School Admission Scandal Underscores Significance Of Transparency

International Business Times, April 9, 2019

2 Pages Posted: 13 May 2019

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Richard Custin

University of San Diego- School of Business Administration

Abigail Berk

University of San Diego - School of Business Administration

Date Written: April 9, 2019

Abstract

Federal prosecutors recently uncovered a massive fraud and bribery scheme in which parents paid lavish sums to ensure their children received admission to certain highly competitive academic institutions. As part of this scheme, university coaches and school officials received payments, and students were instructed to falsely claim to have learning disabilities to qualify for testing privileges on college entrance exams.

This scandal is a dark moment in the history of higher education. In its fallout, however, there lies an opportunity to implement more transparent admissions standards that can benefit students and schools alike.

Keywords: College, University, Scandal, Transparency, Admission, Fraud, Bribery, ATAR, Holistic, Fisher II, Supreme Court

Suggested Citation

Custin, Richard and Berk, Abigail, School Admission Scandal Underscores Significance Of Transparency (April 9, 2019). International Business Times, April 9, 2019, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3369296

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Abigail Berk

University of San Diego - School of Business Administration ( email )

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