CFA checkup

Colleges and Universities A-Z Naval Academy - Annapolis
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<p>Alright, just to follow suit, a little bit of advice here.</p>

<p>Basketball throw: 66ft
Pullups: 4
Shuttle run: 7.1
Situps: 95
Pushups: 53
Run: 6.58</p>

<p>I'm a male, btw. </p>

<p>I was just about two inches away from getting my fifth pullup, so that was pretty frustrating. Other than that, I got two bad stitches on the run. I had to stop and walk/stretch about 5 or 10 steps each time. My lap times were between 1.25 and 1.35 except for the 1/4 I got stitches on, which ran around 2.15, I think.</p>

<p>I think I'm alright, but of course, I'm freaking out about my poor pullups and run. This was the last piece of my application undone, so I am completely finished now. Over the summer, my CGO said he was pretty sure I would get an LOA. Since that time, I had a 4.0 GPA in three core classes at college, was elected Student Gov't President, became Secretary/Treasurer of the Math Club, and was inducted into the Psychology Honor Society. So, academically and ECA-ically, I've strengthened my application.</p>

<p>So, am I good, or do I need to keep pushing and retake it in a few weeks? I did this in a hurry without any preparation just to get it in before USMA's deadline, so I know I can improve.</p>

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<p>Took a practice one last week, real one is in another week and a half.</p>

<p>Bball Throw: 62 ft
Pullups: 14
Shuttle Run: 9.10 (is this slow???)
Situps: 95
Pushups: 60
Run: 5:45</p>

<p>im only worried about my shuttle run and bball throw, but i already have a LOA, so I dont need to max...</p>

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<p>I think you should be fine. It seems like alot of candidates overreact about the CFA. </p>

<p>micah: your mile is not poor. It's not outstanding, but certainly not poor. You maxed situps, have a good basketball throw and a great shuttle run. No worries man. Especially with your academic credentials.</p>

<p>jpr: You're a beast. Don't even sweat it.</p>

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<p>correct me if a am wrong, but I always took it that the CFA is a pass/fail venture. If your score is high enough you get phsically qualified and anything extra doesn't go into your application. I got as follows:</p>

<ul>
<li>68 foot basketball throw</li>
<li>7:04 mile</li>
<li>7.5 second shuttle</li>
<li>48 push-ups</li>
<li>95 sit-ups</li>
<li>6 pull-ups</li>
</ul>

<p>My scores are not that great, but I just got a LOA. So don't even worry about the physical part. I think that they are more concerned about the academic part for most people. After all, you can make a weak person stronger, but you can't make a stupid person smart.</p>

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<p>You're right. I know I'm overreacting, it's just frustrating to not do your best.</p>

<p>Alas. Now it's time to sit and wait. This is the part I just loooooooved last year...haha</p>

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<p>If you want to improve your pullups, look up the Armstrong Pullup workout on google.</p>

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<p>I think everybody freaks out about their CFA scores. I think a lot people don't do as well as they expect themselves to do because on paper the test looks relativly easy, but in reality is difficult because of the culminating fatigue.</p>

<p>My Scores (Since Everyone is Posting Theirs)</p>

<p>Pull Ups: 7
Push Ups: 55
B-Ball Throw: 51
Shuttle Run: 9.7
Crunches: 57
Mile Run: 5:58</p>

<p>Edited to Add: Oh yeah, and jpr, you're a beast! Nice job.</p>

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<p>Alright, that's good...thanks guys.</p>

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<p>CFA is pass/fail. However, you can earn a bit of a "bump" by doing extremely well on certain sections (e.g., pullups). You can always resubmit a higher score. That said, I would not do so unless you can SIGNIFICANTLY improve your score in at least several areas. For example, if you originally did 5 pullups and now can do 8 -- not a huge improvement and thus not worth retaking assuming you passed the first time. If you can now do 25 (and maintain your other scores), you MAY want to retake and resubmit.</p>

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<p>1985... that is about as clear and concise as I've read on this in 3 years of trying to figure out the issue of retest or otherwise. Thanks. Very valuable for candidates, I'm sure. After all, so much of the process AFTER I Day is prioritizing and reprioritizing. Seems to me that's what you're counseling here.</p>

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1985... that is about as clear and concise as I've read on this in 3 years of trying to figure out the issue of retest or otherwise. Thanks.

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<p>Thanks, and you're welcome. I try.</p>

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After all, so much of the process AFTER I Day is prioritizing and reprioritizing. Seems to me that's what you're counseling here.

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<p>Essentially, yes.</p>

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<p>i have a quick question:
i took the CFA at USMA SLS and was rated "NO RISK."
i wasn't able to take it at NASS because of sprained ankle from WP.
is it safe to assume that "NO RISK" for WP is also "NO RISK" or pass for navy, too?</p>

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<p>So how about these scores?</p>

<p>BB Throw: 62 ft
Pull-Ups: 15
Shuttle Run: 9.4
Sit-Ups: 95
Push-Ups: 63
1 Mile: 7:16</p>

<p>I still have a little difficulty with the BB Throw. I was not able to learn the perfect technique of this event.
What are your opinions?</p>

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<p>West Point has more stringent standards on the CFA than USNA and USAFA. Don't sweat it.</p>

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<p>Finally got my official CFA scores in...</p>

<p>Bball Throw: 78ft
Shuttle Run: 8.7
Pullups: 15
Situps: 95
Pushups: 54 (sucks)
Mile: 5:55 (but I live at sea level and took the test in Lyons, CO.)</p>