College Admissions Scandal: Operation Varsity Blues
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Which of the following universities was NOT involved in the scam according to the federal prosecutors?

  • University of Texas
  • Harvard University (correct)
  • Stanford University
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • What is the estimated amount of money involved in the college admissions cheating scheme?

  • $10 million
  • $25 million (correct)
  • $100 million
  • $50 million
  • What was the name of William Rick Singer's company?

  • The College Key
  • The Edge College & Career Network, LLC (correct)
  • The University Admissions Network
  • The Athletic Recruitment Agency
  • What was the main goal of the alleged scam?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people were charged in the Operation Varsity Blues investigation?

    <p>50 people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated amount of money paid by parents to William Rick Singer?

    <p>About $25 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the fake athletic profiles created by Singer's associates?

    <p>To bribe college coaches to set aside spots for the students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the highest amount of money spent by a parent to ensure their child's admission to a university?

    <p>$6.5 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the two actresses charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services fraud?

    <p>Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts who spoke about the case?

    <p>Andrew Lelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the message conveyed by U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling regarding the case?

    <p>There will not be a separate criminal justice system for the wealthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many families did William Rick Singer claim to have helped with 'side doors' to admission?

    <p>761 families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The College Admissions Scandal

    • The scandal involved students seeking admission to top universities, including Georgetown, Stanford, Yale, UCLA, University of San Diego, University of Southern California, University of Texas, and Wake Forest University.

    The Mastermind

    • William Rick Singer, founder of The Edge College & Career Network, LLC, orchestrated the scam.
    • Singer pleaded guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and obstruction of justice.
    • He could be sentenced to a maximum of 65 years in prison.

    The Scam

    • From 2011 to 2019, parents paid Singer about $25 million to bribe coaches and university administrators to "designate their children as recruited athletes".
    • Singer helped provide 761 families with "side doors" to admission.
    • Singer's associates created fake athletic profiles for students, then bribed college coaches to set aside spots for them.
    • Singer also bribed test administrators to allow others to take SAT or ACT exams for wealthy parents' children, or secured students extra time to take the exams.

    The Investigation

    • The FBI uncovered evidence of "large-scale fraud" while working on a separate undercover investigation.
    • The probe began in May and involved 200 federal agents across six states.
    • Singer ultimately helped investigators by wearing a wire to unravel the scam.

    The Parents

    • Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services fraud.
    • Loughlin and her husband agreed to pay bribes totaling $500,000 to bolster their two daughters' chances of gaining admission to the University of Southern California.
    • 33 parents were charged in total, with some spending from $200,000 up to $6.5 million to ensure their children's admission to their schools of choice.

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