How important is social media?

Applying to College
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Hello all,

I get that this is a bit of an odd question…It’s not usually framed this way.

I’m not on social media… at all. So far I’ve never needed a social media page or wanted one.

However, it seems like I could make a positive impression on scholarship organizations and schools if I put together a good social media profile. Do you think not having a social media page will hurt my chances at scholarships (if I’m compared with a similar student who has a clean social media page)?

Would you recommend getting a profile or not?

Thanks,
smh3005

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Having a social media page won’t significantly help you in college admissions- many admissions officers won’t even look up at an applicant’s info unless something comes up in the app that intrigues/puts up a red flag.