In this episode of Don’t Chuck It Up, host Chuck is joined by college success expert Mya Anderson to tackle the often-overlooked "sophomore slump" and provide essential parenting tips for supporting students during their second year of college. The conversation dives deep into student success strategies, emphasizing the importance of shifting mindsets from "not knowing what you don't know" to identifying current knowledge gaps and utilizing academic resources like professor office hours. Aimed at helping families navigate the complexities of higher education with clarity, this episode explores how to foster independence while maintaining a strong family support system to ensure long-term student retention and academic growth. Whether you are a parent of a rising sophomore or an educator, these insights offer a roadmap for moving beyond the first-year transition and into a thriving college experience.

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In this episode of the Don’t Chuck It Up podcast, college counselor Chuck chats with former student Hattie Nesvig about her inspiring journey from a rural high school in Western Montana to becoming a biomedical and mechanical engineering double major at Colorado State University (CSU). Designed for families navigating the college search and application process, this conversation explores how students from small towns can overcome limited local resources by leveraging online learning, dual enrollment, and AP classes to build a competitive academic profile. Hattie shares candid insights on managing a high-stakes engineering degree alongside pre-med requirements, balancing multi-sport athletics with community service, and the unique challenges of applying to top universities while recovering from major surgery. Whether you are a student athlete or a woman in STEM, this episode offers a roadmap for finding the right college fit and maintaining the work ethic needed to succeed at a D1 university.

In this episode of Don’t Chuck It Up, host and college counselor Chuck welcomes ROTC scholarship expert and military service academy specialist Lisa Hillhouse to break down the "nuts and bolts" of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Designed for high school students and families navigating the college application process, this guide explores how ROTC programs offer a "real college experience" combined with elite leadership development and a guaranteed career as a commissioned officer. Listeners will learn about the different branches—including Army ROTC, Navy and Marine Corps ROTC, and Air Force and Space Force ROTC—as well as the specific qualities like physical fitness and academic excellence required to win competitive ROTC scholarships. Whether you are interested in tuition assistance, military service, or finding the right civilian college with a cross-town ROTC agreement, this episode provides the clarity and confidence needed to master the military march to college.

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