Varsity Blues | Future Stars | 1
Summary
This episode of American Scandal explores the origins of the college admissions scandal, focusing on the rise of college counselor Rick Singer and his company, College Source. It details how Singer exploited the hyper-competitive nature of elite university admissions to build a lucrative business for wealthy families, eventually leading to his involvement in a nationwide criminal conspiracy. The narrative highlights the growing pressure on students and parents, the ethical boundaries crossed by independent consultants, and the early red flags raised by high school counselors and competitors…
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