Rick Singer is an American college admissions consultant known for his role in the 2019 college admissions scandal. He created a scheme that helped wealthy families secure spots for their children at prestigious universities through unethical means, including bribery and falsifying test scores. Singer founded the Key Worldwide Foundation, which he used to facilitate these illegal activities. His actions led to numerous indictments and a broader investigation into college admissions practices across the United States, highlighting issues of privilege and corruption in the education system.