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B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit

Stacy Blackman Consulting, the leading MBA admissions consulting firm

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit, a podcast from top MBA admissions consulting firm Stacy Blackman Consulting, covers all aspects of the MBA application and admissions process. We offer insight and advice on how to pull together your personal-best business school materials — and make the most of your time once you get on campus. We"ll occasionally hold interviews with current business school students and recent graduates, as well as other important players along a typical candidate"s MBA admissions

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26:35

Ace your MBA video essays: B-Schooled episode 188

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/11/29

This replay of a past episode covers how to prepare for the various kinds of video essays (pre-recorded, live with known questions, and live with randomized questions) several MBA programs require, as well as general tips on what you should wear, where you should record, and more.

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20:04

Dealing with application stress and anxiety:...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/11/22

Having worked with MBA applicants for almost 20 years, co-host Chandler has seen levels of stress and anxiety associated with the MBA application journey rise steadily over the years. If you are struggling with stress and anxiety connected with your MBA applications, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode we’ve pulled together a range of tools from previous podcasts along with new content, so that you have a host of resources at your fingertips if and when stress and anxiety strike.

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25:13

Communicating MBA program knowledge & fit: B-Schooled...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/11/15

This episode explores why it's important to demonstrate your knowledge of and fit with the MBA programs you’re applying to – and how you can do so in both your written materials and your interview responses.

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18:41

First sentences in your MBA essays: B-Schooled...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/11/08

The first sentence of each of your business school essays is incredibly important. This is your opportunity to start your essay strong, grab your reader’s attention, and chart a bold course for where your essay will go. On the other hand, an opening sentence that isn’t compelling can dramatically increase your chances of losing your reader’s attention and decreasing their engagement. In this podcast we will: Discuss why the first sentence is so important, not only for the essay itself but for the

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28:37

How personal should you get in your MBA essays?:...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/11/01

In this replay of a popular episode, Erika is joined by her SBC colleague Lisa, former Director of MBA Admissions for the full-time and part-time MBA programs at Rice University’s Jones School, to have a discussion about when it is and isn't a good idea to share deeply personal stories in your MBA essays or interview responses. While you want to present your authentic self across your materials, when it comes to writing about certain past struggles or traumas, there is a fine line between what

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34:46

Using an MBA at a leading global brand: B-Schooled...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/10/25

In today’s podcast Chandler sits down with David Morgenstern (he/him). David serves as the Global Kids Apparel Business Operations Director at Nike. David shares his answers to a number of questions, including: What is the best decisions you made in business school? What things would you have done differently in business school? How can an MBA break into the world of sports/apparel? What advice for listeners wanting to thrive within a big company? What advice do you have for families about

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31:31

Updates on the new shorter GRE and GMAT tests:...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/10/18

For this podcast our host Chandler joins SBC’s Director Of Test Prep, Anthony, for a great conversation with our friend Tyler from Achievable—an AI-powered test prep platform for the GRE—to discuss the new shorter GRE and GMAT tests. In this episode Tyler, Anthony and Chandler walk through recent changes in the GRE and GMAT tests, including: The new GMAT focus, which is shorter than the previous test, including: Changes in the GMAT focus algorithm, New content focus areas for the GMAT focus,

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25:46

Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 2...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/10/11

In the second episode of this two-parter, our co-host Erika details the class sessions she went to during her 20-year Harvard Business School MBA reunion and what she took away from them.

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17:43

Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 1...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/10/04

In the first episode of this two-parter, our co-host Erika shares an overview of her 20-year Harvard Business School reunion this past June.

