a few congratulatory lines
A friend of mine is gratulating from college, here was what I wrote:

I'd like to congratulate you for having made this far and for finally approaching your graduation. Although It would be an end of the current chapter of your student life, it would also be starting an exciting beginning of the next chapter of your career.

How would you rewrite it to make it sound more natural?
Thanks

Question

a few congratulatory lines
A friend of mine is gratulating from college, here was what I wrote:

I'd like to congratulate you for having made this far and for finally approaching your graduation. Although It would be an end of the current chapter of your student life, it would also be starting an exciting beginning of the next chapter of your career.

How would you rewrite it to make it sound more natural?
Thanks

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I'd like to congratulate you for make it to this far and because you are finally approaching your graduation.  Although It would be the end of the current chapter of your student life, it would also be the starting of an exciting beginning... the next chapter of your career !!!
God bless you ! 
Love 
Jennifer !

OPS ! that's me !!! I totally stole your note ! =p  Sorry ...

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I'd like to congratulate you for having made it this far and for finally approaching your graduation. Although It will be the last chapter of your student life, it will also be an exciting beginning of the opening chapter of your career / professional life.

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almost nice )
I'd like to congratulate you for having made this far, that you are finally approaching your graduation. Although it will be the end of the student's life, it will also be the exciting beginning of the next chapter of your life - your career.

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I'd like to congratulate you for having made it this far and for finally approaching your graduation date. Although It will be the end of the current chapter of your life as a student, it will also be an exciting beginning to the next chapter; your career.