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Truth be told - your profile page is like your resume. Students may wish to upload videos of sporting events they have competed in, essays they have written, or solo cello performances. Advisors should post articles and blogs related to their particular area and field of expertise. Colleges should list activities going on around campus, upload video campus tours, or provide instant chat with someone in the admissions department to answer questions that students or parents may have.