From finstas to 'ghost posts': Teens clean up their online footprints for college admissions

When Kelsang Dolma began sending in her college applications, the first thing she did was lock down her Twitter account. 

"I was applying to about 10 schools and I knew that every bit of information could be crucial," said Dolma, now a junior at Yale University. "My Twitter by no means was offensive, but I worried that any little joke could be a deal breaker. Most of the schools I applied to had razor thin admission rates, so I wanted to be safe rather than sorry."

Dolma’s story turned out safe. Others have turned out sorry. 

Online profiles are now just another part of a student's background like a GPA or extra-curricular activities. College admissions officers routinely check social media, with 35 percent of those surveyed by Kaplan Test Prep saying they have checked applicants' social media postings. Of those, 42 percent said that what they found had a negative impact on the student's application. Read more...

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