WestTexasmom
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I'm assuming "no risk" means a pass on the CFA. Is it still a good idea to work at improving scores (after SLS) or will it make any difference to admissions as long as they pass?
You are typically only allowed a single attempt at the CFA. If you fail it at SLS you are automatically allowed a redo (no risk).
That being said, if you fail any attempt at the CFA you can always request a retry from your MALO/Admissions (and cross your fingers).
P.S. I believe that the CFA is only ~10% of your admissions score. You may be better served served working on grades/SAT scores (~60%), but it's your choice
No risk=pass
At risk=fail
The CFA at SLS is free, it can be taken again even if you pass. I'd advise taking it again unless you have a VERY strong application. It's worth 10% of your admissions decision and it's the one thing you have complete control over.
Many people just passed at our SLS, but a few unlucky ones got very strict cadre, especially for the pushups. I think the CFA might be just a little easier with our own PE teachers, so I think we should try again anyway.
THe cadre were definitely pretty tough on the push-ups...
DS indicated pull-ups & push-ups were quite strict, even by the strictest interpretation of the CFA instructions.
You guys all make it sound like the CFA is a pass-fail kind of thing. Is the CFA really weighted that much into admissions factors?
I thought it was along the lines of "The better you do, the more competetive you will be".