Kent Place Connect Alumnae App

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

• Q: Who can use Kent Place Connect?

  Any Kent Place alumna can use it. Your information is protected, and only KPS alumnae have access to it.

• Q: How do I log in once I've opened the app or web link for Kent Place School?

  You can sign in with an email and password or authenticate with LinkedIn. To confirm your account and access to the email chosen, you'll need to click on a confirmation link that will be sent to you via email. If you don't know which address we have, try the most likely one, and if it doesn't work, contact Lainey Segear, Director of Alumnae Engagement and Special Gifts, at segearl@kentplace.org or (908) 273-0900, ext. 335.

• Q: What does it mean when my information is under review?

  If your e-mail address does not match what Kent Place has on file, we will use your name, class year and other information you supply to confirm your identity. 

• Q: How do I connect using my LinkedIn account?

  The app and web portal allows you to connect and network with other people using LinkedIn. Once you are in the app, you can view information that people have included in their LinkedIn and Facebook profiles along with the number of connections you have in common. Anything marked as private in LinkedIn or Facebook remains private. Don’t forget to list Kent Place School in the education field in your LinkedIn profile, and be sure to join the Kent Place Alumnae LinkedIn group. 
  

  If you opt not to immediately connect your LinkedIn account, you can do so at any time by going to Settings > Manage Accounts. You can also disconnect those settings whenever you'd like.

• Q: Can I email or call another alumna directly from the app and web portal?

  Yes, use the Directory feature to find an alumna. Once in their profile, you can click on their email address or phone number to contact them. Note: Phone calls can only be made from devices with phone capability.

• Q: How do I customize my privacy settings or update my contact information?

  Unless you indicate otherwise, all of your contact information will appear; this includes name, street, city, state, country, phone number, email address, education, and place of employment.
  
  If you wish, you may customize your settings so that particular information will not be viewable by other constituents. If you would like to hide information in your profile, go to My Profile then click on “Suggest an Update” at the bottom of your profile. Then, type in any updates you would like to make and click "Send." Please note that it may take up to 24-48 hours for changes to appear.
  

• Q: How do I search for people using the directory?

  Type the name of the person you are seeking in the search box. If you are unsure of the spelling, you may type a few letters in the name, click “Search” and a list of possible matches will be displayed. You also have the option to search by class year.

• Q: How do I search for people nearby?

  Click on the Nearby feature in the sidebar navigation. A map will appear with pushpins indicating people in your area. Clicking on one of the pushpins will open that alumna’s listing in the directory. You may also click the icon in the top right corner of the map to view a list of people nearby. To search for an alumna in the map feature, click on the search icon on the bottom of the map.

  
  Are you traveling and looking to visit Kent Place alumnae in other cities? You may search for users across the globe by entering any zip code, city, state or country, and the map feature will show you that location along with people in that part of the world. You can also click the filter icon on the map page to narrow your results.