I've discussed the CC forum before, but today, I want to highlight a few of the new and improved aspects of this unique resource. If you have been a registered member of CC's forum community and haven't visited recently, you may be wondering how such a superior resource could have been made even more effective. The snapshot answer to that question includes the following points. The exciting new format will allow you to:
- – Tag other users with the @mentioning feature
- – Opt into Facebook/Twitter-integrated activity streams
- – Use customizable avatars to put a face to your CC presence
- – Organize discussions better with improved bookmarking
- – Get advanced notifications on the news you need
- – Safeguard your info with stronger password protection
That's just for starters and the enhancements haven't stopped. The team of designers and programmers who crafted this latest evolution in college knowledge aren't done yet. In the true spirit of giving CC members what they want, the forum builders have been gathering comments from members about what kinds of tweaks would be nice to have. The forum is a true evolutionary resource designed to serve as broad a base as possible. There are myriad discussion forums across the Web, but you won't find a more accessible, agreeable, or responsive forum team than the one managing CC's.
Let's take a look at the kinds of topics you can explore on the CC forum. I'll ask you forum veterans out there to be patient about this information because it will seem old hat to you. My goal is to enlighten “the uninitiated" by showing them the keys to the kingdom of college knowledge and college admissions. It can be a daunting kingdom, but the CC forum (and its associated College Confidential site) can provide fast, long-lasting relief from those nasty college process headaches. Just think of CC as one of the world's great pain relievers. Be warned, though: It can be addicting and has not been approved by the FDA. 🙂 Anyway, stand by for relief!
To whet your appetite, here's a look at the CC forum “menu." Check out the general areas of discussion. Also, pay particular attention to how many different discussion threads, post, and targeted sub-topics each forum area includes. It's truly mind-boggling. You'll also see the latest post (at the time of this writing) in each of the forum's sections. These are all live links, so don't hesitate to click something that piques your interest.
You'll also see some interesting “avatars." Those are the unique pictures uploaded by forum members that offer an insight into who they are. Pictures of pets are very popular, and you'll see a few actual images of the posters themselves. I've pondered using Brad Pitt's picture for myself, but I don't think my fellow forum buddies would believe that I'm that good looking. Yes, the CC forum is a fun community. (Where a member has chosen not to upload an avatar, the famous CC logo appears as a default.)
