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Swindled
100. The Side Door (Operation Varsity Blues)
Aug 31, 2023
A college admissions bribery conspiracy involving Rick Singer is exposed. The podcast discusses the fraudulent activities of Michael T. Gastauer, the deceptive promises of Rick Singer, and wealthy individuals cheating college admissions. It also covers the arrests and aftermath of Operation Varsity Blues, the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted. Changes implemented by universities to rebuild trust in the admissions system are highlighted.
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- Rick Singer created a side door by bribing college coaches to recruit students as athletes, bypassing the rigorous admissions process.
- Rick Singer orchestrated cheating on standardized tests, manipulating the testing process for his clients' unfair advantage.
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This podcast episode uncovers the elaborate college admissions bribery scheme orchestrated by Rick Singer, involving wealthy parents, college coaches, and standardized test administrators. Singer offered various services, including cheating on standardized tests and bribing coaches to falsely recruit students as athletes to secure their admission into prestigious universities. Prominent individuals like Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among those involved. The episode highlights the deceit, corruption, and consequences associated with this scandal.
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