You always hear it: Be careful what you place on the internet.

But now, for high school students, this warning is even more important.

Many more colleges now like to determine whether or not a student will be a good addition to their university culture by checking the accounts of Facebook or Twitter. And exactly what they are looking for is unclear. You never know what the colleges may find "inappropriate".

University of Cincinnati Spokeswoman Dawn Fuller said, “UC Admissions reports that social media sites are not checked in regard to admissions.”

However, when dealing with student employment or scholarships, she said the college may check the account to see the activity of the student.

“However, prospective students and parents are advised that students should take into consideration that social media sites could be reviewed in consideration of student employment or scholarships,” Fuller said.

The University of Cincinnati offers the following social media guidelines as to what to be careful of online:

• Disadvantages to social media networks
• Smart choices of person settings
• Smart choices of what you post
• Be wary about trusting what others post

With the number of social networks increasing, the risk limits with what is put on them increases too. According to anrecent article in Education Week magazine, “The number of college-admissions officials using Facebook and other social-networking sites to learn more about applicants quadrupled over the past year.”

The book isn’t always judged by its cover though, Education Week says “Sometimes the character portrayed online bears little resemblance to the student’s true character.”

You can never be sure whether or not the college you want is checking in on you before accepting that letter. So be sure to watch what you upload to the internet.

KHS Senior Jeremy Copeland said he disagreed with colleges looking at social media.

“Yeah I have a Facebook account, and I think it’s stupid for college to look at them,” he said.

When asked if he has anything to hide on his Facebook page, Copeland said, “If I did, they wouldn’t see it because my settings are on private.”

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