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Hopeful2025

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First off, id like to state that I am aware there is already a thread regarding this topic, however I couldnt find it when trying to search for it, so here I am. For the CAT, I know the selection is very selective, only taking single digit plebes each year. I have heard that they test you based on physicality and interviews, however is there any test on your current shooting abilities? West Points team only tests them on the first two, as the shooting can be taught, however, I am not sure about the third one for USNA. Can anyone provide any insight to this?
 
Hopeful2025 said:
So it's all just physical and interviews?
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That is correct. My Plebe went through that process this year. Expect probably two rounds of interviews. Then an invitation for a shooting proficiency test. My DS made it through both interview sessions, then invited for the shooting session. Initially he was not invited to join the team, and about a week later someone must have either declined the offer and my Plebe was invited to join. By that time he had already found some other ECA's to be involved in, and made the mature decision to decline the invitation to make sure he wasn't taking on too much.
 
SETXWarrior said:
That is correct. My Plebe went through that process this year. Expect probably two rounds of interviews. Then an invitation for a shooting proficiency test. My DS made it through both interview sessions, then invited for the shooting session. Initially he was not invited to join the team, and about a week later someone must have either declined the offer and my Plebe was invited to join. By that time he had already found some other ECA's to be involved in, and made the mature decision to decline the invitation to make sure he wasn't taking on too much.
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Does the shooting proficiency test have any weight on whether they choose u or not?
 
SETXWarrior said:
100%. They are a competitive team, and want the best like any other team.
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I was told by a Plebe on the team that the initial shooting test doesn't carry a lot of weight, if any at all. They said they'll teach you how to shoot if they need to. It sounded like the interview mattered more since its a small team and they want it to be cohesive.
 
Which goes to show that the very best teams — the ones that win championships — value chemistry as much as capability. High-performing teams are not a collection of the most talented individuals, but a thoughtful combination of different talents that meld well together. It’s true in the pros, college and youth sports. Need proof: Research the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team.
 
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