Claire

Consultant Bio

Claire is a graduate of Columbia Business School where she was granted the Distinguished Meyer Feldberg Fellowship, a full-scholarship given to five incoming students each year. She was active in the Media Management Association where she was an AVP, Columbia Entrepreneurs Organization and was selected as a Private Equity Fellow in her second year. Claire received her undergraduate degree in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern, where she served as Co-Chair of the Stern Senior Legacy Committee and served as a Stern Freshman Orientation Leader twice.

Professionally, Claire worked for many years in investment banking. Before Columbia, she was an analyst and associate at Lincoln International, where she specialized in sell-side M&A advisory in the consumer group. She also co-founded a production company before business school. While at Columbia, she immersed herself in media and technology, working for The Raine Group, Hearst, the kimm, and Female Founders Fund, each of which expanded her interest in start-ups and exposed her to the value and power of brand. After receiving her MBA, Claire joined a direct-to-consumer start-up as co-founder, leaping at the opportunity to produce a better, value-driven product and build a relatable brand.

Claire is a long-time volunteer for Student Sponsor Partners, a non-profit providing mentorship to underprivileged students in New York City.

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. 

OUR TEAM

SBC is the only consulting firm in the industry that has a complete panel of former MBA Admissions Officers from the top U.S. and international programs on our team. No other firm offers such comprehensive expertise. Seventy-five percent of our MBA consultant team are graduates and/or former Admissions Officers from the top seven U.S. MBA programs, including Harvard and Stanford. The SBC team has MBA expertise across all top U.S. and international schools, with graduates from elite MBA programs who understand career paths in both traditional and non-traditional industries. We provide a high-touch, personalized experience, with each consultant working with no more than eight clients per round, ensuring they focus on applicants whose profiles they are truly passionate about.

OUR MODEL

The SBC System™ has eight core modules and is the most robust of all firms. SBC offers unlimited time with a carefully selected primary consultant, allowing for full accountability and dedication.  A candidate’s identity and character are best captured when one consultant is fully responsible for their success. We begin with meticulous matchmaking before we begin an engagement or accept payment. We recommend a primary consultant only after evaluating your candidacy strength and differentiating qualities; we respect your investment and the trust you place in us. 

SBC also believes in a system of checks and balances, which is why we offer the Flight Test—a comprehensive review by a former Admissions Officer (AdCom). This structured feedback mimics a real AdCom review, helping to ensure that a candidate’s application is as compelling as possible to the target audience. We also provide free access to the Vault, our database of successful essays, interview questions, and online guides.

OUR KNOWLEDGE

SBC’s reach, contacts, and connections work together to benefit our clients. We are always ahead of the curve, with firsthand knowledge of what’s happening. Our team includes former Admissions Officers (AdCom) from every top MBA program, who keep us informed about current internal priorities. We have deep insight into what is currently challenging the AdCom and the values they are seeking in their students. 

GET STARTED WITH SBC

SBC deeply values mentorship in its client engagements and limits the number of clients assigned to each consultant. We work with clients only after assessing the nuances of their candidacy and determining that we can achieve success together. SBC offers a limited number of complimentary phone or email consultations each week for inquiries pre-screened by our experienced team. 

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

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: New York, United States

Phone: 866-667-8229

Email: info@StacyBlackman.com

Website: https://www.StacyBlackman.com