Certain Degrees Now Cost More at Public Universities

"Should an undergraduate studying business pay more than one studying psychology? Should a journalism degree cost more than one in literature? More and more public universities, confronting rising costs and lagging state support, have decided that the answers may be yes and yes."

By Jonathan D. Glater, The New York Times

Editorial: Gender Bias In College Admissions

"As schools continue to court male applicants, some admission counselors recommend making elementary and secondary schools more boy-friendly. And strengthening boys' education will better prepare them for college."

More: The Christian Science Monitor

Test-Optional Colleges Won't Require SATs

"With the traditional focus on taking the SATs and ACTs, it may be surprising to learn that some colleges allow prospective students to omit these scores from their applications."

By Amy Fagan, The Washington Times

Happy Independence Day 2007

Ten Ways to Reduce College Application Stress

Summer is a slow time of year for college admissions news, so to satiate your hunger for a July post to the Tactical Blog, we have this Jay Mathews column from The Washington Post. Some suggestions are more serious than others, but all contribute to a good thought exercise nonetheless.