Advice on USNA

You have until March 1 to complete the CFA. However, the overwhelming majority of candidates complete it prior to that date. Unless you expect to fail, get it over with now.

Sounds good.

Obviously, getting Scholastic approval isn't everything - it is a major step forward provided you're healthy, and in relatively good physical condition. If you don't mind me asking, is there a way for someone to predict if they're academically qualified (Can your BGO let you know prior)? And typically how long does it take for them to get back to you?

And lastly, provided I'm not found Academically Qualified - will I be considered for NAPS or a Foundation School?

I apologize if these questions are what some might consider basic. You guys have helped me out a lot these past couple of days. I just want to say Thanks.
 
Specifially, there is no way to know and your BGO cannot forecast scholastically qualified status. He may report it, once it becomes a reality. As for notification from USNA, this is one of those "maybe ... maybe not" bits of information. Many receive written notice. Many do not.

As for NAPS and foundation consideration, the answer is you may to the degree that admissions has determined that a candidate has specific redeeming quality(s) that may merit future consideration for USNA. Those are not announced and not explicitly known. Implicit knowledge reveals that many are determined to be worthy candidates as recruited athletes or a priority group. Some, altho not as many as USNA might like people to perceive, are candidates coming out of the enlisted Fleet and are in need of academic refreshment and/or enhancement.
 
And lastly, provided I'm not found Academically Qualified - will I be considered for NAPS or a Foundation School?

The short answer is yes. There is no separate application and when your file goes to the Admissions Board, NAPS/Foundation will be considered.

You have until March 1 to complete the CFA. However, the overwhelming majority of candidates complete it prior to that date. Unless you expect to fail, get it over with now.

Your file might not go to the Admissions Board until your CFA is completed. This is especially true if there is a lack of sports in your record. I have two candidates in this situation. I'm scratching my head on when they will submit their CFA, given that I told them this is required before their record can be reviewed.

Specifially, there is no way to know and your BGO cannot forecast scholastically qualified status. He may report it, once it becomes a reality.

True that BGOs cannot predicit. However, as I previously posted, BGOs CANNOT TELL CANDIDATES THEIR ADMISSIONS BOARD STATUS!!! Period. Do not call your BGO and ask, it will only get them in trouble.
 
True that BGOs cannot predicit. However, as I previously posted, BGOs CANNOT TELL CANDIDATES THEIR ADMISSIONS BOARD STATUS!!! Period. Do not call your BGO and ask, it will only get them in trouble.

I second this. BGOs are prohibited from giving out information on admissions status and asking us puts both the candidate and BGO in an awkward situation.

If you really want to know, your RD is the person to contact. However, please realize that each RD has literally hundreds of applicants who have completed their files -- and hundreds more in process. If every one called/emailed every day . . . you get the picture.
 
I second this. BGOs are prohibited from giving out information on admissions status and asking us puts both the candidate and BGO in an awkward situation.

If you really want to know, your RD is the person to contact. However, please realize that each RD has literally hundreds of applicants who have completed their files -- and hundreds more in process. If every one called/emailed every day . . . you get the picture.

Understood.

If you don't mind me asking, does the Academy focus on cumulative GPA or your GPA from Sophomore and Junior years? I finished off with a 3.6 GPA last year, yet my Fresman year GPA wasn't the best - my Mother was going though Cancer at the time. And if they do (look at cumulative GPA) will they take into consideration what my Family and I was going though at that time? Thanks again.
 
Yes, hardships are taken into consideration.
The Admissions Board focuses more on how challenging your curriculum is (i.e. Honors, AP, IB, etc) and how well you did in those courses versus a specific GPA. There is a STRONG emphasis on math/science courses, however, English/grammar is important, too!

Getting F's and/or D's in math/science course is akin to shooting yourself in the foot (especially in Chemistry, Physics, Algebra/Trig, etc). Now in a case where a D/F was earned in the freshman year and there was a family hardship and a complete 180 happened in the remaining years, then one might still be "okay." Just realize, if the Admissions Board doesn't have confidence that you could pass the courses at USNA based on your academic work (regardless of situation), the odds of being qualified get very slim! So, having a hardship doesn't necessarily "excuse" a bad grade.
 
I never got D's (thank god) but I did get several C's. Does this mean I'm as good as done? And if so, is it still early enough that I might be offered a spot at NAPS/foundation school?
 
Your question can only be answered by an Admissions Board.
No one here can tell you.
 
Understood, and I apologize for asking. I just wanted to know if t was possible... Again I apologize.
 
One more question, you don't have to take the CFA in order for one to be found Scholastically qualified? I assumed not, but a post on here got me worried.
 
One more question, you don't have to take the CFA in order for one to be found Scholastically qualified? I assumed not, but a post on here got me worried.

Correct.

3Qed includes scholastic (which is academics, tests, recommendations, app/essays, and ECs), medical (MD exam(s)), physical fitness (CFA).
 
