<p>I was recently accepted into the Summer Seminar program. I've been told that you take the CFA at the seminar, though I cannot find any confirmation of this on the USNA site.</p>
<p>I'm mostly concerned because I imagine my CFA scores would be considerably lower if I took the exam next month as opposed to six months from now. But assuming I don't do well on the CFA (if it is actually included in the seminar, that is), is it possible to retake the exam even if I technically "pass"?</p>
<p>If anyone could shed light on this matter it would be much appreciated. Thanks so much.</p>
<p>Traditionally, that is correct. I believe it’s administered on Sunday evening.</p>
<p>You can re-take the exam if your scores are not to your liking. But be aware, each retaken exam replaces your previous score, no matter if better or otherwise.</p>
<p>Are there penalties for retaking it? And is there a limit for the number of times you can take it?</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
<p>No penalty beyond the burden of administration, pressure of time, and inability to preserve previously completed stellar sections of the exam . It’s one of those things that requires involving others in the testing and cannot resurrect an already declined candidacy. Furthermore, one “loses” the advantage of the pressure of performing and producing among peers that seems to result in scores above and beyond one’s norm.</p>
<p>If you retake it and your scores are lower, can you just not submit those?</p>
<p>No, you have to submit them. When you take them again a coach will record the scores and send them in. You don’t get to send them in yourself. Retake the cfa though if you know you can do better. At least that’s what I did</p>
<p>Oh my…son is attending NASS session 1 and I don’t even know what the CFA is! Can someone shed some light? We feel so in the dark about all of this even though my son is very excited about his prospects! Thank you!</p>
<p>Candidate Fitness Assessment. The “exam” seeks to standardize and measure candidate’s physical fitness. Your son needs to be aware of and prepared for this. In the event he does not fare well, he can retake it, but time fleeteth. He’ll not be permitted to opt out at NASS, and he’ll want to do his best.</p>
<p>Here’s a link: [United</a> States Naval Academy | The Candidate Fitness Assessment](<a href=“http://www.usna.edu/admissions/cfainstructions.html]United”>http://www.usna.edu/admissions/cfainstructions.html)</p>
<p>Review the areas and “practice, practice, practice.”</p>