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Right and Wrong Ways for College-bound Students to Use Social Media

Right and Wrong Ways for College-bound Students to Use Social Media

ByCheree Liebowitz

Last week some students learned a lesson the hard way.   They had their acceptances from Harvard rescinded.   This means students who worked long and hard to get into a top Ivy League school – and were accepted – were disinvited. Why were offers withdrawn? They posted senseless, injudicious comments and memes on social media.   According…

Social Media and the Impact on College Admissions

Social Media and the Impact on College Admissions

ByCheree Liebowitz

A student’s social media presence plays a major part in college admissions. More and more admissions officers are looking at social networking sites to evaluate applicants. Students need to check their posts and make sure there is nothing that will call their judgment into question. At the same time, students can use social media to…