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July 8, 2020
B-Schooled Episode #11: COVID-19 Impacts
The coronavirus has upended the MBA journey for those starting programs in the fall, for those who requested but were denied deferrals, and for those who will be applying this year. In this episode of … →
Posted in B-Schooled Podcast
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Tagged B-Schooled podcast, competitive application pool, coronavirus, COVID-19, MBA deferrals
July 2, 2020
Top Ten Blog Posts-July 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 … →
Posted in Application Tips
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Tagged background checks, blog post roundup, COVID-19, MBA essay advice, recommendation letters, top ten blog posts
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 … →
June 22, 2020
Fight Zoom Fatigue
“Fresh ideas from the Blacklight” SBC’s Weekly Newsletter for Professionals COVID-19 stress continues to take its toll, leaving many of us exhausted at the end of each day. Now, we’re learning that the ubiquitous tool … →
Posted in Bigger Picture
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, telecommute, the Blacklight, videoconferencing, working from home, Zoom
June 19, 2020
Deferral Option for Ross International Admits
The Michigan Ross School of Business is facing the same challenges affecting top U.S. business schools everywhere. Most visa offices remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaves international students with no way to … →
Posted in School News
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Tagged Class of 2022, coronavirus, COVID-19, deferral option, international MBA applicants, Michigan Ross School of Business, Ross MBA, Soojin Kwon
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 … →
Posted in General
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Tagged advice for international applicants, coronavirus, COVID-19, economic crisis, M7 business schools, Optional Practical Training, Poets and Quants, STEM MBA, student visa issues, timing your MBA, US News and World Report
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 … →
May 27, 2020
B-Schooled Episode #5: Round 1 Kickoff
Memorial Day weekend — which we just wrapped up here in the United States — marks the start of the 2020-2021 MBA application season. In this week’s episode of the B-Schooled podcast we’ll cover: • … →
Posted in B-Schooled Podcast
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Tagged B-Schooled podcast, coronavirus, COVID-19, MBA application, round 1
May 22, 2020
Insider Intel for Chicago Booth Applicants
Starting an MBA in this economic, political, and social climate shows a real strength of character. These students have stepped forward to become change-makers, showing faith in the programs they’ve chosen. But more importantly, they … →
Posted in Chicago Booth Advice
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Tagged advice for applicants, Booth MBA, Chicago Booth School of Business, coronavirus, COVID-19, SBC consultant
May 20, 2020
B-Schooled Episode #4: How Important are Extracurriculars and Community Service
What should you do if you’re light on extracurriculars, volunteer work, and community service? And is it even worth it to try and beef up this aspect of your MBA candidacy during COVID-19 lockdowns … … →
Posted in B-Schooled Podcast
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Tagged B-Schooled podcast, coronavirus, COVID-19, extracurricular activities, mba volunteering, round 1
