Those arrested include two SAT/ACT administrators, one exam proctor, nine coaches at elite schools, one college administrator and 33 parents, according to Lelling. Parents who hired Singer as part of the scheme allegedly paid between $15,000 and $75,000 per test, the indictment states. Being a recruited athlete in a Division I sport is a "very powerful influencer" in the admissions process, said Sara Harberson, a college admissions expert and former dean of admissions at Franklin & Marshall College. Giannulli allegedly wrote in an email to Singer included in the complaint. "Uh, perfect," Giannulli allegedly responded.

Source: CNN March 12, 2019 23:48 UTC