Cathy

Consultant Bio

Cathy received her MBA from INSEAD and her BA from Amherst College in the U.S.

After her career on Wall Street, Cathy pursued the INSEAD MBA. Through the Europe and Asia campuses, she met and learned from exceptional peers and faculty from around the world. With the skills and expertise she gained, Cathy decided to leave Wall Street to follow her passion — for chocolate!

Cathy apprenticed with the President of Relais Desserts in France, gaining valuable knowledge in how to create refined chocolate and running a high-end chocolate business, improved profitability as Chief Chocolate Strategist at Rococo Chocolates in London, and served as gourmet chocolate Brand Manager for Callebaut in Western Europe. After holding a Marketing Directorship at Pierre Marcolini, Cathy started Cocoa Journey, taking visitors to discover and delight in award-winning artisan chocolate, and learn to make delicious Belgian chocolate themselves.

Seeing her time at INSEAD to be the crucial inflection point in her career path, Cathy is keen on helping MBA candidates pursue their own ambitions for top MBA programs. Cathy has counseled and coached MBA candidates and enjoys sharing about her INSEAD experiences and passion with prospective students at regular INSEAD MBA Admissions events in Brussels, where she currently resides, and previously in New York, her former home.

In her personal time, Cathy enjoys traveling, running, serving at her local church… and of course, appreciating fine chocolate and pastries.

Company Information

The trailblazer in MBA admissions consulting is the team at Stacy Blackman Consulting (SBC). No other firm has demonstrated not only staying power for over two decades but also built a top-tier team of consultants with bios that would impress even the most discerning MBA applicant. Their real-world MBA admissions committee expertise enables SBC consultants to assess client applications with the seasoned insight of those who’ve served on the admissions teams at the world’s most competitive schools. The firm proudly boasts over two dozen former admissions committee members from every top MBA program, the highest number of any firm, as Poets&Quants highlighted in, Bragging Rights: This MBA Admissions Consulting Firm Boasts The Most Former M7 Adcoms. SBC’s online track record includes being ranked as the #1 MBA admissions firm on MBAinsight, ClearAdmit, CollegeConsensus, ExamStrategist, and BeattheGMAT.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

The SBC All-In Service

The majority of our clients choose our All-In package because they understand that the competitive admissions process demands a stellar and strategic application at every level. Essays, interviews, school visits, recommendation letters, and resumes are all guided by an integrated strategy, managed through our All-In service by one dedicated and accountable consultant.

SBC’s All-In Service includes 8 modules:

1)  The SBC System™ begins with meticulous matchmaking before we begin an engagement or accept payment. 

2) Personal Assessment & Critical Reflection. Your primary consultant will work to understand you authentically along multiple dimensions and create a strategy reflecting what MBA programs are looking for. Your consultant will dig into the who, what, how and why that forms your story through our 360° Personal Orbit ™. 

3) We’ll develop a winning personal MBA Application Strategy that answers clearly, “Why should I accept this applicant over the other ones who look equally qualified on paper?” 

4) Personal branding is crucial for making your MBA application stand out, and admissions teams love a well-crafted story. Your consultant will help you develop a compelling and cohesive narrative that ties together every aspect of your application—resume, essays, recommendations, and more—tailored to meet each school’s unique expectations.

5) Your success is driven by a collaborative SBC team effort. Your primary consultant taps into a network of former admissions officers and experts for additional insights and you receive exclusive access to The Vault, a comprehensive resource center with decades of application materials. 

6) Before submitting your MBA application, ensure it’s flawless with our Flight Test™, where a former admissions officer reviews your entire package with fresh eyes. 

7) Take the stress out of interviewing with one-on-one prep with your primary consultant and group prep sessions led by former admissions officers. 

8) Our support doesn’t stop once your application is submitted; we continue to assist you in navigating admissions decisions, waitlists, and deferral letters until you accept an offer. 

Hourly First Services

Start with 2-3 hours of initial strategy work à la carte to test the waters, and then you can upgrade to an All-In package. 

Contact us today to request a free MBA Advising Session with an SBC Principal.

Location: United States

Phone: 866-667-8229

Email: info@stacyblackman.com

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