Navigating College Readiness on Social Media Networks (2025): What Parents, Educators, & Students Need to Know
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A student's presence online can be the factor that helps them stand apart from other college applicants. In this VIP course, students and parents will learn why it is important to consider a student's online presence on social media such as LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube, Medium, and other highly visible networks.
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Navigating college readiness on social media networks
What we're covering in this video:
- Finding a purpose for your time online
- Overall social media tips and reminders to create your positive brand
- How colleges search for you
Student training videos
10 news stories about college readiness on social media
What we're covering in this video:
10 examples from news clips around the world with real-life examples of how colleges and employers are using social media as an extension of your application
LinkedIn: How to set up a profile
What we're covering in this video:
- Who can have a LinkedIn profile
- Benefits of having a LinkedIn profile
- Tips for a positive LinkedIn account
Pinterest: How to Shine Online with your "pins"
What we're covering in this video:
- Who can see your Pinterest "pins"
- To pin or not to pin... how to create your online brand using Pinterest boards
YouTube: Tips for a positive channel
What we're covering in this video:
- Tips for sharing positive videos
- Settings when you are ready to make your videos Public
- Good examples of student YouTube channels
Medium: Tips for positive results
What we're covering in this video:
- Why Medium.com can be positive for your digital footprint
- How colleges search for students (and what they want to find)
- How to improve your search results with Medium.com
- Branding in a positive way for your college and career
- What to post on Medium.com (with examples)
More college readiness resources
- Student Branding Academy
- 5 Ways to Build a Positive Social Media Portfolio with GoEnnounce
- Getting Accepted: Expert College Admissions Tips
- Social Media Best Practices for a College Applicant
- Online Activities that Impress College Admissions
- Use Instagram to Impress College Admission Officers
- 5 Best People to Ask for College Admissions Assistance
- How to Create College Admissions Videos from ZeeMee
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