Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Segal Visitors Center, 1841 Sheridan Rd. Legally, wealthy parents can donate to the school in an attempt to influence their child’s admission prospects.

Counselors, test prep and parents who will do anything: Inside the world of college admissions for the wealthy

April 9, 2019

When Christian Reyes expressed an interest in applying to ten colleges, his college counselor at J. Sterling Morton East High School in Cicero, Illinois, where over 90 percent of students are low-income,...

Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez. The Northwestern parents are charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud.

Henriquezes appear in court on charges of fraud; judge sets conditions of release

April 4, 2019

While they may not have arrived to screaming fans and “pay my tuition” signs like actress and fellow alleged defrauder Lori Loughlin, Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez appeared in a Boston federal courthouse...

Parents and students involved in college admissions scandal are not victims

Parents and students involved in college admissions scandal are not victims

April 1, 2019

On March 12, The New York Times broke a story detailing the elaborate methods wealthy families used to bribe college coaches and standardized test proctors to increase their students’ chances of gaining...

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