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Who’s Really Applying to College—The Kids or Their Parents?

Who’s Really Applying to College—The Kids or Their Parents?

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College acceptance used to be simple: a letter in the mail and a proud—but private—celebration. Now? It’s a full-blown production. From merch-filled bed parties and Instagram “opening the email” videos to parents basking in congratulations like they’re the ones who aced the SATs, college admissions have officially entered the twilight zone.

Eva and Caroline unpack how the college process has become a multi-year pressure cooker—not just for kids, but for parents chasing validation, bragging rights, and the illusion of control. Who’s really applying to college? When did getting in become more important than what you’re getting? And how did higher education turn into a public performance?

If you have a teenager, survived the college admissions rat race, or are just watching this madness from the sidelines—this episode is for you.

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#CollegeParents
#ParentingTeens
#HelicopterParents
#BedPartyCulture
#RaisingKids
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