How social media can affect college admissions

Kaplan Test Prep's 2015 college admissions officers survey finds that 40% of them look at applicants' Facebook pages and/or other social networking pages to learn more about them.

But what triggers this activity and how this impacts applicants' chances of getting in might surprise you.

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From: Kaplan SAT & ACT Prep

Related topics : college admissions and social media / social network page

Getting Social Media Profiles "College Ready"

During their final year of high school, every action of your goal-oriented child is another stepping stone to help them get into the right college. They will be focused on entrance exams, college applications, and financial aide forms, but a key step they could miss is getting their social media profiles prepared for college scrutiny. More than 60% of college admission counselors say they regularly look at the social media profiles of applicants. It is important that you help them get their...

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From: Brian Housman

Related topics : college applications and social media / social media help

Social media and college admissions

As high school seniors across the country send in their college applications, there is growing concern over the impact their social media presence can have on their chances of getting in. Adriana Diaz reports from Dallas on a new study showing that more admissions officers are paying attention.

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From: CBS News

Related topics : college admissions and social media

Mass Appeal Social media & college applications

When it comes to getting into college, valedictorians may be rejected for college admission for what they put on their Facebook page or what they say on Twitter.

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From: WWLP-22News

Related topics : college applications and social media

Admissions Live: Student Take-Over, Social Media Goals for 2014

Social media interns and student ambassadors tak over this episode of Admissions Live and present their goals for the 2013-2014 academic year. Host Ashley Hennigan introduces the group before handing over the broadcast to Erin Supinka (Rochester Institute of Technology,) Alex Kowalsky (University of Wisconsin -- Madison,) Avery Johnson (University of San Diego) and Emma Daitz (Champlain College.) Hear their thoughts on representing their universities, favorite projects and more.

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From: Higher Ed Live

Related topics : college students and social media / internal social media / social media social media

Can Social Media Comments Affect Your Getting into College?

Wes K. Waggoner, Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Executive Director of Enrollment Services at SMU, talks about whether your comments in social media can affect your chances for getting accepted into a college or university.

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From: SMUVideo

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Reminder For College Applicants: Schools View Social Media

Many admissions officers report checking applicants' posts before deciding. Anna Kooiman, Clayton Morris, Kurt Knutsson.

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Higher Ed Live: Social Media Student Teams

Visit any college admissions office and you will see students used as a part of their key recruitment strategy. The most recognizable function of students is to serve as a campus tour guide. Three students from Rochester Institute of Technology, Emily Okey, Erin Supinka and Jacob Sachs, join the show reveal what new role they are playing at RIT as they extend the role of the campus tour guide to serve as Social Media Ambassadors.

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From: Higher Ed Live

Related topics : college students and social media use

Marist MA in IMC Social Media Webinar, March 12, 2013, Part 1

This social media Webinar was hosted on Tuesday, March 12, by the Marist College School of Communication & the Arts for students in its M.A. in IMC program. The Webinar featured an informal Q & A discussion with social media experts Chris Dessi (https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherDessi) and Tim Massie (http://www.linkedin.com/in/timmassie).

Chris is a best-selling author, thought leader, TV commentator, conference organizer, and CEO of Silverback Social. He recently appeared on Fox TV to...

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From: Mark Van Dyke

Related topics : social media public relations / news organization social media / social media expert / reputation on social media

Fall 2016 CEHD Graduate Student Online Orientation

Welcome new students to the College of Education and Human Development. Below are some links to resources mentioned within the video.

GSE Website: https://gse.gmu.edu/

SRHT Website: https://rht.gmu.edu/

CEHD Student Engagement Website: https://cehd.gmu.edu/student-engagement/

Financial Aid Website: https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

Funding Opportunity Website: https://cehd.gmu.edu/admissions/funding-sources-discounts/

Social Media Website:...

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From: Brandon Quiles

Related topics : new social media websites 2016 / social media education for students