Who’s pleaded guilty in college admissions scam? Rich parents. Coaches. A Golden Globe winner
William “Rick” SingerThe self-described “master coach” is the mastermind of the college admissions scandal, prosecutors say.
He warned parents that in the scramble for a spot at an elite university, their children would hardly stand out without his help.he could wrench open to the “wealthiest families in the U.S.” He promised their children nothing short of “a life of success.” Singer was paid $25 million by parents who, believing their children lacked the grades and test scores to get into elite universities, turned to the reputed college admissions guru who bragged of helping shuttle more than 700 students a year into top schools through “the side door,” according to prosecutors.
Singer, 58, pleaded guilty in Boston to charges of fraud, racketeering, money laundering and obstruction of justice.The “Desperate Housewives” actress and Golden Globe winner pleaded guilty in a Boston courtroom Monday to a fraud conspiracy charge that has sent the actress’ reputation and career prospects tumbling.to inflate her daughter’s SAT score. She will be sentenced Sept. 13., who Huffman said knew nothing of the test-fixing scheme.
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