Question about CFA

[BubbaCool12]

I know that the CFA is a pass/fail basis, but I don't have a varsity sport so I may have to get a higher score than just passing to show USMA I have the physical capabilities. I know that playing a varsity sport is a huge part of the application because it shows teamwork, dedication and leadership, but I think being very involved in JROTC and Marching Band can show that sufficiently. With that and passing the CFA put together, I believe that has the same effect of playing a varsity sport.

With that being said, if I demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and dedication through JROTC and Marching Band, and show I can handle physical fitness by passing the CFA, will I still be at a significant disadvantage for not having played a varsity sport?

 

[brewmeist]

This is sort of an apple-to-oranges comparison. CFA measures fitness, not athletic ability. There are many fit people who aren't athletic, and there are varsity athletes are aren't necessarily fit.

 

[Renegade13]

I know that the CFA is a pass/fail basis, but I don't have a varsity sport so I may have to get a higher score than just passing to show USMA I have the physical capabilities. I know that playing a varsity sport is a huge part of the application because it shows teamwork, dedication and leadership, but I think being very involved in JROTC and Marching Band can show that sufficiently. With that and passing the CFA put together, I believe that has the same effect of playing a varsity sport.

With that being said, if I demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and dedication through JROTC and Marching Band, and show I can handle physical fitness by passing the CFA, will I still be at a significant disadvantage for not having played a varsity sport?

What JROTC extra curricular activities do you participate in? At many schools, Drill Team, Raiders, Marksmanship, and Orienteering award varsity letters. It has been a while since I looked at the application, but I think all those are now listed as options. Raiders did not use to be, but I think it was added a few years ago.

 

[BubbaCool12]

What JROTC extra curricular activities do you participate in? At many schools, Drill Team, Raiders, Marksmanship, and Orienteering award varsity letters. It has been a while since I looked at the application, but I think all those are now listed as options. Raiders did not use to be, but I think it was added a few years ago.

Staff (battalion xo), drill (commander), Raiders, Archery, tutoring (commander)

I am trying to get drill and raiders varsity status this upcoming year with the staff, hopefully it works.

 

[Academician]

It is not a significant disadvantage, but you will need to emphasize the activities and work you are putting in through your essays and interviews. Also consider the CFA as a beginning to your commitment to being fit. I advise students to run at least 10 miles per week, typically 3 miles at a time. Your workout routine should include a focus on overall fitness. Also, if you can find the time, engaging in another sport through a club, such as ultimate frisbee, racquetball, martial arts or others, will also help with your preparations and application. Good luck with your pursuit of an appointment!

 

[BubbaCool12]

It is not a significant disadvantage, but you will need to emphasize the activities and work you are putting in through your essays and interviews. Also consider the CFA as a beginning to your commitment to being fit. I advise students to run at least 10 miles per week, typically 3 miles at a time. Your workout routine should include a focus on overall fitness. Also, if you can find the time, engaging in another sport through a club, such as ultimate frisbee, racquetball, martial arts or others, will also help with your preparations and application. Good luck with your pursuit of an appointment!

Thank you!

 

[USMAZoo98]

Your duties in JROTC will carry a good amount of weight, particularly any leadership positions you have. It is important to note that the vast majority of accepted candidates participated in a varsity sport and most received a varsity letter, based on the statistics. One potential advantage you may have is if your unit is an honor unit with distinction, your Senior Instructor can submit the forms for a JROTC nomination and you should automatically receive that as one nomination opportunity.