In a high school setting, a student named Isaiah is pressured by classmates to help improve their grades for sports eligibility. Jerry, a struggling student, faces threats from peers after failing a geometry test and is offered a dubious "consulting" service by Isaiah, who claims he can guarantee a perfect score on an upcoming essay for a fee. As the story unfolds, Isaiah gets caught in a web of deceit when his actions are reported, leading to a confrontation with the principal.

Despite initially seeming like a genius entrepreneur, Isaiah realizes the consequences of his actions when he faces academic repercussions and ends up in trouble. In the end, a grading curve saves Jerry's GPA, allowing him to play sports, while Isaiah learns the hard way that cheating ultimately leads to failure. The narrative emphasizes the importance of hard work, integrity, and the pitfalls of shortcuts in academic success.