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00:00:55,838 --> 00:00:57,[electrical buzzing]

00:01:06,457 --> 00:01:07,[sighs]

00:01:08,024 --> 00:01:09,It's not mine.

00:01:09,808 --> 00:01:12,I'm the last person on Earth
who needs to cheat.

00:01:12,246 --> 00:01:14,Ask anyone.

00:01:15,814 --> 00:01:17,MENG:
Top of class every year

00:01:17,773 --> 00:01:19,and in each subject.

00:01:19,818 --> 00:01:21,Her awards are next.

00:01:21,429 --> 00:01:24,First in math and science
competitions.

00:01:24,171 --> 00:01:26,State crossword puzzle
champion three times.

00:01:26,999 --> 00:01:28,[chuckles]

00:01:28,827 --> 00:01:30,Also very well-rounded.

00:01:31,569 --> 00:01:34,Student athlete honors
in track and cross-country.

00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:36,She's very quick.

00:01:36,661 --> 00:01:39,Lynn will be first in our
family to go to college.

00:01:39,621 --> 00:01:41,We know this is the best place

00:01:41,884 --> 00:01:43,for getting into
top-tier schools.

00:01:43,973 --> 00:01:46,MIT is our dream for her.

00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:47,Their provost is
an old college friend.

00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:49,I'm sure we can
be helpful there.

00:01:51,285 --> 00:01:52,Lynn?

00:01:54,201 --> 00:01:55,What do you think?

00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:01,Exton Pacific
really looks amazing,

00:02:01,904 --> 00:02:06,but given our current
financial situation,

00:02:06,256 --> 00:02:08,I think public school
makes more sense.

00:02:15,831 --> 00:02:17,Why don't we go for a walk?

00:02:18,007 --> 00:02:19,[students chattering]

00:02:19,878 --> 00:02:23,This school produces the
people who change the world.

00:02:23,143 --> 00:02:24,And I take my responsibility
seriously

00:02:25,057 --> 00:02:26,to invite students here

00:02:27,016 --> 00:02:28,who may not otherwise
have a chance

00:02:28,496 --> 00:02:29,to fulfill their full potential.

00:02:29,975 --> 00:02:32,[camera clicks]

00:02:32,239 --> 00:02:34,[students laughing, chattering]

00:02:35,503 --> 00:02:37,I'm sorry, Ms. Walsh.

00:02:37,461 --> 00:02:39,There's no way we can afford
$50K a year.

00:02:39,507 --> 00:02:41,- Lynn.
- Tuition's actually 40.

00:02:41,857 --> 00:02:43,But right now I'm on
my dad's route to work,

00:02:43,293 --> 00:02:44,so it's a free ride.

00:02:44,860 --> 00:02:46,To get here,
I'll need to get the bus,

00:02:46,514 --> 00:02:48,which costs one grand
after we buy

00:02:48,342 --> 00:02:49,ten monthly passes
to cover the school year.

00:02:49,908 --> 00:02:51,It's two hours each way
with transfers.

00:02:51,475 --> 00:02:52,I won't have time
for extracurriculars

00:02:52,955 --> 00:02:54,or to help my dad
at the laundromat,

00:02:54,304 --> 00:02:55,which compromises our income,

00:02:56,088 --> 00:02:58,so my best bet is Uber,
which is 16 bucks a ride

00:02:58,352 --> 00:03:00,if I avoid surge pricing.

00:03:00,441 --> 00:03:02,32 bucks a day
five days a week for ten months

00:03:03,095 --> 00:03:04,is $6,400.

00:03:04,358 --> 00:03:06,Add the new student fee at two

00:03:06,360 --> 00:03:08,and another three for books
and uniforms, and it's

00:03:08,623 --> 00:03:11,$50,000...

00:03:11,147 --> 00:03:12,give or take.

00:03:16,283 --> 00:03:19,First in math competitions.

00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:23,Lynn, you can attend
Exton for free.

00:03:23,159 --> 00:03:25,And I'll waive all the fees.

00:03:25,640 --> 00:03:28,You are as deserving as
any of our other students

00:03:28,599 --> 00:03:30,at a chance
to follow your dreams.

00:03:30,427 --> 00:03:31,All you need to do
is figure out

00:03:31,863 --> 00:03:33,the best way
to get here each day.

00:03:33,691 --> 00:03:35,Is that a problem
you think you can solve?

00:03:35,563 --> 00:03:37,["Chasing Shadows" by Santigold
playing]

00:03:37,913 --> 00:03:40,[horns honking]

00:03:43,005 --> 00:03:45,♪ Limousines, big people,
their parties ♪

00:03:45,268 --> 00:03:46,♪ But I'm on an island ♪

00:03:47,009 --> 00:03:48,[lively chatter]

00:03:48,967 --> 00:03:50,♪ Watching through a window ♪

00:03:50,578 --> 00:03:52,♪ The flashing light
on the bed ♪

00:03:53,102 --> 00:03:54,♪ Neon sign goes red ♪

00:03:55,104 --> 00:03:56,♪ "You are here," it says ♪

00:03:56,801 --> 00:04:00,♪ Well, at least someone
knows where I **. ♪

00:04:01,371 --> 00:04:02,[song fades]

00:04:03,025 --> 00:04:05,[piano playing classical music]

00:04:12,861 --> 00:04:14,[door opens]

00:04:16,865 --> 00:04:17,[door closes]

00:04:23,524 --> 00:04:25,- Lynn.
- [piano playing stops]

00:04:28,485 --> 00:04:30,I cut the trip down
to just over an hour each way.

