Digital Identity
Digital Identity
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The ability to create and manage one’s online identity and reputation. This includes an awareness of one's online persona and management of the short-term and long-term impact of one's online presence.
The ability to create and manage one’s online identity and reputation. This includes an awareness of one's online persona and management of the short-term and long-term impact of one's online presence.
Google for Education: Manage Your Online Reputation
Google for Education: Manage Your Online Reputation
Like a book that's been published and is now available at every bookstore, any information you post on the internet can become permanent and influence how others perceive you. In other words, it can affect your online reputation. That's why it's important to know the difference between public and private information that you may not want to post or share online.
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Do Colleges Look at Social Media to Decide Admission?
Do Colleges Look at Social Media to Decide Admission?
Yes, college and university admissions departments can check up on teens and 20-somethings via public-facing social media platforms. About 65% of admissions officers view social media as “fair game” when evaluating potential enrollees, according to a survey performed by Kaplan Test Prep in 2020.
Before you post, ask yourself,
Before you post, ask yourself,
"Would I share this experience or opinion during an in-person sit-down with an admissions officer or potential employer?"
"Would I share this experience or opinion during an in-person sit-down with an admissions officer or potential employer?"
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What you do want colleges to see on your social media?
What you do want colleges to see on your social media?
When applying to colleges or graduate schools, your first thought might be to check your privacy settings on popular platforms.
When applying to colleges or graduate schools, your first thought might be to check your privacy settings on popular platforms.
Although that’s a safe choice, consider your social media profiles as vehicles to tell a positive story to admissions officers. In fact, according to the Kaplan survey, 42% of admissions officers who view social media profiles said that it has a positive impact on the students’ applications.
Although that’s a safe choice, consider your social media profiles as vehicles to tell a positive story to admissions officers. In fact, according to the Kaplan survey, 42% of admissions officers who view social media profiles said that it has a positive impact on the students’ applications.
Here are five ways to improve your social media presence
Here are five ways to improve your social media presence
- Match your profiles to your applications
- Show your interests in schools
- Post about your passions
- Share the highlights of your social life
- Keep posting after you apply
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