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Social Media in College Admissions: Privacy, Appropriateness, and a Key Tool in College Research

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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 (and often their parents!). As students prepare to apply to college, many families ask me about the role of social media in college admissions, specifically the college research, application, and selection process. Here are a few things to consider:

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June 11, 2019by Sara Calvert-Kubrom
College Admissions Consulting

Using LinkedIn for College Applications, Financial Aid at Community Colleges, and Getting Started on the Common Application

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It may be hard to believe, but it’s mid-July already, and for high school seniors, that means it’s time to start work on college applications. With that in mind, host Elizabeth Heaton provides a jam-packed hour of tips and insight. In this episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, Beth helps listeners understand a great way that they can use social media in their applications, discusses financial aid options for students looking at community colleges, and provides some tips for getting started on the Common Application.

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July 18, 2018by Julia Jones
College Admissions Consulting

Why Smart Social Media Matters + 5 Tips for Business School Hopefuls

College Admissions Advice: Social Media Tips

A Guest Post by Lisa Bevill, Fortuna Admissions

Are there embarrassing pictures of you on Instagram? Or are you tagged in a Facebook photo from a best friend’s party that you wouldn’t show your mom? Maybe you took to Twitter once, in a fit of frustration, with a thinly veiled insult directed at a teacher. Or you’ve put off creating your LinkedIn profile.

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March 13, 2018by College Coach
College Admissions Consulting

Social Media, Study Abroad, and Getting Into Tufts University

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On last week’s episode of Getting In: A College Conversation, host Beth Heaton and her guests addressed a story from Harvard University that has been all over the news lately and its broader implications for the college admissions process, helped families prepare financially for studying abroad, and took a behind the scenes look at the Tufts University admissions office.

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June 23, 2017by Lauren Randle

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