TESTIMONIALS

“My SBC consultant was exactly the weapon I needed to get into business school. Her insight, expertise and guidance helped me at every stage of the application process. From school selection to identifying my strengths and weaknesses to helping me clearly and concisely communicate my value proposition to adcom. I highly recommend SBC to anyone that wants a true, no-nonsense, professional MBA consultant with the background and the knowledge to give you a leg up in the fierce competition for b-school.”

 

“Looking back a year when I began the b-school admission process, there was no way I could have predicted securing admission at the schools I applied to. Coming from a traditional pre-MBA background, I was pretty convinced of my inability to suitably distinguish my experiences in this extremely competitive applicant class. Not only did my consultant from Stacy Blackman invest the time to really synthesize my experience and my story, through honest feedback and many patient conversations, the consultant helped me discover aspects of my life that indeed did set me apart. Our conversations and interactions played out more like discussions I would have with a friend. This was very important as this open and accepting environment fostered by the consultant really helped me open-up and freely express my thoughts. The fact all my messages/e-mails/phone-calls were promptly responded to says a lot about commitment my consultant had to my application. This MBA story would have been incomplete without my consultant’s contributions, thank you again for everything.”

“I am very thankful to Stacy Blackman Consulting for guiding me through my MBA program application process. My consultant’s suggestions on my essays were invaluable and I really appreciate everything he has done for me. My essays ended being very succinct and interesting after incorporating His feedback during the mock interview helped me identify my shortcomings before going to the interview and hone my interviewing skills.”

“I found out this morning that I’ve been admitted to the Stanford GSB. I can’t thank you and my consultant enough for the guidance that you guys provided. You played an integral role in guiding me through the mental process of successfully crafting a genuine, powerful and unique collection of essays. Interestingly, I also applied to Harvard, but completed the application without seeking outside advice. As it turns out, I was not accepted to HBS (and did not even receive an interview invitation). I think that you helped me clear a hurdle inside myself for the Stanford application that I didn’t clear prior to submitting my HBS application. My consultant taught me that the application essays are about growing and about really taking a deep look inside of yourself. I am convinced that his coaching was the “difference maker” in my application. I’m extremely thankful that I reached out to your firm, and I’m thrilled that you introduced me to my consultant. Thank you.”

“SBC, without a doubt, was the x-factor I needed to be competitive in what was arguably the most competitive MBA application season in History.  I got into Chicago Booth, Columbia GSB, NYU Stern, and UVA Darden with a 2.9 undergraduate GPA. My consultant went the extra mile for me on every single essay.  She did not limit any effort, regardless of what the actual contract said.  I applied while deployed in Iraq, but I felt like she was right by my side the whole time.  I will be forever be in her debt.  I am not, by any means, a blue chip applicant.  I still got into 4 of the best business schools in the country.  Her constant guidance was worth every penny, and I would recommend her to anyone who is serious about getting into a top business school.”

  “In at Yale and Oxford! Coming from a non-conventional government background, there is no doubt in my mind that I would have not been accepted to these MBA programs without the assistance of SBC.  My consultant knew how to specifically sell each school I was considering on my unique story, and helped me to effectively tailor my background experiences to the essay questions at hand.  What most impressed me, however, was the caliber of individual that I was working with.  My SBC consultant was easy going, flexible with time, willing to offer advice on a whole host of issues, and most importantly, incredibly competent. In my opinion, it is a rarity to find a consulting company that produces consultants who put in as much effort as the applicant.  In my case, the application process felt like a team environment, where ideas fluidly bounced back and forth, and communication was constant.  I would recommend SBC to anybody who wants to significantly improve their admissions chances.  After my experience, I find it hard to believe that there is a better MBA admissions consulting company out there.  Looking forward to Yale and New Haven in the fall! Can’t wait!”      

“What words can adequately express my gratitude for playing such an integral part in my gaining acceptance to Wharton! Throughout the entire process, you were truly exceptional. I signed up for a service in which I believed I would receive superior guidance in preparing essays. However, I received so much more than that in the end. You challenged me to discover myself and find a way to present my accomplishments, motivations and aspirations in a unique way. You demanded and delivered the excellence necessary to produce a polished application. When it was obvious that the process was taking its toll, you gave me the push I needed. And, in the final few days prior to deadlines, when I know you were exceedingly busy, you responded quickly and thoroughly to all my queries. In every respect, you went above and beyond. I consider your service a MUST for anybody seriously considering a business school application. Thank you so much to you and to all the team and Stacy Blackman.”

“ I just wanted to take the time out to thank you and your team for all the help that your team provided me during these last few months. I am
going to Stanford this fall and can’t reiterate enough how helpful and patient my consultant was during this entire process. Her honest feedback helped me to refine my essays and highlight my unique story.  The essays helped me further differentiate myself from rest of the applicant pool. Is your service expensive? I would say it is very expensive.. Is it worth every penny? Absolutely! The ROI on thisinvestment easily exceeds 1,000% and in today’s environment that was probably the best investment I could have ever made. Thank you again for everything.”

“Working with SBC for my b-school applications was an absolute pleasure. My consultant helped me right from application strategy down to essay planning & editing and even beyond. She raised my game to an altogether new level. What I loved best about her was that she was not prescriptive (like other consultants I have worked with in the past) but in fact extremely collaborative – she was a true partner. Throughout the painful process of writing & editing essays, she not only encouraged me but also motivated me to keep going when I ran into roadblocks along the way. I knew that she always believed in me – I think that I have found a friend in her.”

“Great news! I was admitted to the Sloan program.  I did take the GMAT again and increased my score to 570.  Thank you for encouraging me to do that.  I so appreciate all your wisdom and guidance.  You went the extra mile for me and it really made the difference. I know that because of your help I presented a stronger application than I could have on my own.”

