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August 12, 2020
Why You Need a Weekly Tech Shabbat
“Fresh ideas from the Blacklight” SBC’s Weekly Newsletter for Professionals Let’s all say this together: Hello! My name is __________, and I’m a smartphone zombie. ICYMI, cell phone addiction now has a proper clinical name: … →
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Tagged COVID-19, mindfulness, tech shabbat, technology detox, the Blacklight, Tiffany Shlain, Zoom
July 27, 2020
Career Change During a Pandemic
“FRESH IDEAS FROM THE BLACKLIGHT” SBC’s Weekly Newsletter for Professionals For many people, the start of a new decade had sparked the desire to explore new career paths in 2020. Then, the coronavirus pandemic struck. … →
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Tagged career change, Carter Cast, coronavirus, COVID-19, Herminia Ibarra, Kellogg School of Management, London Business School, the Blacklight
July 23, 2020
B-Schooled Episode #13: Virtual Info Sessions
Since in-person campus visits and traveling information sessions aren’t happening for a while due to COVID-19, MBA admissions committees are offering several different types of virtual experiences and online information sessions to help prospective students … →
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Tagged B-Schooled podcast, coronavirus, COVID-19, School Research, virtual information sessions
July 10, 2020
COVID-19 and the MBA Job Market
New graduates everywhere have had to adapt to a shockingly changed employment landscape in 2020. Almost immediately after the coronavirus pandemic hit, we started to see its negative impact on both the MBA job market … →
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, MBA job outlook, MBA network, post-MBA career, post-MBA job market
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 … →
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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 … →
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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
