Imagine this, you have applied for the tertiary institution of your dreams, on your application form you've given the institution 'safe' references. After all, you know the people who will give a good report about you. But you could put your acceptance in jeopardy. How? you may ask. Well, everybody now has access to the Internet and how you present yourself on the internet can influence how your interviewer sees you. Always remember first impressions last.

Tips on making your profile 'acceptable':

. Do not put indecent pictures on your profile.

. Only put pictures on your profile that you would not mind your parents or any other adult seeing and copying on your page.

. Do not use curse words while giving information about yourself on your profile.

. Remove any unsightly comments or pictures posted by others on your profile.

It is important for us as TEENs to recognise that we live in a global world. The idea of your future Dean of admission, at your institution of choice, seeing your Facebook® profile is not that far-fetched. Before you reject the idea of making your profile on all the internet social networks you are a member of "presentable", think about the recent scandals involving students and making videos. I am sure that you were able to see the videos or know someone who had access to them.
 Check your next TEENage for more helpful tips on how to use social networking sites for educational purposes.