A study at The University of Mass-Dartmouth evaluated the use of social media in admissions offices at all U.S. 4-year accredited colleges:
The study found that a substantial number of schools reported that they research students via search engines (23 percent) and social networks (17 percent). Most admission offices are using search engines and social networking sites to verify information or research candidates for scholarships or entry into high-demand programs with limited spaces2.

In 2008, 85% of college admission offices reported using at least one form of social media1.

Facebook was one of the most common social networking sites; used by 61% of admissions departments in relation to college admissions and recruiting efforts2.

41% of colleges utilized a blog1.

 Discover more about who you are and define what you want to achieve and accomplish this year.
 Understand the “Requirements for Academic Achievement” and take steps to further develop academic skill set.
 Increase understanding of college entrance requirements.
 Initiate steps to establish college prep files.
 Visit several different types of colleges-private/public, small/large, urban/suburban, etc.
 Explore options for meaningful and interesting volunteer service and summer opportunities.
Sophomore summer to do List
 Start a summer reading list
 Plan to visit college campuses
 Do volunteer/community service
 Get a job to boost your work experience
 Do PSAT or SAT/ACT prep if you are taking a Fall test
 Research possible colleges

 Listen to your student explore their thoughts and ideas without judging the comments.
 Talk with your student about what they want to do after high school, what they want to study, and where they think they might want to go to college.
 Know the graduation requirement for your student’s high school and make sure they are meeting those requirements.
 Keep track of the courses your student takes throughout high school.
 Keep complete academic files with report cards, awards, activity lists, and notes from teachers.
 Establish a file containing memories of life lessons your child has learned or experienced, positive examples of your student’s morals and values, incidents, warming comments, etc. This will be very helpful to them when it is time to write application essays.
 Begin considering the financial issues of paying for college
 Establish a budget for your student and make them adhere to it.
 Insist your student use a planner for all of their activities and commitments. Help your student learn to juggle multiple #1 priorities and assist them with time management.
 When you travel, visit colleges in the area.
 Stay involved!

 Listen to your student explore their thoughts and ideas without judging the comments.
 Talk with your student about what they want to do after high school, what they want to study, and where they think they might want to go to college.
 Know the graduation requirement for your student’s high school and make sure they are meeting those requirements.
 Keep track of the courses your student takes throughout high school.
 Keep complete academic files with report cards, awards, activity lists, and notes from teachers.
 Establish a file containing memories of life lessons your child has learned or experienced, positive examples of your student’s morals and values, incidents, warming comments, etc. This will be very helpful to them when it is time to write application essays.
 Begin considering the financial issues of paying for college
 Establish a budget for your student and make them adhere to it.
 Insist your student use a planner for all of their activities and commitments. Help your student learn to juggle multiple #1 priorities and assist them with time management.
 When you travel, visit colleges in the area.
 Stay involved!

 Discover more about who you are
 Identify and research interesting careers
 Monitor academic progress and identify methods for improving study skills, organizational skills, and academic performance
 Delineate options for improving academic profile
 Identify options for interesting and meaningful enrichment experiences, i.e. community service, employment, summer opportunities
 Prepare for standardized tests
 Develop an understanding of the college admissions process
 Finalize list of colleges which match the student’s personality and the parent’s and student’s criteria

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