<p>The media has reported instances where students have been rejected by a college/university due to their online Facebook/Twitter etc. profile. Though admission officers most certainly do not have the time to search every applicant up on Google, what is there to prevent them from doing so? </p>
<p>So... how much do you think your Facebook/online profile can affect your chance at your "dream school"? </p>
<p>And what if it's indirectly. Take for instance, you are a "friend" with someone (maybe not in real life and you've probably only talked once for that one project) who posted inappropriate pictures/posts/messages etc. Would that affect you in anyway because the college admissions think you interact or hang out with people like that? </p>
<p>I know a woman who works in HR and there are a lot of things that they say they don’t/wouldn’t do, that are in fact commonplace- checking someone’s Facebook or Googleing are some of those things. They might not Google every applicant, but if it comes down to a few people, they are going to check you out. They also avoid the obese and smokers (they certainly don’t advertise that!).
I am surprised that people think admissions doesn’t have time to do this, you’re paying $75 for someone to judge you, & it takes no time for an intern to do this ! I also think they LOVE it if you friend them or put their college in your interests, you can get a bump from great advertising!
I’ve also heard that PARENTS of other kids are the ones who get in touch with admissions offices with unflattering pics and stories screen-saved from Facebook, Twitter, and Insta. I was shocked when I heard adults were the source of negative stories, but I absolutely believe it. Some people are very competitive when it comes to their children!
Be careful with your online identity!</p>