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Making Up The Grade: The College Admissions Scandal

Scamfluencers

CHAPTER

Unethical Practices in College Admissions

The chapter delves into the unethical strategies used by college admissions consultants to help wealthy clients secure spots at prestigious universities through fraudulent means such as manipulating grades, faking disabilities, and cheating on standardized tests. It follows the narrative of individuals who exploit the system by offering unfair advantages like falsifying information, bribing athletic departments, and engaging in tax evasion to secure college admissions for their children. The chapter also highlights the repercussions faced by those involved in the scandal, including arrests and cooperation with authorities to mitigate consequences.

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