“Going to Wharton has been my dream since I entered the workforce and you honestly made this dream a reality. From the day we started working together you made an effort to get to know me and made me realize things about myself that I had always overlooked. I think our meeting in New York was extremely helpful and it really says a lot about how dedicated you are to your clients. Your patience and insightfullness helped me solidify my story and my application until the minute I clicked “submit”. Your knowledge of all the schools I applied to was extremely helpful for tailoring my essays and your thoughtful comments on each draft led to crisp, sharp essays (definitely not what I had when I started). I was unsure what to expect when I first signed up with Stacy Blackman, but I’m such a huge advocate now and can’t thank you enough for everything! I would recommend you and this service any day.”

“I would really like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Stacy Blackman and particularly to my consultant without whom I couldn’t have succeeded in the admission process.  With a sub-par GPA, a decent GMAT score and my demographics, few gave me any chance! But guess what? I was invited to interview with all the schools I applied to-Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg and Indian School of Business and ultimately made it to Columbia and Indian School of Business, and wait listed at Kellogg. I have no doubt that my consultant played an extremely critical role in my success. Her in-depth experience in MBA admissions reflected throughout the process in her thoughts, suggestions and feedback on various areas of applications-Positioning, Essays and Interviews. She was extremely diligent in her approach, even making sure that I have the right opening to get into the admission officer’s head and the right ending to leave a lasting impression. In all honestly and sincerity I recommend her to anybody who is considering B-School. In fact my wife would be also using her s services for her B-School applications. I believe this itself is a testimonial to my experience.”

“I have been waiting ever since last year when I first saw Stacy Blackman’s testimonial page to write the following: I have been accepted to all four of my schools!!! There is absolutely no way that this ever could have happened without the help of my consultant. When I started the process, I would have been thrilled to have been accepted to just one of my schools: UVA, UCLA, Duke or Georgetown – and it was only after I started working with SBC that it dawned on me that I might actually have my pick, because my applications were looking far better than I ever imagined they would. My consultant guided me through every step of the application process – from selecting my schools to sharpening up my resume to crafting my essays – and I will be forever grateful for her help. Her insights into the essay questions were critical. She didn’t write a single word of my essays, but she did help me think about the essay questions and how I could best tackle them, given my academic and professional experiences, in a way that I could never have done without her. Having gone through the process on my own a couple of years ago, I can unequivocally state that hiring Stacy Blackman Consulting is one of the smartest things I have ever done. Thank you!!!”

“I found that b-school applications were very much about selling myself, which is something that didn’t come comfortably to me at all.  You helped me discover aspects about me that I previously thought were mundane, taught me to talk them up, and turned them into selling points.  You also turned my marginally-readable essays into literary genius!The whole applications process was extremely demanding and just as a professional athlete has a coach and agent, having you in these roles kept me motivated through this arduous process, which was critical for me in getting my best application in.The Stacy Blackman service is expensive.  Sure, if I had a great GPA and GMAT, excellent writing skills, and was a well-respected manager at a Fortune 500 company, I probably wouldn’t need this service.  However, I’m human and found that it’s absolutely worth the money because my results speak volumes.  With my undergrad GPA well under 3.0, I didn’t even have dreams of Haas, but with your focused gameplan, I made it in!  Stacy’s stats don’t lie.  Her clients make it in to where they want to go!”           
 
 
 
 

 

“I still can’t believe that I was accepted to HBS straight out of undergrad, without any entrepreneurship experience and without being a Rhodes Scholar. I am absolutely certain I could NEVER have done it without your insight and guidance. Thank you so much. I was looking at the first drafts of my essays today, and they were laughable! They had so much unnecessary content and were so bland. Your feedback really forced me to make my essays far more insightful and concentrated, even though I often had to rewrite a lot of material after receiving your comments. Sometimes I would try to postpone opening my email because I knew a lot of hard work would follow as soon as I received your feedback! But all the hard work really paid off. You were always very prompt and available, both via email and the phone. I always received your feedback the day I sent you my essays, resume, or data form. With your help, each part of my application reinforced the others to present a very authentic picture of me. I knew getting in to HBS straight out of undergrad would be very difficult. I was realistic about the strong possibility I would not get in simply because of that. Even if I had been rejected, I would have used your consulting again as a reapplicant – that’s how much I felt your guidance strengthened my application. We worked really well together.

This really is a dream come true, and I could never have done it without your help!”

“Just wanted to drop a note about what a fabulous experience it was working with SBC during my successful application for Kellogg Executive MBA program. Getting into Kellogg is a dream come true for me and it simply wouldn’t have happened without my consultant’s support. I highly recommend them to anyone applying to Kellogg due to their intimate knowledge about the school, especially the Kellogg Executive MBA program. I was hesitant to engage an admissions consulting firm as I did not see many testimonials for Executive MBA programs. My consultants lay my doubts to rest as they were very familiar with what it takes to build a solid application for experienced managers like myself. My ideas of how to answer the ten or so Kellogg essays were very different from what they suggested. Their explanation on how to answer these essays from the ad-com point of view was eye-opening for me and worth the cost of engaging them. I am certain that if I had written the essay questions without their assistance, I would not have been able to make a strong case for my candidacy.

Not only did they work tirelessly to help me achieve my objective (my edited essays were always reviewed and returned with candid feedback within hours after sending them), they also drove me hard to self-reflect during the long discovery and essay-writing process. Although I did not like that upon my consultants’ insistence I had to discard and rewrite an entire 1,000 word essay (I thought it was pretty good!), I trusted theirjudgement. They expertly guided me to highlight my strengths (work-experience) and to address the weak areas (low-GPA) of my candidacy and at the end of the day, that made the difference.

