The two moms, Karen and Lisa, have been friends since their daughters, Emily and Olivia, were in kindergarten. The girls have grown up together and both have their sights set on attending the Ivy League university, Brown University. As the college application process begins, Karen and Lisa become increasingly competitive.
Karen, who is a stay-at-home mom, starts sabotaging Olivia's chances of getting into Brown by spreading rumors about her within the community and talking to the school counselors to discredit her achievements. Lisa, a successful lawyer, tries to counter Karen's tactics by using her connections in the Ivy League to boost Emily's resume and impress the admissions team at Brown.
The situation takes a deadly turn when Karen hires a hitman to assassinate Olivia, framing Emily for the murder. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes suspicious of Karen's behavior and starts to investigate her actions, uncovering her plan and trying to expose her before it's too late.
As the pressure and stakes rise, both Emily and Olivia struggle with the weight of their parents' expectations. The two girls finally confront their mothers about their destructive behavior and try to make amends, but they soon discover that it may be too late to save their futures.
The film ends with a shocking twist, revealing that Karen's obsession with her daughter's success led to a tragic ending for both families, leaving the viewers pondering about the dangers of parental pressure and the consequences of toxic competition.