Rick Singer Can Resume Work as College Consultant

A judge has decided that Rick Singer, the controversial figure behind the college admissions scandal called “Varsity Blues,” is allowed to work as a college consultant once more—provided he informs potential clients about his criminal history.

This ruling came from federal prosecutors who stated that Singer, 62, can go back to his previous role but must be clear with parents about his past convictions. He pleaded guilty in 2019 to charges related to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, among others, tied to a major scheme that involved wealthy parents bribing to secure their children’s spots in top universities.

Initially sentenced to three and a half years in prison, Singer was released to a halfway house in Los Angeles last year.

After his release, he launched a consulting service called ID Future Stars to assist prospective college students with their applications. Chief District Judge Denise Casper confirmed that he could continue this work, but with a key requirement: a specific statement about his conviction must be “prominently” displayed on his business website.

The mandated statement details Singer’s guilty plea and outlines the various illegal activities he engaged in, such as bribing test administrators, falsifying academic records, and manipulating athletic recruitment processes. It also notes that he garnered over $25 million from clients while directing millions to co-conspirators and himself.

The ruling specifies that he must provide written copies of this statement to parents, students, or others looking to use his services.

Aaron Katz, Singer’s attorney, remarked that Singer was already transparent about his past with current and potential clients before the court’s ruling.