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1. How to Collaborate
on a
Decision Board

2. 1. Receiving input on your college & career choices
2. Developing a short list of colleges
3. Choosing one dream college that’s perfect for
you
With the help of your support network you can
confidently find & choose your dream college by:
Why Collaborate on a Decision Board

3. 1. Invite & follow your friends
2. Share with your support network
3. Receive suggestions
4. Make suggestions
How to Collaborate on a Decision Board
General Steps:

4. 5. Comment and Like
6. Update your application and acceptance status
7. Use the “Why Interested” feature
How to Collaborate on a Decision Board
(cont.)

5. Invite and Follow Your Friends
Share your Decision Board with your friends

6. Invite and Follow Your Friends (cont.)
After you’ve shared your Decision Board, see who you’ve
invited, who you’re sharing with, and your privacy status

7. Invite and Follow Your Friends (cont.)
To follow your friends, go to their Decision Boards, which
are located underneath profile pictures
Tip: You’ll need to be a 1st degree connection, then you can Follow,
Like, Comment, Make a suggestion, and join a Conversation

8. Share with Your Support Network
Share with everyone, or just select key people like your
counselors, family members, mentors

9. Receive Suggestions
You’ll receive a notification when
someone suggests a School or
Field of Study
Tip: Only 1st degree
connection can make
suggestions

10. Receive Suggestions (cont.)
If you want, you
can Add the
suggestions to
your Board
Your connection
receives a notification
only if you accept

11. Make Suggestions
Make suggestions from a School or Field of Study page,
or from a Decision Board

12. Comment and Like
Provide input, and also see what others are saying

13. Update Your Status
Let everyone know if you’re Interested, Applied,
Accepted, or Going
Tip: People want to know!

14. Use the “Why Interested” Feature
Add notes to your Decision Board… people want to know
about your college and career choices

15. 1. Share, invite & follow your friends
2. Give & receive feedback about colleges & majors
3. Update your application & acceptance status
4. Share why you’re interested in colleges & majors
Use Decision Boards to collaborate with your
support network:
Summary

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