John, Erinn, and Scott welcome The Wall Street Journal reporter Melissa Korn, co-author of the book Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit & the Making of the College Admissions ScandaI, for an in-depth look at how criminal intent, cracks in the college recruiting and admissions process, parenting styles, egos, and entitlement all intersected to create the perfect storm for a near perfect scam. During the year following news of the Varsity Blues scandal breaking, Melissa and Jennifer meticulously researched the evolution of the scheme and the people who participated in it. The authors’ thoughtful study of parental motives and insecurities results in a captivating tale that once picked up, cannot be put down.

Unacceptable is a ‘must read’ for all parents and college/university leaders and is available on the Penguin Random House website at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622985/unacceptable-by-melissa-korn-and-jennifer-levitz/.