Thank you for offering such a valuable service.  I look forward to a life changing experience at Kellogg.”

“Before the 8th of May, I must make one of the most difficult, fortunate decisions of my life. I must choose whether to attend Stanford, Harvard, or Wharton. I am able to make this enviable decision because of the amazing consulting job that I received. Within our first face to face meeting, I explained to my consultant that I must attend business school to make a successful transition out of the US Armed Forces. Over the next six months, his actions proved that his goals became mine. I also told him that if he could help improve my chances by just five percent, I would be happy. I am thoroughly convinced that he increased my chances much more than that. In the most competitive applicant pools ever, I managed to receive acceptances to arguably the top three business schools in the World. My consultant’s guidance and ability to see the best in me helped me realize my life long dreams. I would highly recommend Stacy Blackman consulting, especially to anyone that wants to differentiate themselves and compete for the most coveted business school acceptance letters.”

“IN!!! at Columbia! I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the help your firm and particularly my consultant provided throughout this process. I also interviewed with Chicago – a close #2 on my list – on Monday and I will inform you as to whether I receive an offer. Tellingly, Yale – which is not nearly as highly ranked and which I applied to on my own – has not even extended an interview invite. I guess the enthusiasm/polishing factor really comes through.
I have no doubt that you played a critical role in this successful outcome and I have gone out of my way to recommend SBC to several of my friends who are planning on applying this coming year. I believe that is the highest praise I can pay.”

“Thank you Stacy Blackman Consulting! I never would have achieved this goal without your help and guidance. Anyone who is serious about applying to graduate business school should consider using Stacy Blackman Consulting. My consultant helped me position my business school application so that I differentiated myself from the competition. Now that I have met my future HBS classmates, I can certainly say that the competition is fierce. My consultant helped me realize that the application was about more than answering a series of challenging questions. The application was an opportunity for me to search within myself and identify with the accomplishments, failures, stories and values that I hold dear. It was an opportunity to transform those experiences and thoughts into a mosaic of words that conveyed why I was a special individual and deserving of a seat at HBS. I could not be more pleased with my consultant, or my experience with Stacy Blackman Consulting. It is no coincidence that I was accepted HBS and “dinged” at Wharton, an application that I worked on myself. Many thanks again for all of your help and guidance.” New York, NY

“I wanted to pass along my enthusiasm and gratitude for being matched up with my consultants.  They were the perfect team for me as they led me through the often cloudy waters of the application process with knowledge, experience and confidence.  They enabled me to more accurately and clearly present to the admissions committees who I am, and why I am a great fit for their programs.  I could not be more pleased.

My primary consultant’s approach was thorough and very effective.  From the start he laid out an intelligent and insightful approach that I took with assurance and excitement into my first application, and then onto the next three.  I always felt like the big picture was firmly in grasp while the little details were never overlooked.  In addition, he was always available, and always optimistic; two qualities that I value greatly.

Overall, my experience with everyone at Stacy Blackman has been exceptional.  If I had to do this again, and I’m glad to say I don’t, I would not hesitate to contact your firm for its assistance.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“I was just admitted to HBS directly from college! This is a dream come true for me! I am not sure if I could adequately express my appreciation for all of your hard work throughout my application process. I do not think that I would have be considered without your advice and guidance during every step of the way. As a college student you really helped me craft my story in a certain way that would appeal to admissions. You helped me focus on the strongest aspects of my resume and directed me to take advantage of my greatest strengths. In addition to being extremely professional, you were always there to help..day and night (and really late at night). Thank you again for everything. I am forever grateful.”“Applying to business school is an exciting, nerve racking, time consuming and extremely challenging process.  It is comforting to know your consultant is there 24/7 to answer your questions, give advice, assist in editing your essays and offer support in every other aspect of the arduous process, including selecting a school that is right for you. 

I ended up getting into my first choice with a 600 GMAT.  I attribute my success to Stacy Blackman and her consultants, in particular, the consultant with whom I was fortunate enough to be paired with.  Working with my consultant proved to be an invaluable experience.  Although I know she had other clients, she was never rushed, always made time for me and was always quick to respond.  In fact, I often felt like I was the only client she had.

I initially deliberated about hiring the service, primarily because I was unsure if it was worth the cost.  After experiencing first hand the superior service Stacy Blackman provides, I believe it was worth every dime. Thanks to Stacy Blackman and my wonderful consultant for turning my MBA ambitions into a reality.”

“I just wanted to let you know of the great impression your firm made on me with your straightforward candor. I’m in the process of a career transition and considering MBA programs as a part of that. You listened to my circumstances and determined that my goals are an unlikely match for the services of your firm – so, I genuinely appreciate your assessment – it’s a positive and refreshing thing for me when businesses act in the best interests of even their potential customers. So, while I won’t be availing myself of your services directly, I do want to compliment you and your staff – and, however often I can do so, I will be recommending your company to anyone I find with interests in MBA programs. Thank you for your integrity.”

“I know all this wouldn’t be possible without my consultant’s help. I can’t say enough great things about her and the service she provided me. I really enjoyed working with her, and her high degree of honesty and professionalism permeated throughout the entire process. She was extraordinary and I would give her my absolute highest recommendation. Thank you for taking the time to match me up with her. My whole experience working with you and her went well beyond my expectations.”

“Thank you and your organization for your help throughout the process. I want to especially tell you how wonderful my consultant was throughout the past few months. Her patience and insightfulness was incredibly valuable to me and she also kept me extremely encouraged even as most people were telling me I had very little chance of success at either school (straight out of undergrad).As for my decision (between HBS and Stanford), it will be incredibly difficult to make and any assistance that you could provide would be much appreciated.”

