The kids receive their college acceptance & rejection letters, forcing them to make some life-altering decisions. Ryan & Sadie (recurring guest star NIKKI REED) try to decide what do after high school, & their decision concerns Sandy & Kirsten. Taylor (recurring guest star AUTUMN REESER) throws a college sweatshirt party at Harbor High School, & Marissa & Summer patch up their friendship. Meanwhile, the drama surrounding Sandy's job intensifies & starts to affect the Cohen household.