(CNN) The biggest college admissions scam ever prosecuted in the US is a harsh reminder that wealthy families can cheat their way to even greater privilege. It was all orchestrated by William Rick Singer , CEO of a college admissions prep company called The Key . Here's how the fake athletic credentials worked:In some cases, parents allegedly took part in Singer's scheme to bribe college coaches and athletic officials. While college coaches don't explicitly decide who gets accepted into their universities, they do make recommendations on which recruited athletes should be accepted. We don't know if more people are involved in this scandal, or whether more charges will be filed.

Source: CNN March 13, 2019 16:29 UTC