“So.. its official ¾ schools.. just checked my status for Columbia and I’m In! Man oh man… what a process. I really have to thank you … couldn’t have done it without your help at all. Definitely let me know if you guys need referrals or testimonials or whatever. With my 2.8 GPA .. to be in at 3 of the top business schools in America is pretty good. I can’t believe this is all over. As much as it was a lot of hard work and very stressful, chock full of sleepless nights and befuddled days, you really made the process a lot more fluid. I actually looked very forward to getting your revisions for the essays and all the feedback you offered. I can’t stress my appreciation enough. All the BESTEST!” Jamaica

“I got into both Stanford and Cornell (straight out of undergrad). This would not be possible without my consultant’s help. She helped me to organize the things I did in the past to create a story which allowed me to market myself to the business schools. She helped me with everything from the essays to the interviews. She is very good at giving constructive criticism. We exchanged over 100 emails, and talked on the phone for hours. I don’t think that any other company helps his/her clients so much. I am so happy that I chose to work with my consultant and Stacy Blackman Consulting. I attribute my success to you.The smartest thing I ever did in my life was to choose my consultant. She is very helpful, very friendly, very patient and very good at giving constructive criticism. She went over my essays and conducted mock interviews as many times as necessary for me to reach perfection.”

“In short, I was very happy that I chose to hire Stacy and team. My consultant was absolutely great. Her biggest assistance was in helping me craft my essay topics and frame my stories in a more compelling way. We’d do this by sending drafts back and forth via email, first revising the “big-picture” then working on the specific wordings and grammar. Between our initial phone discussions and reading my essays, Katie got to know me quite well so she knew what kind of personal questions to ask and suggestions to make. I believe that we were up to version 15 for some of the essays, but by the end I had full confidence that my essays were as best as they could be.My consultant also gave me a mock interview over the phone before each of my real interviews and double checked my data sheets and resume before I submitted everything. Her turn around time was no more than 24 hours for essay revisions, but normally much shorter if I just had a quick question.With the exception of periodic checking-in emails and high-level suggestions, I didn’t interact with Stacy too much. My consultant would sometimes check with her on tricky aspects or judgment calls on my application. The best thing about Stacy Blackman consulting is that it is not just an essay editing service. It’s truly a consulting relationship where I felt that they were my partners and they really wanted me to succeed.

The service is really expensive, but if you know you want to go to a top-tier business school the money is relatively immaterial versus the huge amount of student loans that you’ll be taking out. I hadn’t thought about this a year ago, but I was offered a scholarship that more than offset the cost of the service.”

“I wanted to say thanks for our chat a couple weeks ago. To be forthright, I met with multiple MBA consultants over the phone and you were the only one that I felt I could trust. Everyone else put a lot of pressure to go back now, apply asap, and commit immediately to their services no matter what scenario I gave them. You were the only one that said it has to make sense overall, which was honest and refreshing after talking to the others. Because of this, you will be the first person I will recommend to coworkers/friends that are looking to go back to school and I will give you a call when I decide to go back as well.”

“I wanted to let you know that I was accepted at Stanford this morning! I am so excited and happy… I am overflowing with gratitude and happiness right now. My consultant was simply awesome to work with from beginning to end. I am totally certain that she made the difference in my Stanford application. She encouraged me to really go for it and to communicate with the admissions committee who I really am. I was nervous to follow her advice. But in retrospect, she was absolutely right, as it my passion and enthusiasm that really ties my life and career together. I am so grateful that I decided to work with you…. I got into both Tuck and Stanford with your help and am thrilled to matriculate at the GSB this fall!”

“I wanted to write and thank you again for all the help with my applications. I know you played a huge part in my success and I really appreciate it – Thank you.I can’t believe it, today I heard from Stanford and I have been accepted at all 4 schools! I never thought I would be this lucky. Now, I have the fortunate option to choose between these great schools. I think I am going to end up choosing between Harvard and Stanford. Thank you very much for all the help. I really appreciated your honesty and professionalism.”

“Thank you so much!! I’ve been accepted to Wharton and have decided to accept. I really owe a lot of this to my consultant. I really couldn’t have done it without him. I was pretty overwhelmed and intimidated by the whole process. I actually wasn’t going to even apply to Wharton because of my below average stats, but he encouraged me to do so. I have a broad and complicated work history and he really helped me mold it into a coherent story and game plan for the future. Best of all, he really pushed me to think and make it my own which obviously came out in the essays.But the thing that I really got the most out of through the whole process was the coaching to really think about who I am professionally and what that means for me in the future. Through this process I realized what I was good at and what I need to work on. These are lessons that I will carry with me well beyond the MBA and business school itself. And finally my consultant was really great to work and get along with. The whole process was very professional which was a big relief during such a stressful time. Thanks so much for everything!!”

“Thank you Stacy Blackman Consulting for all your help!The competition for business school admissions is intense, and I wanted to do everything possible to ensure that my applications reflected my true potential. While someone can always have a better GMAT score or a more impressive job, no one can replace the unique point of view or character traits that you would bring to the school. My consultant helped me find those unique traits and showcase them within all parts of my application.Not only did she provide inspiring feedback to my essays, but my consultant also kept me focused, organized, and confident throughout the process. She got to know me so well, in fact, that I will be attending a school next year to which I hadn’t even thought of applying to before she recommended it to me.I consider myself very fortunate to have chosen Stacy Blackman Consulting, and I am happy to recommend it to anyone with the highest praise.”

