B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit

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.

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.