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Stacy Blackman Consulting
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Stacy earned her BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
Stacy is a firm believer that every weakness can become a strength and that each candidate must celebrate what makes him or her unique. She believes in celebrating the “white spaces” on a resume, the journey that took a candidate from point A to B to C.
Stacy’s white spaces are marked with twists and turns that make her as unique as her clients. After graduating from the Wharton School, Stacy began working in private equity at the Prudential Capital Group in San Francisco. She then went on to earn her MBA at Kellogg.
Following business school, she tapped into her flair for invention and began building businesses, launching WebWisher, evaluating businesses as a Resident Entrepreneur at idealab! and eventually launching Stacy Blackman Consulting, the leading admissions consulting advisory.
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.
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.
Location: California, United States
Phone: 866-667-8229
Email: info@stacyblackman.com
Website: http://www.stacyblackman.com/contact
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I opted for the “All-In” service offered by Stacey Blackman. Going into the process I knew very little on what business schools were looking for. Throughout the entire process my consultant was instrumental in shaping my story and ensuring that I put my best foot forward. She not only ensured that my essays were perfect but she took the time to adequately prepare me for the multiple interviews as well. I can honestly say that without her I would have never received a scholarship to my top school of choice! I cannot recommend her or Stacey Blackman highly enough.
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