<p>My son took and passed his CFA at one of the summer sessions. He hadn't practiced for it and passed (results came back "No Risk") but didn't do great. He forwarded his results to all of the SAs he's applying to, but after some reading it sounds like maybe he should have retaken it to score higher. How critical is the score? If he's already submitted his results can he resubmit a new score? His file is otherwise very strong (academics, athletics, leadership, etc).</p>
<p>He can take the CFA again, and if he significantly improves, submit the score.</p>
<p>The CFA is given a pass/fail grade, although extra points may be awarded in the whole person multiple if the CFA is “maxed out.”</p>
<p>Having said that, it is NOT NECESSARY to “max out” the CFA- however, if your son can demonstrate a decent improvement in some of the areas, then have him send in the new scores.</p>
<p>The sections of the CFA on which USNA focuses are: crunches, push-ups and the mile run. Although the test is pass/fail, doing well – or poorly – on those sections in particular will have some effect on USNA’s view of your level of fitness. Other SAs may focus on different elements of the CFA.</p>
<p>Also, if you do not play varsity sports (or an equivalent in a non-school sport), the CFA will be weighted much more heavily.</p>
<p>Finally, USNA realizes that many folks show up for NASS not in the best shape. As Navy2010 says, you can retake the test and submit new scores. However, it doesn’t make sense to do so unless you have embarked on a fitness program such that your scores will improve significantly. IOW, there really isn’t much difference between 62 and 65 crunches or a 7:30 vs. a 7:20 in the run. </p>
<p>Also, it is CRITICAL to understand that passing the CFA does NOT mean you are in satisfactory shape for plebe summer. It merely means that USNA believes you have the requisite level of fitness to get yourself into shape . . . more or less.</p>
<p>Great advice. Thank you.</p>