What I saw on Social Media



         As I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline, I noticed an interesting article from Buzzfeed (anyone like taking Buzzfeed quizzes?) on there they were covering a scam that involved two famous actresses, Falicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. Both of their names stood out to me because I am a fan of some of their work (Desperate Housewives/Full House).

         What I found the most interesting was the scam they are both being charged with. They are both among dozens of others charged in a massive college admission scam. At first, I was confused on what type of scam they could possibly be involved in because to me I see them as wealthy elites who can pay for college for their children like nothing, I thought to myself what kind of scam are they running? To my surprise, the scheme was referred to by the FBI as Operation Varsity Blues. This scam involved facilitating cheating on the SAT and ACT exams for students and bribing college administrators and coaches to recruit students as athletes."Rick" singer was the ringleader of this operation and the two actresses who were caught in this mess are the ones who paid for the "services" he offered to ensure their children got into the best of the best universities.

          I have some mixed emotions about this scam because from a mother's point of view, I can see why the parents may have done this. Being a parent myself, I definitely want the best for my child and I would do anything for my children to go to the top universities. However, if I was in their position, I would never want to be apart of a scam like that where I can end up in jail or worse. On the other hand, I am glad that this scam has been exposed because their children took the spot that could have gone to another student who was more deserving than them. They are other students who work hard and study hard to get a top score on their SAT and ACT, but because these wealthy elites feel that they could just buy their way to the top and not get caught is mind blowing to believe. I do not condone cheating on any level especially when money is involved. My question to them would be, "Did you really believe you would not get caught?" This impacts me because I am a future educator and I am a person who is currently going to take the SAT. I would not consider it fair if someone where to get my spot just because their parent bought their spot for them.

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  1. Casey CaseMarch 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    Wow, just wow. I can't even put into words how much this makes me mad. I worked my butt off in order to get a good score on my ACT. If anyone were to get a spot over me in a college because their parents payed for a good score I would be livid. I am glad they got caught and I hope that this behavior is brought front and center to news sites everywhere. I believe that they should have examples made of them.

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  2. Joshua StefansMarch 14, 2019 at 4:30 PM

    I've been following this story too. It is confusing that these rich elites would do this since they can literally afford any college for their children. I am also outraged by this for the same reasons. But think about hoe their kids feel? Some might not know this was happening to them behind their backs.

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  3. Brittany TMarch 14, 2019 at 4:32 PM

    I agree with both of you! I would be livid! Just because they are rich and have money shouldn't mean that they can buy their child's way into a better school. If I was the person that was kicked out of a spot or the parent of someone who was kicked out of a spot I would be making a stink about it! These students should be held to the same standards as everyone else and have to have good grades and scores in order to get into colleges.

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  4. efg1212March 16, 2019 at 10:55 PM

    I was also appalled and for the same reasons. I do agree that this was not done without the students knowing or being aware of what was being done. As a student we are all aware of the expectations and what our scores are. We also know if we have a chance based on our GPA and our academic achievements. I believe that on the kids may suffer of "Afluenza." as in the drunk driving case of Ethan Couch.

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