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PSAT 8/9 Study Plan for PGCPS 8th Graders: 12 Weeks to the December S&T Admissions Test (2026)
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September 02, 2026 9 min read

PSAT 8/9 Study Plan for PGCPS 8th Graders: 12 Weeks to the December S&T Admissions Test (2026)

PGCPS 8th graders are automatically evaluated for the S&T program using their December PSAT 8/9 scores — no application required, but no second chances either. This post maps a 12-week PSAT 8/9 study plan from September to November, explains the exact S&T composite admissions formula, and shows you how to target the score your child needs for S&T at Charles Herbert Flowers High School.

How to Get Into S&T @ Charles Herbert Flowers High School: PSAT 8/9 Score, GPA Formula & What Actually Gets You In (2026–2027)
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July 17, 2026 9 min read

How to Get Into S&T @ Charles Herbert Flowers High School: PSAT 8/9 Score, GPA Formula & What Actually Gets You In (2026–2027)

S&T @ Charles Herbert Flowers uses a precise composite formula — PSAT 8/9 score plus Core Content GPA multiplied by 360 — to rank every applicant. This guide decodes that formula, explains the difference between PGCPS and non-PGCPS applicant paths, and maps every key deadline from August to March. If your child is aiming for one of the most competitive STEM programs in Prince George's County, start here.