How competitive are my CFA scores?

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I am an international candidate from Jordan. I got nominations for USAFA, West Point and USNA. I've had my CFA a few days ago and these are my scores:
55 BB Throw
14 Pull ups
75 Push ups
79 Sit-ups
9.5 Shuttle Run
6:45 Mile Run
I know the academies want someone that's well rounded, but I don't really know how competitive my CFA scores are considering I'm an international candidate.
 
A1Janitor said:
It’s pass/fail, not a competition.

It appears to me those are passing scores.
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If it is a pass fail event, then why would they even bother showing max scores possible? especially if someone who barely passes is considered equivalent to someone who dominated the test?
 
matt_aggy said:
If it is a pass fail event, then why would they even bother showing max scores possible? especially if someone who barely passes is considered equivalent to someone who dominated the test?
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Your score can be passing, i.e. you're all done. But the scores matter when comparing candidates to each other, e.g. their WCS are similar and separation is needed to decide which is the better candidate.
 
matt_aggy said:
If it is a pass fail event, then why would they even bother showing max scores possible? especially if someone who barely passes is considered equivalent to someone who dominated the test?
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Right, of course there is a minimum to pass (which is not published to anyone), but doesn't each event earns points that go toward the WCS? So if one doesn't meet the minimum, the pass/fail goes into effect - closing the application. Beyond that, seems like the better CFA score would make a difference. They have to use some calculation in their scoring.
 
matt_aggy said:
If it is a pass fail event, then why would they even bother showing max scores possible? especially if someone who barely passes is considered equivalent to someone who dominated the test?
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The academy wants to find someone who can survive BCT and consequent testing. Everyone who attends an academy will improve.
 
matt_aggy said:
If it is a pass fail event, then why would they even bother showing max scores possible? especially if someone who barely passes is considered equivalent to someone who dominated the test?
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In my daughter’s case - knowing the max score on an event let her know when to stop. You don’t want to burn up energy on an event if there are no more points possible (as a competitive gymnast - the max for pull-ups, sit ups and pushups didn’t require breaking a sweat)
 
NaserAlzuhair said:
I am an international candidate from Jordan. I got nominations for USAFA, West Point and USNA. I've had my CFA a few days ago and these are my scores:
55 BB Throw
14 Pull ups
75 Push ups
79 Sit-ups
9.5 Shuttle Run
6:45 Mile Run
I know the academies want someone that's well rounded, but I don't really know how competitive my CFA scores are considering I'm an international candidate.
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If your past onto the next admissions cycle, the only things you would need to work on would be BB throw. Get it into the 60s range. Maybe try to max pull ups. Everything else is fine, but in general, your CFA scores are really good.
 
Rixce said:
If your past onto the next admissions cycle, the only things you would need to work on would be BB throw. Get it into the 60s range. Maybe try to max pull ups. Everything else is fine, but in general, your CFA scores are really good.
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I would add that the shuttle could be better. Are you taking the test on a good surface with a lot of traction? I think your scores are definitely passing though.
 
NaserAlzuhair said:
I am an international candidate from Jordan. I got nominations for USAFA, West Point and USNA. I've had my CFA a few days ago and these are my scores:
55 BB Throw
14 Pull ups
75 Push ups
79 Sit-ups
9.5 Shuttle Run
6:45 Mile Run
I know the academies want someone that's well rounded, but I don't really know how competitive my CFA scores are considering I'm an international candidate.
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Your scores are a passing score, which should make you a qualified candidate, physically.

Have you taken the SAT/ACT?
 
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