B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit

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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 journey.

Recent Episodes
  • What 2025-26 MBA applicants should be doing right now: B-Schooled episode 249
    May 28, 2025 – 14:15
  • 2025-26 MBA Admissions Season Kickoff: B-Schooled episode 248
    May 21, 2025 – 15:20
  • MBA applicant pitfalls to avoid: B-Schooled episode 247
    May 14, 2025 – 19:19
  • How to address having several employers: B-Schooled episode 246
    May 7, 2025 – 18:39
  • 5 paths forward if you were dinged everywhere: B-Schooled episode 245
    Apr 30, 2025 – 18:32
  • Get Your Personal Soundbite Ready for MBA Interviews: B-Schooled episode 244
    Apr 16, 2025 – 21:25
  • How to pay for your MBA: B-Schooled episode 243
    Apr 9, 2025 – 25:58
  • Your first ding: B-Schooled episode 242
    Mar 25, 2025 – 18:09
  • An MBA for those in education: B-Schooled episode 241
    Mar 19, 2025 – 31:01
  • European MBA programs - Part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 240
    Mar 12, 2025 – 16:30
  • European MBA programs - Part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 239
    Mar 5, 2025 – 16:26
  • Why might similar candidates end up with very different MBA fates? : B-Schooled episode 238
    Feb 12, 2025 – 14:34
  • Advice for younger MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 237
    Feb 5, 2025 – 16:37
  • The MBA & Futurism: B-Schooled episode 236
    Jan 29, 2025 – 25:51
  • The power of authenticity in your MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 235
    Jan 15, 2025 – 21:33
  • Want to be a MBB consultant? Get advice from someone who manages a thousand of them (part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 234
    Jan 8, 2025 – 22:08
  • Want to be a MBB consultant? Get advice from someone who manages a thousand of them (part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 233
    Jan 1, 2025 – 23:12
  • Here is how admissions reviewed a real MBA application (pt 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 232
    Dec 25, 2024 – 17:52
  • Here is how admissions reviewed a real MBA application (pt 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 231
    Dec 18, 2024 – 24:41
  • Advice for older applicants: B-Schooled Episode 230
    Dec 11, 2024 – 27:57
  • Part-Time Programs: B-Schooled Episode 229
    Nov 27, 2024 – 15:19
  • Friends, Lovers, and Entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 228
    Nov 20, 2024 – 24:54
  • Facing MBA application fears (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 227
    Nov 6, 2024 – 20:49
  • Facing MBA application fears: B-Schooled episode 226
    Oct 30, 2024 – 25:18
  • Short- and long-term post-MBA career goals: B-Schooled episode 225
    Oct 23, 2024 – 25:24
  • How to have meaningful interactions with the AdCom during your application journey: B-Schooled Episode 2224
    Oct 9, 2024 – 26:32
  • 5 topics to explore in your MBA application (other than work): B-Schooled episode 223
    Oct 2, 2024 – 24:50
  • Advice for Wharton's Team-Based Discussion Interviews: B-Schooled episode 222
    Sep 25, 2024 – 21:36
  • How to nail the updated Kellogg MBA application: B-Schooled episode 221
    Sep 18, 2024 – 29:36
  • 3 Round 1 Submissions Do's (& Don'ts): B-Schooled episode 220
    Sep 4, 2024 – 20:04
  • Reflections From My 20-Year GSB Reunion (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 219
    Aug 28, 2024 – 20:33
  • Reflections From My 20-Year GSB Reunion B-Schooled (Part 1) episode 218
    Aug 21, 2024 – 20:46
  • Social media & your MBA candidacy: B-Schooled episode 217
    Aug 7, 2024 – 20:58
  • The inside scoop on HBS Essay Question #3: B-Schooled episode 216
    Jul 31, 2024 – 38:31
  • The inside scoop on HBS Essay Question #2: B-Schooled episode 215
    Jul 24, 2024 – 36:46
  • The inside scoop on HBS Essay Question #1: B-Schooled episode 214
    Jul 17, 2024 – 38:28
  • Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 3 of 3: B-Schooled episode 213
