AIM PFE Summer 2022

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Can someone explain the following:
During Summer AIM they will take a PFE that is scored and used as part of their application. Is that correct?
If so, I see from website documents the standard for graduation and commissioning is 200 points, below 165 is recommended for suspended disenrollment and maybe immediate disenrollment. New Cadets take PFE first week of Swab Summer, scoring less than 130 on first test may be recommended for disenrollment and must be at 165 by end of swab summer.

So... no mention of what an ideal score or even minimum is for AIM. Any idea?
Given I thought I read that the score is used as part of their assessment/application there must be some expectation
 
AIMsters will take the PFE, and they can choose to use that on their application if they apply to USCGA the next year. However, they can also choose to retake the PFE for their application. They do not have to keep that score from AIM, but it provides a good baseline. There is no required PFE score to complete AIM. USCGA gives the PFE to AIMsters so they get a feel for what it is like, to help determine the honor graduate (not sure if that is the right term) from each week of AIM, so they have a PFE on the records if they choose to use it, and so they have a baseline for moving forward. In addition, if they choose to retake the PFE and are able to improve significantly from their AIM score, then that shows motivation as well.
 
Don't make too much of this. The PFE used at USCGA is simpler than the CFE that the other academies use (eg no basketball throw or shuttle run) so if you can handle running, pushups and sit-ups you're most of the way there. (The pushups are a little specific, but nothing too challenging.) The larger point it's highlighting at AIM is that there are very physical standards to meet, that this isn't just an engineering school with cool uniforms, and that if you really can't do this at all you may need to reconsider your goals. You'll get a feel for who you're in this with and what you'll need to do to make the grade, and you'll know this in time to get in shape and do something about it.

If admitted, know that they want you to pass and you will be given ample coaching and encouragement to succeed, and I say that without a hint of sarcasm. Do your best and a 200 is achievable for many people.
 
There is also an opportunity to take the PFE if you attend the cadet for a day program. My son felt that taking the PFE as a group made it easier to push yourself. At the end of the day, they presented the stats for the PFE and recognized the top performers. Getting a good score at AIM or during Cadet for a Day can go right on your application and is one less thing to worry about during the application process.
 
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