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Consider This Boston: Behind The Scenes Of "Operation Varsity Blues," The College Admissions Scandal

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In 2018, the government charged dozens of wealthy American parents, including actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, with paying a total of $25 million in bribes to get their kids into selective colleges by having them pose as athletes or having ringers take the SAT for them. GBH's higher education reporter Kirk Carapezza speaks with Eric Rosen, the head of the federal team that uncovered the scandal.

This segment aired on March 30, 2021.

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