The 2019 college admissions scandal was a major controversy in the United States involving wealthy parents who used illegal methods to secure college admissions for their children. The scheme included bribing college officials, falsifying test scores, and creating fake athletic profiles to gain an unfair advantage in the admissions process. Prominent figures, including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, were implicated in the scandal. The investigation, led by the FBI, revealed a network orchestrated by William "Rick" Singer, who facilitated the cheating and bribery. The scandal raised significant questions about fairness and integrity in the college admissions system.