About this episode

This episode discusses the kickoff of the 2026-27 MBA application season and offers tips for prospective applicants.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Stacy Blackman

Topics covered

• MBA application season
• business school
• application tips
• MBA Launchpad app
• competition

Keywords

• MBA application
• business school
• application tips
• MBA Launchpad
• Stacy Blackman Consulting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stacy Blackman Consulting

Products: MBA Launchpad app

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