“The second I hung up the phone after my initial conversation with my consultant from SBC, I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I knew I had the ability to write and answer application questions, but she helped me focus my voice, tell my story and gave me a framework to tell it in. She understood from the start who I was and what I was about and how certain things in my life had shaped me into the person I am. My consultant helped me use those things in crafting an application package which screamed me, and had texture, depth and relevance. It was also a huge comfort to know that she was available whenever I needed her– I could email her a random question on a Sunday afternoon, and she’d get back to me in no time. At the end of the day, I needed someone who was impartial to believe in me and my abilities as much as my family and friends do, who could give me honest feedback on the work I was doing. My consultant and SBC got it, and working with them through this grueling, overwhelming, enlightening, exciting and ultimately life changing process was wonderful.” New York, NY

“I wanted to take a minute to let you know what a fantastic experience I’ve had working with my consultant over these past few months. With his guidance I’m happy to say that I was accepted into 2 of my top 3 programs (both top ten schools), and I’m now looking forward to starting school at Columbia this fall. He patiently walked me through each part of the process from school selection to essay outlines to draft revisions (literally dozens) to mock interviews. Along the way he provided perspective, encouragement, and most importantly constructive and insightful criticism. I couldn’t be more grateful and certainly would not have been able to construct such high caliber applications without my consultant’s support. Again many thanks!”

“Thanks so much to my consultant for all his effort and hard work. Applying late in the season, I didn’t have much time to complete my CBS application, and he really put in all the time and effort to get me to where I needed to be in the end. His turnaround time was remarkable. After many brainstorming conversations of discussing my goals, he helped me figure out and articulate what I really want to get out of my MBA experience. He seemed to know me well and know exactly how to capitalize on my strengths as well as downplay my weaknesses. He was constantly supportive, professional, a pleasure to work with, and has a talent with words. My application was better than I ever expected it could be. I was admitted after only 6 weeks!! I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking about applying to school. Applying as late as I did, I do not think I would have gotten in if it had not been for his expertise and direction. Thank you!!!”

“Needless to say, I’ve already heard the great news that I’ve been admitted to Kellogg! I wanted to share a few thoughts about my consultant with you: most notably, she has a seemingly innate ability to help craft truly impactful stories for the business school application process. Just having that talent, however, isn’t always enough. My consultant contributes two other vital pieces to that puzzle – first, she is tremendously engaged in the work that is being done. The entire time, I truly thought she was my biggest fan…so much so that when I was accepted to Kellogg I fully expected her to come with me! This enthusiasm was strongly noted by her 3AM and 5AM emails to me – she would work tirelessly into the night to help me perfect these essays!! Secondly, her attention to detail and organization is supreme. It’s one thing just to throw around ideas about what to put in a business school essay, but it’s entirely different to carefully structure those thoughts through draft after draft after draft. She does this effortlessly and always with a smile on her face (even though it’s the 37th time looking at one single sentence). I hold the utmost respect for my consultant’s talents and will wholeheartedly be recommending your service to my colleagues and friends. I only hope they can be as lucky as I was to work with someone so talented and enthusiastic!” Los Angeles, CA

“My consultant has been a real important help in every step of my application. And I truly appreciate his services. He went the distance to help me in my case as I’m not a native speaker and not accustomed to certain way of expressing myself. My consultant’s advice on the selection of different mini-stories/examples made my package multi-dimensional. With his guidance, editing and encouragement, the application turned out the best result it possibly could be. Again I sincerely appreciate the service.” San Francisco, CA

“I really appreciated the quick turn-around time. Every document was read and revised quickly (always within 1- 2 days) which allowed me to get a lot of iterations in the process which I needed as a weaker writer. I liked how you interjected ideas into the essay. You did not write the sentences for me but you would put in ideas and thoughts on how to spin a sentence in a different way. It was very helpful to get the ball rolling to figure out how I wanted to write that sentence. For other sentences, your revisions were helpful and made my essay tighter and crisper.I really liked how you helped me realize and play up the importance of team work for Kellogg vs. leadership for Wharton, etc. I was able to better understand what qualities each school is looking for and devise an effective strategy across all the essays to make sure I was painting an entire picture.”

“Thanks for the quick turn around and also for this last minute revision. I am real happy with the way these have turned out! I have to say that when I first saw the Stanford questions, I didn’t think I would be able to create such strong essays. I can’t thank you enough for all the help and patience you’ve had with me on all of the essay revisions. You’ve been awesome!!”

“It was a difficult decision, but I ultimately decided on Chicago. I was a finalist for the Goldman Sachs diversity fellowship . . .flew out to NYC for the interviews . . . .I cannot thank you enough for all of your help and guidance throughout the entire application process. You truly understand every aspect of the process and deliver results. I don’t think it is a coincidence that the two applications I worked on at the last minute and did not have you review were for the two schools to which I ultimately was not accepted . . . which means every application you did review, was for a school to which I was ultimately accepted” Bay Area, CA

“I’m still glowing! Thank you so much for all your help. Sarah was great. You have really built a great consulting firm…one that is much more personalized than the other services out there.” Los Angeles, CA

“I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed with all of the help and time you have put into helping me. You really are providing me an outstanding service that is well worth the money and I appreciate all of your time that you are putting into this.”

