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Mastermind behind college admissions scam is back advising students — now with a court-ordered disclaimer

CALIFORNIA, JUL 24 – William 'Rick' Singer must display a court-ordered 270-word disclaimer about his criminal past while advising college applicants after his early prison release, court documents show.

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By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Fresh out of federal prison, the mastermind behind the college admissions scam known as “Operation Varsity Blues” is back with a new job: college admissions advising. William “Rick” Singer was released early from the Bureau of Prisons’ custody on March 25 and, according to a recent legal filing, is living in California and working for ID Future Stars, an “admissions consulting company owned by his sister.” The compa…

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Mastermind behind college admissions scam is back in business — but with a court-ordered disclaimer

Fresh out of federal prison, the mastermind behind the college admissions scam known as “Operation Varsity Blues” is back with a new job: college admissions advising.

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WAAY-TV broke the news in Huntsville, United States on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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