Highlights from Our #CollegeBound Twitter Chat

July 20th, 2010

A big thank you to all our Twitter friends who joined us for our weekly #CollegeBound Twitter chat yesterday. And to those of you who are “lurking” while we’re chatting—don’t be shy! These Twitter chats are the perfect opportunity to get the answers to the questions you have about starting or returning to college.

Yesterday’s theme was “College Myths—Debunked!” We weren’t talking about college urban legends, but rather those very real campus situations in which it might be difficult for new students to separate fact from fiction. Check out some of the highlights:

@CollegeBoundNet: True or false? If I don’t get a scholarship as a H.S. Senior, I’m out of luck. #collegebound

Responses:

@cappexcom False—there are so many scholarships and financial aid opportunities out there for students at all stages of schooling. #collegebound

@GinaLaGuardia You should always be seeking scholarships, regardless of grade, age, pursuit, etc. #collegebound

@CollegeSurfing Adults heading back to school can reap scholarship rewards, too, both school-based and private. Research is key! #collegebound

@CollegeBoundNet True or False? If I transfer, it means I couldn’t handle my school.

Responses:

@SuzanneShaffer That’s a generalized statement. Not all transfers mean failure. #collegebound

@SheldonWordNerd So not true! Every student I knew that transferred did so for personal reasons, never grades. #collegebound

@GinaLaGuardia I’d agree with @SuzanneShaffer. Many transfers mean simply a shift in pursuit/intention/”fit.” #collegebound

@CollegeBoundNet T or F? I need to major in the area in which I plan to pursue a career.

Responses:

@SheldonWordNerd Not necessarily true…there’s no undergrad major in “international supermodel” is there? Ha! #collegebound

@CollegeSurfing In a perfect world, major leads to career…but how often does that really happen? #collegebound

@SheldonWordNerd For anyone in liberal arts, your major doesn’t really “qualify” you to do anything. It’s all about critical thinking. #collegebound

Again, that’s just a small sampling of our hour-long conversation. You can read the transcript of the entire chat, or better yet, join us on Twitter on Mondays at 4 EST!

–The CollegeBound Network

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