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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 student... more

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Round 1 of the 2026-27 MBA application cycle is soon drawing to a close, and along with those deadlines comes a surge in self-sabotaging applicant behavior. This episode covers 3 things you should do before submitting, as well as 3 mistakes you shoul... more

Paul Altman is a Partner and Managing Director and joined The Sage Group at its inception in 2000. He focuses on consumer M&A transactions, advising high-growth lifestyle brands on transactions across multiple subsectors, including e-commerce, specia... more

Attention GRE and GMAT test-takers! Did you know there are certain words in a given reading passage that can help you quickly figure out the correct MBA admissions test answers? Well, there are, and we call them "indicator words." Indicator words are... more

Erin Krawiec is the President and co-founder of Pitch Your Peers Seattle ("PYP Seattle), a nonprofit that turns philanthropy into a collaborative, pitch-driven experience where women fund impactful local causes. Her career spans entrepreneurship, hig... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Small
CEO of LH Capital, Inc and Lyda Hill Philanthropies; cofounder of If Then Initiative; Kellogg alum
LH Capital, Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Episode: Paths Less Traveled with Kellogg alums Nicole Small and Erin Krawiec: B-Schooled episode 300
Erin Krawiec
President and cofounder of Pitch Your Peers Seattle; Kellogg alum; philanthropist
Pitch Your Peers Seattle
Episode: Paths Less Traveled with Kellogg alums Nicole Small and Erin Krawiec: B-Schooled episode 300
Patrick Curtis
Founder and CEO of Wall Street Oasis
Wall Street Oasis
Episode: Paths Less Traveled: Patrick Curtis, CEO of Wall Street Oasis & Wharton MBA: B-Schooled episode 298
Anthony Ritz
Director of Test Prep at SBC
Stacy Blackman Consulting
Episode: FAQs about SBC's GMAT/GRE Test Review Service: B-Schooled Episode 296
Ann Hsing
CEO of Seline and Pasjoli Restaurants; Kellogg alum; former Credit Suisse executive
Seline and Pasjoli Restaurants; Kellogg School of Management
Episode: Paths Less Traveled: Ann Hsing's Career, from Finance to Foodies: B-Schooled episode 295
Ty Greenberg
GSB graduate and former SBC client with an unorthodox background in legal services
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service; former SBC client
Episode: Lessons from a successful GSB graduate reapplicant with an unorthodox background: B-Schooled episode 294
Dave Aufhauser
C-suite executive, entrepreneur, investor in sports tech and media
Accelerate Sports; Fastbreak Partners
Episode: Paths Less Traveled: Dave Aufhauser: B-Schooled episode 291
Mike Rosenband
Founder and executive director of Requity Foundation
Requity Foundation
Episode: Michael Rosenband, Kellogg MBA & Founder of the Requity Foundation: B-Schooled episode 288
Manoj Thomas
Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Scientist, leads the executive MBA programs
Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Episode: Interview with the Deans of Cornell's Johnson Graduate SOM: B-Schooled episode 287

Hosts

Stacy Blackman
Founder of Stacy Blackman Consulting; frequent host and guide for MBA admissions strategy.
Chandler Arnold
MBA admissions consultant and SBC collaborator; contributes industry insights.
Erica Olson
MBA admissions consultant and host, focused on practical guidance for applicants.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Key info—search topics!

    If you are thinking about or applying to business school, there is a depth of expert info on all aspects of MBA admissions (and the MBA world in general). Be sure to look at past episodes—you might find what you are looking for, as this is tried-&-true advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TxAggieWhoop
    United States2 months ago
  • So sad that Chandler left

    This podcast has had some excellent content that has really helped me think about my applications. However, it’s surprising that such a large admissions consulting company is willing to put out a product with guest speakers that sounds like they are in a tunnel. I just listened to a podcast with a different host who had no business hosting a podcast - totally flat, no follow up questions, didn’t even know that GMAC is pronounced “gee-mac” and not spelled out by its letters. Once the guest speake... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jessica Ber
    Germany7 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    "P"rade
    United States4 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarlsbadColleen
    United States4 years ago
  • HBS episode - insightful and engaging

    Really enjoyed the Dawn Claire episode. Nice personsa and very insightful commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Encinitian
    United States5 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber and relevant to top programs.
Episodes are concise and packed with useful strategies for essays, timelines, and interviews.
The host's expertise and coaching make the process feel achievable and supportive.
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The show delivers deep MBA admissions insight with practical, actionable guidance.

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Paths Less Traveled with Kellogg alums Nicole Small and Erin Krawiec: B-Schooled episode 300
Q: Erin, what drew you to Kellogg and how did your post-MBA path unfold toward philanthropy and non-profit leadership?
Erin describes transitioning from traditional consulting to industry-facing roles, with a pivot into marketing and eventually leading philanthropic initiatives and a non-profit focus through Pitch Your Peers Seattle and Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
Paths Less Traveled with Kellogg alums Nicole Small and Erin Krawiec: B-Schooled episode 300
Q: Why Kellogg, and what about the school inspired you during your MBA journey?
She highlights Kellogg alumni leadership, culture, and the chance to learn from and collaborate with leaders who could model the kind of team-oriented, people-focused leadership she wanted to emulate.
Paths Less Traveled with Kellogg alums Nicole Small and Erin Krawiec: B-Schooled episode 300
Q: Nicole, what were you doing pre-business school and what sparked the decision to pursue an MBA?
Nicole explains a traditional path in consulting, with a two-year stint at McKinsey after college, followed by recognizing the MBA as a way to pivot and accelerate leadership opportunities rather than a single job move.
Lessons from a successful GSB graduate reapplicant with an unorthodox background: B-Schooled episode 294
Q: What did you do after not getting in, and how did SBC help you?
Ty describes the period of anxiety, regular updates to the admissions committees, taking a director role at a startup, retaking exams, tightening his essays, and the strategic decision to target a narrower set of top programs, guided by SBC's flight test approach and narrative sharpening.
Lessons from a successful GSB graduate reapplicant with an unorthodox background: B-Schooled episode 294
Q: Tell us about that experience and why you were not successful initially.
Ty explains that initially his narrative lacked clarity and coherence, and that after refining his goals, focusing on a credible commitment, and updating his portfolio (including a move to Silicon Valley and a higher GRE), he was able to present a stronger, more focused candidacy that eventually gained admission to Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.

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The show centers on MBA admissions strategy, application storytelling, test-prep, and navigating the business-school journey with practical, step-by-step guidance. Episodes mix founder-level consulting perspectives, guest spotlights from graduates and industry pros, and deep dives into nontraditional paths, leadership, and real-world outcomes of MBA programs. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks for essays, timelines, recommenders, and interviews, plus candid discussions about sourcing programs, funding, and leveraging networks to stand out. The format tends to blend hands-on tactics with broader career-admission insights, making it valuable for applicants, reconciling career shifts, or sponsors seeking a highly targeted MBA audience.... more

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