Accepted Student Social Networks: 9 Questions to Ask
An up and coming trend in Admissions is to adopt an Accepted Student Social Network. If you’re looking at one now, here’s some things to consider:
UPDATE: Are Facebook Pages and Groups Merging?
According to AllFacebook.com, it appears that Facebook is possibly merging Pages and Groups. Some groups saw the changes on Tuesday, October 13th, but their Group layouts reverted back to the old design within 24 hours. Is Facebook merging the two? Do you think they should?
Students Equal Authenticity, Says M.I.T. Admissions
A recent study by the Association of American Medical Colleges finds that most medical school deans were aware of students posting unprofessional content online, including photos of drug paraphernalia and violations of patient privacy. “Some infractions resulted in warnings, others in being expelled,” says an ABC News reporter.
Facebook Profiles as Acceptance Criteria
Since Facebook opened user profiles to the public in 2006, there has been much debate around whether Facebook profiles are an appropriate face for college students to show to admissions counselors and potential employers.
