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The College Admissions Scandal

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The federal indictments this week of dozens of parents, coaches and an admissions consultant laid bare the shady lengths some will go to in order to place students in prestigious schools. Kevin Carey, vice president of education policy and knowledge management at New America, joins host Krys Boyd to talk through the many ways that wealthy parents use their money to get around the admissions process – and about the effect that has on other students.