Devi tells her mom that she got into all colleges she had applied to.
The lie has spread at school, and everyone thinks Devi is going to Princeton. Fabiola is ecstatic that everything is going according to plan. Eleanor is having doubts about making it as an actor.
Ben gets called into Ms. Warner's office, where he's informed he's not been doing his coursework. He'd lose his spot if he failed high school coursework.
Eleanor meets Trent, who offers some advice in his awkward way.
A college scout is impressed by Fabiola's work and asks her to consider joining Howard University's robotics program.
The school principal announces Devi's lie to the whole school.
Princeton's rep calls Devi back and tells her to write a personal essay, and she stands a better chance at getting off the waitlist.
Devi, Fabiola, and Eleanor take a limo to prom. They are all hiding something, so they start drinking vodka.
The limo gets in a minor tire accident, and Devi breaks down and admits to her friends that she didn't get into any college.
Paxton crushes on the new young teacher.
The three friends admit their secrets to each other. Eleanor decides to take directing classes.
She goes to Trent's to admit that she still loves him and wants them back together. Ben learns that Devi didn't get into any colleges.
While on prom bathroom duty, Paxton is encouraged to become a teacher by the young teacher, and he also asks her out.
Ben sneaks into Devi's room and gives her a pep talk. He admits to wanting to be together, but Devi has fallen asleep. He falls asleep in her bed too.
Devi's mom learns of her lie and goes off on her.
Devi gets an inspiring talk from Dr. Ryan.
Paxton enrolls for college in a teaching program.
Devi writes an essay about her father and the Princeton dream.