High school students increasingly use social media for college search


As high school students consider their college choices, social media is playing an integral part in the process, U.S. News reports. According to a recent survey of more than 7,000 high school students by Zinch, an online college and scholarship matching service run by Chegg, and Inigral, an education and technology company, 68 percent of respondents noted that they used social media to research schools. Many students are also taking their social media experiences with a college into consideration, with 38 percent of respondents stating that they have used social media as a resource when deciding where to enroll. Admissions offices are not surprised by the trust high school students are placing on social media platforms when researching schools, says Cara Rousseau, social media manager at Duke University

Click here for the full story

Sign up for our K-12 newsletter

Newsletter: Innovations in K12 Education
By submitting your information, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Want to share a great resource? Let us know at submissions@eschoolmedia.com.

New AI Resource Center
Get the latest updates and insights on AI in education to keep you and your students current.
Get Free Access Today!

"*" indicates required fields

Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden
Email Newsletters:

By submitting your information, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

eSchool News uses cookies to improve your experience. Visit our Privacy Policy for more information.