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February 14, 2019

My Round 3 Success Story

Guest post by Hannah Lauber, a second-year MBA student at Fuqua School of Business. They say that if you can’t apply to business school by Round 2—and you aren’t a unicorn—then wait until next year. … →

Posted In: Duke Fuqua Advice General School News | Tagged: Tags: Duke MBA, Fuqua School of Business, guest post, Hannah Lauber, MBA application, Round 3, third round, which round
February 13, 2019

Challenges Facing Older MBA Applicants

We’ve seen online forum posts that say there’s “no chance” of admission to a top b-school past a certain age. Certainly, older MBA applicants do face certain obstacles. But these applicants get into the … →

Posted In: Application Tips | Tagged: Tags: age of applicant, Find MBA, Harvard Business School, Leadership, older MBA applicants, Seb Murray, top MBA programs
February 6, 2019

Top Ten Blog Posts-February 2019

Wondering which blog posts this year’s crop of MBA applicants visit the most on the Stacy Blackman Consulting site? We were, too! Thanks to modern technology—AKA Google analytics—you now have the news you need … →

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February 4, 2019

the Blacklight: Your New Go-To Source for Career Hacks and Life Inspo

No matter what stage of life or career you find yourself, everyone can use a few hacks to work smarter in today’s hyper-paced world. Enter the Blacklight from Stacy Blackman Consulting. This new newsletter … →

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February 1, 2019

Francesca Cornelli Named Dean of Kellogg School of Management

Francesca Cornelli’s term as dean of Kellogg School of Management will begin Aug. 1, 2019. Kellogg School of Management has a new dean, and her name is Francesca Cornelli. Professor Cornelli is currently a professor … →

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Financial Times Announces 2019’s Global MBA Ranking

By many accounts, 2018 was a rocky year for graduate management education. However, interest in U.S. MBA programs continues to hold strong. Today, the 2019 global MBA ranking announced by the Financial Times shows some … →

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