When it comes to choosing a college, most high school students consider whether the college specializes in their intended area of study, along with where it’s located, cost, and even student life. But, thanks to social media, that’s changing.
According to college admissions advisor Beth Kraemer, the bed party, a social media-driven trend in which high school students decide which college to attend solely on the basis of optics, is driving the decision. In an essay for HuffPost, Kraemer explained how these “bed parties” are becoming more important than a school’s ability to meet a student’s academic needs.
College admissions advisor warns the bed party trend is affecting how students choose which school to attend.…