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Singer’s scheme relied on two primary criminal mechanisms: cheating on standardized tests and bribing university coaches.

In many cases, the student didn't even finish the test. A corrupt proctor, typically Mark Riddell, a Harvard graduate and director of college entrance exam preparation at a private school in Florida, would either feed the student answers or correct their responses after they left the room. Varsity Blues

For a fee typically ranging from $15,000 to $75,000 per test, Singer would arrange for students to take the SAT or ACT under false pretenses. This involved: Singer’s scheme relied on two primary criminal mechanisms:

Beyond the parents, prosecuted the insiders: typically Mark Riddell