“I was VERY well prepared for my HBS interview. Some of the questions that the interviewer asked me were almost verbatim, from what we practiced on my mock interview. I can’t say enough about how much my mock interview helped me. Ty’s comments and questions were SPOT ON. The interview’s focus was around my career vision, my industry and my thoughts on strategic planning and high level management of a company, just like we practiced. I think I preformed very well. I provided specific examples and well though out rationale for each answer, but I was concise.” New York, NY

“I just finished a phone conversation with my consultant. He called me after I explained that I was struggling writing the essays. I truly want to thank him for his guidance and help. He’s very patient with me and goes the distance to help. Since English is my 2nd language, I must have added extra work for my consultant. I’m so impressed by your consultant’s professionalism and care for his client.” San Francisco, CA

“I wanted to let you know that I got the admit from Kellogg today…my first choice school!!! Thank you so much for all your help and advice. You pushed me so hard throughout the process and really made my profile shine. I couldn’t have done it without your wisdom and expertise. You are the absolute best! THANKS AGAIN!!!” Los Angeles, CA

“I have a truly awesome consultant – I’m sure you hear this often but I want to convey how happy I am you were able to match the two of us up. We have really formed a great working relationship.” New York, NY

“I want to take a moment to lavish some praise on Katie. Her advice was absolutely invaluable and she was a joy to work with.”I am very happy that I got into my dream school. I am glad that I made the right choice picking the right people to receive help during this long process.Michael has been great giving expert advice on every aspect of my application and coaching me utilize my true potential. Even when I thought that my essay cannot be any better, he came up with the perfect advice to strengthen it even further. Turkey

 ”I wish I could take credit for finding my consultant, but the truth is, I just lucked out.  My consultant could not have been a better fit for me to achieve my goal of being admitted to Columbia’s Masters in Real Estate Development Program.  From day one, He made me feel like I was his only client.  He would quickly respond to my emails, sometimes almost instantly, and was just as easy to get on the phone if it was more expedient to talk through the questions.  He gave sound advice and perfect direction on which of my life experiences would be most effective to express in my essays.  When I was heading in the wrong direction or lacking substance, he knew just how to get me back on track without belittling my ideas.  I knew the help of a consultant would help me have an edge as an applicant, but the hefty price tag made me nervous.  My consultant worked so hard and was so proficient at his trade that I always felt my money was well spent.  He is the full package deal – I would highly recommend him to anyone. He will be your coach, teammate and cheerleader and he will get you through the stressful application process with confidence.”

“I received a $30,000 scholarship from Chicago…I strongly believe that I would have neither received the $30K nor been considered for the fellowship without all your help on my applications. Getting people into schools isn’t the only benefit of the increased quality of our applications…I went to Chicago last week for their admit weekend, and I’m going to Boston this weekend to see/feel what Sloan life is about, and take some classes (Monday.) Will be deciding shortly thereafter.” Bay Area, CA

“I want to take a moment now that the applications are in to say **thank you** for all of your help over the past few months (but especially last few weeks). You were all of the aspects of a good advisor: you told me what I needed to hear, were flexible to my idiosyncrasies, extremely knowledgeable, and totally responsive to whatever I asked for.I am completely satisfied with the service that I got. Your help is a fantastic deal, and what I ultimately turned in was infinitely better with your help than I could have done alone. It really reflects who I am (for better or worse) and I actually enjoyed the process.” Los Angeles, CA

“Stacy Blackman Consulting was critical in bringing out the aspects of my personality and career that made my essay something of which I was proud. My consultant offered all of the basics — school strategy, application tips, proof reading — but I remain most grateful for her effectiveness in enabling me to create an essay that reflected who I am. I’m going to Stanford next year and couldn’t be more excited because I found the right community for me to call home for the next two years.” New York, NY

“I’m so thrilled – I just got offered admission to HBS! Thank you so much for your help. This feat would not have been possible without you. I remember our initial kick-off meeting. I was anxious and unsure of my ability to survive the application process, let alone get in to a top-ranked program. Since that day, you became a part of my support team and have been nothing but enthusiastic, reassuring, and 110% devoted to helping me achieve success. You made this process not only manageable, but surprisingly enjoyable! From answering even the silliest questions to endlessly critiquing my essays to providing thoughtful guidance for my interview, you were there every step of the way – this was a true team effort! Your patience, encouragement, creativity, and energy have been more than I could ask for! I absolutely owe this acceptance in part to you. Thank you for everything!” New York, NY

“When I first found Stacy Blackman consulting on internet, I expected highly of it, and I was right. The methods Stacy uses enable each applicant to not only find out the best in him/her but also during this process to understand and recognize what to really look for in MBA. This experience is definitely a rewarding one. The result turns out wonderfully, with Stacy’s help, I am going to my only one dream school – Columbia Business School!!!What I am most impressed is the devotion of my consultant during various stages. He is very professional, experienced, intelligent, encouraging, devoted, and patient. He listens to my personal story and insightfully points out the weakness. Two of us work as a team to perfect the story. As a non-native English speaker and a non-business background applicant, I constantly struggled making my meanings clearly in a business sense. However, Michael always listens clearly and patiently to what I have in mind, and helps me to express it perfectly. I also sincerely appreciate the devotion from Michael due to my aggressive schedule. Without his help, I can’t finish the process speedy and smoothly. THANK YOU Michael!To Stacy:
I would like to point out that the BRAG SHEET is an excellent method of helping me to remember and sort out my strengths and weaknesses. It helps not only on essay writing but also on interview preparation. I can easily identify my uniqueness after I finish the SHEET.To Michael:
Every modification on my application (both on essays and resumes) plays a magic role. You can always find the perfect way to express my meanings. Thank you for listening to me patiently, working hard and efficiently, and reminding me details before interview. All of the helps really work!

To Both of You:
Thank you for your encouragement. In the first place, I was a little bit confused about the criteria of getting into top business schools. (I always heard it is very hard) After talking to you, I felt much more confidant and encouraged on the application. I believe that the encouragement is another key factor to keep me going.”

