Be vulnerable in your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 293
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Release Date: 06/10/2026
Paths Less Traveled: Patrick Curtis, CEO of Wall Street Oasis & Wharton MBA: B-Schooled episode 298
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Patrick Curtis is the founder and CEO of Wall Street Oasis, one of the largest online communities for elite careers in finance and consulting, which he has built over nearly 20 years into a platform reaching millions of visitors each year. He began his career as an investment banking analyst at Rothschild, spent several years in private equity, and holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School. He also leads WSO Academy, a structured mentorship and interview prep program that helps students land offers in investment banking and other competitive consulting and finance...
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Explaining why you NEED an MBA: B-Schooled episode 297
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It's not uncommon for overachieving MBA applicants to focus so much on trying to convince the adcom why they're worthy of a spot at their program that they inadvertently also communicate that they're already SO gifted and accomplished, they actually don't need a masters degree in business to succeed in the future. This episode discusses why all business school candidates need to be able to clearly explain why they need an MBA, especially if they are in one of four applicant buckets where it's important to clarify that need. Common reasons for getting an MBA are covered, as are reasons...
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FAQs about SBC's GMAT/GRE Test Review Service: B-Schooled Episode 296
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We’re often asked: “This is my GMAT/GRE score and this is the score I want—how many hours of tutoring do I need?” Our honest answer: before we can recommend a plan, we need to review one of your recent practice tests alongside you. This deep-dive analysis allows us to pinpoint strengths, weaknesses, and the most efficient path to your goal. Enter Stacy Blackman Consulting's Test Review package. This episode not only covers what that service includes, but also shares priceless MBA test-prep insight from Stacy Blackman herself and SBC's test prep expert, Anthony Ritz.
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Paths Less Traveled: Ann Hsing's Career, from Finance to Foodies: B-Schooled episode 295
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In this installment of Paths Less Traveled, Stacy talks with Ann Hsing. Upon graduating from undergrad at MIT, Ann opened and operated a bubble tea shop in Boston. She then worked as a strategy consultant at the small boutique Callidon Group, focusing on private equity due diligence projects and pricing structures. Next, Ann returned to school to earn her MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Following business school, she was Vice President in Equity Derivatives Sales at Credit Suisse from 2009 to 2013 in New York City. Ann then joined The Alinea Restaurant Group. At the time of...
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Lessons from a successful GSB graduate reapplicant with an unorthodox background: B-Schooled episode 294
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In this episode we talk to Ty Greenberg, a former SBC client and a Stanford GSB graduate. Ty talks about his unusual background, his initial rejection from all of the business schools he applied to, changes he made and his eventual success as a reapplicant. HIs inspiring story offers helpful lessons to applicants coming from unorthodox backgrounds ,or who are considering whether to reapply to their dream schools after not succeeding initially.
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Be vulnerable in your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 293
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The things that scare us – especially in the context of MBA essays – are often the things that make us feel vulnerable, uncertain, or insecure. In short, things that force us to take our armor off and be vulnerable. Vulnerability in business school essays also offers you a powerful opportunity to connect with your reader, demonstrate self-awareness and/or EQ, and – most importantly – tell a really memorable and compelling story about yourself. In this episode we talk about how to choose an essay topic offers these opportunities for candor and vulnerability, including...
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MBA Test-Prep Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them: B-Schooled episode 292
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Stacy interviews Anthony Ritz, Stacy Blackman Consulting's Head of Test Prep, to reveal the biggest MBA test-prep missteps he's seen students make over his many years in admissions consulting and test-prep tutoring.
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Paths Less Traveled: Dave Aufhauser: B-Schooled episode 291
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In this episode, Stacy interviews David Aufhauser, a C-suite executive, entrepreneur, and investor operating at the intersection of sports, media, and technology. He has built and scaled businesses across immersive media, streaming, fan and athlete engagement, and women’s professional sports, working with global partners including the Olympic Games, NFL, and NBA. From launching one of the first 24/7 live sports streaming networks to leading the creation of Bay Football Club in the National Womens Soccer League, David has consistently helped shape new categories at the forefront of sports...
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2026-27 MBA Application Season Kickoff: B-Schooled episode 290
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Memorial Day weekend in the US serves as the unofficial kickoff of the 2026-27 MBA application season. In this episode, learn what you can be doing now to get ahead of the competition in the process. Also, now is the perfect time to from Stacy Blackman Consulting... it's built out of 25 years of proprietary MBA application data to help business school hopefuls with everything from school selection, to essay brainstorming, to mock interview prep, and more. And it's FREE until September 1, whether you work with us or not! Check out the , and then get more info . ! It's coming for Android...
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10 tips if you're waitlisted: B-Schooled episode 289
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In this episode, your host Chandler covers 10 tips to give waitlisted applicants all the tools they need to not just survive their time on the waitlist, but hopefully thrive. Insights from this episode include: What being on the waitlist means (and what it doesn’t), The importance of developing an individualized waitlist strategy, Specific guidance about following your school’s waitlist process (which varies from program to program), What to do if your school allows students on the waitlist to send follow-up materials and updates, Tips for asking about feedback regarding your...
info_outlineThe things that scare us – especially in the context of MBA essays – are often the things that make us feel vulnerable, uncertain, or insecure. In short, things that force us to take our armor off and be vulnerable.
Vulnerability in business school essays also offers you a powerful opportunity to connect with your reader, demonstrate self-awareness and/or EQ, and – most importantly – tell a really memorable and compelling story about yourself.
In this episode we talk about how to choose an essay topic offers these opportunities for candor and vulnerability, including sharing a range of examples and categories of essays that might be a good fit for you.
This is a must for anyone interested in writing their MBA essays more boldly and more authentically.