William "Rick" Singer is an American college admissions consultant known for his role in the 2019 college admissions scandal. He founded the college counseling company The Key and developed a scheme that involved bribing college officials to secure spots for wealthy students at prestigious universities. Singer pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit racketeering and money laundering. His actions exposed widespread corruption in the college admissions process, leading to investigations and legal consequences for numerous individuals, including celebrities and college coaches involved in the scandal.