More schools using LinkedIn for college applications

More colleges are looking at social media sites like LinkedIn for college applications.

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From: ABC 2 News - WMAR

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SNN: College admission officers may be checking social media pages of applicants

SNN: College admission officers may be checking social media pages of applicants

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From: Suncoast News Network

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Study: 35% of Colleges Look at Applicants' Social Media Accounts

Test-prep company Kaplan surveyed 403 college admissions officers and 35% said they look at college applicant’s social media pages. That statistic is up nine percent from six years ago.

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From: WPRI

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Study: College admissions officers watch applicants social media

Prospective college students should think twice about what they're posting online. Some university admission offices are looking at their applicant's social media posts.

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From: WKBT TV

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Social media and the college application process

WTV's Divya Murali takes a look at a student's social media presence at its impact on the college application process.

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From: Wingspan

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Social Media & College Applications with Shannel Douglas - May 13, 2015

4 Things Not to Do on Social Media:

Never post location

Do not give out vacation details

Make harder password clues

Never send private photos online

WBOC's Shannel Douglas says colleges are looking at social media to get a better feel for the students. Shannel says it does not look good if you have inappropriate pictures, or posts, and some colleges are not liking that. Some high schools on Delmarva are telling students how their posts on social media can affect their college...

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From: Delmarva Life

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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

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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

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Kaplan Test Prep Survey: College Admissions Officers Say Social Media Impacts Applicants' Chances

Kaplan Test Prep's latest college admissions officers survey finds what you post online can help or hurt your odds of getting in. A word of advice: Be smart about what you share on social media. It can make a difference!

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From: Kaplan SAT & ACT Prep

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Social Media Jinxing College Applicants

Teens find out social media may hurt chances at being accepted.

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From: ABC News

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