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The College Admissions Scandal

The College Admissions Scandal

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The College Admissions Scandal

2019

1h 26m

4.7(10 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Two wealthy mothers, Caroline, a sought after interior designer and Bethany, an owner of a successful financial services firm, who share an obsession with getting their teenagers into the best possible college.

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Lifetime

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner

Bethany Slade

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

Caroline DeVere

Sam Duke

Sam Duke

Danny DeVere

Michael Shanks

Michael Shanks

Rick Singer

Sarah Dugdale

Sarah Dugdale

Emma Slade

Vanessa Przada

Vanessa Przada

Taylor

Jordan Waunch

Colby

Creative team

Directed by: Adam Salky
Written by: Stephen Tolkin

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