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Stacy Blackman Consulting MBA Admissions Reviews
Since 2001, Stacy Blackman Consulting clients have been admitted to every top business school worldwide, often with merit scholarships. Stacy Blackman Consulting (SBC) delivers results, as shown through its record of the highest number of online reviews across multiple MBA admissions ranking and review sites. Our online track record includes: #1 on MBAinsight, BeattheGMAT, ClearAdmit, and #1 out of 11 firms for our team caliber by PoetsandQuants.
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. We offer a high-touch, limited client-per-consultant experience.
Contact us to request a free MBA advising session with an SBC Principal. Just give us 15 minutes.
TEAM
SBC is the only consulting firm in the industry who has on our team a complete panel of former MBA Admissions Officers from the top US programs and European programs. No other firm has this complete talent. 75% of our MBA consultant team hails from the top seven US MBA programs as MBA graduates and/or former MBA Admissions Officers, including from Harvard and Stanford. We know what’s going on, and we know it first. We have tremendous insight as to what is currently keeping the AdCom up at night and what values they are looking for from their current students.
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. SBC also believes in checks and balances, and thus developed our Flight Test™, which is a complete review by a former Admissions Officer. This structured feedback from a former AdCom member mimics a real AdCom review and helps to ensure that a candidate’s application is most compelling to the target audience. We also offer an "hourly first" option for applicants who prefer to test the waters initially before engaging in our All-In service.
Stacy Blackman Consulting MBA Admissions Reviews
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AI Super-Summary of Customer Reviews for Stacy Blackman Consulting*
The reviews collectively praise Stacy Blackman Consulting (SBC) for their exceptional assistance in MBA admissions, highlighting personalized and thorough guidance provided by their expert consultants, many of whom are former admissions officers. Clients appreciate SBC's team-based approach, which includes comprehensive resources, such as flight tests, mock interviews, and study materials, contributing significantly to admission successes and scholarships at top business schools. The consultants, noted for their deep insight and individual attention, helped applicants craft compelling narratives and application strategies, making SBC a recommended choice for serious MBA aspirants despite their high service costs.
19 users mention "Admitted"
- "Thanks to his support, I was able to gain acceptance into my desired program-Wharton!..." Read more
- "Long and behold, I did get into the Kellogg MBA full-time program and into McCombs' and Anderson's...." Read more
- "I was successful in getting accepted to a top school...." Read more
- "I ended up applying to only CBS and Wharton, both reaches with my profile, and got accepted to both...." Read more
- "helping me get into my dream schools!..." Read more
- "I was accepted to Kellogg MMM, Tuck, and Berkeley Haas (with scholarship!)..." Read more
- "leading to admission to Chicago Booth, Northwestern Kellogg, Wharton (with scholarship), MIT Sloan (with scholarship), and Dartmouth Tuck (with substantial scholarship)...." Read more
- "I couldn't be more excited for my multiple admits..." Read more
- "an HBS alum, we share an engineering background, and she blazed her own path towards PM and entrepreneurship, which I also hope to do...." Read more
- "Working with SBC helped me get 2 offers (HBS MS/MBA, Kellogg MMM) and 1 waitlist (Sloan)...." Read more
- "Through my work with Beth, I was fortunate to be admitted to Kellogg, Tuck, Fuqua, and Darden, all with varying levels of scholarship,..." Read more
- "Thanks to Amy and the SBC team I was admitted to FIVE MBA programs: GSB, Wharton, Booth, Columbia, and Stern (with a full ride)...." Read more
- "I will be attending INSEAD next year thanks in no small part to Dawn s help!..." Read more
- "ended up getting admitted to CBS, UVA, UNC , UT McCombs, USC and UCLA...." Read more
- "Had a great experience working with SBC through the all-in package for 4 schools, resulting in 3 admissions and 1 waitlist...." Read more
- "which gained me admission to the program...." Read more
- "I ultimately received offers of admission to Columbia and Wharton,..." Read more
- "Accepted to: Columbia Business School ($50K scholarship) and NYU Stern..." Read more
- "I m happy to be accepting admissions to Booth..." Read more
10 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
- "with the added bonus of scholarships at Kellogg and McCombs...." Read more
- "I was accepted to Kellogg MMM, Tuck, and Berkeley Haas (with scholarship!)..." Read more
- "Wharton (with scholarship), MIT Sloan (with scholarship), and Dartmouth Tuck (with substantial scholarship)...." Read more
- "I was accepted to Kellogg MMM, Tuck, and Berkeley Haas (with scholarship!)..." Read more
- "acceptances from Kellogg (with $), Columbia, Stern, and Sloan (with $)..." Read more
- "Working with SBC helped me get 2 offers (HBS MS/MBA, Kellogg MMM)..." Read more
- "fortunate to be admitted to Kellogg, Tuck, Fuqua, and Darden, all with varying levels of scholarship,..." Read more
- "gain admission to Darden and Ross (w/ scholarship)..." Read more
- "was admitted to Haas, Anderson, and Marshall with scholarships..." Read more
- "Columbia Business School ($50K scholarship)..." Read more
6 users mention "Supportive"
- "The entire SBC team was also extremely supportive...." Read more
- "The experience has been nothing short of outstanding...." Read more
- "Beth Tidmarsh, my consultant, was so supportive and easy to work with no question was ever too small...." Read more
- "Caryn was my accountability partner throughout my process she kept me on track, focused on what mattered most..." Read more
- "Beth Tidmarsh: More than a consultant, Beth genuinely sought to understand me, helping me craft an authentic and compelling application...." Read more
- "I had a great experience with Caryn from SBC. She helped me from start to finish, helping me craft my MBA story and supported me from resume creation all the way to essays and interviews...." Read more
2 users mention "Essay Editing"
2 users mention "Full Service"
2 users mention "Top-Tier School Focus"
1 users mention "Career Transition"
- "Beth's personalized approach and attention to detail undoubtedly played a crucial role in my successful admission..." Read more
1 users mention "Industry Specialist"
- "Bill demonstrated an impressive knowledge of the programs..." Read more
1 users mention "Responsive"
- "Deanna was easy to reach and was a clear communicator...." Read more
1 users mention "High GMAT Scorers"
- "I did a few hours with him and got a 760 on my GMAT with 2 weeks of total prep...." Read more
1 users mention "Premium Service"
- "SBC's services are on the pricier end of the spectrum..." Read more
1 users mention "Detail-Oriented"
- "SBC's team-based approach sets them apart from the rest...." Read more
1 users mention "Interview Prep"
- "and the interviews...." Read more
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.
