COLLEGE FEVER HITS NEWPORT BEACH ON �THE O.C.� THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, ON FOX

Seniors at Harbor School and Newport Union prepare their college applications, while Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa decide what to do. Will they go to college? Where will they go? Marissa, unable to make a decision, attends Johnny�s surf competition instead of completing her college application. Meanwhile, Julie is forced to return to her roots and Kirsten, eager to return to work, turns to a friend for help. Sandy, meanwhile, invites an old friend from UC Berkeley to dinner with Seth and Ryan on �The Game Plan� episode of THE O.C. Thursday, Dec. 1 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (OC-308) (TV-PG V)

Cast: Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, Benjamin McKenzie as Ryan Atwood, Adam Brody as Seth Cohen, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper, Kelly Rowan as Kirsten Cohen, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts

Guest Cast: Autumn Reeser as Taylor, Ryan Donowho as Johnny, Johnny Lewis as Chili, Diego Wallraff as Mitchell Brinkley, Tom Wright as Paul Glass

Guest Performance: The Subways