced in my candidacy was a very low undergraduate GPA (<2.5). Furthermore, I had no close contacts who attended graduate school at all, let alone an MBA program. Lastly, I was a reapplicant who faced a previous denial after an interview.

Amy not only gave me a detailed game plan to overcome the weaknesses in my candidacy, but she also guided me through the rest of the application process and answered all of my many many questions for her. She always had time to talk with me about my concerns and I always felt that I was in the hands of an expert. When it came time to prepare for my interview, I had no idea where to even begin, but Amy helped me to prepare for all of the potential questions I could face, as well as how to sell myself as a candidate.

Call me a pessimist, but before we began working together, my initial plan was to work with Amy on my number 1 school and then if/when denied, I would use the materials we made together for any other schools on my list for a later round of applications. Ultimately, I was not only accepted to my #1 but I also received a Fellowship!

From a technical standpoint, there is no doubt in my mind that Amy has the skills that can help you achieve your MBA application goals, but perhaps just as important as that, Amy actually cares about your success. Even when I was struggling with what felt like insurmountable odds, Amy was always rooting for me and I truly felt like she was just as hopeful for my success as I was. Her genuine words of encouragement kept my morale up throughout the process and went a long way toward making our partnership feel more than simply transactional.

Amy absolutely blew my expectations out of the water! If you need anything from a simple essay review to full start-to-finish application assistance and interview preparation, Amy is the professional for you!

Alex is the best! I still cannot believe I got an admit to the Stanford MSx program. Without Alex, I do not think I would have gotten there. From the beginning, he went through my background, experiences, and stories and advised me on how to be strategic. I also got Alex’s help with reviewing my recommendation letter and even my recommender spoke highly of Alex. He did many decent editing on my essays and my recommendation letter. When I received the interview, Alex also helped me with mock interview prep and gave me detailed feedback. He is very patient and he knows what he is doing!

I would highly recommend Alex and SBC!!

I cannot speak more highly of working with Stacy Blackman Consulting, particularly Meg and Sarah. I first decided to work with an MBA consultant because I felt like there were so many directions I could take my applications, but I didn’t have the time to spend hours on Google trying to find the correct approach. I specifically chose to work with SBC compared to other consultants I interviewed for two reasons: 1. The team’s collaborative working style and breadth and depth of experience working on Ad Comms at top programs gave me the confidence that they knew what they were talking about across all programs, and 2. They told me WHY I needed to do certain things so I was bought into the progress and truly felt like I earned my admits. I am delighted that I was accepted to Kellogg, Tuck with an 80% tuition scholarship, and Fuqua with a 100% tuition scholarship. Working with this team was absolutely worth the investment and was a delight!

As part of the MBA application process, I was looking for a consultant who could ensure I was putting my best foot forward in my applications. Sarah helped me take a step back to critically think about what made my application unique and how I could best share my story in the essays. She also helped review my resume to ensure I was best highlighting the impact I’ve made on organizations in my professional career. I truly believe Sarah’s ability to help me “build my brand” played a key role in my application standing out and am thrilled to share that I was accepted into Chicago Booth. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to apply to top MBA programs.

From the start, Meg and the rest of the SBC team were dedicated and gracious advisors in my business school application process. It was recommended that I work with Meg thanks to her experience as a former Booth AdComm. That being said, Meg dedicated herself to not only my Booth application, but all of my applications. We worked through each part of the application process from story ideation to resume and essays and beyond to waitlist processes. Meg provided formative and actionable feedback each step of the way. I couldn’t have done it without Meg!

I started working with Deanna pretty late into the game – In October with a January 4th submission deadline. My GMAT score wasn’t extremely competitive for the schools I was reaching for, but Deanna gave me such great and interesting advice on ways to strengthen my application. She really listened to me, my story, and my needs and helped highlight my strengths and unique qualities. She was sensitive to my timeline and I appreciate her really hitting the ground running, wasting no time to make sure I was about to get the most out of the next couple of months. Even while she was on a pre-planned vacation, she was available at all times to answer emails and calls. What I appreciated from Deanna was not only was she realistic and straightforward with me, but she also made me feel confident highlighting the strengths I had. I definitely would not have submitted the same application on my own, and I’m so thankful for Deanna’s very detailed tips and advice. By the time my interview came around, I felt so ready to answer any question thrown my way. I had consulted with a few other companies before going with Stacey Blackman and I am so happy with the choice I made! I never felt discouraged through the process and ended up getting into my dream school!

I was recently admitted to CBS (my dream school), and I owe a huge thanks to Ally. She’s been my primary partner along the way, and she has been immensely helpful throughout the process—from answering questions, and providing feedback on my essays, all the way to giving me a mock interview! She’s very knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with—all in all, I highly recommend her!

