The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 1989
How I Got Into College
Directed by
Savage Steve Holland
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 …
The story
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
Anthony EdwardsKip Hammett
Corey ParkerMarlon Browne
Lara Flynn BoyleJessica Kailo
Finn CarterNina Sachie
Charles RocketLeo Whitman
Christopher RydellOliver
Gary OwensSports Announcer
Brian Doyle-MurrayCoach Evans
Tichina ArnoldVera Cook
Bill RaymondFlutter
Philip Baker HallDean Patterson
Nicolas CosterDr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr.
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Micole MercurioBetty Kailo
Robert RidgelyGeorge Kailo
Richard JenkinsBill Browne
Bill HendersonDetroit High School Coach
Helen Lloyd BreedChancellor Joanna Holbrook
Nora DunnFrancine Bauer, SAT Coach
Phil HartmanBennedict, SAT Coach
Bob EubanksHimself
Susan KrebsMrs. Wyler, Guidance Councilor
O-Lan JonesSally O'Connor
Maya LebenzonJessica's Friend #1
Annie OringerJessica's Friend #2
Dee BooherHerself
Diane FranklinSharon Browne
Bruce WagnerA
Tom KennyB
Taylor NegronMailman
Fran BennettMrs. Cook
Duane DavisRonny Rawlson
Adam SilbarPhillip Jellinak, Jr.
Marlene WarfieldLibrarian
Edward MehlerAstonished Boy
Daniel William CarterEgghead
Marisa DeSimoneEgghead
Gregg BinkleyEgghead
Larry SpinakStartled Boy
Willie SmithWillie Browne
Phill LewisEarnest Boy
Stella HallWoman with Lasso
Morris Wilkes Jr.Smart Aleck
Leon FanAsian Student
Emily MunsonLaurie Thomas, Twin #1
Sara MunsonTerry Thomas, Twin #2
Richard Steven HorvitzYoung Energizer
Vernetta R. JenkinsCassandra
James McIntireArmy Recruiter
Jim PainterLone Star State Recruiter
Tara VesselsWaitress
Ashleigh HarrisKiddie Koral Girl #1
Juliet SorciKiddie Koral Girl #2
David McCoyMcDonald's Employee
Hope Marie CarltonGame Show Hostess
Rebecca FerrattiGame Show Hostess
Lisa FullerGame Show Hostess
Curtis ArmstrongArcadia Bible Academy Recruiter (uncredited)
Arthur Lamont BergerPrinceton Graduate (uncredited)
Daniel FitzpatrickArcadia Bible Academy Student (uncredited)
Kris HagertyClone (uncredited)
Aaron Michael LaceyHigh School Senior (uncredited)
Dan SchneiderPessimistic Boy (uncredited)
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