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The College Board has made significant changes to the test administration timeline for the PSAT 8/9 assessment. Non-PGCPS students and current 9th-grade PGCPS students who are applying to certain High School Specialty Programs as a freshman for the 2026-2027 school year must submit a program application and test registration between August 1, 2025 and October 3, 2025.
Students interested in the Academy of Health Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Technology, and Science and Technology programs are required to take the PSAT 8/9.
After submitting an application, non-PGCPS students and 9th-grade PGCPS students will be required to register and pay for the PSAT 8/9, which will be administered in October 2025. Test registration details are embedded in the application.
NON-PGCPS STUDENTS AND CURRENT 9th GRADE PGCPS STUDENTS MAY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION HERE:
*8th-grade students who are currently enrolled in PGCPS do not require an application and will take the PSAT 8/9 at their school.
A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.
| Program Name | Application Window |
| 3D Scholars |
October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
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August-September There is no application for current 8th Grade PGCPS students as all 8th Grade PGCPS students are considered. |
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Non-PGCPS, Home & Private School 8th GradersAugust 1, 2025 and October 3, 2025 PGCPS 8th GradersOctober 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
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| North VPA South VPA |
October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
| Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
| International Baccalaureate Program (IB) |
October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
| Online Program |
October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
| P-TECH |
October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
| Lottery Charter Schools |
November 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026 |
| Talent Ready |
October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025 |
A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.
Please view appropriate card for more details about each school.