    Jun 26, 2024 – 28:38
  • Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 1 of 3
    Jun 12, 2024 – 24:56
  • Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 2 of 3
    Jun 12, 2024 – 23:16
  • Planning for a years-away MBA: B-Schooled episode 210
    Jun 5, 2024 – 22:43
  • Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 209
    May 22, 2024 – 21:33
  • Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 208
    May 15, 2024 – 19:24
  • Executive MBA (EMBA) Programs: B-Schooled episode 207
    May 8, 2024 – 24:42
  • Pivoting from the private sector to the nonprofit/social sector with an MBA: B-Schooled episode 206
    May 1, 2024 – 33:39
  • 10 tips for thriving on the waitlist: B-Schooled episode 205
    Apr 17, 2024 – 31:10
  • Stacy Blackman on entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 204
    Apr 10, 2024 – 22:40
  • How watching the Grammys might help you get into B School: B-Schooled episode 203
    Apr 3, 2024 – 18:23
  • 12 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 202 (replay)
    Mar 20, 2024 – 18:58
  • 12 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 201 (replay)
    Mar 13, 2024 – 22:56
  • An Early SBC client looks back after almost 20 years: B-Schooled episode 200
    Mar 4, 2024 – 23:56
Recent Reviews
  • "P"rade
    Dawn’s expertise and advise
    Dawn Clare gives insightful actionable advice. Her wide variety of career experiences and achievements allow her to provide highly valuable guidance as to achieving the targeted goal of a Harvard MBA.
  • CarlsbadColleen
    A+ Podcast
    Very insightful podcast! Definitely a must-listen for all business school hopefuls. Dawn has tailored insight and behind the scenes knowledge that will help you along your journey.
  • Encinitian
    HBS episode - insightful and engaging
    Really enjoyed the Dawn Claire episode. Nice personsa and very insightful commentary.
  • legallyblonde527
    Very Elitist
    I’ve followed this podcast for a year or so now, and used to be a fan but I’ve found myself increasingly disappointed. The most recent episode (episode 75) drove this sentiment home for me. Hearing the candidate talk about how she knew she had a great shot already because she came from a good school and got a good test score isn’t very insightful and even came off as a bit arrogant. The host talks about showing depth in applications and differentiating yourself… but everyone featured on this podcast so far comes from an elitist background already (ex top schools or top finance/consulting jobs) and on top of this, there isn’t a ton of depth to these interviews. It would be nice to see them practice what they preach.
  • Adam.hulen
    Highly recommend Stacy Blackman Consulting
    Bill Chionis was my consultant at Stacy Blackman, and thanks to his counsel, I was able to secure a seat at Booth. If you are committed to getting your MBA at a top school, but need help with your applications, I highly recommend Stacy Blackman. Best of luck!
  • social_chan_ge
    Fantastic - I wish I’d found this earlier!
    Super helpful! Knowledgeable without ever being condescending, this is a one-stop shop with all you need for your MBA application journey.
  • Jsahp8
    Terrific info!
    Great info for anyone applying to MBA programs. Always updated and hugely relevant.
  • suziquuu
    Love this podcast!
    Every episode has helped me. Gets better with every episode! Great companion to my MBA journey.
  • Guruoftheappstore
    such good tips
    love this podcast. every week has something concrete to help with my apps. really like the host erika too.
  • Ublac
    Useful, insightful, actionable, inspiring
    Really enjoying this podcast. The last one with Gina was so authentic. I love hearing the real stories. Full of great nuggets to help guide the application journey.
  • Ann-Lynn
    B-School Guidance
    Super helpful for MBA applicants. I enjoyed hearing about Nick’s experience and learning from a successful applicant to HBS and Stanford.
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