Cracking the College Application Process: Choice, Common App, and Finding Your Fit Ep 92

In this episode of Don't Chuck It Up, college counselor Chuck sits down with former student Grant Romjue to discuss navigating the overwhelming college search and application process with clarity and confidence. Grant, a Neenah, Wisconsin native, shares his journey from being a confused high school junior to successfully completing his freshman year at the University of Cincinnati's business honors program. The duo explores how to manage the Common App, handle the pressure of out-of-state college admissions, and transition from high school athletics to campus life and intramural sports. Grant highlights the immense value of experiential learning through UC's renowned co-op education program, detailing how he secured a supply chain and AI operations summer internship at Oshkosh Corp. Packed with essential college admissions advice for parents and high school juniors, this episode delivers practical tips on networking in college, campus involvement, and finding the perfect academic fit.