They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets.

"They Loved Your G.P.A. Then They Saw Your Tweets." -- This New York Times article received a lot of attention when it was published during the 2013-2014 admissions cycle.  While most schools do not routinely check applicants' social media sites, 31% of surveyed admissions officers admitted to visiting an applicant's Facebook page or other social media page to learn more about them.  Whether you are applying to colleges or applying to jobs, the message is clear -- do not post incriminating pictures on Facebook, angry rants on Twitter, or anything else that can be found online and might raise questions about your judgment!

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