How does a Facebook profile affect admissions chances?
With the rise of Facebook, a number of parents and students are asking:
Can what I post on Facebook affect my chances of getting accepted?
The website Unigo asked a number of experts -- admissions counselors, college staffers, education consultants -- and got a wide range of replies. Here are just a handful:
Facebook can hurt, but also help, when applying to college
Yes, negative online presence can impact college admissions success
With thousands of applications to read, most officers are too busy for Facebook
Stop worrying about admissions counselors, and worry about parents instead
Facebook can show both the best and worst of you
Posting on Facebook is like putting up a billboard
Click here to read all of them.
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