Category Archives: General

June 25, 2020

INSEAD Grad Has Thoughts on the MBA in a Time of Crisis

Many prospective MBA applicants wonder how COVID-19 might affect the timing of their business school plans. While the world has never seen anything on the level of this pandemic, we can learn from those who … →

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June 8, 2020

Getting an MBA During the Pandemic

Are you thinking about applying for an MBA during the pandemic? You’ll have plenty of company, as some news outlets predict the largest year-over-year increase in MBA applications in history. There’s no better time to … →

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June 4, 2020

COVID-19 MBA Admissions Forecast

About two weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, when the paralysis and shock started to fade,  the volume of inquiries for round one MBA deadlines sharply increased at SBC. Many in the business school consulting field … →

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May 1, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on Wharton MBA Class of 2022

This week, the Wharton School introduced a deferral option for some members of the MBA Class of 2022. In a letter addressed to the class, admissions director Blair Mannix discussed the COVID-19 impact on … →

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April 23, 2020

QS Top Online MBA Rankings for 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has sent business schools worldwide into “online mode” for the remainder of the spring term. Will that lead to a significant uptick in interest for online MBA programs next year? If so, … →

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April 6, 2020

In the Coronavirus Era, Wharton Admissions Officer Shares Relevant Lessons from 2008 Economic Crisis

Once again, we bring you expert MBA admissions insight from a member of the Stacy Blackman Consulting team. Anthony joined SBC following a nine-year stint at Wharton as an Admissions Officer and Career Center … →

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