William Rick Singer

William Rick Singer

scam mastermind United States

William Rick Singer is a college admissions consultant and the mastermind behind the infamous college admissions scandal known as 'Operation Varsity Blues.' He orchestrated a fraudulent scheme that involved bribing college officials and facilitating cheating on standardized tests to help wealthy families secure admission for their children into prestigious universities. His actions led to charges against numerous individuals, including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, and he cooperated with authorities, providing testimony in exchange for a reduced sentence.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
127,652
Power
8,099$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 127,652 $21,000,000 8,099$
Totals 1 331,002,651 127,652 $21,000,000 8,099$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: William 'Rick' Singer is the mastermind behind the college admissions scam known as 'Operation Varsity Blues' and is back with a new job in college admissions advising. 5

CNN: William ‘Rick’ Singer: Mastermind behind college admissions scam is back in business — but with a court-ordered disclaimer

United States United States: William Rick Singer was the mastermind behind the college admissions scam that involved Loughlin and Giannulli. 2

Fox News: Lori Loughlin lists LA mansion for $16.5 million