Below is a list of regularly updated StudentAdvisor media coverage highlights. For company news please visit our StudentAdvisor Company Announcements & Press Releases page.
January 26, 2012 | WCBV Boston - Facebook's New 'Timeline' Details Member History
"What's scary about this is that for as long as you've been on Facebook, whatever posts you've made will now become public information, and people will be able to access that on your home page," said Dean Tsouvalas of StudentAdvisor.com.
January 25, 2012 | FOX 25 Morning Show - Financial Aid success: College
“Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief of Studentadvisor.com, was here to tell us the seven ways to the best college financial aid package.
January 16, 2012 | BostInnovation - A Look at How 8 of Boston’s Colleges Are Using (Or Misusing) Facebook
““You can have an awesome page and gorgeous features, but you need to have real engagement,” said Dean Tsouvalas, the editor-in-chief of StudentAdvisor.com, to CNN. “A successful social media campaign is when students are able to have a one-to-one connection, speak directly to the school and get interesting information they never knew before.”
January 15, 2012 | eCampus News - How colleges can stay on the leading edge of social media
“Dean Tsouvalas, editor-in-chief of StudentAdvisor.com, recently interviewed Nora Barnes, a chancellor professor of marketing and director of the Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, about the Center’s newest study, titled “Social Media Adoption Soars as Higher-Ed Experiments and Reevaluates Its Use of New Communications Tools.”
November 22, 2011 | BostInnovation - Harvard Becomes The First University To Pass One Million Fans on Facebook
“StudentAdvisor ranked Harvard number two on its list of “Top 100 Social Media Colleges” this year, and it should come as no surprise after seeing their social media dashboard streaming with aggregated feeds from across the University.”
November 15, 2011 | Education News - Do Cheap Alternatives to Ivy League Diplomas Really Exist?
“Besides a high-profile degree, Ivy League schools provide a social network that other schools can’t duplicate—emphasizing it’s who you know as much as what you know, says Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com, an education comparison site.”
November 14, 2011 | FOX 25 Morning News - Reducing the Cost of College
“These days a college education is one of the biggest investments a family has and the price is ever increasing. For many students, cost is the biggest obstacle to higher education. Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-chief of studentadvisor.com, joined FOX 25 Morning News to talk about reducing the cost of educating your kids.”
November 9, 2011 | The Spectator - Seattle U Facebook-savvy, online presence expands
“Seattle University's social media presence is ahead of the curve, according to a recent online ranking. Seattle U ranked 82nd on StudentAdvisor.com's ‘Top 100 Social Media Colleges.’”
November 9, 2011 | blogtalkradio - College Admissions in the Digital Age
“Applying to college is different in 2011 than ever before. Dr. Yo is joined by Editor-in-Chief Dean Tsouvalas to discuss: the Common App, what admissions committees are looking for, and how prospective students can evaluate college web sites.”
November 1, 2011 | Huffington Post - Colleges Harness the Power of Blogs
“ John Hopkins University has received much recognition for its use of social media, ranking again at first place on StudentAdvisor's Top 100 Social Media Colleges list..”
October 26, 2011 | KITV-TV - UH-West Oahu Named Among Top Social Media Colleges
“The University of Hawaii-West Oahu was recognized as a "Top 100 Social Media College" by StudentAdvisor.com, and ranked number 40 among a field of elite institutions including, Harvard University, Yale University, Stanford University and more. The "Top 100 Social Media Colleges" ranking compares more than 6,000 federally recognized colleges and universities and post-secondary schools in the United States in terms of their mastery of public social media methods, tools and websites.”
October 20, 2011 | CNN.com - How colleges use, misuse social media to reach students
“Dean Tsouvalas, editor-in-chief of StudentAdvisor.com, also noticed this reliance on social media when students in a focus group made it clear that university catalogs did not always impress them."Students view the brochures similarly to school propaganda," he said. "There's an aversion among them to the glossy versions that colleges put out."
October 14, 2011 | TNGG The Next Great Generation - Innovative Social Media Use at Colleges: The Power of Blogs
“John Hopkins University has received much recognition for its use of social media, ranking again at first place on StudentAdvisor’s Top 100 Social Media Colleges list."
October 4, 2011 | eCampus News - The masters of social media in higher education
“Top 100 list reveals innovative ways to communicate with students, parents,and faculty via social sites."
September 29, 2011 | The Berkeley Beacon - Getting socialized @EmersonCollege
“This year, Emerson College placed 11th on a list of the top 100 social media colleges, according to studentadvisor.com. The rise of social media can’t be denied — students, faculty, and alumni use multiple mediums for communication and instantaneous news."
