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The Parent's Complete CFA Prep Guide & Admissions Checklist

Everything a parent needs to understand the Candidate Fitness Assessment — all 6 events explained, competitive scoring benchmarks, a 12-week training overview, and a complete service academy admissions checklist. Free.

All 6 CFA events explained with training tips
Competitive scoring benchmarks for all 5 academies
12-week training program overview
Service academy admissions checklist for parents
Congressional nomination timeline
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Section 1

Understanding the CFA

  • What the CFA is and why it matters
  • How it's scored and evaluated
  • How scores compare across the 5 academies
  • Common mistakes candidates make
Section 2

All 6 Events Explained

  • Basketball throw — technique and training tips
  • Pull-ups / flexed arm hang — standards and progressions
  • Shuttle run — speed, agility, and pacing
  • Modified sit-ups — form and endurance building
  • Push-ups — standards and common errors
  • 1-mile run — pacing strategy and aerobic base
Section 3

Competitive Scoring Benchmarks

  • Male and female scoring tables for all 6 events
  • What "competitive" looks like at each academy
  • Minimum vs. competitive vs. exceptional scores
  • How to self-assess your child's current level
Section 4

12-Week Training Overview

  • Phase 1: Foundation (weeks 1–4)
  • Phase 2: Development (weeks 5–8)
  • Phase 3: Peak & Test Prep (weeks 9–12)
  • Weekly structure and workout frequency
Bonus

Service Academy Admissions Checklist

  • Full admissions timeline by grade year
  • Congressional nomination checklist
  • DoDMERB preparation notes
  • Application component checklist
Parent and service academy candidate reviewing admissions materials together
Why This Guide

Built for Parents Who Don't Know Where to Start

Most families navigating the service academy admissions process are doing it for the first time — often without a military background. This guide translates the complexity of the CFA and the admissions process into plain language that any parent can use.

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Created by the team at CandidateFitnessAssessment.com — featured by Gain Service Academy Admission.

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