Stacy Blackman
MBA admissions consulting for applicants to programs worldwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Practice | Stacy Blackman Consulting |
Stacy Blackman leads Stacy Blackman Consulting, a Los Angeles firm that helps people apply to MBA programs worldwide. The team includes former admissions officers and MBA graduates. The firm has worked with applicants since 2001. It has former Harvard Business School admissions officers on staff and studies admit data from its own client pool to find what works for HBS applicants.
What Stacy helps with
The team helps MBA applicants build a strong application from start to finish. Work covers essays, test plans, interviews and school choice.
- Turning weak spots in a profile into strengths
- Writing strong MBA essays
- Planning for the GMAT or GRE
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Getting ready for HBS interviews
- Preparing for Wharton group interviews
- Applying for financial aid and scholarships
- Applying to MBA programs as an EMBA candidate
How Stacy works
Clients can choose the All-In Package to build a full application, or hourly services to work on one piece. A la carte options include test prep, editing, financial aid advice and interview prep. The firm also offers a data-based app that compares a client's stats to its past medians and points out gaps.
Background and qualifications
Stacy Blackman Consulting has advised MBA applicants since 2001. The team includes former MBA admissions officers, among them several who worked at Harvard Business School, and graduates of elite MBA programs. The firm is based in Los Angeles. Poets&Quants ranks it No. 3 among large firms for 2026. It also runs the B-Schooled Podcast and a YouTube channel, and it offers the MBA Launchpad App.
Stacy Blackman pricing
Programs and services
- All-In Package
- Hourly services
- A la carte services
- Test prep
- Editing services
- Financial aid advisory
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The CoachVouch take
The team includes several former Harvard Business School admissions officers and uses admit data from its own client pool.
Best for MBA applicants who want full application help or support on one piece, such as essays or interviews.
Common questions
How much does Stacy Blackman charge?
Coaching with Stacy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stacy Blackman help with?
Stacy Blackman helps with turning weak spots in a profile into strengths, writing strong MBA essays, planning for the GMAT or GRE and preparing for MBA interviews.
Does Stacy Blackman Consulting offer help with just one part of the application?
Yes. Hourly and a la carte services cover single pieces such as essays, editing, test prep and interviews.
Does the team include former admissions officers?
Yes. The team includes former MBA admissions officers, including several from Harvard Business School.
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