If you’re a parent of a college-bound teen and you’re on Facebook (shame on you if you’re not), check out these great resources for parents (and students). Consider this list an “early” Christmas present! 10 Facebook pages every parent should “like”: Parents Countdown to College Coach https://www.facebook.com/parentcollegecoach College Bound and Gagged https://www.facebook.com/CollegeBoundAndGagged The College Solution […]
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Twitter and Education
By admin on Friday, October 26th, 2012 | No Comments
In keeping with this week’s Twitter theme, here’s an interesting infographic. Twitter is fast becoming one of the best tools educators have at their disposal, but how are educators using Twitter and what are they talking about? Compiled By: OnlineCollegeCourses.com
Read More...Your teen’s online reputation
By admin on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 | No Comments
I have been harping about your teen’s online reputation for the last year or so. Last week I posted an infographic “Google Yourself Challenge” and encouraged you to have your teen do this simple exercise. Why? Important people are looking at their online profile (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google)–people who could have a huge […]
Read More...Google Never Forgets
By admin on Friday, August 3rd, 2012 | No Comments
Anyone who follows me knows that I’m a big proponent of a “clean appearance” online. Colleges and employers are already eyeing your social media presence and it’s important for your student to put as much effort into “keeping clean” as preparing their college application. Why. ? Because Google never forgets. Here are some statistics on […]
Read More...Colleges and Pinterest
By admin on Thursday, July 26th, 2012 | No Comments
I’ve been out of the loop for more than a few months but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been listening to the buzz about Pinterest. I’ve stuck my feet in the water and have determined that it’s a visual social site. It’s all about the pictures and the action those pictures invoke, resulting in “pins” […]
Read More...12 College Experts I would like to meet in 2012
By admin on Friday, December 30th, 2011 | 12 Comments
This past year I have met and established some wonderful friendships and collaborations on Twitter. I had the privilege of meeting Jenn Cohen of Sheldon Word Nerd this past summer. I thought it might be fun to list the college experts who I would love to meet IRL (in real life) in 2012. If […]
Read More...Is Facebook enriching the college experience?
By admin on Friday, October 14th, 2011 | 4 Comments
Social networks have been blamed to negatively affect student academia. On the contrary, other data suggests a positive light on Facebook to benefit students. This infographic depicts how these benefits are being utilized by students to enrich their college experience. Created by: Online PhD
Read More...Colleges and Social Media
By admin on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 | 2 Comments
I just read a great post by a parent who is going through the college admissions process talking about College Admissions Secrets. Take a few minutes to read it because it addresses an important issue with parents: What can I do to assure my student will get accepted to college? Is there a secret? One […]
Read More...Using Facebook to “spy” on your kids
By admin on Friday, September 30th, 2011 | No Comments
How about it parents? Do you use Facebook to “spy” on your kids? Or do you like to think of it as “helping them protect their personal brand”? Whatever the reason, you’re not in the minority. Check out this cool infographic and see where you fit in; and DON’T share this with your teen! Courtesy […]
Read More...Using Facebook to Jumpstart your Collegiate Experience
By admin on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 | 2 Comments
As parents, you may not quite completely understand the utility of Facebook. Even when I was in high school, I thought that the friends of mine who were on the earlier social networks like My Space were just plain silly. However, when I matriculated to pursue an undergraduate degree, Facebook was just starting to […]
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