What a "request you retake the CFA" means
Hi all!
Okay...here's what this means.
The CFA is normally a "one shot" evaluation. You take the test, each event has a score, and they are totaled and the score is recorded in your file and is added into your WCS (weighted composite score).
Now...if you have a really good package; one that the USAFA/RRS folks (they're the admissions people) think is good enough to go head-to-head for appointment, then they look to see if anything is missing.
A LOW CFA can be a killer. Yes, I said LOW. It may be a passing score, but it may be "low" compared to the rest of the overall package. They review EVERYTHING, including what the ALO said on their evaluation.
And then, to SOME folks, they offer "another attempt" at the CFA.
THIS IS A GIFT!!! TAKE IT!!!
What they're saying is "We really like what we see, we think you have a fair shot at making the cut, BUT with this CFA score, it will NOT happen...so please go try again and give us a GOOD effort!"
As I said, this is a GIFT!!! Smile broadly, review how you did, and in short order, bust your "you know what" to better your score.
It's a second chance that VERY few receive.
Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83