Perla Perez, the youngest senior at her fiercely competitive high school, is convinced that the sacrifices she's made—late nights, social isolation, and overwhelming stress—will pay off when she secures admission to Delmont University, her and her parents' dream college.

However, Perla's world crumbles when she receives a rejection from Delmont. Desperate, she fabricates her acceptance letter and embarks on a journey to Delmont, intent on gathering crucial information to bolster her application before the truth catches up with her.

Perla questions whether her deceitful plan will succeed and if her lifelong dream is truly what she desires.