Lisa

Lisa and the entire SB team helped demystify the MBA application journey. I had no idea what to expect and they helped level set and create a game plan for success. I had an initial conversation with Bill who then recommended Lisa as my primary consultant. Lisa helped me think about career goals, what aspects of a school I want, and break down the application process. We created a schedule so I would get my applications in on time and was always there to help answer questions I had. Lisa helped with mock interviews, gave me thoughts on my applications, and most of all was incredibly supportive every step of the way.

After initial discussions with Lisa, I decided to apply to a broad range of schools and ended up getting admitted to CBS, UVA, UNC , UT McCombs, USC and UCLA. I even managed to walk away with a full ride and half ride to a few schools. I definitely could not have done this without Lisa and the entire SB teams’ support.

Lisa was a great resource to have through all stages of the application process. Feeling extremely overwhelmed by everything that goes into applying to business school, I knew that I wanted to work with a consultant in order to put my best foot forward. With Lisa’s help, I was admitted to the three schools I applied to: Fuqua, Kenan-Flagler, and Owen (which I applied to on my own since the essays were similar to Fuqua’s). I received significant scholarships from KF and Owen.

I imagine Lisa’s process is similar to those of the other consultants at SBC. We began by going over my background, where I see myself in the future, and why I wanted to pursue an MBA. Drawing from her experience, she then suggested career paths (great for defining a long-term, short-term, and alternative plans that come up in essays) and programs she saw as a fit for me based off of our 2 hour conversation. She also reviewed my overall strengths and weaknesses and then followed up with a calendar of our game plan.

Once the real work began, essay and resume drafts were always returned back to me with comments in less than 24 hours. Lisa provided feedback on all aspects including content, grammar, style, and cutting down to adhere to word count! We did a mock interview once I had interview invitations. I did not realize I could submit practice interview questions for her to review– I was playing around on the interview website the night before my Duke interview then she sent me an email in the morning because she wanted to make sure I received her feedback before the actual interview!

There were a few reasons why I ultimately decided to go with SBC. My initial contact, Sarah, clearly understood my goals and sent across bios of the consultants she believed would be the best fit for me. I knew that my main weakness was my not-so-stellar undergrad GPA (well below average at all three schools). My eventual GMAT score of 660 also put me at the bottom of the mid 80% at both Fuqua and KF. Seeing the words “miracle worker when it comes to assisting clients with low GMATs and GPAs” made it a no-brainer that I should work with Lisa. I also knew going in that I wanted to apply to Fuqua and KF. A few other consultants made me feel as though the schools would be out of reach for me and Personal MBA Coach pushed their GMAT tutoring services (to be fair, I can understand why). Both Sarah and Lisa encouraged me to apply to the schools I wanted to and did not make me feel as though they were not viable options. The SBC comprehensive package also includes a flight test which was reassuring to know that there would be another set of eyes reviewing my application before it was time to press submit. Mine was completed by Caryn a former adcom member who also has rave reviews! Lisa and I made final minor adjustments with her feedback.

Throughout the entire process I felt like Lisa believed in me and was on my team. She always had something encouraging to say whether it was writers block, my first GMAT attempt which was sub-600, last minute application questions, and ultimately deciding on an offer (I was torn between offers and called her in tears!) I truly feel that I would not have been able to do it without her guidance and would highly recommend Lisa and SBC to anyone looking to use a consultant!

From day one of my MBA admissions journey Lisa Anderson and Stacy Blackman Consulting has been nothing less than stellar. My MBA admissions experience started with a desire to attempt and pivot industries. In fact, I was not sure that I wanted or needed to pursue an MBA to achieve my career goals. Lisa provided valuable career advice and resources to help me figure out if an MBA would be right for me. Once I determined that an MBA was the way I should go, Lisa helped me through the entire admissions process. Lisa provided feedback on all the schools I was thinking about applying to and helped me feel confident in my MBA admission plan. Not only that, but Lisa provided feedback on my essays and resume, which made me very confident when I submitted my application. Lisa was always great about responding quickly, and I cannot recall an instance where it took more than 24 hours to hear back from her. With Lisa’s help, I am happy to say that I will be going to my number one school this fall. Lisa made the application process easy and stress-free, which is nice considering how stressful 2020 has been. If you are looking for a great consultant to work with and need candid advice, look no further than Lisa Anderson and the folks at SBC. Thank you again, Lisa, for all of the help you provided.

I cannot say enough positive things about working with Stacy Blackman and Lisa. I chose SBC as I felt that I connected with the mission of Stacy Blackman and I liked how personalized the advice was. I worked with Lisa Anderson throughout my entire MBA application process and she was an excellent resource for me. Lisa brings tremendous expertise to the process and is incredibly knowledgeable about a variety of top MBA programs. Lisa had excellent ideas and helped me brainstorm my list of MBA schools. Lisa helped me broaden my search and had exceptional suggestions as far as to what to look for in a program. Once I narrowed my MBA search, Lisa was a great partner in providing advice on resume tips, interview prep, and ways to finesse my essays. I ended up receiving acceptances from all 5 programs I applied to and received 3 scholarship opportunities. I highly recommend working with Lisa Anderson if you’re interested in applying to a top MBA program as you will not be disappointed.

If you are struggling whom you should ask for help when applying for a business school, I highly recommend Stacy Blackman! When I decided to go to purse an MBA, I had no idea what I should do. And I didn’t think I could go to a good b-school because my work experience was less than 2 years. Everyone around me told me that it would be impossible for me to get into a top 20 b-school. And I almost gave up….until my friend recommended SBC to me. My consultant is Lisa Anderson, a sweet lady with rich experience in admissions. I wasn”t confident of my academic and occupational background, I knew nothing about the b-school application, AND I didn’t even take GMAT until October(which was really behind the application timeline). After we talked, Lisa inspired me to discover my strength, suggested schools that I could try with my little poor work experience, and helped me figure out my timeline. Without rich knowledge of admissions, she wouldn’t have known that so well. During the several month application process, she always answered my emails within 24 hours, reminded me to stay on my schedule. She was very helpful when I edited my resume and essays. She was able to spot my unique qualities and gave me insightful suggestions for resume and essays. Not only did she prepare me well for my interview, but she also inspired me during my interview process. I remember that after my first interview, I was so upset that I called her. She comforted me and made me confident to confront my following interviews. Without her, I am unsure if I could be successful in the following interviews. With Lisa’s help, I got accepted to 3 good schools with scholarships and one of them is a top 20 school. I was so satisfied with it and I really enjoyed working with Lisa! It’s really worth it to invest in SBC and I’m glad to know Lisa!