http://www.philly.com/philly/education/H...-chat.html

Harvard revoked admission for at least 10 prospective students because the kids were being kids and posting on a private chat group stupid, offensive stuff just because it was stupid and offensive.

But then, the exchanges took a dark turn, according to an article published in the Harvard Crimson on Sunday. Some of the group's members decided to form an offshoot group in which students could share obscene, "R-rated" memes, a student told the Crimson. The founders of the group chat demanded that students post provocative memes in the larger group to gain admittance to the smaller group.


Article also notes this (for any of you with HS students):
The university's decision to rescind the students' acceptance to Harvard underscores the dangers of social media posts — public or private — among prospective college students. According to Kaplan Test Prep, which surveyed more than 350 college admissions officers, 35 percent of admissions officers said they check social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to learn more about applicants. About 42 percent of those officials said what they found had a negative impact on prospective students.

(06-05-2017 09:33 AM)bullet Wrote:  http://www.philly.com/philly/education/H...-chat.html

Harvard revoked admission for at least 10 prospective students because the kids were being kids and posting on a private chat group stupid, offensive stuff just because it was stupid and offensive.

But then, the exchanges took a dark turn, according to an article published in the Harvard Crimson on Sunday. Some of the group's members decided to form an offshoot group in which students could share obscene, "R-rated" memes, a student told the Crimson. The founders of the group chat demanded that students post provocative memes in the larger group to gain admittance to the smaller group.


Article also notes this (for any of you with HS students):
The university's decision to rescind the students' acceptance to Harvard underscores the dangers of social media posts — public or private — among prospective college students. According to Kaplan Test Prep, which surveyed more than 350 college admissions officers, 35 percent of admissions officers said they check social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to learn more about applicants. About 42 percent of those officials said what they found had a negative impact on prospective students.

Private school. They can set their own rules.