One thing not to do to an admissions officer

"Ask questions, but don't friend him on Facebook."

-- New York Times education reporter Jacques Steinberg on The Today Show giving advice on whether high school students should contact college admissions officers such a Grinnell's Seth Allen, who was also a guest on the show.

You can read the Times article and view the Today Show clip here.

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