If you’re looking for someone who knows the ins and outs of the MBA admissions process, look no further than Sarah. She’s an HBS grad who helped me get into Stanford GSB, and she’s been in the business of helping people get into top MBA programs for years. Sarah is knowledgeable about every aspect of the application process, from crafting a killer resume to acing your interviews. She was also able to help me focus my essays and make sure that I was presenting myself in the best light possible. I couldn’t recommend her more highly – if you’re serious about getting into a top MBA program, give Sarah a call.

It was a very positive experience mocking with Danielle. She provided detailed feedback and prepared questions that covered pretty much all possible topics. I felt pretty prepared coming out of our two mock sessions!

Christine is the absolute best to work with. She is honest, thorough, and thoughtful. Going into the process, I didn’t know much at all or the introspective effort required of me. From helping refine my resume, to reviewing my essays/data form and doing a mock interview with me, Christine helped me recognize my strengths and craft an incredibly compelling narrative that I was proud to share with the schools I applied to. I’ll be heading to HBS this fall and I couldn’t have done it without Christine’s help!

Deanna is everything I could hope for in an admissions consultant. She’s extremely knowledgeable about the process, but more importantly, she was able to transform my ordinary experiences into a compelling yet authentic application narrative. She is unwaveringly positive and supportive. Every time we met, I left with a tangible plan and a boost of confidence. I worked with Deanna on an hourly basis from initial application strategy to final interview preparation, and I could not recommend her enough.

When I kicked off the MBA application process, I was not sure if I was going to be using an admissions consultant or not, but after speaking with Sarah and getting her feedback during our initial session I knew immediately that Stacy Blackman was different from the other companies I had spoken with at the time.

My primary consultant was John Naum and I could not have asked for a better consultant. John not only helped me think critically about my story and develop a strong application, but he was one of my biggest supporters and pushed me to continue forward even when I was doubting my own capabilities. I always appreciated his quick response times when it came to giving feedback on deliverables and always making time to answer my questions throughout the application process. Thanks to John and the rest of the Stacy Blackman team, I was able to not only get admitted to every school I applied to, but I also managed to secure full tuition or near full tuition scholarships to several top 10 schools.

Looking at my admission results, it was clear that choosing Stacy Blackman was one of the best decisions I made during my MBA application process and it provided a huge return on investment through all the scholarships. I can’t say thank you enough to John and everyone else and would highly recommend anyone going through the MBA process to go with Stacy Blackman if you are looking for a great partner to help you through all the stress of applications.

It is difficult for me to imagine what the state of my applications would be without the help of Alex and all the resources that Stacy Blackman gives applicants access to. Alex was most beneficial in the most important aspect of the application, crafting the story. Alex was collaborative in brainstorming sessions and provided objective and necessary feedback, continuing the discussion until we both felt confident. Alex’s feedback on essay drafts was also very constructive. again, necessary in order to ensure an encompassing message was being told within the character limits. I applied to a large number of schools and Alex’s organized and strategic mindset helped us meticulously work through each application and ensure we were tracking to meet deadlines. When interviews came around, Alex provided me with a scouting report for each school and conducted mock interviews which helped me come relaxed and prepared on the day of the interviews. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone applying to MBA schools as he is extremely knowledgeable of the application process, especially when it comes to tailoring essays to different schools/audiences, and he is a “straight shooter” that will be honest and upfront because he knows what is needed for success in this process. Thanks, Alex!

Truthfully, I went into the process a little skeptical. I had heard mixed reviews about utilizing consulting services for MBA applications. Wow was I wrong! I can confirm, with 100% certainty, that Laura’s efforts significantly improved my chances of getting into school. At the beginning of the process, I requested additional support on my resumes and essays. Laura’s incredible attention to detail and knowledge of key buzzwords, that MBA programs look for, was incredibly helpful as I navigated the minutiae of keeping my resume to one page. We also spent significant time going back and forth on my essays, and Laura exhibited extreme patience as I toggled between a few different ideas. Without Laura’s support, I’m confident in admitting that my application wouldn’t have been nearly as strong as it ended up. Thank you, Laura!

Danielle was so informed, and kind, and went above and beyond to support my application. She came to each discussion with extensive research that I never would have thought to research, she edited all of my essays prior to our discussion, and she answered all of my questions above and beyond what was anticipated. She knew more about the school than the website or any other student I talked to. Danielle provided research that was unparalleled and could not be found without her support. She was a great help in my application process. She made me feel calm and excited about the process. I cannot thank her enough. She is great and I look forward to her continuing to help others get into more schools!!

After being given accepted for an interview with CBS, I was quite nervous and didn’t really know what would be expected of me. In a relatively short session, Danielle was able to walk me through common questions, give me a frame of reference for what they are looking for, and boost my confidence going into the interview. I’m happy to say that I was ultimately accepted!

Ally’s advice and support were invaluable during my application and interview process. As a former admissions officer at CBS, she was a great sounding board and helped me align my story in a cohesive way, and brought my application from good to perfect. With her help, I was accepted to my top school of CBS, and I could not recommend her more highly!