College scam reflects 'desperation,' local observers say

The indictment against more than 50 people involved in the burgeoning "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal has captured the nation's attention with two glamorous TV stars – Felicity Huffman of "Desperate Housewives," and Lori Laughlin of "Full House" being in the middle of the scandal.The affair has illustrated what experts say is the desperation that exists to get into some top schools, and the changing nature of college admissions. It also shows how admissions is as much of an art