New York, NY

“I’ve been at CBS four weeks and I absolutely love the place. Your help was instrumental in my application. Thanks for the all the guidance, edits and motivational help. I would definitely recommend you to anybody who thinks that a low GPA/GMAT will keep them out of their dream school.” New York, NY

“I thoroughly researched the benefits of working with a consultant; my overwhelming finding was that an admissions consultant primarily provides confidence during the course of the application process. But I did not need confidence; I needed results.From the beginning, Stacy shined with her experience – she told me my chances at each of the schools I was considering (PS, she was right). Now I had a starting point. Yet I had no clue how competitive this process is. GMAT and GPA? Sure. But also essays, personal information, recommendations … and she helps you with all that (believe me, it all matters).Back and forth, back and forth, my final essays bared no resemblance to their original drafts. Having a great story is one thing, even skill at writing is something, but knowing how to piece the two together in order to present a killer story clearly and concisely to the reviewing committee is another. And while each school is different and asks essay questions that are unique, you now have a base set to work with and great direction overall.If I was one of her more difficult clients, that is because I expect the best and accept only perfection, and in our relationship, she lived up to that and more. And the toughest part, with my now having multiple admittances, is deciding where to go!!”

Los Angeles, CA

“Wow! I’m in at Columbia!! CBS is my first choice school, and – needless to say – I am thrilled to have the opportunity to study business at one of the finest institutions in the world. I know I have what it takes to succeed in a top-tier MBA program, but with a 2.8 GPA and two jobs in as many years, I had my doubts about whether I would have the chance to do so. I am convinced it was your personalized help with the essays and interview that helped me convey my abilities to the admissions committee and made me shine. Thanks for sticking with me and giving me candid feedback through the months of application edits and revisions, and for fine-tuning my interview skills so that instead of fumbling for answers, I was able to meet my interviewer with confidence and focus on building a rapport. When all was said and done, I was proud of my submitted application package and felt that – regardless of the outcome – I had put my best foot forward. I would be happy to serve as a reference to any of your future clients.” Los Angeles, CA

Essentially, working with my consultant made the entire MBA application process more efficient – I managed to get through the process stress-free – and the end product was more effective – I got into Tuck, my top choice school! My consultant was great to work with, and I was overly impressed with her responsiveness and ability to address my personal needs. She absolutely exceeded my already high expectations. New York, NY

“I just wanted to give you an update re: my b-school applications. I just got admitted to Wharton! So here’s a breakdown of the five schools that I applied to.1) Wharton – Admitted
2) Kellogg – Admitted
3) Michigan – Admitted
4) USC (Marshall) – Admitted
5) Fuqua – Waitlisted
The one school I did not receive an admit from was the one school you did not help me with. Coincidence? I think not. :) Please accept my whole-hearted thanks. The resounding success has made my months of hard work and preparation all worth it. I will forever be an evangelist for your service and would be more than happy to be a referral for any potential clients.” Los Angeles, CA

“Seriously, I DO NOT think I would’ve received this admit without your help. If I had to do it all again, I would certainly have chosen your service, and CERTAINLY have chosen the same primary consultant. He incorporates my writing style (which is poor but directive) and helps to emphasize on the points that will stand out from the pool.From what I’ve heard, over 200 Korean applicants (a majority with 750+ GMATs)applied for R1 in Wharton and about 12~13 have received admits – a very competitive year indeed.” Korea

“I sincerely believe in the work relationship we cultivated. I have had coaches/counselors/advisers for every important aspect of my life. Why should applying for B-School be any different? The fact that you worked just as hard as I did speaks volumes about your dedication. I still can’t believe that we went through AT LEAST 15 iterations of my HBS essays before they were right.” Washington DC

“I wanted to let you know that I have made my decision to attend Kellogg. It was hard to turn down MIT Sloan (and Michigan), but truly, I felt honored and extremely lucky to have that option. :) Thank you for all of your guidance and help, I couldn’t have done it without it.” San Francisco, CA

“I worked with Stacy Blackman Consulting from start to finish on the entire application process. I didn’t start until the middle of September, but with Stacy’s help I was able to get everything done on time. From the essays, to my resume, to interview coaching, to general advice, Stacy walked me through every step. I am happy to say that I will be attending Stern this fall. Thanks Stacy! There’s no way I would’ve gotten in without your help” Fort Lee, NJ

“I am constantly impressed by your hard work. You have provided an excellent service. I have to thank you for more than just making me a better applicant or having a great essay; this has been such a growth process for me of identifying what has been there all along but what I failed to see and would have missed without your help and guidance. Another thing that I like about your style is its Socratic nature – you don’t exude one particular way whether in essays or school choices, but, rather, you pose the right questioning to guide the individual. Although you’re also great with honest feedback when certain answers don’t make sense.” New York, NY

“I just wanted to let you know that I got into Wharton today. Thank you so much for all your help along the way!”England

“I received the answer from UNC on Wednesday and I got accepted. I’m very exited and will move to Chapel Hill in the beginning of July. I’m also very satisfied with your knowledge and support during the process and will of course recommend you to other prospective students if I’m given the chance.” England

“I received great news in the mail on Tuesday. I was selected to receive a Joseph Wharton Fellowship for my two years at Wharton.” San Diego, CA

“I wanted to let you know that I received acceptance letters from HBS and Wharton, my top two choices, and have been placed on the Stanford waiting list. Thank you very much for your help, guidance and support during the application process!” England

“I am 2 for 2 so far. I received a kind call from Kellogg last week and a call from Wharton this morning…Obviously your help has made a world of difference Thank you!” San Francisco, CA

“I wanted to write and let you know that I just got an admission call from the University of Michigan! I’m very excited. Thank you for all the help that you have given me! It took a lot of hard work and mentoring from all of you to get me there! Thank you so much!” San Francisco, CA

“I’m in at HBS!!!!!!!!!!!! Boy, did we spend a lot of time on that HBS application and it paid off, big time.”

