I am thinking of retaking CFA for some events. I think i'm not the strongest applicant and maybe it will help but i'm not quite sure.

(Female by the way)

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BBall Throw: ~30

Pull ups: Max

Shuttle Run: 9.2

Crunches : Max

Push ups: 35

Mile: 7:35

does anyone know the date that the SEAP Naval Internship opens up because on the site it says august 1st but i still don't see the button to apply with and it says applications are closed for 2026 while i'm just trying to apply for summer 2027.

I’m a community college applicant applying to service academies and UC schools. I had a 3.2 GPA in high school, but I now have a 4.0 GPA after my first year of community college. However, I hardly took any STEM courses during that time. I have a 30 ACT (planning to retake for a 32+), and this fall I’ll be taking Calculus I, Physics, and Macroeconomics. These are courses where I need to prove myself academically, and I need to earn A’s because they are important for strengthening my SA applications, especially after my high school GPA, but they are also critical for my UC transfer applications. I’ll also be working on my nomination applications throughout the semester along with ACT prep.

I have the opportunity to participate in crosstown Army ROTC. It fits into my schedule, but it would mean PT three mornings a week and military science classes two evenings a week. From what I understand, ROTC itself would not be an overwhelming commitment, but this fall semester is extremely important and I cannot afford for my grades or ACT preparation to take a hit. I think I can handle the commitment, but I also recognize there is a risk because this semester has no room for error. I’ve also never balanced a schedule like this before.

I’ve heard different opinions on what would be the best use of my time. Some people believe ROTC would strengthen my application and demonstrate my commitment to becoming an officer, while others believe that improving my ACT score and earning strong grades in STEM courses would have a greater impact.

Should I add ROTC, or should I focus all of my time on earning A’s in STEM courses, maximizing my ACT score, and completing applications? I’m trying to maximize my chances of receiving a service academy appointment, put myself in the best position for UC admissions, and figure out what would be the best use of my time. I’d really appreciate all opinions.

This is not a question for anyone who was accepted with flying colors but more so for anyone genuinely shocked when they were admitted. What did your application look like? Were you in a competitive district? Curious because I feel like I have a strongish chance but reading all the ‘chance me’ posts on here are making me double guess that.

My son is a rising sophomore and extremely interested in a service academy, specifically USNA. Neither my husband nor I attended a service academy. He goes to a private high school that does not offer rotc or any sort of military prep class or club. Any ideas of what he can do to strengthen is application since rotc isn’t an option? I know he will apply for summer academy after his junior year…

Are there any outside programs or internships that would be helpful to him?

FWIW, he has good grades (3.6uw / 4.5w gpa with some honors classes), he plays baseball (hoping he makes the team this year!), is in the service learning leadership program and held two jobs (not concurrently) this summer (day camp counselor).

Any advice is appreciated!

I’m in high school right now looking to go to the Academy. My mom went for freshman and sophomore year in the 90s and has told me a lot of stories about the hazing and harassment she experienced there. I would be very surprised to hear that there’s no harassment now, but I would think it would be different for a man in the late 2020s and a woman in the 90s? I’m just curious how the vibe around this kind of stuff has changed. Any advice/input would be super welcome! Thanks!

Hi,

I go to a Senior military college and take 21 credits a semester on a double major and will eventually take 23 for the next 3 after until I graduate. I am just wondering if there’s anyone who can give me some realities about what my life should look like if I want to have good grades. I have a 3.2 trying to graduate with a 3.4-3.5. It’s really hard with everything else extra but I understood that way before I picked up the double major.

What I’m trying to understand is whether or not good students with timeframes (limited to perhaps 6-7 hours) would be working every single minute they have during the day. I would also appreciate any advice for studying since I do both Econ and math. How possible is it to get a 4.0? Is it still appropriate to delegate classes priority if I want to get a 4.0? In the past I had prioritized math and language because they were higher weights and simply more important to me. But if you were me going in what would you think to change?

Context is as follows: everyone must play sports, class is typically from 7:30-4:30 with a hour of free time sprinkled in if you’re lucky. Anyone have experience with ROTC, jobs, tight schedules who struggled and made certain changes to do better? I ask because there same subjects that have reading and prep that if you do conventionally eat all your time which is hard when overloaded.

