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Many social media users adjust the privacy settings on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms, but they don't always understand what those settings do. “Students just make the assumption that if they feel something is private, or if they've made it private, that no one will ever be able to see it,” Gayles says.
Accordingly, do colleges look at your social media accounts?
A 2018 Kaplan Test Prep survey found that about 25% of college admissions officers review applicants' social media profiles. Admissions officers do look at social media accounts for prospective students, but the practice is declining, according to the Kaplan Test Prep survey.
do colleges look at Tiktok?
Some colleges do want to see social media that's more résumé-like. You can ask admissions how much it will be considered. For the most part, your social media should reflect who you really are -- well, maybe a slightly spiffier you. Make sure you don't exaggerate your achievements, though!
A senior, who asked to remain anonymous, explains that “Instagram recently has become more popular than Facebook, so parents and colleges are beginning to look at our Instagram accounts. Private accounts can give an opportunity to post without having to feel judged or looked down upon.”