Fitness test

If you max or score really high on the fitness test does it help you get into the academy? Or is it just a check in the box if you passed it or not? If I maxed it do I have a higher chance of admission?

For every component of an academy application, this is true: The better you do, the better your chances of receiving an appointment. But a perfect score on any single component guarantees you nothing. Whatever you do, just do your best.

MidCakePa said:

For every component of an academy application, this is true: The better you do, the better your chances of receiving an appointment. But a perfect score on any single component guarantees you nothing. Whatever you do, just do your best.

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So is the CFA just a pass / fail test? Is it possible for the admissions comittee to endup compare two candidates by their (both passing) CFA scores?

Most of us will never know the specifics of the WCS, but I would assume that a candidate with high CFA scores would have a higher WCS than one with lower CFA scores. Please don't aim for "just good enough to pass"...

Physical fitness is an element to being accepted into a Service Academy, but only one of many.
It is also a component of the WCS that they feel that they can train you on, once you get there.
The entire first year at all the academies, puts physical fitness on nearly equal footing to academics.
Sound mind, sound body.

To put forth the most competitive application, your goals for every standard should be the maximum listed.
You won't hit them all, but you should endeavor to do so.

On the other hand, if your GPA is 2.0 and you hit the National averages for the SAT/ACT (1060/20) then your chances of becoming academically qualified are effectively zero.

To OP, Google “USNA CFA guidelines” and you should find a PDF that lists average stats for each event. I’ve never been able to find an equivalent for USAFA, but I have to believe they’re similar.

Now you have a good idea of what you’re up against. And you’ll know how your relative strength here compares to your relative strength in other areas such as academics. Do with it what you will. But I recommend you move away from the “pass/fail” mentality. It isn’t a great mindset for an academy applicant.