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15:46

What do you bring to an MBA Program?: B-Schooled...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/09/27

In order to claim a spot at your dream school, it’s critical that you find a way to let the admissions committee know what your classmates will learn from you and how you’ll be an asset to their program. However, since most schools don’t come right out and ask you to address what you’ll bring to the school’s community, you need to find a way to convey that information throughout your materials. In this replay of a past episode, we cover ways to communicate the knowledge, experience, soft skills

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27:06

Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/09/19

In this episode we sit down with an SBC alum, Whitney, who just completed her first year at Stanford… along with two different summer internships. Whitney comes from the social impact world and shares lots of great information in this discussion, including: The best decision she made during her first year, One thing she would do differently about her first year, Suggestions for those wanting to make the most out of their internship experience (and for those considering two different internship

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21:41

Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/09/13

In this episode we sit down with an SBC alum, Ty, who just completed his first year at Darden and a summer internship with Bain & Company. Ty comes from a somewhat untraditional background—with a focus on music and social change—and shares lots of great information about his experiences at Darden and his transition to the world of consulting, including: The best decision he made during his first year, Balancing his marriage and being a father while in school, One thing he would do differently

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19:15

Before you submit your Round 1 MBA applications:...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/09/06

Round 1 deadlines are upon us, and nerves tend to get the best of many candidate. This timely replay covers common last-minute traps that MBA applicants fall into and how to avoid them, as as what you should do and not do before submitting.

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22:49

Making sure your MBA application is clear, consistent...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/08/30

In this podcast we spend a lot of time diving into different element of your MBA application: your essays, your recommendations, your scores, your grades, and so many other things. But it is also critically important—especially as you near the end of your application process—to take a step back to review all these different elements of your application to make sure that they fit together as a cohesive whole. Think about these different application elements as chapters in a book. While you want

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14:17

Communicating why you want an MBA: B-Schooled episode...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/08/23

In this replay episode, we cover why it’s so important to clearly convey the reasons you are pursuing business school. What will an MBA help you achieve that you couldn’t otherwise accomplish? Even though many programs don’t specifically ask this question, that doesn’t mean applicants shouldn’t be prepared with a strong answer. Other topics covered include: Common reasons for pursuing an MBA Four candidate types that need to ensure they have clear reasons for wanting the degree Reasons for

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36:12

Advice for MBAs interested in economic development...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/08/16

In this episode host Chandler Arnold sits down with Melissa Román Burch, Chief Operating Officer at the NYC Economic Development Corporation and HBS alum. In her current role, Melissa mobilizes public and private investment through tax incentive programs, tax exempt bond financings and across a portfolio of 64 million square feet and 230 assets comprised of life sciences, film & entertainment, advanced manufacturing, off shore wind, and green economy businesses across NYC. Prior to her current role,

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40:42

Spotlight on UCLA Anderson with Assistant Dean Alex...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/08/09

This engaging conversation with UCLA Anderson's Assistant Dean Alex Lawrence covers the program's new essay, what the adcom is looking for in prospective MBA students, how Anderson runs its applicant interviews, unique aspects of the program, what students do around campus, and much, much more.

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17:41

School selection and program strengths: B-Schooled...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/08/02

In this replay of a popular past episode of the B-Schooled podcast, we cover: Two big mistakes we see applicants make regarding school selection An exercise to help you think about and narrow down your school list Which business schools have reputations or are otherwise known for being strong in particular areas

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20:06

What to do when you get stuck (Part 2 of 2):...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/07/27

Everyone – and we do mean everyone – gets stuck on their MBA Applications from time to time. So it really isn't a question of IF you are going to hit a wall in your application process. It’s a question of WHEN and—more critically—a question of WHAT you’re going to do when this happens. In the second part of this two-part episode host Chandler Arnold explores what to do when you hit a wall. This episode includes additional tips and suggestions, including such topics as: Embracing the element of

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15:37

What to do when you get stuck (Part 1 of 2):...

B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit ·

2023/07/19

Everyone – and we do mean everyone – gets stuck on their MBA Applications from time to time. So it really isn't a question of IF you are going to hit a wall in your application process. It’s a question of WHEN and—more critically—a question of WHAT you’re going to do when this happens. In the first part of this two-part episode host Chandler Arnold explores what to do when you hit a wall. This episode includes 5 specific tips and suggestions, including such topics as: What you can learn by

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