In a letter to the campus community Thursday, interim President Wanda Austin said USC would “deny admission to applicants in the current admissions cycle who are connected to the alleged scheme.”
, admitting that he masterminded a criminal operation dating back at least a decade. He offered two services to help students overcome admissions hurdles: doctored scores on standardized tests and what he called “a side door” to elite schools. Authorities said he bribed coaches at a number of schools to give spots reserved for student athletes, for whom academic standards were relaxed, to applicants whose parents were willing to pay up to half a million dollars.
Singer has acknowledged collecting about $25 million through his consulting company, Edge College & Career Network, also known as “The Key,” and a purported charity he started. provided a window into the desire of several wealthy Southern California parents, including celebrities, to have their children attend USC.“These recent revelations run counter to our values, which prioritize admissions based on merit and opportunity for all qualified candidates. Our record of diversity among students selected for admission is a particular point of pride for me. We will do all that is necessary to continue to strengthen our culture and to restore trust within our community.
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