Do college admissions officers check prospective students’ social media feeds? Yes, some do. As a parent of a teenage boy or girl, should I panic? No. According to Kaplan Test Prep’s latest college admissions survey, about 35 percent of admissions officers check social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And of course, […]
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Defanging Social Media
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, March 1st, 2018 | Comments Off on Defanging Social Media
What Lessons Can Your Teen Learn from the 2016 Election?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 | Comments Off on What Lessons Can Your Teen Learn from the 2016 Election?
This has been an emotionally charged 2016 election process. Most of us are ready for all of it to be over—from the talking heads, to the vicious mud-slinging, to the hate speak on social media. But within every negative experience, there are always teaching moments for our children. At some point, your student will […]
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Social Media is Your Resume
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, November 7th, 2016 | Comments Off on Social Media is Your Resume
HubSpot recently published their 2016 Social Media Conduct eBook based on a recent studies on social media conduct. The study focused on employers and their use of social media. This applies to college applicants as well, hoping to be admitted to a college or university based on their resume. The bad news for some, […]
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10 Twitter Chats for College Prep Success
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 | 1 Comment
With today’s technology, information is everywhere–from blogs, to social media, to college websites. But when you’re looking for information wouldn’t it be great to actually SPEAK with the experts and ask questions for FREE? That’s what Twitter chats can do for you. Experts in the area of college prep gather together on Twitter during Twitter […]
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Mom-Approved Tips: Dressing Up for a College
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, October 27th, 2014 | Comments Off on Mom-Approved Tips: Dressing Up for a College
When my kids were little, Halloween was for them. They dressed up in costumes and went trick or treating door to door. My how times have changed. It’s become a family event. Parties are planned, events are scheduled for the kids, and parents get involved in the festivities. Dressing up is part of the […]
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Using Social Media to Find a Job
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 | Comments Off on Using Social Media to Find a Job
These days the recruitment process has moved online, which includes a shift to social media. Not only do employers browse social profiles when deciding who to interview, they’ll also use social channels to advertise opportunities. This media can help you or it can hinder you when trying to land that dream job, whether it’s […]
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Mom-Approved Tips: Teaching Your Kids to Respect Themselves Online
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, August 11th, 2014 | 1 Comment
Today, teaching your teens to respect themselves online is just as important as any other life lesson and when college is on the horizon, it is more essential than ever. Gone are the simple nuggets of advice which our parents put so much weight on; now it takes a steadfast determination to somehow get […]
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