December 23, 2013
Product Stacy Blackman Consulting MBA Admissions All-in Services
Consultant Bill (SBC)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bill@StacyBlackman for all his advice and guidance he provided during the application process which was invaluable and instrumental to my Kellogg’s admission.
I intuitively felt the connection right after the free consultation. Bill was in fact the deciding factor for me to go with Stacy Blackman Consulting (SBC). Bill was honest with me. As mentioned by one of the previous applicants I couldn’t agree more -- “Bill was indeed a saint”. Bill not only was calm but also made me feel relaxed especially when I was getting ahead of myself.
Bill's approach towards the application process was methodical, thorough, prudent and he was extremely patient. Bill was very prompt responding to all my emails irrespective of the time, day or the week. Besides being prompt, his responses were very clear. The most important thing for me was he believed in me.Without any doubt Bill is invaluable asset SBC can have.
June 25, 2013
I was waitlisted by one of my top choice schools. As I have to go back to school this year, I was eager to find help and support. Through referral, I chose Stacy Blackman for my waitlist support.
My first connection was with Esther Magna (she is the just contact person, not my consultant). She was nice over the phone. Since I had question regarding service fee and all other stuff, I emailed her afterwards. After a few email exchanges, she got annoyed and her tone sounded very angry. In one email, I felt like I got yelled at. But I was confident with the consultant she recommended and there was a lot of good reviews for the consultant, so I still chose Stacy Blackman.
After I paid the fee, she disappeared and I never heard a word from her. To me, I have contacted a few consulting services, and none of them are like her customer service. Just a piece of advise, if you are not patient and nice enough, people can feel it and the only harm is to the company you work for.
Maybe Stacy Blackman is great, but she needs to pick the right person to represent the company.
Regarding the consultant I work with, I have nothing but good about him. Patient, smart, and dedicated. My experience will be so much better if I only worked with my consultant from the minutes I signed up.
April 03, 2013
Haas-bound and couldn't have done it without Andy & SBC
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Product Stacy Blackman Consulting MBA Admissions Hourly Services
Consultant Andy (SBC)
The MBA application process - with the help of my excellent SBC consultant Andy Pelletier - was incredibly revealing and rewarding in terms of self-discovery - regardless of the school I ended up choosing. With Andy's probing, pushing, and constructive criticizing, I learned so much about myself and the person I want to become - which not only helps me personally define my goals and a pathway to get there, but also helped immensely with crafting my applications.
I did the hourly service, and Andy was attentive and timely. He responded to my drafts very quickly (usually less than 1 hour, including off-hours and weekends). His advice was effective & efficient - he always started high level with what messages/themes are most valuable to get across to AdCom, then dove deeper to help me organize my thoughts around that central message.
I am on the young end of the MBA spectrum, so I wasn't really sure if an acceptance anywhere this year was feasible (I was half expecting to have to reapply next year). Clearly Andy's help worked, as I got into Berkeley Haas (one of my top choices!!) and received a $100k Forte Fellowship to Cornell Johnson! I am also on the waitlist at MIT Sloan, and Andy quickly and thoroughly helped me craft a campaign to improve my chances of getting in off the waitlist.
Andy legitimately wants you to succeed. I would definitely recommend working with Andy Pelletier at SBC on your MBA admissions applications!
March 05, 2013
Product Stacy Blackman Consulting MBA Admissions Hourly Services
Consultant Lisa (SBC)
They matched me up with Lisa because of her knowledge of the schools I was applying to. Lisa was great! She was very helpful and responsive and I liked that she gave me honest feedback. My process took longer than average and she didn't get frustrated with me and she really made me believe in myself and my story. I don't have a very unique background but she helped me think of little things to add that extra touch to my essays.
Stacy also helped calm my nerves whenever I had some freak out moments when I thought my essays weren't good enough or too boring. She assured me that I was answering the questions asked and gave me helpful advice for adds/tweaks. It certainly worked!
237 Older and Non-Verified Reviews for Stacy Blackman Consulting
Esther's so sorry that she came off that way. Email can be tough - sometimes it's hard to interpret tone. However, I am thrilled that you were happy with Andy and I agree that he is a terrific consultant, very dedicated, thorough and talented. Esther's great too - so we regret that her email was interpreted in a way that you felt yelled at. We wish you the best!