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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.
A high school senior, Marlon Browne, navigates the complex and often absurd world of college applications. His attempts to get into his dream school, a prestigious liberal arts college, are complicated by his less-than-stellar grades, his overbearing father's expectations, and a budding romance with the daughter of the college's dean. The film humorously explores the pressures and anxieties faced by students during the college admission process.
How I Got Into College received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its lighthearted take on the stressful college application process and the chemistry between its leads, others found the humor to be uneven and the plot predictable. It was generally seen as a harmless, albeit forgettable, teen comedy.
The film offers a relatable, if somewhat silly, portrayal of high school seniors facing college admissions.
Kirk Cameron's performance as the well-meaning but bumbling protagonist is a highlight for some.
Critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, with many jokes falling flat.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that Google users found the movie to be a generally amusing and lighthearted comedy, particularly resonating with its depiction of the college application stress. However, some found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally dated.
The fictional liberal arts college, 'Ritter College,' in the film was inspired by real-life liberal arts colleges in New England, known for their competitive admissions processes.
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People have called out the acting... and that is fair, but what did they think that they were walking into? It is a low budget comedy that bill itself as a low budget comedy and is ridiculous fun like a low budget comedy. So the acting w...