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Starting Your College Search? Use Social Media To Research!

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Find Out What Colleges Are Really Talking About on Social Media

Starting your college search? Find out what they're talking about on Twitter! Photo Credit: YourEyes

Now that fall is upon us, the college search is ramping up for seniors across the country. Soon, you’ll need to schedule college visits and admissions interviews. But first, you have to decide which colleges you really want to go after!

And while your mailbox is no doubt filling up with glossy brochures, a college’s social media channels can tell you a lot more about the day-to-day happenings at the school. And that? Can give you a good feel for which colleges might be right for you—before you ever step foot on campus!

But how do you find out where the universities in your college search live online? Easy! Check out the lists of colleges using social media we’ve assembled below!

Colleges and Universities on Twitter

Special Interest Colleges and Universities on Twitter

Colleges and Universities Who Blog

Who did we miss? What are your favorite college search social media channels? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget, we’ll be bringing you can’t miss tips and tricks to help you get into college all year long, so subscribe to our blog today!

Tags: Choosing a College, Colleges and Social media, colleges and twitter
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Worried About College Admissions? Just Be Glad It’s Not Like This.

Monday, July 25th, 2011

As summer slips away, the specter of college applications and getting admitted to college is looming large in many a high school senior’s mind. After all, you’re putting your whole life out there for strangers to dissect. It’s enough to make anyone feel a little nervous!

But you know what they say…it’s better to laugh than cry.

At least that’s what the team behind this video from The Princeton Tiger—the nation’s second oldest college humor magazine—think. And we hope you’ll agree.

A few of our favorite quotes from this spoof of the college admissions process?

“I wasn’t sure about this kid until I read his 27th recommendation. His uncle’s middle school art teacher’s glowing recommendation of his community service really inspired me.”

“Let’s all read this one’s personal statement and laugh at it.”

“Listen, can you hear them cry? I like it when they cry.”

But don’t worry. The actual college admissions process is nothing like this! To see what it’s really like, watch this video from Butler University.

Want to be extra sure your application will stand out from the crowd? Subscribe to our blog and get tons of useful advice about applying to college and surviving the college admissions process!

Tags: Choosing a College, college acceptance, college admission, college admissions, college admissions process, college application, College Life, Colleges and Social media
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“Top 10″ List – Your College Search Just Got Easier!

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Got questions about getting into college? We have the answers.

Summer is fast winding to a close, and when it does, the college search process will heat up for millions of students across the country. Worried about how to start? Trying to simplify your search? Are you even ready?

To help you get prepared, we’ve created My College Guide’s “top 10″ list based on our most popular college search posts!

Why are they popular? Easy, they provide helpful information on finding the college that’s right for you, figuring out the college admissions process and identifying ways to pay for college.

Let’s get started.

1. Got a pet that you just can’t stand to leave behind? In You Can Take Them With You: Pet Friendly Colleges and Universities, you’ll see which colleges and universities are pet friendly.

2. Need help paying for college? Who doesn’t? Colleges for Low Income Students: Free Tuition, No Loans, and Full Rides provides a list of colleges that offer full rides or free tuition.

3. Looking for a college scholarship? Think the scholarship options are limited? There’s more out there than you think! Be creative, think outside the box and check out our Super List of College Scholarship Websites.

4. Wish you could get advice about getting college scholarships? Read tips about finding scholarships from the pros in Fastweb, Scholarships.com, Super College: Scholarship Tips From Pros in the Know.

5. Trying to get through the financial aid process? Worrying about all the forms to fill out for college funding? Learn about the financial aid process from the people behind the scenes at the University of Michigan in our post, College Tuition and Financial Aid Explained at the University of Michigan.

6. Searching for affordable colleges? Need to find a college that’s affordable with or without financial aid? We’ve got you covered. See our list of 8 of America’s Most Affordable Public Universities.

7. Want to get an edge on the competition for admission to your dream college? Check out 3 Ways to Get into Your First Choice College (Besides Getting Good Grades) and discover things you can do before you ever fill out a college application to help you get the attention of college admissions officers.

8. Nervous about those upcoming college interviews? Read 5 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your College Interview and learn what you need to know to succeed.

9. Want to make sure admissions officers remember your name? Learn how to stand out from the pack with How to Increase Your Odds After Sending in Your Application.

