How to get into locked macbook pro? Keyboard doesn't work.

Hi!
Being the clumsy person I am, I spilled coffee on my Macbook Pro. I love this computer and there is NO apple store within a good distance from me. I am currently locked out of my computer. My R, T and Y keys don't work, and it's a letter in my password. Also since I have no R, T or Y key, i cannot reset to that Utility screen. PLEASE tell me i can get into my computer or change the password somehow. I have another mac to work off of and my iPhone, all computers are set to the same Apple ID but apparently my MacPro isn't registered anymore. Im freaking out.
Please help, this was a graduation gift and I'd like to fix it up.

Hello gabby_mccoy and welcome to Apple Support Communities,
Here's my stock answer about your spill:
"Whenever a liquid spill occurs the first thing that has to happen is the laptop should be shut down immediately. All power must be removed as soon as possible. It is especially important that the battery be disconnected and removed.
All affected parts must be removed from the laptop. No attempt should be made to start/restart the computer since this could potentially damage the logic board beyond all repair.
Then all affected parts would be washed in deionized water and blown dry with compressed air. (In a water spill the deionized water is probably not as critical. Depends on the mineral content of the water.) and blown dry with compressed air.This is especially true of the large chips on the logic board. Liquid can wick under them and cause havoc.
The logic board should be placed in a drying/dehumidifing oven for at least two days. Longer depending on the spill.
  The keyboard is a separate matter."
Did the coffee have sugar in it? Cream? Both will make the problem worse.

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