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How I Got Into College

How I Got Into College

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 19, 1989

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Comedy, Romance, Family

User Score

60%

Original Title

How I Got Into College

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Director

Savage Steve Holland

Revenue

$1,642,239

Description

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.