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Lee Coffin

Vice Provost for Enrollment & Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Lee Coffin

About 

Students think of a "Dean" as the signature on a decision letter, someone like the Wizard of Oz: an idea more than a person. Well, here I am, emerging from behind the proverbial curtain! My insights are informed by my background: I was a first generation college student and need-based financial aid opened my door to opportunity. I attended a large high school that sent few to selective colleges. Advice was thin. I was largely on my own. My blog helps me reach those of you in a similar place.

Academic Program 

B.A. History, Ed.M. Administration, Planning & Social Policy

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Serial

Hometown 

Shelton, Connecticut

Pronouns 

He/Him

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Tis the Season

In less than two weeks, the annual admissions calendar hits one of its milestone moments—not quite a “holiday” but as close as it gets in this realm—as the application deadline arrives on January 1 (aka New Year’s Day to those not focused on all-t

  1. No. 1

    It’s okay to brag about yourself.

  2. No. 2

    The looming deadline is for you, not the people who will recommend you.

  3. No. 3

    Speaking of the moments immediately after you submit your application: you are not sending a text.

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Posted 12/19/2017 at 8:45 AMAll List Posts