I suspect this is just the tip of the iceberg. Like steroids in baseball everyone was making money: “private high school counselors”, coaches, and the U’s are getting well funded students so everyone kept quiet.
Does anyone think water polo, crew, sailing, fencing, and squash teams are anything other than a way to recruit well funded students?
After top U’s admit legacy (up to 20%), athletes (10%), international (15%), URM (30%), VIP’s, donor, and cheaters there aren’t many spots left for unconnected students.