One more question, you don't have to take the CFA in order for one to be found Scholastically qualified? I assumed not, but a post on here got me worried.

Your file might not go to the Admissions Board until your CFA is completed. This is especially true if there is a lack of sports in your record. I have two candidates in this situation. I'm scratching my head on when they will submit their CFA, given that I told them this is required before their record can be reviewed.

This is kind of a catch-22. The CFA is a baseline "physical" exam -- you either pass or not -- which makes that the physical qualification. However, sometimes the CFA might be used in conjunction with the other part of your scholastic record to determine your "whole person." For example, let's say one participates in JROTC and does not participate in some type of organized sport. The Admissions Board might want to see how they do on the CFA to make a complete whole person assessment. Remember, the Admissions Board evaluates each candidate, scholastically, based on the whole person concept. So in the second quote (above), some candidates are not being reviewed by the Admissions Board until they complete their CFA. So, the answer to your question is -- yes and no.

Now a three season athlete (for example and only for example), is less likely to be held up for board review, since the assumption is that the CFA will factor less into the whole person since they practice/compete regularly.
 
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This is kind of a catch-22. The CFA is a baseline "physical" exam -- you either pass or not -- which makes that the physical qualification. However, sometimes the CFA might be used in conjunction with the other part of your scholastic record to determine your "whole person." For example, let's say one participates in JROTC and does not participate in some type of organized sport. The Admissions Board might want to see how they do on the CFA to make a complete whole person assessment. Remember, the Admissions Board evaluates each candidate, scholastically, based on the whole person concept. So in the second quote (above), some candidates are not being reviewed by the Admissions Board until they complete their CFA. So, the answer to your question is -- yes and no.

Now a three season athlete (for example and only for example), is less likely to be held up for board review, since the assumption is that the CFA will factor less into the whole person since they practice/compete regularly.

Understood.

I'm supposed to get my SAT scores, within the next two weeks or so. Should I plan on taking the CFA at the same time, and try to submit both at the same time? In regards to my record being held up, I'm a little worried. I have Boxed, and trained in numerous Martial Arts such as Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai. Will the Academy view those as viable Sports?
 
Do everything the best you can and the soonest you can. The process has so many variables it is hard to put in words. Just go for it with everything you have and trust the process, no matter what happens. My son is now a Plebe. He did not have any varsity sports. He was very much into the martial arts, etc., worked full- time through school and had really good grades and scores. The USNA process is a wild ride, but show them what you got and trust it. Whatever is in store for you, USNA or not- just do your best.
 
Take the CFA when you feel like you will do well. Don't delay it to try and get the "perfect" score. Remember, you can always take it again. The latter test will always be the one that counts, though!

I'm sure those are considered sports....but remember it is also what you do within the sport that sometimes counts and makes the difference.

A fact is that if your entire application is complete, including your CFA and excluding your DODMERB/medical, your record will be reviewed. The ball is in your court.
 
Do everything the best you can and the soonest you can. The process has so many variables it is hard to put in words. Just go for it with everything you have and trust the process, no matter what happens. My son is now a Plebe. He did not have any varsity sports. He was very much into the martial arts, etc., worked full- time through school and had really good grades and scores. The USNA process is a wild ride, but show them what you got and trust it. Whatever is in store for you, USNA or not- just do your best.

In regards to Martial Arts, how active was he?
 
Take the CFA when you feel like you will do well. Don't delay it to try and get the "perfect" score. Remember, you can always take it again. The latter test will always be the one that counts, though!

I'm sure those are considered sports....but remember it is also what you do within the sport that sometimes counts and makes the difference.

A fact is that if your entire application is complete, including your CFA and excluding your DODMERB/medical, your record will be reviewed. The ball is in your court.

I finished up my personal data, my activities, and my guidance counselor confirmed my activities as well.I'm having my English/math teachers do the recommendation ASAP. And my transcript is being sent to the academy. Although I did mention to my BGO that I want to hold off on my SAT scores (I sent them in, but not happy with them) and that I'll send them as soon as possible. Once the SAT's are in, is that when the board deems me qualified or not?

And in regards to the CFA and medical evaluation, when are the deadlines? Thanks again, you're a big help
 
CFA is March 1. There is no "deadline" for DODMERB but you must be qualified in time to participate in I-Day. Generally, they want to see you qualified by June 1 but I'm sure some have examples of being qualified later.

If you have no medical remedials (issues that require follow up), your qualification comes very quickly after all the paperwork is in. If there are remedials, no one can answer that b/c it depends on the issue, how long it takes to follow up, etc.
 
Another question, sorry, what is the last SAT test the Academy will look at? Is it December or January?
 
"The January 26 test is the last SAT we will accept, and registration for that date is open until December 28."

From the Naval Academy Admissions Facebook page.
 
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