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How I Got Into College
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Writer (WGA):
Terrel Seltzer (written by)
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Release Date:
19 May 1989 (USA) more
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The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl... more | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Anthony Edwards ... Kip Hammett

Corey Parker ... Marlon Browne

Lara Flynn Boyle ... Jessica Kailo
Finn Carter ... Nina Sachie
Charles Rocket ... Leo Whitman
Christopher Rydell ... Oliver
Gary Owens ... Sports Announcer (voice)
Brian Doyle-Murray ... Coach Evans
Tichina Arnold ... Vera Cook
Bill Raymond ... Flutter

Philip Baker Hall ... Dean Patterson

Nicolas Coster ... Dr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr.

Micole Mercurio ... Betty Kailo
Robert Ridgely ... George Kailo

Richard Jenkins ... Bill Browne
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86 min
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Although the final music credit is listed as "Hail to the Matadors" by Richard Kaufman, what the Cal State University Northridge Matador Band plays onscreeen is actually titled "CSUN Fight Song" which is based on the original 1967 school song for the former San Fernando Valley State College. The up-tempo arrangement for marching band was done by CSUN alum, Steve Tyler. more
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Miscellaneous: Jessica Kailo's House Number is 227, but Her Mailbox Says 717. more
Quotes:
Leo Whitman: Girls like her are a dime a dozen. She's state school material at best. more
Movie Connections:
References "Wheel of Fortune" (1975) more
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Words of a Freestyle more

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quirky humor makes for excellent film, 19 December 2005
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Author: Cate from United States

Savage Steve Holland's films should be considered gems amongst pop culture comedy. How I Got Into College is one shining example of his few too many films. In this clarified and easygoing flick about college stress, it accurately portrays irrational teenage fears with the help of an endearing front-man, Marlon Brown. The humor is quirky and unexpected, but that's a part of what makes it funny. The best part about Holland's humor is that it is always out of this world and always honest at the same time, creating a world that a lot of people are familiar with in their own heads. This movie can be enjoyed by college hopefuls, kids or old fogeys like my grandpa, who loves it. Some highlights include the young Lara Flynn Boyle, Phil Hartman in his prime and SAT ridicule that will make every high school kid breathe more easily.

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