@unpublished {1592145,
	title = {{\textquotedblleft}Shadow Market{\textquotedblright}: A Historical Analysis of the Rise of the Private College AdmissionsCounseling Industry},
	year = {2021},
	abstract = {Recent controversies in the world of the private college admissions industry such asOperation Varsity Blues have led to increased scrutiny on independent education consultants.\&nbsp;The shadowy, often-opaque college admissions industry has led to conversations about whether\&nbsp;or not the process of college admissions is as equitable as institutions would have the public\&nbsp;believe. The aim of this paper is to examine historical factors in the rise of the modern private\&nbsp;college admissions industry and argue that key factors and decisions by institutions, economic\&nbsp;cycles, and shifts in society are responsible for creating the modern-day private college\&nbsp;admissions industry. By interviewing admissions counselors to gain insight on their\&nbsp;backgrounds, analyzing primary data and industry reports, this research paper attempts to create\&nbsp;a historical lens through which the current private admissions counseling industry can be\&nbsp;analyzed. Finally, suggestions for future pathways toward equity and access in the industry are\&nbsp;provided.},
	author = {Caleb Ren (Statistics {\textquoteright}21)}
}
