You just realized that you greatly underestimated the time you needed to complete a project, and now you have just a week to finish up$.$

What is the best strategy for your success as a student?

Ask your friend to help you finish your project for you. If you do this, you'll finish the project with plenty of time, and your instructor will never know the difference.

Contact your instructor and ask for an extension on the assignment. The syllabus says that late work will not be accepted, but they probably will make an exception for you because you have a good relationship with them.

Email your instructor and ask to take a zero on the assignment because you don't have time to finish up$.$

Estimate how many hours it will take you to finish the project. Identify your other important goals and responsibilities for the week and exactly how long those tasks take. Write down a plan and execute it$.$