B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit

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  Paths Less Traveled with Kellogg alums Nicole Small and Erin Krawiec: B-Schooled episode 300 05.08.2026 47min

  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, high-tech business roles, and serving as an expert witness in corporate litigation—an unconventional path shaped by curiosity and a drive to make an impact. Today, she focuses on building community and creating opportunities for others to engage in meaningful philanthropy. Nicole Small has served as CEO of LH Capital, Inc. and Lyda Hill Philanthropies since 2014 and is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of both entities. As part of her work at LHP, Ms. Small, co-founded the IF/THEN initiative which was built to encourage and advance women and girls in STEM. She is also the co-founder and advisor of Pegasus Park, a life sciences innovation campus based in Dallas. From 2001-2013 Ms. Small was the Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer of the Perot Museum of Nature & Science. Earlier in her career, Ms. Small held positions including founder and CEO of a tech start-up, EIR at a Bay area business incubator, and analyst with McKinsey & Company. Ms. Small holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
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  GRE Vocabulary Test Prep: B-Schooled episode 299 29.07.2026 22min

  In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, Anthony Ritz, Stacy Blackman Consulting's Director of Test Prep -- who's been a GMAT and GRE tutor for more than two decades -- shares a range of specific suggestions, tips and proven test-prep strategies for the GRE's Vocabulary section. Check out Stacy Blackman Consultings MBA Test Prep services here.
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  Paths Less Traveled: Patrick Curtis, CEO of Wall Street Oasis & Wharton MBA: B-Schooled episode 298 22.07.2026 38min

  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 roles. Website: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrickmanningcurtis WSO LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wall-street-oasis WSO Instagram: @wallstreetoasis Wall Street Oasis: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com?affiliate=sbc WSO Academy: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/academy?affiliate=sbc
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  Explaining why you NEED an MBA: B-Schooled episode 297 15.07.2026 21min

  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 that might be realistic but are best left out of one's application materials.
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  FAQs about SBC's GMAT/GRE Test Review Service: B-Schooled Episode 296 08.07.2026 30min

  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 24.06.2026 58min

  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 her departure, she was Director of Business Operations. Ann is now CEO of Seline and Pasjoli Restaurants.
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  Lessons from a successful GSB graduate reapplicant with an unorthodox background: B-Schooled episode 294 17.06.2026 21min

  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 10.06.2026 21min

  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 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.
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  MBA Test-Prep Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them: B-Schooled episode 292 03.06.2026 24min

  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 27.05.2026 39min

  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 innovation. Today, as an operating partner at Accelerate Sports, a boutique sports investment bank, he advises clients on pro sports M&A, capital raises, league expansion support, and LP/team equity transactions. And as the founder of ​​Fastbreak, he partners with companies, family offices, and PE firms acting as a fractional operating team or interim executive to close capability gaps and accelerate growth in their sports investments.
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  2026-27 MBA Application Season Kickoff: B-Schooled episode 290 20.05.2026 19min

  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 download the new MBA Launchpad app 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 YouTube demo, and then get more info on our website. Download SBC's MBA Launchpad app now! It's coming for Android soon, too.
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  10 tips if you're waitlisted: B-Schooled episode 289 13.05.2026 31min

  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 application if appropriate, Tips for developing a relationship your waitlist point of contact, Possible benefits of playing the "waitlist long game", and Suggestions for how to stand out on the waitlist (in good ways) and how to avoid standing out on the waitlist (in bad ways).
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  Michael Rosenband, Kellogg MBA & Founder of the Requity Foundation: B-Schooled episode 288 06.05.2026 47min

  Stacy interviews her former Kellogg classmate Michael Rosenband about his wild ride of a career, and how he ended up founding the Requity Foundation (https://www.requity.org/) in Baltimore after a career spanning several industries and geographies.
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  Interview with the Deans of Cornell's Johnson Graduate SOM: B-Schooled episode 287 29.04.2026 37min

  In this episode we discuss the unique value proposition offered by Cornell's Johnson Graduate school of management via a variety of MBA programs. Cornell offers a full two year MBA on its Ithaca campus, a one year, tech focused MBA at its NYC campus and hybrid MBA programs split between it's NYC and Ithaca campuses. Cornell also offers deferred MBA admission via its Future Leaders program. In this podcast, the dean of Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of management, Vishal Gaur, and the head of its NYC one year program, Manoj Thomas discuss the various programs offered by the school, what makes them unique, what they look for in candidates, key trends affecting the MBA landscape and much more.
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  12 To Do's for MBA Admits (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 286 22.04.2026 19min

