About Teen Life: The Facebook Factor

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor It is pretty hard to ignore Facebook these days, even if you don't have a profile. Here is some information that teens need to know about this increasingly common this social networking site 15 Facebook Photos That Make You Look Good A 2010 Kaplan survey revealed that 82% of college admissions officers use Facebook to help them recruit students. This doesn't mean that 82% of officers are prying into your profile to get dirt on you, but they are using social media to connect with students and share information. Facebook is an excellent medium for keeping applicants informed of college events and admissions announcements... Read more See More About:  facebook  myspace  extracurricular activities Facebook Privacy Settings Facebook privacy settings are an important part of keeping teens safe both from people the do know and from those they don't. These Facebook privacy settings are important for all Facebook users to understand... Read more See More About:  online privacy  keep kids safe  facebook 5 Facbook Dangers Posting on Facebook and other social networks is a favorite pastime for teens and 20somethings - and they remain a great way for families to keep in touch - but recent headlines have yielded some caveats that have nothing to do with the usual "predators lurk everywhere" issues. Here are five Facebook dangers your college kid or young adult may never have thought about. Read more See More About:  teen legal issues  facebook  myspace Should You Come Out Gay on Facebook How you come out is a big decision and more and more teens are deciding to come out on Facebook by simply changing who they are interested in from men to women or vice versa. What do you think about coming out on Facebook, or on other social media sites... Read more See More About:  coming out  coming out tips  Teen Life Ads Facebook Social Networks Facebook Social Chat Teen Depression Quiz Facebook Face Book Featured Articles Using Facebook for Professional Networking Facebook and Controversial Activities Chat on Facebook The History of Facebook Facebook Dos and Don'ts Coming Out as Bisexual on Facebook   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement