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Graduate: 7 Years
Firm
Wharton at University of Pennsylvania
Communications
English
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting
United States
Mindy received her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she served on the Admissions Committee, and a BA in Sociology from College of the Holy Cross. She has worked in admissions consulting for over ten years, supporting applicants from around the globe to gain access to top schools.
In addition to MBA consulting, Mindy has over twenty-five years of diverse experience in the nonprofit sector, both before and after business school. Her roles range from managing a federally funded housing program in San Francisco to leading a $65M private foundation in North Carolina. Given her non-traditional path to Wharton, Mindy has a passion for helping applicants chart their unique path to MBA admissions.
Outside of work, Mindy loves to run, read, cook, eat and travel. She serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including as past Chair of a local regional theatre and as a member of the statewide Council for Women. Mindy loves activity, but is learning to slow down with yoga and golf.
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.
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
Website: https://www.stacyblackman.com
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Mindy was an incredible resource throughout the application process. She asked the right questions to bring out the key points I wanted to land through my essays, and provided constructive and supportive feedback that ensured I was conveying my authentic story in a cohesive and compelling manner. She was willing to jump in on quick timelines, and served as a sounding board not only for my essays, the core part of my engagement with her, but on the application process more broadly. I truly believe she was a core part in reaching my goals in the MBA app process!
Mindy is incredible. I came to her after receiving a recommendation from a friend who used her services prior to joining Stacey Blackman. I was terrified when I started the process – I had a low GMAT in an extremely overrepresented bucket. Mindy helped me narrow in on what made me special and gave me the confidence to bring my personality and lived experience to the forefront. I work long hours and she was supportive with tight timelines and patient with my process. She gave me feedback when I needed feedback, support when I needed support, and her EQ was exactly what I needed. I got into 5/6 schools with scholarships.
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