‘Varsity Blues’ admissions scheme mastermind can advise college hopefuls again, judge rules

Date:

July 17, 2025

William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind of a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, can work as a college consultant again so long as he discloses his criminal record to new clients, a federal judge ruled on Monday.

Singer, 62, pleaded guilty in 2019 to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and other charges related to the scandal, known as Operation Varsity Blues. He was sentenced to 3½ years in prison in 2023, but was released to a halfway house in Los Angeles last year.

Upon his release from prison, Singer launched a new company, ID Future Stars, to advise prospective undergraduates on their college applications. Chief District Judge Denise Casper ruled that Singer can continue his work as a college consultant so long as the following statement is “prominently” on his company’s website:

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‘Varsity Blues’ admissions scheme mastermind can advise college hopefuls again, judge rules

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