How I Got Into College

"A horror story so intense, so barbaric, so frightening it will have you running for your local army recruiter."

May 19 1989 PG-13 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.

Plot

The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl, and object of Marlon's affections attempt to get into a small Pennsylvania college. Jessica fights off her parent's expectation of going to their alma mater of the University of Michigan, while Marlon fights his grades and SAT scores.

Written by

Terrel Seltzer

Directed by

Savage Steve Holland

Cast

Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, Lara Flynn Boyle

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English, Español

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
How I got into College trailer 1989
Scores
# of Votes
2,435
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA