I think they want to see improvement in pushups, I added his scores below. He is a track and XC varsity athlete so his upper body strength is not the best but he has been working on it.Probably not much improvement needed. Your DS should reach out to his RC directly and promptly before he does his re-take to find out what is needed. This is his last opportunity to get it right.
Before I answer your question, wow what an amazing shuttle run and mile score. Pretty much everything but the Push-ups and Basketball throw are safe. I will say the bare minimum for push-ups is predicted to be around 35-45(But no guarentees, try your best to get into the 50 range). The reason they want your son to retake the CFA is because one of his scores do not meet the minimum(And because they see him has a potentially competitive candidate).My son received correspondence back from USMA to retake his CFA. They stated, "based upon the strength of your overall record, I am authorizing you to take the CFA again". How much improvement are they looking to see within a 1 month period?
This Stew Smith plan really worked for my son to increase his push-ups in a short amount of time:I think they want to see improvement in pushups, I added his scores below. He is a track and XC varsity athlete so his upper body strength is not the best but he has been working on it.
BB Throw: 57
Pull-up: 9
Shuttle Run: 6.8
Situps: 70
Pushup: 35
1 mile run: 5:59
Thank you this was very helpful.This Stew Smith plan really worked for my son to increase his push-ups in a short amount of time:
Good luck! My son just was notified that his pull-up video wasn't good enough so he has to redo it. I assume that means that his other scores are passing?
I was in the same boat--had to redo my pullup video. I know I passed the CFA though, so I think as long as they did not ask you to redo the entire test, you are good to go.This Stew Smith plan really worked for my son to increase his push-ups in a short amount of time:
Good luck! My son just was notified that his pull-up video wasn't good enough so he has to redo it. I assume that means that his other scores are passing?
I agree it'll be nice to improve on pushups. Meanwhile, his Shuttle Run is impressive!I think they want to see improvement in pushups, I added his scores below. He is a track and XC varsity athlete so his upper body strength is not the best but he has been working on it.
BB Throw: 57
Pull-up: 9
Shuttle Run: 6.8
Situps: 70
Pushup: 35
1 mile run: 5:59
This looks like BB throw issue, possibly mile run as well? I originally said shuttle run but I editted my comment. I attached something DS used, totally unofficial, note that the so-called average is possibly outdated and averages may be higher now - so pls take that with a grain of salt. The maximum is still the same as the official doc.DS has been asked to retest twice. There's only a week left. Everything else is checked and he has a nomination. Getting worried. So stressful.
Latest scores:
Pullups: 13
BB: 49 ft
Shuttle run: 9.05
Sit ups: 83
Push ups: 45
Mile: 7:03
This looks like BB throw issue, possibly mile run as well? I originally said shuttle run but I editted my comment. I attached something DS used, totally unofficial, note that the so-called average is possibly outdated and averages may be higher now - so pls take that with a grain of salt. The maximum is still the same as the official doc.
I thought it was the BB throw that was the most egregious. Will get DS to focus on BB for the next week, running out of timeBball WILL fail. Mile is totally fine. You need at least 50 for the ball. Train train train! You can do it.
I think they want to see improvement in pushups, I added his scores below. He is a track and XC varsity athlete so his upper body strength is not the best but he has been working on it.
BB Throw: 57
Pull-up: 9
Shuttle Run: 6.8
Situps: 70
Pushup: 35
1 mile run: 5:59
My son recently received one too, what happened after you submitted the retake? Did he get an LOA to USMA?My son received correspondence back from USMA to retake his CFA. They stated, "based upon the strength of your overall record, I am authorizing you to take the CFA again". How much improvement are they looking to see within a 1 month period?
I thought it was the BB throw that was the most egregious. Will get DS to focus on BB for the next week, running out of time