“Well, HBS just accepted me. I am very excited as this was my first priority. This is another opportunity to thank you again for your superb coaching which I strongly believe made the difference.”
Israel

“Stacy, surprise of surprises, I secured admission into one of my dream schools!!! I was accepted to Wharton :) I want to take a moment to reflect on your immense and Herculean assistance to me this year. There is NO doubt that I could not have done this without you and your constant support and assistance. Dear Stacy, from the very bottom of my heart, please accept my most sincere gratitude. Thank you so very much…” Washington DC

“Just got some great news…I got into Wharton! Could not have done it without your help.Just got accepted into Kellogg as well…this has been an unbelievable day.” New York, NY

“I just got into Wharton. I want to thank you for your tireless efforts and encouragement in this process — they obviously made a very positive difference for me.” Los Angeles, CA

“Stanford called late today to deliver the great news. Thanks again for all your help!”Los Angeles, CA

I just wanted to thank you for helping me realize the joys of:Sleep depravationStressful ExamsPainful Recruiting

Terrible Eating habits

November Snow Fall…

I am actually having an amazing time, I can’t believe I even thought twice about grad school at Michigan. Thank again!

Washington, DC

“I am really excited about Kellogg! Just to let you know, I thought the service was excellent. Jennie was really helpful in providing useful and encouraging feedback.”

“I just wanted to let you know what a great experience I am having with my consultant. She is truly phenomenal!” New York, NY

“Stacy, the work you did for me was priceless. Last year I applied without using your services, and I wasn’t satisfied with the results. This year I re-applied with your assistance, and now I’m headed to Wharton. The difference is that you helped me put my best foot forward, and I can’t thank you enough!”

“I can’t believe how much your advice helped me with the admissions process. Even though I had a 2.73 GPA in college, I was accepted to Columbia and may still get in off the waitlist at Kellogg. It could not have been done without you!” San Francisco, CA

“I received a call yesterday from Tuck. They have admitted me to their class of 2006. I am going to go to HBS, but it is nice to get other acceptances.”

“We are very excited and happy about Harvard…thank you for a job well done…”

“Thank you so much for working with me on Stanford and helping me realize a dream come true.”

“thank you Stacy. your feedback has been invaluable. Even my family is impressed!” San Francisco, CA

“I’ve been very impressed with the quality of feedback. I definitely see a clear improvement in my essays and I appreciate the guidance that you have provided thus far.” Los Angeles, CA

“Here’s the recap: I was admitted to Kellogg (my #1) and Berkeley (my #2). I received a full ride merit scholarship from Berkeley . Happy to say that I’m enrolling at Kellogg!! Thanks again for your help with the application process…” San Francisco, CA

“I believe you’ll be proud to hear that with your help I made what seemed to me in the beginning as almost the impossible – I was offered admission from both Harvard and Stanford. I want to thank you for all your assistance in directing me in the application process, assistance which played crucial role in the success of my application.” Israel

“I just learned I was admitted by HBS. After seven months waiting, I finally made it. It’s quite a transformational experience even before I go to business school. Thanks for all your help” China

“I got into UCLA and NYU. I decided to go to UCLA (like the entertainment program and the sun). I think Anderson will be a great school for me, and am looking forward to it. Thanks again for your help.” San Francisco, CA

“I got HBS and Wharton…I also have to say that you rock. I got 2 top schools in an economic environment that has produced a near record number of applicants.” San Francisco, CA

“Just wanted to drop you a status update on my b-school applications: In at Wharton/Lauder and Michigan …I’m going to go to Wharton/Lauder and am really excited about it – school starts in just a few weeks. Thanks again for all your help.” San Francisco, CA

“I submitted the app on Friday…thank you for all your help and especially for sticking with me over the past 2 weeks to get this final one in. I think that it came together really well. I have learned so much from you through this process and, as I said, that was valuable in and of itself.” San Francisco, CA

“I have submitted all of my applications. I’m delighted with the outcome of all of them, and am very grateful for all of your help!!! You did an amazing job. I really like your style.” San Francisco, CA

“I want to inform you that I was admitted to Univ. of Michigan and UCLA Anderson School . Again, thanks for all your GREAT help with my application last year. You helped me a lot on improving my essays and interview.”

“Thanks for the advice throughout. I think you were were well worth the money!”

“I got in to my number 1. Wharton updated their system overnight and had their system ready to go with updated status reports at 8:00 am eastern. Thanks for all of your help…I think you really gave me an edge on the competition.”

“Your services not only met my expectations, they actually went way beyond. I really liked the fact that you helped me with the content of my essays as well as the overall strategy for my application.”

“I would like to tell you that my experience with your company was nothing short of spectacular. My consultant was not only supportive and insightful throughout the entire process, but she also took a genuine interest in getting to know me. I was recently admitted to the Tuck School of Business and the Haas School of Business where I received a scholarship. I could not have done it without you. In addition helping me accomplish my goal of gaining admittance into a top MBA program, my consultant has helped me develop my career vision along with my writing skills. I wanted you to know that your consulting fees were some of the best money I have ever spent and that my experience with SBC far surpassed my expectations. Thank you for providing this invaluable service!”

 ”My consultant has changed my life and I would not be heading to Wharton (or potentially UCLA or Kellogg) without her insightful comments, candid assessments and her willingness to go back to the drawing board after 10 versions of an essay set.”