Tome State Practice 2025 - Unraveller, Weight, Not Personal Stmt

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, who is the main protagonist?

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Perla Perez

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, why does Perla’s family put so much pressure on her academic success?

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They expect her to get into Delmont University, following family tradition

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, what shocking truth does Perla discover about her college acceptance?

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She was rejected from Delmont University

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, what desperate action does Perla take after receiving her rejection letter?

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She fakes her acceptance and secretly moves onto Delmont’s campus

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, how does Perla manage to stay on campus despite not being an enrolled student?

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She sneaks into dorms, audits classes, and uses fake credentials

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, what does Perla’s experience at Delmont University reveal about her personality?

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She is resourceful and determined but struggles with self-worth outside of academic success

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, who is the first person to suspect that Perla is not actually a student?

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Her dormmate, who notices she lacks official student access

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, what keeps Perla motivated to continue her deception instead of confessing?

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Fear of disappointing her parents and feeling like a failure

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, what is the significance of the title This Is Not a Personal Statement?

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It refers to both college application essays and Perla’s struggle to define herself beyond achievements

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In the book, This Is Not a Personal Statement, how does Perla access campus resources despite not being enrolled?

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She finds loopholes, sneaks into events, and uses old student IDs