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Governor’s School 2027

Optional Virtual Information Session Below:

September 22 at 4pm virtual info session

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Who is eligible?

11th graders who have at least one of the following:

  • 3.25 unweighted GPA or higher
  • 3.5 weighted GPA or higher
  • Score of a 4 or higher on any EOC
  • Score of 3 or higher an any AP exam
  • Composite score of 19 or higher on the ACT or Pre-ACT, 1010 on the SAT or PSAT

Please note:

10th graders may apply in the area of Choral Music, Instrumental Music or Dance ONLY and must meet one of the above criteria.

Students who are accepted and attend NC Gov. School will be given a cord to wear at graduation.

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What is needed: Forms and Links:�

• Governor's School Interest Form 2027 -Please complete this form ASAP

• GS2027 Recommendation Form-Must download to type in the form. Do not handwrite or print.

• GS2027 Application Form -Must download to type in the form. Do not handwrite or print.

• Governor's School Overview Video

• Family Overview Flyer

• Governor's School Website

• **When listing activities on the application, please use a bulleted list

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Recommendations

  • Students need 2 Recommenders to complete the Recommendation Form
  • One letter MUST be from your high school teacher, preferably one who teaches in your area of discipline
  • Second letter can be from another teacher or a community member
  • Please ask your recommenders to download the Recommendation Form in order to type in the boxes. They need to email the letter directly to Ms. DiPierno. Be sure to have the recommenders put the following in the subject line of the email: Student Last Name.Student First Name.Gov Rec Please ask them to save the file using the same format.
  • Recommendation form must be typed and not exceed the space on the form. No additional paper will be accepted.

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Application

You will need to download the APPLICATION in order to fill it out electronically.

  • Please do not print and hand write the application as it will not be accepted by the selection committee.
  • Be sure to bullet your activities to keep the information concise.
  • If you are applying in the area of performing arts (Choral music, Instrumental, art), please share your audition/portfolio electronically with your application and make it viewable to all.
  • Please save and send your application in the following format:
    • Last Name.First Name.App

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Email application to lori.dipierno@cms.k12.nc.us no later than October 13, 2026

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Timeline

  • Now-October 1st – Complete the Governor’s School Google Form
  • October 13th - Last day for Recommenders to email Recommendation form to Ms. DiPierno at lori.dipierno@cms.k12.nc.us
  • October 13th – Last day to email Completed Application Form to Ms. DiPierno at lori.dipierno@cms.k12.nc.us Students applying in the area of performing arts will need to submit their audition with their application
  • December- - District sends nomination applications to Governor’s School. Students will be notified if they made the District nomination list
  • March/April 2027- Governor’s School selections and non selections will be available and given to students.
  • Summer 2027- Governor’s School dates TBD (Mid June-Mid July)

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