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Survey shows scrutiny of students’ social media

Everyone, from parents to employers and schools, is keeping up with kids’ social media posts. Results from Kaplan Test Prep’s “College Admissions Officers 2019” show that 36% of admissions officers at top-ranked schools visit applicants’ social media profiles. This is up from 25% the previous year. Here’s a look at other key findings from the survey:

of admissions officers say they check students' social media often

of admissions officers say the findings have a positive impact on prospective students

of admissions officers say the findings have a negative impact on prospective students

of admissions officers say social media profiles are fair game

of students say social media profiles are fair game