Don't Chuck It Up - College Search and Application Process

By Chuck Erickson - Independent Educational Consultant and College Counselor

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Description

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!

Episode Date
Picking Your Engineering Path Ep. 74
Dec 11, 2025
Preparing for college in 8th Grade Ep.73
Dec 04, 2025
Applying to the UK Ep. 72
Dec 02, 2025
10 College Application Tips for Homeschooling Parents Ep. 71
Nov 21, 2025
Assessments and College Admissions Ep 70
Nov 14, 2025
California Conundrum - Applying to Cal State and University of California Ep. 69
Nov 07, 2025
Leaps and Degrees: The Ultimate Guide to College Dance and Admissions Ep. 68
Nov 04, 2025
"Starting Strong in College: Tips for a Successful First Semester" Ep 67
Oct 24, 2025
Anxiety Ep. 66 w Kathryn Ely
Oct 21, 2025
College Application Tips Ep 65
Oct 10, 2025
International Student Admissions — Expert Tips for US College Applications
Oct 02, 2025
Financial Aid & College Admissions: Your Guide to FAFSA & CSS Profile Ep. 63
Sep 25, 2025
The Out-of-State College Handbook: Finding Affordable Public and Private Colleges & Universities Ep. 62
Sep 19, 2025
Chaotic Times Ep. 61
Sep 12, 2025
Don't Chuck It Up: Debunking College Admission Myths & Parent BS Ep. 60
Sep 04, 2025
Senior Timeline Ep. 59
Aug 29, 2025
Mental Health School Pulse Ep. 58
Aug 22, 2025
Fine & Performing Visual Arts Recruitment Ep. 57
Aug 15, 2025
Turning 18: Navigating Adult Responsibilities, College Applications, and Student Loans with Margaret Rothe.
Aug 07, 2025
Extracurriculars & Activities Ep. 55
Jul 31, 2025
College Prep for Parents: Navigating Higher Education with Your Student with Mya Andersen Ep. 54
Jul 24, 2025
For Parents: Empowering Your Child Through the College Search & Admissions Process | Don't Chuck It Up Podcast Ep. 53
Jul 18, 2025
Am I Good Enough for College? Ep. 52
Jul 10, 2025
FAFSA & SAI Ep. 51
Jul 04, 2025
Location, Location, Location Ep. 50
Jun 26, 2025
529 Plans with Edvest (Cheryl Rapp) Ep.49
Jun 19, 2025
How to get recruited Ep. 48
Jun 12, 2025
ACT and SAT prep with Dr. Kelly Frindell Ep. 47
Jun 07, 2025
How I can help you Ep. 46
Jun 03, 2025
Transferring Ep. 45
May 22, 2025
Thank You Seniors! Ep. 44
May 15, 2025
GPA Explained Ep. 43
May 08, 2025
Summer College Campus Visits Ep. 42
May 01, 2025
The College Plot Twist: When Plan A Takes a Detour Ep. 41
Apr 24, 2025
Message to Parents Ep. 40
Apr 17, 2025
How IEP goes to College Ep. 39
Apr 10, 2025
How to pay for college Ep. 38
Apr 03, 2025
Scholarships Ep. 37
Mar 27, 2025
Financial Aid Awards Ep. 36
Mar 20, 2025
Ripon College Ep. 35
Mar 13, 2025
May 1st, College Decision Day Ep. 34
Mar 07, 2025
Let's get a job! Ep. 33
Feb 27, 2025
Colleges That Change Lives Ep.32 w Ann Marano
Feb 20, 2025
ACT & SAT Ep. 31
Feb 13, 2025
Summer Programs Ep. 30
Feb 07, 2025
You're a leader Lorrain Connell Ep. 29
Jan 30, 2025
The Common Application Ep. 28
Jan 24, 2025
Letter of Recommendation Pt. 2 Ep 27
Jan 16, 2025
Don't Apply Here! Ep. 26
Jan 09, 2025
Not your parent's college experience Ep. 25 ft. Mya Andersen
Jan 02, 2025
Vice President of Enrollment Interview Ep. 24
Dec 19, 2024
Admitted! Now What? Ep.23
Dec 16, 2024
Starting The List Ep. 22
Dec 05, 2024
Accessible College Ep. 21
Nov 28, 2024
Rejection Ep. 20
Nov 21, 2024
How To College with Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner Ep. 19
Nov 14, 2024
Done submitting? What's Next? Ep. 18
Nov 07, 2024
Reading is Fundamental Ep. 17
Oct 31, 2024
Application Tips Ep. 16
Oct 25, 2024
Perfection Ep. 15
Oct 22, 2024
Social Media Ep. 14
Oct 14, 2024
Email Ep. 13
Oct 10, 2024
Panicking Ep. 12
Oct 03, 2024
College Fairs Ep. 11
Oct 03, 2024
College Rep Visit Ep. 10
Oct 03, 2024
Letter of Recommendation Ep. 9
Oct 03, 2024
What should I be doing right now? Ep. 8
Oct 03, 2024
The College Essay Ep. 7
Oct 03, 2024
Choosing a Major Ep. 6
Oct 03, 2024
What about the cost? Ep.5
Oct 03, 2024
Visiting Colleges Ep. 4
Oct 03, 2024
Where do I begin? Ep. 3
Oct 03, 2024
Getting Started? Help! Ep. 2
Oct 03, 2024
Who am I? Ep. 1
Oct 03, 2024