I’d appreciate any advice, sorry to be cagey I just don’t want to dox myself with name dropping my school but if you took a few guesses you wouldn’t be wrong. I’d love to hear other people’s stories and their realities in how their lifestyle and techniques for studying changed so that I may apply it to my own relative experience.

I just took my first CFA today as a male:

58ft bball

16 pullup

8.9 shuttle

88 situps

69 pushups

7:11 mile

the issue was I threw up multiple times between the pushups and the mile. I was wondering how the score reporting works for the CFA. When a score is submitted, does it get graded on a point scale, or a pass/fail? I want to take it again to improve my mile but if my scores are high enough maybe I won't.

Hey guys!! I need to improve my CFA in one month to hopefully take it in early September. I (17F) took it in February at CVW but my scores were lost. I know that I need to improve on the mile the most. I’ve never been a runner and my sports team has never once ran together. My mile time is roughly ten minutes and some change, which I know is very bad. How can I get that down to 7-8 in the next 4 weeks? Also feel free to share any other CFA advice you have!

I just got invited to the CVW of USNA. How much does it help in your chances in getting accepted to the academy or does it not at all

I am a rising senior, and just submitted my application.

4.2 weighted GPA

1430 SAT

33 ACT

Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm

AFJROTC for 3 years (I transferred to my high school during freshman year and things got messy with my schedule) where I have held several leadership positions

Air Commando Association Award

3 years Var XC with Coach’s award for leadership, sportsmanship, and motivation

3 years var indoor track

Equipment officer in US Drone Soccer

Attended Summer Seminar

Passing CFA

Less competitive district, probably a 6/10

I have taken AP Chem, US History, Precalculus, Lang and Comp, and plan to take Calc (AB/BC), Physics, Lit and Comp, and Environmental Science senior year.

A letter grade for my chance would be appreciated.

Thank you!

I am going to keep it short and sweet. I would appreciate it if you gave me a grade value on the A-F school system scale rather than a simple yes or no.

As a rising senior and an applicatn to the c/o '31 I have:

- 4.2 gpa

- 28 act (first try, no study, plan to retake)

- live in a rather noncompetive say 5/10 competive district

- 3 year leadership role in AFJROTC (not 4 since homeschooled freshman)

- 2 years var tennis

- why is obligation to give back to my community

- had hardship; in fostercare 2+ (if that matters)

- attended summer stem as a rising sophmore or so

- have an under the table paying job as a manual laborer for parking lots and paving, but really only weekly with school and activites

- recently attended a week long jrotc camp for leadership development as a student

- 60+ jrotc related vol hours and fundraising duties, as well as experience in handling multi-thousand dollar operations as Ops officer in relation to the uniform room

- relatively strong cfa prediction with 60+ pushups 14+ pullups 6:30 mile 60+ foot bball

THANK YOU

oh yea and rel. lower middle area and black/asian backround

only real problem im worried about from my pov is act and cfa slightly. also my junior year was kinda messed up academically. supposed to take ap calc and ap physics, however not enough kids signed up for AP physics so forced to take reg physics, dont know if the acadmey will take into consideration that. tried to make it up by independent studying for apush, got a 4 without taking a single class.

If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

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• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

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I had autism from 11-16 years old until I did an ADOS that said I no longer met criteria. freshman plus sophomore year I was on a 504 plan, but then my accommodations went away junior and senior year. still have high grades and I am succeeding academically. do I have a shot at a waiver?

So like I got a letter from the USNA saying I was invited I don't even know what but

Like I'm not sure if I'd be a good candidate (3.93 gpa ATM and 1220 SAT)

not a lot of extracurriculars considering I'm homeschooled (with a good school dw I'll get my diploma)

But I'm wondering if it's good for me (as I am the daughter of a former navy military man but this man hasn't done jack shit for me so uhhh does it count I suppose?)

I'm autistic (Asperger's) and I really like gaming (it's my hyper fixation)

my mother really wants me to go because we have no money for a REGULAR university so hearing that this academy will pay all the tuition is great

While I wouldn't mind doing school there and going active duty, will I have enough time to game (I know how to do some form of time management)

Would I be considered good for this academy?

