The Biggest College Admissions Scandal In History - The Rick Singer / Aunt Becky story
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What is the college admissions scandal involving Lori Loughlin?
Erinnerst du dich an Ant-Becky von Full House, der ins Gefängnis ging? Es beginnt mit diesem Jungen, Rick. Rick ist 51 Jahre alt, lebt in Los Angeles und sein Bruder ist ziemlich erfolgreich. Er betreibt ein College Counseling Business, wo er High School Studenten mit ihren College-Applikationen hilft und versucht, sie in eine gute Universität zu bringen.
Who is Rick Singer and how did the scandal start?
Aber anscheinend ist der Jungs Erfolg einfach nicht genug, weil er rich sein will. And one day in 2011, one of his best students keeps failing his practice SAT tests, no matter how much he studies. And so that is when Rick gets an idea that's gonna change his life forever. Why not just help the student cheat his way into college? Was könnte möglicherweise falsch gehen? Und so geht Rick und er zahlt einem der Leute, der den Test schaperoniert. Und dieser Schaperon korrigiert geheim die Antworten der Studenten. Und so endet dieser dumme Student mit einem perfekten Rekord. Und letztendlich kommen sie in die Schule, die sie wollen. And so now Rick knows he's hit the jackpot. His idea worked. He is on to something big.
How did Rick Singer execute the cheating scheme?
And so he decides to do it again for another student. And then again. And then again. And he just keeps helping high school students out using the same idea. Cheating in various ways to help them get into the university they want. And he charges a lot of money for this service, hundreds of thousands of dollars. And over time, Rick and his college counseling business become the go-to place for this scam. And like wealthy parents will come to him and they'll be like, can you help my kid cheat his way into a top university? And Rick will be like... Hi, that'll be 500 grand. Oh, and he doesn't just help the kids cheat on their SAT exams. Sometimes he straight up bribes people at the school. Like he's bribing school admins, he's bribing coaches, he's bribing anyone who can get his client's kid into that university. And let me tell you, business is booming for Rick. He is slowly becoming rich, just like he wanted. And after a few years of doing this, he builds up a clientele of super wealthy people. Und an einem Punkt beginnt er mit dieser Frau zu arbeiten. Lori Loughlin, a.k.a.
Which wealthy clients were involved in the scandal?
Aunt Becky. Und sie ist offensichtlich die Schauspielerin, die Aunt Becky auf Full House in den 80ern und 90ern spielt. Und dann wieder in der kürzesten Reboot. Und Rick beginnt auch mit ihrem Mann zu arbeiten. Dieser Typ. Mossimo. Und Mossimo ist ein berühmter Fashion-Designer. Ihr habt wahrscheinlich seine Kleidung in Target gesehen. So all that is to say, Aunt Becky and Mossimo are super rich.
How did Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli participate in the scandal?
And they have two teenage daughters and they want these girls to go to a top university real bad. Specifically, they want to get them into USC. And at some point, they hit up Rick and they request his cheating college admission services. And Rick is like, sure, I can get your daughters into USC. And he charges them a half a million dollars for this service. Und Rick ist wirklich gut bei diesem Service. Er fündelt das Geld durch eine falsche Charite, die er aufbaut, und alles. Und er macht alles wirklich legit aus. Aber trotzdem, Aunt Becky und Mossimo holen Rick für seine Services. Aber hier ist das interessante. Eine ihrer jüngeren Töchter ist tatsächlich ein Influencer. Ihr Name ist Olivia.
Who is Olivia and what is her role in this story?
Olivia ist sehr populär online, sie hat fast 2 Millionen Follower auf YouTube, 1,3 Millionen Follower auf Instagram, 700.000 Follower auf TikTok. Sie macht normalerweise auch viel Beauty und Fashion und Vlogs. Sie hat auch ihre eigene Farbpalette mit Sephora, der Make-Up-Brand. Sie tut also wirklich gut für sich selbst als Influencer, besonders wenn sie 18 Jahre alt ist.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the college admissions scandal involving Lori Loughlin?
0:27–0:49
2
Who is Rick Singer and how did the scandal start?
0:49–1:36
3
How did Rick Singer execute the cheating scheme?
1:36–2:44
4
Which wealthy clients were involved in the scandal?
2:44–3:06
5
How did Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli participate in the scandal?
3:06–3:47
6
Who is Olivia and what is her role in this story?
3:47–4:26
7
What insights do we have into Olivia's attitude toward school?
4:26–9:01
Speakers
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