Tag Archives: Stanford GSB

March 19, 2020

Top Ten Blog Posts-March 2020 Edition

Wondering which blog posts this year’s crop of MBA applicants visits 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 right … →

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February 18, 2020

Write a Winning MBA Personal Statement

The majority of candidates who apply to the leading business schools are bright, personable overachievers. Honestly, they would be an asset to any program. That’s why when it comes to the MBA personal statement, you … →

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December 30, 2019

Stacy Blackman’s 2019 Year in Review

How is it possible that we are saying goodbye to 2019 and ready to turn the calendar page to a brand-new decade? You know what that means…resolution time! Once again, we resolve to push ourselves … →

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December 27, 2019

No Bitter Grapes from Charles Shaw

This knowledge nugget comes to you courtesy of the Blacklight. Enjoy! Trader Joe’s has sold over a billion bottles of its Charles Shaw private label wine since hitting the shelves in 2002. Known affectionately as … →

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September 4, 2019

Character Prevails for Stanford & Harvard Double Admits

Have you ever heard of the term double admits? That’s what we in the MBA admissions consulting industry call those singular applicants who receive admissions offers from both Harvard Business School (HBS) and Stanford Graduate … →

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August 8, 2019

Readiness Check: 3 Questions for Younger MBA Applicants

Prospective business school applicants always want to know when it’s best to pursue an MBA, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In the past, business schools required applicants to have 4-6 years of job experience prior … →

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