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Feb 2024
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Be authentic, be bold and have a solid p...

Stacy Blackman Consulting, the leading MBA admissions consulting firm
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For the past two years our co-host Chandler has ended each of his podcasts with the same 9 words: “Be authentic, be brave, and have a solid plan”.   In many ways, these words summarize so much of Chandler’s entire MBA application philosophy. In this three part series, he will dive deep into authenticity, boldness, and career planning—and how each of these ... Show More
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