How I Got Into College
May 19 1989
•1h 26m
•Comedy, Romance
High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.
Cast
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Anthony Edwards
Kip Hammett
Corey Parker
Marlon Browne
Lara Flynn Boyle
Jessica Kailo
Finn Carter
Nina Sachie
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