Don't Chuck It Up - College Search and Application Process
de Chuck Erickson - Independent Educational Consultant and College Counselor
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Don't Chuck It Up is your go-to podcast for college admissions guidance. Hosted by Chuck Erickson, this show helps students and parents navigate applications, essays, financial aid, scholarships, campus visits, test prep, and more. Each episode features actionable advice and expert guests to reduce stress and increase success. Whether you're aiming for a big university or a small liberal arts college, this podcast gives you the tools to make smart, informed decisions. Tune in and don’t chuck it up—your college future starts here!
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- The College Application Is In—Now What? 6 Crucial Steps Every Student Needs to Take ep 114 · 17 min · Épisode 114After hitting submit on your college applications and celebrating with the Common App confetti, the work isn't quite over yet. In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck…
- From High School to a Big Ten University: The University of Nebraska Experience ep 113 · 40 min · Épisode 113In this episode of Don’t Chuck It Up, host and college counselor Chuck sits down with former student and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Senior, Ben, to discuss the out-of-state…
- Small College Right for You? Navigating the College Search with a Student-Athlete at St Olaf Ep 112 · 45 min · Épisode 112In this episode, host Chuck catches up with his former student Calvin Keesler, a fifth-year senior at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, to look back at his college…
- From NorCal to Hoosier Nation: A Journey to Indiana University Ep. 111 · 43 min · Épisode 111This episode of the Don’t Chuck It Up podcast features host Chuck, a friendly college counselor, catching up with his former student Sam Buono. Sam, a Northern California native…
- The "YES" Approach to Higher Ed: Combining Athletics, Academics & Internships at the University of Akron ep. 110 · 42 min · Épisode 110In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck Erickson sits down with Cassie Cunningham, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Akron, to unpack why this…
- Navigating Non-Traditional College Paths | Ep 109 · 42 min · Épisode 109In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck speaks with Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski (Orlowski College Consulting) about supporting non-traditional students through the college…
- Supporting Neurodivergent & College-Bound Students | Ep. 108 · 44 min · Épisode 108In this episode of the Don't Chuck It Up podcast, host Chuck sits down with Dr. Eric Endlich—a clinical psychologist, independent educational consultant, and founder of Top…
- Are You College Ready vs. College Capable? Advice for Neurodivergent Applicants Ep 107 · 39 min · Épisode 107In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck Erickson sits down with independent educational consultant Gerene Keesler (owner of Admissions Untangled) to demystify the…
- When the Simple is Complex: Executive Function and College Prep for Gifted Teens (with Mark Talaga) Ep 106 · 52 min · Épisode 106In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck sits down with Mark Talaga, a licensed professional counselor and director of the Center for Identity Potential, to discuss…
- The Ultimate ACT & SAT Prep Guide: Timelines, Test-Optional Rules, and Score Boosting Ep 105 · 51 min · Épisode 105Navigating the modern college admissions process doesn't have to be overwhelming, and in this episode of the Don't Chuck It Up podcast, host Chuck Erickson teams up with test…
- Making College Admissions Fun: Finding Fit Without the Panic Ep 104 · 19 min · Épisode 104In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck Erickson reframes the high-stress college application process as a season of discovery, drawing inspiration from educational…
- Choosing a College Major 2.0:Myths, Career Paths, and Undecided Majors Ep 103 · 21 min · Épisode 103In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck addresses the widespread anxiety surrounding choosing a college major, reassuring students and parents that a chosen field of…
- Natural Disasters, Illness, & College Apps: What Admissions Officers Want You to Do ep 102 · 20 min · Épisode 102What happens when an unexpected crisis hits right in the middle of college application season? Whether you are dealing with a natural disaster, personal illness, or family…
- College Application Essay Dos and Don'ts: Finding Your Authentic Voice Ep 101 · 22 min · Épisode 101In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck draws on his 25-year higher education background and experience reading over 25,000 Common App essays to relieve the high-stakes…
- 100 Episodes of College Admissions Advice: What I’ve Learned as an Independent Educational Consultant · 16 min · Épisode 100Celebrate a major milestone with the 100th episode of the Don't Chuck It Up Podcast! In this special edition, host Chuck Erickson—an experienced independent educational…
- The Real College Admissions Trends You Need to Know (NACAC Data) Ep 99 · 30 min · Épisode 99In this episode of the Don't Chuck It Up Podcast, host Chuck breaks down the most critical, data-driven insights from the recent Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)…
- Affordable, Inclusive, and Top-Tier STEM Majors: Demystifying ELCA Colleges 98 · 45 min · Épisode 98In this episode, we are diving deep into a hidden gem of higher education: the network of ELCA colleges and universities. Joining the show is Lamont Anthony Wells, Executive…
- Stop Waiting to Be Found: How Student-Athletes Can Market Themselves to College Coaches Ep 97 · 48 min · Épisode 97In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck sits down with Reid Meyer, founder of A2A Academy and a member of the Student Athlete Advisors, to break down the complex world…
- Demystifying College Gap Years with the Gap Year Association Ep. 96 · 46 min · Épisode 96In this episode of the Don't Chuck It Up Podcast, host Chuck sits down with Jason Sarouhan, the interim executive director of the Gap Year Association, to demystify the concept…
- Why Your College Search Should Be Messy (with Dr. Steven Antonoff) Ep 95 · 49 min · Épisode 95Are you feeling overwhelmed by college admissions deadlines, shifting prestige and rankings, and the pressure to find the perfect school? In this episode of the Don't Chuck It Up…
