Top Ten Twitter Accounts for Applying to College and Considering Careers

Applying to college and deciding what to major in can be #stressful. Sometimes students, parents, and school counselors just want college and career information quick. In this case, Twitter may be a helpful social media platform to consult. You can quickly tweet an organization or school a question, review their account for interesting posts, and perhaps find new information regarding the college admission process, preparation materials, and major and career options that you were not aware of before. Whether you use this social media platform or not, the following list of what I consider to be the Top Ten Twitter Accounts for students considering careers and applying to college are public and may be helpful to explore. As always, click the name to navigate to the webpage and I encourage you to give them your own ratings! #collegesearch #jobsearch #goals

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1. @Getmetocollege 4 out of 5 stars!

Specifically for a high school student audience, this twitter account’s bio states, “we believe all students should have access to a college education”. They tweet ideas for college application essay prompts, share posts from the Common App, and share resources that are applicable for all high school students considering college or working on the college admission process. 4 out of 5 stars!

2. @CommonApp 4 out of 5 stars!

Many students may use the Common Application to apply to a variety of schools that participate in this application system. Not only does this twitter account provide reminders of deadlines and tips for navigating the Common Application. 4 out of 5 stars!

3. @CollegeBoard 5 out of 5 stars!

This twitter account is associated with the website I listed in my last blog, CollegeBoard. The twitter provides tips for the college application process, test preparation materials and advice, and college search assistance. 5 out of 5 stars!

4. @CollegeVideoAdv 5 out of 5 stars!

College Video Advice is geared toward students, parents, and school counselors. This account shares both college and career information, such as how to choose majors and network for jobs. Additionally, this account shares videos of current college students discussing their major and college experience. 5 out of 5 stars!

5. @USNewsCareers 5 out of 5 stars!

For high school students that may be considering jumpstarting their career instead of attending college, or for students who want to explore careers before deciding on a potential major, this twitter account provides useful occupation information, tips on how to market yourself, and advice about internships. Current college students may also benefit from this informative twitter account. 5 out of 5 stars!

6. @Collegemjrs101 4 out of 5 stars!

Also included on my previous website Top Ten list, this twitter account reviews and discusses

various college majors. It is designed for, parents, and students alike to discuss what to study and where to study it. This account seeks to increase awareness about the variety of academic programs, how majors vary at different schools, and the potential value they present career-wise. 4 out of 5 stars!

7. @CollAdmission 4 out 5 stars!

Useful for both parents and students, this twitter account shares information about the college experience, government events and policies that impact education, college admission process, and other general life tips that are helpful for teenage and young adult students. 4 out of 5 stars!

8. @FAFSA 4 out 5 stars!

For students navigating the federal financial aid process, FAFSA’s twitter account offers reminders of important deadlines and other use tips when it comes to affording higher education. Students and parents can use this twitter to keep track of the FAFSA timeline, answer any questions, and gain more awareness about other financial aid opportunities.

9. @JodiOkun 3 out 5 stars!

As college counselor, writer, and speaker, Jodi Okun’s twitter account focuses primarily on financial aid opportunities to help alleviate the high cost of college. This twitter also shares general college preparation materials and timeline checklists for students applying to college. Check out #collegecash for more helpful tips from Okun on how to afford college. 3 out of 5 stars!

10. Follow your favorite college or university!

By following your favorite colleges or universities on Twitter, you can learn important deadlines, be aware of interesting campus events, and discover more about your potential place of study. Follow as many as you would like!