How Social Media is Reshaping College Admissions [INFOGRAPHIC]
Social media is a shift in communication. It is reshaping your school’s admissions department, whether you realize it or not. Here are what college admissions officers reported:
• 80% of college admissions officers report using Facebook as a tool in their recruiting process
• The three social networks admissions officers use the most in their recruiting efforts are Facebook (82%), Twitter (56%), and YouTube (56%)
• 80% of admissions officers reported receiving a friend request from an applicant via Facebook or MySpace
This infographic further shows how college admissions departments are utilizing social media sites:
Does the admissions department at your school use social media as a tool in their recruiting process?
