“Affirmative action for the rich”

<p>More colleges are offering early decision admissions, where students signal that a particular university is their top choice but have to commit before seeing their financial aid package. Early decision is not without controversy. Students who apply early tend to be wealthier, and critics say the practice undermines fairness. Plus, child care costs continue to climb, and the UAW hopes its contract wins will encourage other car manufacturers to unionize.</p>