Social Media Articles


Social Media continues to be an issue for many of our students.  It can have implications far beyond the present day and so it is a common topic for many articles:




3 points to discuss with teens about anonymous messaging


The 12 apps every parent of a teen should know about


Lots more college admissions officers are checking your Instagram and Facebook


Boost college applications with a positive online presence


To the well-intentioned but ignorant parents of teenagers


Teens are using secret hashtags to share dangerous habits


What do college admissions officers look for on Facebook pages?


Teens and technology use


Cyberbullying risk is much higher for young women and moderate internet users


Does social media affect college admissions, how to prepare your profiles


Study: college application process gets social


College admissions: using social media during admissions process


Why many kids are leaving social networks


More colleges are cyber-stalking students during the admissions process

Study: increased social media use linked to depression like symptoms in teens



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