DS is in the middle of two-a-days this week and all training for CFA is on pause. We were hoping he would have it completed by now but those pull ups are tough. He's 6'4" and dropped about 15 lbs of his lineman weight this summer but still can't do the average number of pull ups and mile time. I am curious how other boys have handled training and completing the CFA during football season? We are thinking a Thursday mornings to do do practice runs then actually take the test. Thanks for your input.
DS class of 2021 waited till after football season for the CFA. That was a mistake. it could have been a big mistake. here's what you have to take into account: First, you have to ensure that someone will do the CFA for you. They have to be trained. Hopefully, there won't have been an ankle injury or what not in the meantime. if DS has been in two a days, he is ready. Then, after the CFA, you have to wait for them to input. maybe that is done quickly, maybe not. Then, you wait for the portal people to review and update. Then, you wait for the lumbering lumox DODMERB to assign you an exam. Then, you wait for the DODMERB assigned physician to input your exam. maybe quickly, maybe not. Then, maybe 3 weeks later, you might receive notice of a waiver needed. DS opened the mailbox at 4 pm, found the DODMERB waiver needed letter, called the dentist, received an appointment for the next morning, hand carried the waiver, mailed the signed waiver, and then it still took another 3 weeks. Put all that together, and you might have just filled up your entire calendar from November to February. Easily. REMEMBER: the wave of admissions starts mid January.
If your DS really wants USMA - do it now. Take the test before the season starts. Don't take a chance. And don't underestimate your friendly school contacts or coaches not understanding the above timeline....