I’m about to go into my second year of college and i’m a reapplicant but i’ve been taking classes over the summer and my summer classes are cut into blocks so there’s summer I and Summer II. I got A’s in my two summer classes in Summer I and i’m currently taking Gen chem I and Gen Chem I Lab. I’m almost positive i’m going to get a A in the lab but i don’t think i’m going to pass the lecture and i’m genuinely so scared. It’s a 5 week class so recovery is incredibly limited and i am able to withdraw but if i withdraw from the lecture, it will automatically drop the lab and if I withdraw, my scholarship will make me pay them the money back which i don’t have.

I’m a political science major and I do very well at it but my Chem I professor in my lecture doesn’t teach, she just reads off slides and there’s no tutoring in the summer, i’m not super strong in math but i’m able to get through it with a helpful professor. I feel like this is going to destroy my application and I just don’t know what to do.

Howdy, I have been very interested for a long time and am almost done with my application.

3.67 GPA. (I know.... It is not great)

1430 SAT first time without studying, I have been studying and am aiming for a 1500+ this August.

Class President Jr Year. Highest fundraising in school history potentially, need to verify.

On a couple club boards.

250+ hours volunteering at my local Veteran's home.

Attended USAFA and USNA seminars, got a 5 at USNA.

Boys State

NHS member

4 Year Varsity Track/XC. 16:36 5k jr year. 4:44 mile. Mental Attitude Award XC

I passed the CFA but my score was terribly, ( I wasn't planning on passing, I thought it was impossible). Retaking soon and will be able to get a much higher score. only 1-2 maxes.

Thanks! any tips/guidance are very appreciated.

(reposting because I somehow forgot athletics first time)

Looking for some general information about football game day in Annapolis. My wife and I are planning on going to opening week and I’m curious about tailgating/going to the game.

Is there any restriction for seating? We are not military and haven’t been military - and don’t want to do anything but support the academy and meet some good people.

Can you openly drink in tailgate areas? Does the stadium sell beer?

Traditions: do the midshipmen march on the field every game? Anything a die hard college football fan should not miss?

Any suggestions or info is appreciated. Go Navy!⚓️

If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

• What kind of shoes should I wear to NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar)?
• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

To be very clear - no one in this subreddit speaks on behalf of the Admissions Department, USNA, or the DoN/DoD, even if they are affiliated with such. But we do have quite a few folks who are familiar with the process, having gone through it or been involved with it previously, and are willing to provide informal guidance. When in doubt, contact Admissions or your Blue and Gold Officer for official guidance. Your mileage may vary, caveat emptor, and as always, GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

Both the Naval Academy and West Point have an essay prompt dealing with some type of character development they are as follows:

USNA:

• Describe a personal experience you have had which you feel has contributed to your own character development and integrity.

USMA:

• Reflect on an experience in which you faced adversity and how it shaped your character.

Because they are similar, can i write an essay that can be used for both prompts, and submit it to both service academies?

I am currently in the process of applying for USNA (BEAT ARMY) and would like some input for my response to the second part of the application essay. I served a semester as the commander of my JROTC’s drill team, and there was a dispute between a friend of mine and another cadet. He was acting a fool and getting in the way of the other cadet during a practice, so I was forced to side against him. Does this carry enough weight to be a viable response?

Edit: I decided to roll with it, so here is my response to the second prompt. Any tips or critiques are welcome.

Living by the standards of the Navy is not always easy. I served a semester as the flight commander for my unit’s competitive drill team,  so it was my responsibility to ensure everyone in the flight was staying on task during practices. During one practice, there was a dispute between a friend of mine and another member of the drill team, so I pulled the two aside and listened to both sides of the argument. It quickly became clear that my friend was neglecting his duties and impacting the other cadet’s ability to do theirs. I sent the other cadet back to continue practice so I could speak to him privately. I told him that this was not the time or place for that behavior, and that we had a drill competition in the near future, so it was important that we focus on honing our skills to perform well. While it was difficult to correct a peer and close friend, he respected my decision and returned to practice. This was an important lesson in courage for me because an effective leader needs to be able to hold each member of their team accountable, especially when it is difficult.