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id: ea86961c62
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-12 14:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:25 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Philly delays selective school application deadline to Dec. 16

Philadelphia is accepting selective school applications through Dec. 16. The state board is not expected to vote on new test cut scores until next week.

Section: [Schools](/philadelphia/section/life.md) · Entities: [Pennsylvania State Board of Education](/philadelphia/wiki/pennsylvania-state-board-of-education.md)

## Coverage

- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/education/pennsylvania-test-scores-pssas-philadelphia-school-selection-20261112.html), 2026-11-12 14:00 EST: Philly pushes school selection back as Pa. moves to make it easier to achieve advanced score on state tests
- [Chalkbeat Philadelphia](https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2026/11/12/district-pushes-school-selection-deadline-to-december-16/), 2026-11-12 17:25 EST: Philadelphia school district delays school selection deadline as wait for state test scores drags on

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