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Sean Ashburn

Director of Communications & Outreach, former Mainer, wannabe HGTV designer

After several stints helping first-generation students apply to awesome colleges like Tufts, I’m enjoying my time on the “other side of the desk” sharing the amazing things that Tufts has to offer and working to build a diverse class of smart and curious Jumbos. I grew up as a low-income student in a small town where the idea of college always seemed mysterious and distant, so I love being able to illuminate the college experience and application process for the students (and counselors!) I meet in my career. 

Recent Articles
Jun 26

Tufts’ Short Answer Questions for the Class of 2031

  First-year applicants to Tufts University are asked to respond to two required short answer prompts. Responses offer the Admissions Committee insight…

Mar 31

Wondering about the Waitlist

  First thing’s first: We know you waited months for a response to your application and the outcome you received was…more waiting. But! An offer of a…

Jul 23

Why liberal arts?

  My college search process was mostly based on a belief that the purpose of a bachelor’s degree was to train for a particular career. I was motivated…

Dec 02

To all my Questies

  In the great on-screen words of George Little, “It’s today!” Tufts’ first offers of admission for the current application season have been sent to…

Nov 30

5 Essay Writing Tips to Get You Through December

  I vividly recall dedicating each day of Thanksgiving break during my senior year of high school to writing the supplemental essays for my college applications:…

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