How I Got Into College (1989): movie guide

What is How I Got Into College about?

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 highlights

How I Got Into College features Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Finn Carter, Charles Rocket, Christopher Rydell. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1989-05-19. Runtime: 86 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (44 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is How I Got Into College?

How I Got Into College is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is How I Got Into College?

How I Got Into College runs about 86 minutes.

Who stars in How I Got Into College?

Cast highlights include Anthony Edwards, Corey Parker, Lara Flynn Boyle, Finn Carter, Charles Rocket, Christopher Rydell.

Does Cinema Box stream How I Got Into College?

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