College Admissions Scandal

Trauma Dumping for College Acceptance

Emily Chang, Wellesley College

Do personal statements pressure students to exploit their hardships?…

June 16, 2023

‘Operation Varsity Blues’ Exposes Systemic Flaws in Education

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The recent Netflix documentary reveals problems in the U.S. school system that go beyond the infamous 2019 admission scandal.…

April 16, 2021

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on Olivia Jade

Olivia Jade, the College Admission Scandal and Class Privilege

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While the young influencer's appearance on 'Red Table Talk' proves that the discussion around the controversy is not over, we must shift the dialogue toward one that addresses class.…

December 22, 2020

Sentencing of Lori Loughlin Proves That There Is Privilege in Punishment

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

Guilty of participating in the biggest fraud in the history of college admissions, Aunt Becky and her spouse will spend only a few months in jail.…

September 8, 2020

Why the College Admissions Scandal Is All About White Privilege

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

It seems like wealth, fame and a fair complexion are key to receiving a college education.…

March 26, 2019

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