PG-13

How I Got Into College

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

1989 • 86 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

43 reviews

60 Audience · 43 · 100%

High school senior Marlon is determined to get into the same prestigious college as his crush, Jessica. He faces the challenge of improving his poor grades and SAT scores to impress the admissions committee.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some suggestive humor
Underage drinking is implied

What it models well

Perseverance
Setting goals
Academic effort

Talk about it after

The college application process
Balancing romance and academics
Dealing with rejection

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