10. Worried about the economy? Want to get a job right out of college? Then you should read The Most Employable Majors: 5 Concentrations That Will Land You a Job Straight Out of College.

We’re always sharing more information on getting into college, paying for college and college help, so subscribe to our blog today and stay ahead of the curve!

If you’re looking for answers to specific college and career readiness questions, Ask The Guru.

Photo courtesy of Ninja M.

Tags: Choosing a College, college acceptance, college admission, college admissions, college admissions process, college advice, college application, Colleges and Social media, Financial Aid, free money for college, getting into college, Paying for College, scholarships
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Links To Learn By: The Best In College Prep For the Week of July 15, 2011.

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

College news to supplement your beach reading.

While you’re enjoying your summer, we’re scouring the Internet for the college news you need to hear. Read on to see what college prep news you should know about this week.

College and Social Media

LinkedIn, the social media platform that’s traditionally been all business, is reaching out to college students. Find out how.

Like it or not, Twitter is here to stay. Fortunately there’s a glossary to help you learn what you need to know to tweet. Check it out.

College Admissions

Do you feel prepared for college? One third of Alabama students may not be. Read all about it.

What can you do in your junior and senior year to make getting into college easier? Find out here.

Are you touring college campuses this summer? Here are seven apps to make it easier.

College Life and Beyond

Do you know what the most common college grade is? Find out here.

Worried about getting a job after graduation? Try one of these ten jobs.

Random College News

Have you ever wanted to go to wizardry school? Find out how much it would cost to go to Hogwarts.

And that’s the best in college prep this week. Got something to add? Tell us in the comments. And don’t forget to subscribe, so you can get the best college links every week!

Tags: Choosing a College, college admissions, College Life, college news, Colleges and Social media
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Why an Undecided Major isn’t So Bad: High Point University

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

My College Guide knows that choosing your college major ranks up there as one of the top stressors just below choosing a college and financial aid! We’ve said it over and over: an undecided major is not a bad thing. In fact, it may help you find a new interest or passion that you didn’t even know you had!

Don’t just take our word for it! Check out this great video from High Point University. Hear the Chair of the English Department, Dr. Matthew Schneider, at High Point University make some very good points about why an undecided major is nothing to fear! Watch Undecided? by High Point University on YouTube or below.

Feel better? Not choosing a major doesn’t automatically mean you will take seven years to finish college! Read about this college myth and more right here on My College Guide.

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Tags: Choosing a Major, college major, college majors, college myth, college myths, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, high point university, undecided major, youtube
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Trippin’ with Griffin at Westminster College

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

How is your college of choice planning on getting you excited about becoming a student? If you are going to be a student at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, the answer lies in the Facebook College Class of 2015 and Griffin. Who is Griffin? Only the feathered mascot that is now seen in the hands of soon-to-be students far and wide! My College Guide got in touch with Dana Simmons, E-Marketing Director & Outreach Director, to hear all about it!

Trippin' with Griffin

What is “Trippin’ with Griffin?”
Trippin’ with Griffin is an exciting way to connect the Class of 2015 to each other and to Westminster’s campus community before students arrive on campus with the help of our mascot, the Griffin. The primary social medium for this is Facebook but advertised through email, twitter, and direct mail marketing.

Why start this program? What do you hope new students get from this?
We want our students to get to know each other before they arrive on campus – and by doing so, they will start to build their friendships early and are more likely to be successful and happy. Almost half of our student population is from outside the state and it is important to Westminster College to help these students acclimate into college life. Trippin’ with Griffin is just one of the steps in that.

What’s the range for “Trippin’ with Griffin?” How far has Griffin traveled?
Griff has traveled all over the United States with sightings everywhere from the east coast in Maine and Pennsylvania to the west coast in Washington, Oregon and California. He’s also downloadable for our international students from countries, such as India, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. We hope to have a few sightings there soon.

Are there any fan favorites at this point?
We love all the photos that have been submitted. I think each one shows the unique personality of our students – and gives us a fun preview of our Class of 2015!

Trippin' with Griffin

What else would you like My College Guide to know?
Our focus has been to broaden our social media strategy for our students to increase interactivity through online venues, such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Tumblr. We feel like Trippin’ with Griffin was an innovative yield campaign that helped maximize our dollars through offline and online channels. Stay tuned for Griff to go on Fall travel–you just might see him at a college fair and follow him on Foursquare.

Images Courtesy of Westminster College.

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Tags: college, college acceptance, college fun, College Life, colleges and facebook, Colleges and Social media, salt lake city utah, social media, trippin with griffin, westminster college, westminster slc
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Interdisciplinary and Real World Experience: Rhode Island School of Design

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

My College Guide has told you time and time again that when it comes to choosing a college, it’s about the right fit for you. How will your college of choice prepare you for your future career and life in the real world? No matter what your career aspirations may be, you can find a school that will complement.

Check out this unusual college class from RISD, the Rhode Island School of Design. Students didn’t just attend a course sponsored by gaming giant Hasbro, they also created their own game! This is interdisciplinary college coursework at its finest. Not only did these RISD students get a chance to try something different and think outside the box, dabbling in different branches of design, but they have something to add to their resume – and a heap of real world experience thrown in!

Visit the college campus at schools you are interested in. Ask your questions and see how your dream college will prepare you for life! Watch RISD and Hasbro Explore Game Play on YouTube or below.

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Tags: Choosing a College, college class, college classes, college courses, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, hasbro, interdisciplinary course, rhode island school of design, RISD, unusual college classes, youtube
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Boise State University Students Share: Greek Life

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Some of the best moments of college life happen outside the classroom! Joining on-campus clubs and organizations can help you make friends, discover new interests, and can change your life! While not available on every college campus, you might have the opportunity to learn about and possibly join in Greek life.

This video from Boise State University reveals one student’s experience in joining a fraternity. You’ll discover the surprising benefits that he has found through his involvement on on-campus Greek life! Greek life probably isn’t what you think. Why not give it a try and see for yourself if it’s the right fit for you? Watch Boise State Students Share Their Best Experience – Beyond the Classroom on YouTube or below.

Tags: boise state university, College Life, college video, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, greek life, video, youtube
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At Home in the Halls at Barnard College or An Inside Look at Dorm Life

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Worried about college dorm life? This fun video from Barnard College should help to put your mind at ease! There’s a lot of very good reasons to consider living on campus. Forget what you’ve seen on TV—dorm living is so not like the movies.

Be close to everything and make friends easily. Explore the residence halls at Barnard College and listen to actual students about what they’ve learned from the dorm experience. Don’t forget to check out our article on great things to bring along to make your dorm room feel like home before you head off to college. You can watch At Home in the Halls on YouTube or below.

Tags: barnard college, Choosing a College, college, college experience, College Life, Colleges and Social media, colleges and youtube, dorm, dorm housing, dorm living, on campus living, residence hall, youtube
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51 Colleges and Universities on Twitter Part 6

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

My College Guide can’t think of a more fun way to connect with prospective colleges while easily gaining short and sweet updates. Why not keep up with the colleges or universities that you are interested in? You can keep up with everything college admissions while scoping out the events and activities available at a given college.

Due to popular demand, My College Guide has created yet another list of colleges and universities on Twitter! Feel free to follow colleges individually by clicking on their Twitter link below or follow our master Twitter list. As always, when interacting with anyone online (especially college admissions) be respectful, be polite, and don’t SPAM their Twitter page with 200 different questions!

Anderson University	Lipscomb University
Azusa Pacific University	North Central University
Berea University	North Park University
Biola University	Nyack College
Bloomsburg University	Oakland University
Bowie State University	Peirce College
Brandman University	Penn State University
Centre College	Radford University
Chapman University	Southeastern University
Clarion University	Southern Nazarene University
Colgate University	Trinity International University
College of William and Mary	Troy University
Concordia University	Tuskegee University
Covenant Christian College	UMass Amherst
Culinary Institute of America	University of Michigan-Flint
Denison University	University of Mississippi
Eastern Kentucky University	University of New Haven
Evangel University	University of North Carolina Wilmington
Fairfield University	University of Oregon
Florida A&M University	University of Rhode Island
Genesee Community College	University of San Diego
Hampton University	University of St. Thomas
High Point University	University of Tulsa
Judson University	Utah State University
Kettering University	Winthrop University
	Wofford College

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