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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.
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When the Simple is Complex: Executive Function and College Prep for Gifted Teens (with Mark Talaga) Ep 106 (opens the original)
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In 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 navigating the college search and transition process for gifted, talented, twice-exceptional (2E), and neurodivergent students. They dive deep into the unique challenges these complex learners face—especially asynchronous development, where high academic capability masks critical gaps in executive functioning, emotional regul
The Ultimate ACT & SAT Prep Guide: Timelines, Test-Optional Rules, and Score Boosting Ep 105 (opens the original)
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Navigating 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 prep expert Eric Rath (founder of Rath Tutoring) to demystify ACT vs. SAT prep, changing test-optional policies, and effective college entrance exam strategies. Aimed at helping high school students and parents reduce stress, the discussion breaks down how test-optional landscapes are shifting in 2026, why high schoolers sh
Making College Admissions Fun: Finding Fit Without the Panic Ep 104 (opens the original)
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In 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 expert Dr. Steve Antonoff's belief that finding a university should be an enjoyable, low-stress journey. Addressing common pain points like college search anxiety, parental pressure, and chasing prestige over true college fit, Chuck emphasizes that stress leads to flatter essays and student burnout. To transform the college
Choosing a College Major 2.0:Myths, Career Paths, and Undecided Majors Ep 103 (opens the original)
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In 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 study is merely a flexible starting point rather than a rigid life sentence. Highlighting how social media has pushed options like business administration into becoming default "safe majors," Chuck counters this trend by sharing his own non-linear academic journey—shifting from Spanish and music education to higher educatio
Natural Disasters, Illness, & College Apps: What Admissions Officers Want You to Do ep 102 (opens the original)
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What 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 emergency, life doesn't always pause for deadlines. In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, host Chuck draws on 25 years of college admissions experience to share essential, stress-free strategies for navigating the admissions process when life gets tough. Learn how to request application deadline extensions, communicate proacti
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