<p>The scores were from NASS in June. I've improved in most areas since then. I can now max pushups and situps. I can also run a 6:18 mile. </p>
<p>Is it worth it for me to retake? I think my scores are already competitive, but any extra boost will be helpful. I've had my application complete (including BGO interview, medical, etc.) since the middle of August. I also have a nomination already (presidential). Should I forget about retaking or go for the extra boost? </p>
<p>Another reason I am not sure whether to retake or not is that I am not sure who can administer the CFA for me. I am homeschooled, so I don't have a physical education teacher or anyone like that. Could I have my travel soccer coach do it since I don't have anyone else?</p>
<p>Does anyone know average scores for admitted candidates?</p>
<p>Averages for females per USNA are 8:25 in run, 60 crunches and 25 pushups. I would not retake as your scores are well above average and the incremental improvement won't help much. You can do one pull-up, which is good for women. If you could substantially improve your pull-ups (to, say, 5), you MIGHT consider retaking, but I still probably wouldn't.</p>
<p>Your BGO can administer the test. Also, anyone who has a PhysEd degree. That said, I think a coach would qualify, regardless of degree.</p>
<p>^^^^^
Ditto USNA1985. Being able to do one pull-up is outstanding. Since the CFA is a pass/fail test there isn't much to gain unless you can max out on every event (i.e., 7 pull-ups for women).</p>
<p>Shuttle run (or as I call it, s**tty run--I had a hard time running on the slippery gym floor because I had been practicing outside whether there was more friction): 10.something seconds
Pushups: 39
Situps: 112
Mile Run: 7:55
Basketball throw: 30
Flexed arm hang: 20 seconds</p>
<p>I know I did pretty well on some things (the pushups and situps), decently on the mile run, and TERRIBLY on the flexed arm hang, the shuttle run and the basketball throw, and I'm positive I could now do better on at least the pushups, the mile, and the flexed arm hang. Should I retake it? </p>
<p>I too am homeschooled so am in a quandary about who to get to administer it. I will attempt to get my track coach to do it but I couldn't do track last year so he might not remember me!</p>
<p>Just fyi, my daughter emailed her military academy admissions contact to ask if her coach could administer the test and was told only if she has a degree in phys ed. So you might want to check with NA admissions team to ensure they will accept a coach. Maybe they would make an exception for someone who is home-schooled and therefore has no access to a PE teacher. Daughter ended up asking her MALO to do it.</p>
<p>From the publicly facing Naval Academy Admissions site:</p>
<p>Test Administration
The CFA is an important component of the admissions process at each Service Academy and is used to determine if candidates can meet the physical rigors of military life. The test must be administered properly and standardized in order to accurately reflect a student's physical and motor fitness and to be fair to all candidates. The CFA MUST be administered by a high school/prep school physical education teacher, team coach, commissioned officer (for military candidates), or the candidate's Blue and Gold Officer.</p>
<p>"Your examination may be administered by any physical
education teacher or Service Academy Liaison Officer. Any
active duty commissioned officer may administer the CFA
for service members."</p>
<p>Hmmm, I was under the impression that a candidate could take the CFA once and submit it to any academy. Apparently not if it is administered by a coach.</p>
<p>Just for grins I looked at USAFA instructions and here is what it says:</p>
<p>"Your examination may be administered by any
physical education teacher, Service Academy Liaison
Officer or AFJROTC Instructor. Any active duty
commissioned officer may administer the CFA for service
members."</p>
<p>So apparently USNA is the only one of the three that permits a coach to administer the test.</p>
<p>My oldest son (USNA '10) took the CFA two years ago - primarily for USNA - but it was administered by his PE teacher. USNA forwarded his scores to USMA, and West Point gave him an appointment, so I am pretty sure that unless things have changed, the "one test for all academies" guidance is still applicable.</p>