  The second installment in this two-part series outlines the final 6 of 12 things that admitted MBA applicants should do between now and matriculation. This episode covers budgeting for your MBA, planning to relocate, and figuring out how to best spend your time between now and matriculation (when you aren't attending to all of the other to do's!), and more. As a reminder, last week in Part 1 (episode 285) we discussed how to head off possible issues with your background check after you're admitted. If that's something that concerns you, be sure to check out SBC's MBA PreCheck service (on our website under "Work With Us").
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  12 To Do's for MBA Admits (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 285 15.04.2026 18min

  This episode is the first half of a two-part series discussing 12 things that admitted MBA applicants should be doing between now and heading to campus in the fall.. Part 1 covers To Do's related to an applicant's current and future networks, as well as other important actions to take before leaving a job. We also discuss how to head off possible issues with your background check after you're admitted. If that's something that concerns you, be sure to check out SBC's MBA PreCheck service (on our website under "Work With Us"). Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!
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  The CEO & the Intern: A discussion with 2 Stanford MBAs at Woz AI: B-Schooled episode 284 01.04.2026 35min

  In this installment of our Paths Less Traveled series, Stacy Blackman talks with both the CEO of AI firm Woz (withwoz.com) and Woz's intern. Ben Collins, the CEO and co-founder of Woz, is also a Stanford GSB alum and discusses the details of his career, how Woz differentiates itself, and why he chose current GSB student George Lankas to intern at his firm despite George's lack of technical background. And George shares why he was interested in working at Woz in parallel with his MBA studies, as well as how his Stanford experience is going so far. This episode also includes details about Stacy Blackman Consulting's new Woz-powered service -- SBC Lab -- and how 5 lucky applicants can pilot this AI-driven MBA-applicant differentiator. Apply before April 13 at https://www.stacyblackman.com/Lab/ !
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  One MBA, Two Paths: Stanford MBAs on Building Impact Across Business, Wellness & Global Investing with Terry Cumes & Tristen Langley: B-Schooled episode 283 25.03.2026 44min

  In the second installment of our Paths Less Traveled series, Stacy Blackman interviews Terry Cumes and Tristen Langley, a married couple who share how the same Stanford GSB foundation led one to global wellness entrepreneurship and the other to top-tier technology investing — and what this says about career optionality, partnership, and long-term impact. Here are the full bios for these amazing interviewees: Tristen Langley has over twenty-three years of experience in venture capital, operations, M&A and equities research with leading international investment and technology companies. Langley sourced, led and was operationally involved with private investments that have returned over $5 billion to investors. Tristen Langley holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She completed her graduate studies in software engineering at the Fraunhofer IESE, Germany. She earned a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honors) from the University of New South Wales and was the recipient of the University Medal. Tristen is now the Executive Director and Cofounder of Amalfi Capital Management, Limited. Terry Cumes is an international executive who has built, launched, and managed several global travel and education businesses. Terry is currently the CEO of Willka T'ika Essential Wellness, Peru's original luxury wellness center located in the Sacred Valley. Under Terry's leadership, Willka T'ika welcomes scores of groups each year from around the world. Each group is unique with programmatic themes ranging from yoga and mindfulness to transformative leadership in business. In 2022, Willka T'ika was included in "9 of the World's Best Wellness Retreats" by CNN and nominated "Best Digital Detox Retreat" by Vogue Magazine.
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  Strategies for handling one of the biggest MBA dilemmas: B-Schooled episode 282 18.03.2026 17min

  In this episode we discuss 4 things MBA candidates should consider when facing the "Bird in Hand" dilemma: meaning, when they have been admitted to at least one program, but are considering not claiming their spot, forgoing the sure thing and taking the risk of trying again in the future in the hopes of getting into a program they're even more interested in.
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  Negotiating MBA Merit Scholarships: B-Schooled episode 281 11.03.2026 22min

  This episode discusses how accepted MBA candidates should go about asking for an increase in merit aid; the four situations a candidate might be in and their associated negotiating tactics; and detailed advice for approaching such an ask over the phone vs. email.