September 28, 2011 | NECN - Top social networking schools
“Student Advisor.com's Editor-in-Chief Dean Tsouvalas stopped by "The Morning Show" to chat about the top 10 New England schools, and why they made the cut."
September 22, 2011 | Providence Business Journal - Brown recognized for social media
“Consistently smart and fresh updates on YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn. Well-executed and informative Facebook presence. Nicely done,” StudentAdvisor.com said about Brown.
September 20, 2011 | Boston.com - Harvard ranks second in social media use
“Not long ago, a school’s use of social media was mostly about fun and organizing flash mobs. But now it has evolved to become “an essential component of college life today,” said Dean Tsouvalas from StudentAdvisor."
September 20, 2011 | FOX 25 Morning Show - College Life: Starting Off Right
“Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief of StudentAdvisor.com, joined FOX 25 Morning News to talk about how to start each semester off on the right foot."
September 15, 2011 | Inside Higher Ed - The Disruption Is Here
"Send your students to ...StudentAdvisor. See what happens. Something will pop up that will remarkably improve or change what you do."
July 8, 2011 | Mashable - 4 Ways Colleges Can Take Their Social Media Presence to the Next Level
“We’re now at a point where almost all schools have a social presence, but many have yet to fully embrace the spirit of social media and tap into its potential."
July 8, 2011 | Triangle Business Journal - Administrators embracing social media to reach out
“Universities have been working, some with more fervor than others, to adapt their own communication efforts."
June 12, 2011 | SPAN Magazine - The Facebook Craze
“Tsouvalas suggested following the social media feeds of the schools one plans to apply to; using blogging tools to show off good writing skills."
June 1, 2011 | University of Kentucky - UK Ranked 6th Top Social Media University
“Media consumption is constantly changing and our most adept users, enrolled and prospective students, are engaging in a number of different ways."
May 31, 2011 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Tool helps students sort through college aid muddle
“Downloadable digital magazines on [StudentAdvisor.com] that spotlights the finer points of student loans and student finance."
May 26, 2011 | Emerson College - Emerson named top 10 social media college
“Emerson students are using social media in all kinds of ways—to keep in touch with their friends, to plan events, and to share news and information"
May 25, 2011 | BostonInnovation - Harvard Dethroned; Emerson, BC & Babson on the Rise in Top 100 Social Media Colleges List
“Previous top dog Harvard University was just dethroned by the Blue Jays of Johns Hopkins University due to a recent lacking of social media effort by the Crimson."
May 2, 2011 | Lynn University - A Nod to Our Student Bloggers
“As StudentAdvisor said when announcing our #52 Social Media ranking: “Lynn students and staff are blogging up a storm!"
April 26, 2011 | New England Cable News - Money for your college tuition[VIDEO]
“College tuition rates are rising by the day, but on Tuesday, the people at StudentAdvisor.com are doing their part to help."
April 17, 2011 | The Miami Hurricane - UM recognized for effective social media
“Creative uses of social media by the university are exemplified by the many Facebook pages developed as resources available to students."
April 12, 2011 | FOX 11 - St. Norbert named top social media college
“St. Norbert's social media efforts have been ranked as the best among Wisconsin colleges."
April 7, 2011 | Georgetown University: The Hoya - GU Among Top Twitter Savvy Schools
“Though students often bemoan Georgetown's patchy wireless Internet, Georgetown is making strides to keep pace with today's online trends — and it has been rewarded."
April 6, 2011 | Boston Business Journal - StudentAdvisor announces 24 hour scholarships
“Boston-based StudentAdvisor.com has announced a 24 hour spree of 24 college scholarships worth $1000 each for winners of an essay contest."
April 1, 2011 | Orlando Sentinel - Florida colleges rank among the top of social media schools
“The research team reviewed how active each school was at engaging their audiences on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media tools."
March 31, 2011 | FOX 25 Morning Show - Top social media schools: Who made the list? [VIDEO]
“It should come as no surprise that Boston area colleges and universities are among the top 100 in the country when it comes to having the best social media."
March 30, 2011 | Yahoo! Finance - StudentAdvisor.com Releases “Top 100 Social Media Colleges” List
“The most surprising findings were in the incredibly diverse ways the colleges engage in social media,” said Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief of StudentAdvisor.com.
March 15, 2011 | Her Campus - 4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Study Abroad
“Her Campus talked to Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief of StudentAdvisor.com, and to study abroad students around the world, about what to ask yourself—and your study abroad advisor—when planning your time overseas."
