![]() The car you are in might not crash. Do you still wear a seat belt? Many schools insist they do not investigate applicants' social media information when making a decision. However, that does not mean that if your digital profile is a mess, it won't cost you. Universities have been known to deny applicants or rescind offers based on online behavior or information about the applicant gleaned online. Remember, your college application paints a picture of who you are, but so does your Facebook page. And there may be things on there that you don't want the Dean of Admissions to see. But it wont stop there. More than 40% of employers are searching out candidates prior to meetings with Google searches and Facebook profiles being the most prevalent. Your online reputation isn't a separate component of you. Your online image is part of who you are. Some things you can do to ensure your online reputation does not jeopardize your future:
Of course, these are all things you can do to make yourself look better online. But the reality is, nothing is completely private. If it happens, it can get out there, and it can never truly be deleted. We can control what we post and do online, but we can never control what others do. In short, if you don't want it online, don't do it or say it. Think before you act (speak), and your chances of having some serious online house cleaning to do is significantly reduced.
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AuthorOlder blog posts were for the UCLA Ext course "Using the Internet for College Counseling" Archives
February 2023
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