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Keauna

Consultant

Stacy Blackman Consulting

California

United States

Consultant Bio

Keauna earned her MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business (GSB) and her BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC).During her time at Stanford, she was an ambassador for the GSB MBA Admissions Ambassador Program as well as a writer for the Stanford Reporter. Upon graduation, she was an independent consultant working in Education for the Santa Ana Unified School District as well as conducting market research in Hong Kong for Cathay Pacific Airways’ Asia Miles Loyalty Program. After a year working independently she decided to pursue her passion in music which led to her position as the lead Digital Marketing Analyst at Interscope Records.Prior to business school, Keauna worked as an Electrical Engineer for Northrop Grumman in the Vehicle Management Systems and Flight Controls group and also as an IT Consultant for a boutique entertainment consulting firm. Her other work experience includes being a mentor and coach (2013-2014) for the UCLA Anderson School of Management Riordan Fellows Program as well as a Board Member for the Riordan Programs Alumni Association (RPAA). She also co-founded the Riordan Fellows MBA Coaching Program, which launched in 2013.

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: California, United States

Phone: 866-667-8229

Email: info@StacyBlackman.com

Website: https://www.StacyBlackman.com

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P&Q Consultant Reviews

  • Keauna Is AMAZING!
    3 months ago
    Coming from a "nontraditional" background in education, I was very nervous when I began the MBA Application process. I was worried about defining my career goals and tailoring my story to make me a good fit for an MBA program. From our first call, Keauna reassured me that I was in the right place and had all of the skills necessary to be a successful candidate. She was readily available to me as a thought partner and truly listened to me. She helped me see my story in a new light and gave me the perfect amount of guidance to help me craft an application I was confident in. I truly don't think I would have ended up with four acceptances and clear idea of ...
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    Hannah Horowitz
    MBA Application Class of 2028
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  • Keauna Is The Best MBA Consultant
    2 years ago
    Working with Keauna was a dream come true. She thoroughly reviewed all my essays and resume and was diligent about making sure every word was correct. I recommend her fully without any hesitation and encourage everyone looking to get into a top 5 MBA program to use Keauna. Could not recommend her more.
    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Excellent Experience with Keauna
    9 years ago
    When I decided to apply to business school and work with Stacy Blackman, I was given my choice of a few consultants with expertise dealing with clients of my credentials/background. I chose to work with Keauna, and it was an overwhelmingly positive experience. She helped with all aspects of the application process, starting with application strategy and ending with evaluation of the schools to which I was accepted. She helped me craft my story and speak to my specific strengths, weaknesses, experiences, and goals using my own voice. I was ultimately accepted to three of the top five schools, which would not have been possible without Keauna's vigilant guidance.
    Class of 2019 Anonymous
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  • Keauna is Excellent
    10 years ago
    I did the hour-by-hour package, mostly because I didn't have enough money to justify any of the more robust packages. I did about 4 hours with Keauna, a bit on strategy, a bit on resume, and a lot on essays. She's a delightful human, very easy to work with, very efficient, super user friendly, and I got into one of the schools which proved the investment very worth it. Her essay edits were much much better than those who were offering their services for free (friends, family). Ultimately, I feel like I likely would not have gotten into this great school without Keauna. Also, she was like the 5th person I reached out to when I found out I got in. So what more can ...
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    Class of 2018 Admit
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  • Excellent experience with Keauna Mason
    10 years ago
    I signed up with SBC after having introductory consultation phone calls with a few other admissions consulting firms. SBC felt like they would bring the right set of both one-on-one advise, but also involve a range of secondary and tertiary opinions where necessary, which was particularly attractive to me. Once I signed up, I began working with Keauna Mason, who I can recommend very highly. It was a great experience - she adapted to my working style, and helped me address any issues and provided feedback in a working style that was great for me, and on the schedule that best fit me. She helped keep me on tempo, and the quality of the outputs were better because of the additional opinions and prompting she ...
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