Social Media Awareness for College Admissions

The video discusses the importance of maintaining a respectful and professional image on social media. It highlights how certain online behaviors, like posting revealing pictures or disrespectful statuses, can impact personal image and relationships. The speaker emphasizes that colleges often review social media profiles during admissions, which can influence their decisions. They share personal experiences of maintaining a positive online presence, which helped in college admissions. The video underscores the importance of being responsible and mindful of one's online activities, as they reflect personal values and can affect future opportunities.

Why should individuals be cautious about the content they post on social media?

• To make their profile private

• To gain more followers

• To ensure it is appropriate for all audiences, including family

• To avoid being unfriended

What is the speaker's opinion on posting shirtless pictures?

• It is a great way to gain attention

• It is unprofessional unless at a beach

• It is a way to express oneself

• It is acceptable if everyone is doing it

How are colleges using social media in their admissions process?

• To check if students have a private profile

• To ensure students have a large online following

• To evaluate the character and activities of potential students

• To find students who are popular online

What strategy do some people use to avoid being found by colleges on social media?

• Deleting their accounts

• Making their profiles public

• Changing their profile picture

• Altering their names

What was one reason the speaker believes they were admitted to San Francisco State?

• Their active social media presence with family

• Their high academic scores

• Their private social media profile

• Their participation in sports

What type of content does the speaker post to reflect their community involvement?

• Party pictures

• Statuses about their work and music

• Memes and jokes

• Travel photos

How does the speaker describe their social media profile?

• Filled with party pictures

• A reflection of their responsible lifestyle

• Private and hidden

• Focused on gaining followers

What does the speaker avoid posting on their social media?

• Music and art

• Community work updates

• Party and crazy activity pictures

• Pictures with family

Why does the speaker believe their social media profile is appealing to colleges?

• It shows they are active and responsible

• It has a lot of followers

• It is private and secure

• It is filled with memes

What organization is the speaker involved with, as mentioned in their social media posts?

• Youth Together

• Social Media Advocates

• Student Union

• Community Builders