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Shannon Vasconcelos

College Finance Consultant
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University of Massachusetts

Bachelor's in Economics

Tufts University

Master's in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Shannon Vasconcelos has worked in student financial assistance at Boston University and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she served as the assistant director of financial aid. At Tufts, she was responsible for reviewing financial aid applications, determining financial aid awards, and helping families through the college financing process. In addition, Shannon has served as an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator’s Early Awareness and Outreach Committee, as a trainer for the Department of Education’s National Training for Counselors and Mentors, and as a volunteer for FAFSA Day Massachusetts. She has a BA in economics from the University of Massachusetts and an MA in urban and environmental policy and planning from Tufts University.

Featured Blogs from Shannon

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Should I Attend Admitted Student Day; Listener Q&A

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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Ask for More Financial Aid

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA

Tune into Getting In: A College Coach Conversation for an insightful chat with author Emi Nietfeld about her book Acceptance.

Posted on April 10th, 2024
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CONSULTING

Should I Attend Admitted Student Day; Listener Q&A

On this episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, we talk about admitted student days and whether or not your student should attend.

Posted on March 20th, 2024
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APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

How to Ask for More Financial Aid

While most families accept whatever financial aid colleges offer (or don’t offer), they may be leaving thousands of dollars on the table.|While most families accept whatever financial aid colleges offer (or don’t offer), they may be leaving thousands of dollars on the table.|While most families accept whatever financial aid colleges offer (or don’t offer), they may be leaving thousands of dollars on the table.

Posted on March 8th, 2024
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Is a Women’s College Right for You?

Women’s colleges have produced some of the most powerful women in the world; in honor of International Women’s Day, we’re revisiting our blog series on these impressive institutions.

Posted on March 1st, 2024
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