Changes in the ski patrol, Future of the SAT

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A sign is seen at the entrance to a hall for a college test preparation class
In this Jan. 17, 2016 photo, a sign is seen at the entrance to a hall for a college test preparation class in Bethesda, Md. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

We talk with a ski patrol member about safety and trends in the profession. Then, a Washington Post higher education reporter explains how the SAT college admission test is switching to a digital-only format and a pending supreme court case.

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  • The SAT test goes digital and the Supreme Court contemplates race in college admissions

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Mark Anderson Guest
  • Nick Anderson Guest

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