Don't Chuck It Up - College Search and Application Process
By 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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100 Episodes of College Admissions Advice: What I’ve Learned as an Independent Educational Consultant
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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The Real College Admissions Trends You Need to Know (NACAC Data) Ep 99
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Affordable, Inclusive, and Top-Tier STEM Majors: Demystifying ELCA Colleges 98
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Stop Waiting to Be Found: How Student-Athletes Can Market Themselves to College Coaches Ep 97
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Demystifying College Gap Years with the Gap Year Association Ep. 96
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Why Your College Search Should Be Messy (with Dr. Steven Antonoff) Ep 95
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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College Admissions Stress: Why Your GPA Isn't a Life Sentence Ep. 94
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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The "Secret" Strategy for College Admissions (It’s Not What You Think)
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May 29, 2026 |
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Cracking the College Application Process: Choice, Common App, and Finding Your Fit Ep 92
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May 22, 2026 |
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College Admissions 101: How to Build a Balanced List (Without the Stress) Ep. 91
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May 15, 2026 |
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College Application Burnout? 8 Things I Wish Every Senior Knew Before Submitting Ep. 90
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May 08, 2026 |
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D1 vs. D3 Athletics: Which College Athletic Fit is Right for You? Ep. 89
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May 01, 2026 |
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15+ Crucial Questions to Ask on a College Tour to Stand Out Ep. 88
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Navigating the College Waitlist: What to Do Next Ep 87
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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College Decision Deadline: Is the Prestige Worth the Price Tag? Ep. 86
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Admissions Secrets for Military Academies: Nominations, Fitness Tests, and STEM Prep Ep.85
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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College Visit Tips: 3 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Campus Tour Ep. 84
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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The Full-Ride Myth: What International Families Need to Know About Paying for College Ep. 83
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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The College Search Shift: From Coastal Dreams to Small Liberal Arts Reality Ep. 82
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Beat the Sophomore Slump: Essential College Success Strategies with Mya Anderson Ep. 81
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Small Town to D1 University: Finding Your College Fit Outside Your Home State Ep. 80
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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ROTC Scholarship Secrets: How to Get College Paid for with Lisa Hillhouse Ep. 79
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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The Upward Trend: How Focusing on GPA Junior Year Opens College Doors Ep. 78
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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Beyond the Classroom: Why Passion is the Secret Engine for Struggling High Schoolers Ep 77
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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The College Application Process: Why It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint Ep. 76
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Transition while Transitioning - Resources for LGBTQAI students Ep. 75
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Picking Your Engineering Path Ep. 74
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Preparing for college in 8th Grade Ep.73
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Applying to the UK Ep. 72
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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10 College Application Tips for Homeschooling Parents Ep. 71
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Assessments and College Admissions Ep 70
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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California Conundrum - Applying to Cal State and University of California Ep. 69
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Leaps and Degrees: The Ultimate Guide to College Dance and Admissions Ep. 68
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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"Starting Strong in College: Tips for a Successful First Semester" Ep 67
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Anxiety Ep. 66 w Kathryn Ely
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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College Application Tips Ep 65
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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International Student Admissions — Expert Tips for US College Applications
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Financial Aid & College Admissions: Your Guide to FAFSA & CSS Profile Ep. 63
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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The Out-of-State College Handbook: Finding Affordable Public and Private Colleges & Universities Ep. 62
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Chaotic Times Ep. 61
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Don't Chuck It Up: Debunking College Admission Myths & Parent BS Ep. 60
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Senior Timeline Ep. 59
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Mental Health School Pulse Ep. 58
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Fine & Performing Visual Arts Recruitment Ep. 57
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Turning 18: Navigating Adult Responsibilities, College Applications, and Student Loans with Margaret Rothe.
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Extracurriculars & Activities Ep. 55
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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College Prep for Parents: Navigating Higher Education with Your Student with Mya Andersen Ep. 54
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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For Parents: Empowering Your Child Through the College Search & Admissions Process | Don't Chuck It Up Podcast Ep. 53
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Am I Good Enough for College? Ep. 52
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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FAFSA & SAI Ep. 51
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Location, Location, Location Ep. 50
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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529 Plans with Edvest (Cheryl Rapp) Ep.49
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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How to get recruited Ep. 48
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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ACT and SAT prep with Dr. Kelly Frindell Ep. 47
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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How I can help you Ep. 46
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Transferring Ep. 45
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May 22, 2025 |
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Thank You Seniors! Ep. 44
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May 15, 2025 |
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GPA Explained Ep. 43
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May 08, 2025 |
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Summer College Campus Visits Ep. 42
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May 01, 2025 |
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The College Plot Twist: When Plan A Takes a Detour Ep. 41
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Message to Parents Ep. 40
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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How IEP goes to College Ep. 39
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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How to pay for college Ep. 38
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Scholarships Ep. 37
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Financial Aid Awards Ep. 36
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Ripon College Ep. 35
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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May 1st, College Decision Day Ep. 34
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Let's get a job! Ep. 33
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Colleges That Change Lives Ep.32 w Ann Marano
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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ACT & SAT Ep. 31
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Summer Programs Ep. 30
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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You're a leader Lorrain Connell Ep. 29
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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The Common Application Ep. 28
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Letter of Recommendation Pt. 2 Ep 27
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Don't Apply Here! Ep. 26
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Not your parent's college experience Ep. 25 ft. Mya Andersen
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Vice President of Enrollment Interview Ep. 24
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Admitted! Now What? Ep.23
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Starting The List Ep. 22
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Accessible College Ep. 21
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Rejection Ep. 20
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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How To College with Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner Ep. 19
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Done submitting? What's Next? Ep. 18
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Reading is Fundamental Ep. 17
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Application Tips Ep. 16
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Perfection Ep. 15
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Social Media Ep. 14
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Email Ep. 13
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Panicking Ep. 12
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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College Fairs Ep. 11
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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College Rep Visit Ep. 10
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Letter of Recommendation Ep. 9
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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What should I be doing right now? Ep. 8
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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The College Essay Ep. 7
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Choosing a Major Ep. 6
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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What about the cost? Ep.5
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Visiting Colleges Ep. 4
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Where do I begin? Ep. 3
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Getting Started? Help! Ep. 2
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Who am I? Ep. 1
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Oct 03, 2024 |