It’s not uncommon (without overt “fraud,”) for athletes to get a huge bump. It’s one reason I have some bitter feelings about this practice and wish more paid attention to it. Of course, there are CC parents with great kids who are academic matches. But I seem to recall UCLA being in our sights, a few years ago, for the terrible struggles some of their athletes have. And despite “Bruin Cake Walk” or tutoring.
This is far more common than issues with politicians’ kids or those of wealthy donors or legacy. The number of the latter is a flea’s eye, in comparison.