I can 100% confidently say that hiring a consultant was the best decision I made throughout the entire MBA Admissions process. I worked with Erika through Stacy Blackman Consulting and I could not have achieved my goals without her. I was admitted to 2 of the 5 schools I applied (admitted at Wharton and Stern; also applied to HBS, Kellogg and CBS) and even received a very sizeable scholarship/fellowship to Wharton!


While my application and essays were fully written and completed by me, Erika was extremely helpful in helping me create and craft my story to tell it in the most succinct, effective and creative way possible! Looking back on my finished product, I am so proud of what I submitted and I know without her I would have submitted very different applications and essays that would have paled in comparison.


Not only was Erika a huge asset in helping me craft my story, but she also was invaluable helping me prepare for interviews. Her insight and advice during this process put me at ease and helped me focus. In fact, she was one of the first people I told when I received good news!

Erika was an absolute pleasure to work with! She motivated and encouraged me when I needed it but also knew when to push me for more. She knew when to tell me to slow down and relax...in the best way possible. She brought the best out of me in this process and I can honestly say that I think we made an incredible team!

Additionally, Stacy Blackman also offers comprehensive support services such as a client liaison, flight tests and group interview prep that I didn't really find anywhere else. I used each of these resources and I am certain that they helped me create a better package.


While the investment is not cheap (SBC does offer payment plans), at the end of the day I viewed it as an investment in myself and my future. I look back at the entire process knowing that I did everything I could possibly do to put myself in the best position to get into a top program, and the #1 thing on that list was partnering with Erika at Stacy Blackman Consulting.

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The best thing I did in preparing for the GMAT was to take the Manhattan GMAT 9 week prep course. The curriculum was outstanding and paced all of the material well. The strategies and tactics outlined by the study guides, class exercises and instructor were extremely helpful.

Jonathan Schneider was my instructor. Jonathan was not only knowledgeable about all of the topics but also taught them in such a way that made the concepts and theories easy to grasp. When a certain concept was not clicking for a student, Jonathan was able to creatively present the material in a different way to ensure the student grasped the concept. Jonathan was also extremely personable and approachable. Furthermore, Jonathan's teaching style is such that he not only is able to teach the material well, but teaches his students how to best continue to study after the completion of the course. In my opinion, it is that skill that will ultimately determine a student's success on the GMAT. I could not have scored my goal score without Jonathan's instruction. I would highly recommend him as an instructor!

Take the class! You won't regret it.

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