Social Media Etiquette
Social Media Pros and Cons
Social Media Sites
Social Media & College Admissions
Privacy
100

What’s one reason you should avoid posting inappropriate language or content on public social media profiles?

 It can negatively impact your college or job prospects.

100

Social media lets you _________ with friends and family 

connect

100
Known for it's disappearing pictures
Snapchat
100

True or False: Some college admissions officers may check your social media profiles when reviewing your application.

True.

100
This is the amount of time a picture lasts on the internet
Forever
200

True or False: Deleting a post from social media means it’s gone forever.

False. Screenshots or cached versions may still exist online.

200

A funny image, video, or text that is copied and shared on social media.

Meme

200
Known for its 140 character limit
Twitter
200

What kind of social media post could positively influence a college admissions officer’s perception of you?

Posting highlights of your involvement in community service, leadership activities, or academic achievements.

200
You should change this every 6 months
Password
300

What should you do if you are tagged in an inappropriate photo by someone else?

Untag yourself or ask the person to remove the post.

300
This became a famous term after the 2016 Presidential election.  Social media can make this go viral.

What is 'fake news'?

300

Photo and video sharing site that also has stories

Instagram

300

How can sharing articles or content related to your intended major on platforms like Twitter or LinkedIn help your college application?

It shows your interest and passion for your chosen field of study.

300
You shouldn't share this on the internet
Private/personal information
400

When commenting on someone’s public post, what’s a good rule of thumb to follow?

Keep it respectful and professional, especially if your comment is visible to others.

400

Sometimes people feel more comfortable saying something on social media instead of ______ to _____.

face to face

400
Became popular for its dancing videos 

TikTok 

400

What’s one potential consequence of an admissions officer finding inappropriate content on your social media profile?

It could harm your chances of acceptance to that college.

400
This is a good way to protect yourself on social media
Using privacy settings
500

 Why should you avoid engaging in online arguments or debates on controversial topics on public accounts?

It can have a negative affect on your reputation. 

500

Kids and adults don't do as much of __________________ (this kind of communication) because of texting and instant messaging.

talking in person

500

Largest site in the world 

Facebook

500

What’s one action you can take now to ensure your social media reflects positively on your college application?

Audit your profiles, remove inappropriate content, and highlight positive accomplishments and experiences.

500

People have been fired from their jobs or kicked out of school because of social media. (true or false)

True