The O.C. Season 3 Episode 22 The College Try

Ryan, Seth, and Summer desperately try to figure out a way to keep their friendship intact as they prepare to start their senior year of high school. Meanwhile, Taylor tries to convince Seth to apply to Rhode Island School of Design, and Sandy encourages Ryan to apply to college. As graduation approaches, tensions rise and decisions must be made that will have a major impact on their futures. In the end, each of them must face the difficult task of saying goodbye to one another as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. The College Try is a poignant episode that explores the complexities of friendship and the difficult choices that come with growing up.