Small Town to D1 University: Finding Your College Fit Outside Your Home State Ep. 80 скачать в хорошем качестве

Small Town to D1 University: Finding Your College Fit Outside Your Home State Ep. 80

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.