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Social Media Tip Sheet
Social media is a wonderful way to research prospective colleges and universities. Parents and teens alike can use social media to:
· Connect with the school's admissions counselor, who can accurately answer fact-based questions.
· Converse with current students enrolled in the same major and/or sport that is of interest to them.
· Explore the advantages and disadvantages of several schools of interest.
· Compare financial planning and scholarship info.
· Formulate a list of questions you may have.
· Watch videos.
· Take a virtual tour of the school's campus.
· Sort through majors, affiliation, cost, procedures, etc.
· Stay up-to-date on the latest news, events, and issues.
· Locate application and registration requirements and deadlines.
· Get a sense of community--do the school students seem close-knit, distant, or too into having a good time?
· Easily find out about details such as class size or on-campus groups or ministries.
· Engage in open conversations about aspects that interest, concern, or confuse you.
· Follow certain hashtags associated with a college or university to see what others on Twitter have to say about the school.
· Get a fuller picture of a school's student culture and programs.
· Keep up-to-date on application changes and deadline extensions.
· Get a glimpse into student life on campus.
· Gain valuable information on admission tips and making the transition into college.
· Get a behind-the-scenes look, via Instagram, of daily life on campus that you might not see in the official marketing pieces.
These are just some of the myriad ways social media can assist in your research of various colleges and universities. Enjoy the search!