With today’s technology, information is everywhere–from blogs, to social media, to college websites. But when you’re looking for information wouldn’t it be great to actually SPEAK with the experts and ask questions for FREE?

That’s what Twitter chats can do for you. Experts in the area of college prep gather together on Twitter during Twitter chats to provide you with the most up-t0-date information on the college application process.

• #CampusChat—Wednesdays 1PM ET
• #CollegeCash—Thursdays 8PM ET
• #CollegeChat—Tuesdays 9PM ET
• #ChatCollege—check schedule here http://collegeapptraining.com/chatcollege/
• #KidsCollegeChat—follow @GiftofCollege for future chat dates and times or type in the hashtag on Twitter
• #InsightChat–Sundays 9PM ET
• #FirstGenOfficeHour Thursdays 7PM ET
• #FAchat-2nd Tuesday of each month 12-1PM CST
• #edchat-Tuesdays 12PM and 7PM ET (http://rossieronline.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/edchat-resource-guide5.pdf)
• #EMchat-Thursdays 9PM ET http://www.emchat.net

For those of you who are new to Twitter chats, #SEOChat has a very good explanation of how they work, how to participate and even some good resources to search for more chats. But here are a few simple instructions:

• Mark the chat date on your calendar and set a reminder so you don’t forget
• Follow the chat’s hashtag on Twitter by using programs like Hootsuite, Twitter Chat or TweetChat. These programs help you keep the conversation in one place and make it easier to respond.
• Follow the feed and ask questions if you are unclear about something. If it isn’t answered in the chat, feel free to DM the moderator or guest after the chat is over. Sometimes chats can be a bit chaotic if there are many attendees.
• Favorite any tweets with links or information you feel will be helpful to research after the chat.

Chat times and dates change, but if you follow their Twitter feed you will be notified of any date and time changes.

Still not convinced these chats are worth you time? Check out my post: Why you should attend Twitter chats.