00:04:30,618 --> 00:04:31,If I count that
as homework time,

00:04:31,967 --> 00:04:33,it'll average out.

00:04:33,708 --> 00:04:35,It won't be every day.

00:04:35,318 --> 00:04:38,Between me and the bus,
we'll make it work.

00:04:38,234 --> 00:04:40,[vocalizing fanfare]

00:04:40,715 --> 00:04:43,- [Lynn gasping]
- [Meng chuckles]

00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:44,Everyone will ask,

00:04:44,936 --> 00:04:46,"Who's the new girl
in the sharp clothes?"

00:04:46,764 --> 00:04:48,[makes whooshing sound]

00:04:48,462 --> 00:04:51,So shiny you can see
your reflection.

00:04:51,813 --> 00:04:53,Dad, you shouldn't have.

00:04:55,077 --> 00:04:56,Thanks.

00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:02,[announcer speaking Mandarin
over TV]

00:05:07,829 --> 00:05:09,I signed up for Quiz Slam.

00:05:10,005 --> 00:05:11,Their team made state finals
last year, so they get

00:05:12,050 --> 00:05:13,- their own room to practice in.
- Huh.

00:05:14,052 --> 00:05:16,We had to share
with the theater kids.

00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:19,Oh, that's why you were
so fun to watch.

00:05:20,015 --> 00:05:22,Their acting skills
must have rubbed off on you.

00:05:23,975 --> 00:05:26,What else are you thinking
of joining?

00:05:27,805 --> 00:05:29,The music program is amazing.

00:05:29,981 --> 00:05:33,It has a summer residency
in New York.

00:05:33,463 --> 00:05:36,Last time I checked, uh,
MIT is in Boston.

00:05:37,119 --> 00:05:38,Well, two Exton students
actually g***t

00:05:38,642 --> 00:05:40,into Juilliard last year.

00:05:40,427 --> 00:05:43,I have a real chance
of getting an audition now.

00:05:43,517 --> 00:05:47,Ms. Walsh is going to ask
her friend to help with MIT.

00:05:47,608 --> 00:05:50,You don't want to risk
making her look bad.

00:05:54,528 --> 00:05:57,Don't get distracted.

00:05:57,705 --> 00:06:00,You're going further
than your mom and I ever could.

00:06:02,231 --> 00:06:04,You're going to accomplish
big, big things.

00:06:19,814 --> 00:06:22,LYNN: A first-gen kid
spends 462 hours a year

00:06:22,294 --> 00:06:25,doing activities
she's told guarantee her future.

00:06:25,210 --> 00:06:26,But it was the time spent
practicing piano with Mom

00:06:27,082 --> 00:06:28,that she felt most free.

00:06:28,910 --> 00:06:30,If X equals the pressure
to please everyone

00:06:31,042 --> 00:06:33,multiplied by the isolation
of having no time for friends,

00:06:33,654 --> 00:06:36,what are the odds
she finally slips up,

00:06:36,744 --> 00:06:39,costing her everything
she's ever worked for?

00:06:42,489 --> 00:06:44,- [camera clicks]
- [students chattering]

00:06:45,056 --> 00:06:48,Lynn! I ** so sorry I'm late.

00:06:49,278 --> 00:06:50,Uh, who are you?

00:06:50,801 --> 00:06:53,Oh. Good, no one told you.

00:06:53,500 --> 00:06:55,[chuckling]: Okay, so I **
your Exton ambassador.

00:06:55,806 --> 00:06:57,Walsh wanted to make sure
that you g***t

00:06:57,808 --> 00:06:59,the lay of the land, so I'm here
to give you the VIP treatment.

00:06:59,810 --> 00:07:01,I'm Grace.

00:07:04,075 --> 00:07:05,Um, excuse me, mister.

00:07:05,860 --> 00:07:07,No bueno. Go again.
One more time.

00:07:07,992 --> 00:07:09,We're only allowed
one photo each.

00:07:10,038 --> 00:07:13,Okay, so first lesson
at Exton... May I?

00:07:13,171 --> 00:07:16,Some rules are not meant
to be followed by those

00:07:16,348 --> 00:07:18,who are actually
wishing to excel.

00:07:18,960 --> 00:07:20,It's just a yearbook photo.

00:07:20,614 --> 00:07:23,Oh, babe, photos are forever.
Ask Britney.

00:07:23,225 --> 00:07:25,Give it a smoosh. [smacks lips]

00:07:25,923 --> 00:07:27,Okay, that is it.

00:07:27,534 --> 00:07:29,- That's the one! Yes.
- [Grace clapping]

00:07:29,361 --> 00:07:30,Look at that.

00:07:30,798 --> 00:07:33,- [gasps] Beautiful.
- [camera clicks]

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