Last Wednesday I took the CFA for the first time, and safe to say it didn't go well. I hadn't even considered USAFA until mid-September, so in that regards the progress I made from the physique of a stick to being able to do what I did I'm proud of. However, I always knew it was a long shot, since I wasn't a very active student before. Before I get into my scores, I want to make it clear that I'm not here to have people tell me how bad I did, or how if I kept those scores going in this year I would struggle. Trust me, I understand and say those things to myself basically every day.
BB Throw: 45'
Pull-Ups: 3
Shuttle Run: 9.9
Sit-Ups: 45
Push-Ups: 33
Run: 12:22 (yes I know this is atrocious beyond words, I'll elaborate on it)
So as you can see these are some pretty horrible scores. I was decently proud of my first 5 events considering where I was 3 months ago when I started working out, but the run does need to be addressed. By the time I started the run I was throwing up, and I think I both pushed myself too far in the first 5 events and didn't think to account for how exhausted I'd be by the end.
So after seeing all this, my question is this: Should I even bother retaking the CFA? I only have 2 weeks to somehow get scores up to a passing, and while I would love to be able to get in this year it doesn't seem realistic AT all, with the CFA being the one thing holding me back. Again, I understand how poor this test was, that's why I'm asking, so I would appreciate it if the replies stayed focused on whether I should bother to retake it or not. As of right now I'm trying to run even more than I was before, in hopes that there might be a chance, but it looks like I may just have to try again next year.
For those wondering, yes I do have a backup plan for this year. The idea is that I'll do ROTC at a host school and take classes at a community college, with the hope of transferring in from ROTC next year. If anyone has done this, I'd love advice on how to navigate ROTC when your plan is to get out midway through.
Thank you for your help!!
BB Throw: 45'
Pull-Ups: 3
Shuttle Run: 9.9
Sit-Ups: 45
Push-Ups: 33
Run: 12:22 (yes I know this is atrocious beyond words, I'll elaborate on it)
So as you can see these are some pretty horrible scores. I was decently proud of my first 5 events considering where I was 3 months ago when I started working out, but the run does need to be addressed. By the time I started the run I was throwing up, and I think I both pushed myself too far in the first 5 events and didn't think to account for how exhausted I'd be by the end.
So after seeing all this, my question is this: Should I even bother retaking the CFA? I only have 2 weeks to somehow get scores up to a passing, and while I would love to be able to get in this year it doesn't seem realistic AT all, with the CFA being the one thing holding me back. Again, I understand how poor this test was, that's why I'm asking, so I would appreciate it if the replies stayed focused on whether I should bother to retake it or not. As of right now I'm trying to run even more than I was before, in hopes that there might be a chance, but it looks like I may just have to try again next year.
For those wondering, yes I do have a backup plan for this year. The idea is that I'll do ROTC at a host school and take classes at a community college, with the hope of transferring in from ROTC next year. If anyone has done this, I'd love advice on how to navigate ROTC when your plan is to get out midway through.
Thank you for your help!!