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Donna Balancia in her office in Los Angeles. "I did some crazy things, but nothing illegal," says Donna, who moved into a top school district so her daughter could attend a high school she thought would give her a better shot at UCLA. (David Fearn via AP)

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SAN FRANCISCO — With dreams of UCLA for her daughter, single mother Donna Balancia chose a high-rent apartment to get her into Beverly Hills High School, which she hoped would give her the best shot at the college of her choice.

By JOCELYN GECKER and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press March 16, 2019