March 30, 2011 | Yahoo! Finance - StudentAdvisor.com Releases “Top 100 Social Media Colleges” List
“The most surprising findings were in the incredibly diverse ways the colleges engage in social media,” said Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief of StudentAdvisor.com.
March 7, 2011 | USA Today - Are Ivy League diplomas still worth the price of admission?
“Besides a high-profile degree, Ivy League schools provide a social network that other schools can't duplicate—emphasizing it's who you know as much as what you know, says Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com.
March 1, 2011 | NECN - What's on your Facebook page?
What's on your page could influence the admission officer's opinion. Dean Tsouvalas editor-in-chief of StudentAdvisor.com shares advice.
March 1, 2011 | CNBC Education - Ivy League Diplomas Still Worth Price of Admission
Besides a high-profile degree, Ivy league schools provide a social network that other schools can't duplicate—emphasizing it's who you know as much as what you know, says Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com, an education comparison site.
February 28, 2011 | The Huffington Post - 80% Of College Admissions Officers Use Facebook To Check Out Students
StudentAdvisor.com editor Dean Tsouvalas wrote in a blog post that "in at least one case an admissions counselor told us they rejected a potential student based on their social networking profile."
February 25, 2011 | L.A. Times Technology Blog - Facebook, Twitter play role in college admissions process, experts say
Dean Tsouvalas, editor of StudentAdvisor.com, recommends in a recent blog post that students use colleges’ new cyber-nosiness to their advantage.
February 24, 2011 | CBS MoneyWatch - Using Social Media to Get Into College
Want to use social media to get into college? Today I’m sharing suggestions on how you can do just that from Dean Tsouvalas, editor-in-chief of StudentAdvisor.com, a website which provides a variety of information about colleges.
February 21, 2011 | FOX 25 Boston - Applying to higher ed: Social media & college
Dean Tsouvalas, editor-in-chief of StudentAdvisor.com, says there is one way you can significantly increase the chances of getting that acceptance letter from the college of your dreams.
February 10, 2011 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Flexible majors can benefit student's job hunt
Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com, said education is a long-term investment that must pay out over decades and that students should choose majors that have flexibility and credibility.
December 6, 2010 | BostonInnovation - Compare College Rankings and Campuses with StudentAdvisor’s One-Stop-Shop
StudentAdvisor helps candidates find colleges that fit their personality, academic needs, budget, career path and what kind of a future they want to build for themselves.
December 4, 2010 | CNN Living - Is an internship the new entry-level job?
It's important to have a few internships under your belt no matter what the field, said Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com, a website for college students and their parents.
November 17, 2010 | TrackAhead.com - 6 Ways to Help Your Child During the College Application Process
The college research and application process is a stressful time for the entire family, and parents walk a particularly fine line when it comes to their involvement.
October 26, 2010 | TrackAhead.com - 5 Ways to Survive Freshman Year of College
The Department of Education reports that more than 1/3 of all new freshmen will drop out before making it to their sophomore year and fewer than half of all freshmen graduate from college at all. To ensure you make survive freshman year, here are 5 things to keep in mind.
September 14, 2010 | Seattle Online Learning Examiner - StudentAdvisor.com launches education search engine in association with Newsweek Education
This joint venture is designed to present students and parents with the best available options for higher education.
September 5, 2010 | ParentingMyTeen.com - 6 Things to Consider When Evaluating Colleges
Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com's parent company, offers 6 tips to consider when going through the college research process.
September 3, 2010 | RadicalParenting.com - 9 Ways to Reduce College Costs
Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com's parent company, offers 9 suggestions for how students and parents can reduce college costs.
August 22, 2010 | The Arizona Republic - Target career path early to gain edge
When evaluating colleges, Brian Eberman, CEO of StudentAdvisor.com's parent company, recommends 3 career planning strategies to help determine the school that fits a student's personality, academics, budget and career path.
Dave Kimmelman, VP of Talent for StudentAdvisor.com's parent company, offers advice on how to tactfully face the challenges of Corporate America while interning.
August 4, 2010 | About.com: Internships - How Can StudentAdvisor.com Help You?
StudentAdvisor.com's resident career expert Laura LaPerriere offers advice for new grads and students seeking internships.
July 9, 2010 | The Boston Globe - 5 tips on getting the most out of college tours
It is a rite of passage for many rising high school seniors: the college campus tour. Each summer, thousands of prospective students and their families make the trek to New England campuses. StudentAdvisor.com, an online college-research guide, offers five things to look for during the visits.
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