Alexa Social Media in College Admissions | Alexa Flash Briefing Written by College Coach Guest Authoron June 12th, 2019 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach In an era of smart phones and technology always at our fingertips, social media is a deeply ingrained part of the daily lives of most teens. As students prepare to apply to college, many families ask me about the role social media will or will not play in the college research, application, and selection process. Here are a few things to consider: First, use social media as a research tool to learn about colleges and their students. Next, make sure you’ve verified the privacy settings on your social media pages. And finally, make sure your public social media presence is appropriate and respectful. Check out The Insider blog for more information on the social media in the college application process. Related Resources Read | Posted on June 17th, 2021 Paying for College in the US | Alexa Flash Briefing Read | Posted on June 16th, 2021 What are Satellite Campuses? | Alexa Flash Briefing Read | Posted on June 15th, 2021 Value of a Summer Job | Alexa Flash Briefing
