Heinel responded, copying their boss, USC Athletic Director Pat Haden, “Yahoo. Mainly for this reason, Subco rejected about 10% to 15% of cases, according to testimony by a USC admissions officer in the Varsity Blues cases. They will donate big.”A glance at the USC admissions website would indicate the answer was no. “Were walk-on students sometimes admitted through the subcommittee on athletic admission for reasons other than athletic talent?” a defense attorney began his examination. “Did the USC athletic department exchange preferential admissions treatment for donations to the University of Southern California?” asked an attorney for parent Abdelaziz.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 22, 2024 16:02 UTC