Coworkers at a Chicago magazine, with a mutual romantic attraction, struggle to keep their relationship strictly professional.
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.
Drama student Molly heads to Western Pacific to be with boyfriend athlete Danny who soon is her ex. Her dorm mates include KC who struggles financially, wealthy Lulu, slacker dude Zack, Joe the hunk and bookish Alex.