<p>Generally, I would venture to guess middle 50% "whole person academics" or above and pass the PAE (but this is ONLY a guess). They change the "minimum" scores for PAE "pass" each year and this year they changed the shuttle run and stuff, so no one really knows. I've listened and looked around, and the numbers I came up with vary on minimums as follows (women in parenthesis) 2-5 (12 sec. hang) pullups, 25-32 (10-15) pushups, 44' (24') basketball throw. I have no data on new shuttle run or 1-mile run.</p>
<p>Also, sports recruits are in a separate catagory and are eligible for other visit programs. Not sure if they would ever get a standard CWV invitation if they were being actively recruited.</p>
<p>Dad2b2010, According to our BGO, he said that Jake is triple qualified and is a "strong" candidate. He is not a sports recruit even though he did really well on the CFA and really fit. I just hope that we can afford to send him.</p>
<p>Hi Oregon Mom,
I keep regressing to PAE instead of the new CFA acronym (must be a left over from USAFA reading). Scores apply of course (most of those numbers are from the USNA itself (class of 2008).</p>
<p>Congrats! It's not an affordability question for us, so I guess we will let him go. It is a logistical absurdity in my mind. Why not let them stay an entire weekend? And I'm not convinced the CWV is that much more realistic of an exposure as compared to NASS. The academy doesn't seem to keep very good track of who is where in admissions status and visit status. For example we got an introductory letter recruiting on my son's PSAT performance about 2 months after NASS and when his application was 90% complete....go figure!
Cheers</p>
<p>Our daughter got her CVW invite in the mail today - we're from San Diego area...and looking at the November weekend. Anyone else figured out what they are doing????</p>
<p>Hi peskemom,
My son has to check on his soccer playoff dates before he can schedule Oct or Nov. May decide tomorrow....leaning toward Nov to get it out of the way if possible.</p>
<p>CWV...yes (Candidate Weekend Visit). This year there are eight of them. One in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb and two in Mar and Apr.
It's a good thing...means he is competitive at a minimum. The intent is to send them to highly qualified academic candidates that are triple Q'd or likely to become such (Acad, Phys, Med).</p>
<p>Although, if he is tops in his varsity sport...it could also be a separate sport recruiting invitation.</p>
<p>I have seen posts claiming ~1000 invites go out now and anothe ~1000 go out later in the winter/spring</p>
<p>We called the Admissions Office today and confirmed that our daughter is going to attend CVW on Nov. 18-19th. It's a heck of a jaunt for us to consider for the short time - travelling clear across the country, but heck - it's more than worth it from our family's vantage point.</p>
<p>I just got the letter yesterday too and since my parents got it at home and I'm at college, I'm not quite sure exactly what the content is about. The only part of application that I did not do is the Physical but finished the rest.</p>
<p>How important to the appointment process if we decline the inivitation? I agree with Dad2B2010 possibly.We are in Oregon and our frequent flyer miles only will go to Washington DC.So I don't even know how he gets to the Academy this way. After I looked at the letter and it said 26hrs of visit, my husband and I are questioning CVW importance. Of course, Jake wants to go no matter what...</p>
<p>Yup, I don't think LOA is included in the letter but I really couldn't figure it out from what my parents were telling me. I think I'm heading down there October 29th...it's going to be really exciting!</p>
<p>Oh yeah, and since this is my first time even hearing about the CVW, is this a sign of a likely LOA or is LOA still given to only few select number of CVW attendees?</p>
<p>It's a tough call, especially from the left coast. I would make sure you check alternate departure airport schedules. If your future mid can sleep on a red-eye, that will get you in early enough to shuttle to Annapolis from BWI (in less than an hour). Note, supershuttle does not go to Annapolis from Dulles and I havn't checked if they go there from Reagan.</p>
<p>My son is usually really good about trying not to waste our money (too good usually) and he realized the CWV short schedule is rediculous. But...He REALLLY wants to go, regardless.</p>
<p>USNA is spoiled in this whole regard because they know kids will come from all over...but I'm sure they miss a few of their best candidates because of the lousy logistics/cost combination.</p>
<p>Several questions on this thread appear to be asking about the importance of attending CVW. From our experience and that of the many mids I've come to know, attending CVW will have no relevance on whether an applicant gets appointed: in other words, if it is not possible or practical to attend, you will not be penalized in the review of your application. </p>
<p>The purpose of CVW is to provide an opportunity for some applicants to be more sure that the Academy experience is right for them, to reduce the likelihood of an inductee dropping out later. In that context, for those applicants who remain unsure, attending CVW can be valuable.</p>
<p>thanks for the information. Since my son went to the 2005 USNA Summer camp, then attending the CVW may not be required based on what I am reading.</p>
<p>My son also went to Summer Seminar and was hooked. However, he really wants to go so I will try my best. While not as bad as Alaska, Oregon is not the easiest to travel from.</p>
<p>CVW is not critical to the appointment process.
If your child is comfortable with his/her decision, there is no need to go to CVW.
The experience may be a bit different because you attend a class and you get some one-on-one time with a mid but my son does not seem to have regretted not attended. In fact, it has never come up. [He went to summer seminar; that was the only time he visited the academy right up to I-day.]</p>