I taught college-bound seniors for a decade. Here's what almost all of them wanted their parents to know about college admissions.

Most students want their parents to know that they are stressed about paying for college, too. They are thinking deeply about their college plans and how they will fund those dreams.

Some students don't feel heard about their major choice and feel judged because it's not their parents' idea of the 'right' path. Opening up a dialogue with students can help them understand what they really want to do.

Sometimes, I heard, 'I don't even want to go to college, but I can't tell my parents.' Some students kept this a secret, wasting thousands of dollars to drop out a year later.

Generally, kids really want to impress their parents and prove they can succeed at the college of their dreams. Open communication is necessary for achieving this.

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