Applying to a service academy

APPLYING TO A SERVICE ACADEMY

The 3 main criteria topicsEmily Isbell

Academics (33% weight)

Admissions look for• Impressive academic performance in high school• High SAT and/or ACT scores• High ranking and GPA

Statistics• 54.4% were in the top 10% of their class• 79.0% were in the top 20% of their class• 85.3% were in the top 25% of their class• Average GPA: 3.83 on a 4.0 scale

Athletics (33% weight)Admissions look for

• 2 years participation in a UIL sport• High Candidate Fitness Assessment

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The Candidate Fitness Assessment is a basic fitness test that evaluates coordination, strength, speed, agility, endurance, and how well a candidate will keep up with the daily athletic demands. The CFA is a required pass or fail test. Failing will most likely disqualify an applicant during the application process.

Statistics• 79% were in 1 or more/any

sport• 21% football• 12% basketball• 8% baseball• 27% track• 11% swimming• 15% soccer

Character (33% weight)Admissions look for

• High moral character• Leadership positions held• Teamwork• Community service hours

Statistics• 3% Yearbook/Newspaper Editor• 12% Yearbook/Newspaper Staff• 5% Debate Team• 23% Boy/Girl Scouts• 17% Eagle Scouts/Gold Award• 13% JROTC Cadet• 10% Civil Air Patrol• 14% Academic Bowl Team

Applying to the academies is much lengthier than applying to any other college or university. With such a rich history, the academies weigh each decision very carefully. Thousands of candidates meet the basic requirements, but they only select the best and most talented young men and women to represent our nation.