Have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors of the typical college admissions office? Paul Weitz’ Admission does just that, while incorporating a humorous script and charming cast.

Admission revolves around main character Portia Nathan (Tina Fey), an admissions officer at Princeton University who faces a moral dilemma when she becomes attached to Jeremiah (Nat Wolff), a Princeton applicant. Jeremiah’s wanderlustful, free-thinking teacher John Pressman (Paul Rudd), a former colleague of Portia, leads the admissions officer into believing that Jeremiah is in fact her son, creating an internal conflict that puts Portia’s 16-year-long job at risk.

Admission produces a somewhat refreshing critique of the college admission structure while also allowing viewers a peek at what goes on behind colleges’ decision process. The topic of parenthood is also examined in the film, with the recurring notion of “There’s no right way to do it” ringing true throughout. Filled with both humorous and touching scenes, the film is entertaining but can be slow at times due to some poor directing choices.

Performances by both Fey and Rudd, though excellent on their own, are at times diluted due to awkwardly edited scenes that seem a bit rushed at times. Perhaps to prevent dullness, scenes occasionally flicker rapidly from one to the next, making it difficult to take in the potentially emotional plotline.

The script and the two main characters’ performances manage to shine through for most of the film. Though at times the plot seem a bit outrageous and hard to believe, the actors perform the scenes with skill and care, allowing for a realistic story progression.

Overall, Admission is a great movie to watch if you have or are planning to apply to university, as it brings a human aspect to the admission process, while presenting viewers with relatable family issues, some touching and others humorous.