Fantastic New York Times Article to share with your students!  They Loved Your G.P.A Then They Saw Your Tweets! 

This is an eye opening article for any high school student or parent of a high school student.  It is reported that 31% of admission officers research the students' Social Media page about them.  Currently, researching the background of a student online is not formally prohibited.  There is even a growing area of concern that colleges might erroneously identify the account of a person.  All of which contibutes to a Digital Footprint and should be assessed when applying for a college.  This is a must read and discussion for high school students.