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Early Preparation Guidelines
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Begin Preparation in Middle School
Establish a Solid Foundation in:
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Math
Science
English
Introduction to Modern Foreign Language
Competitive Team Sports
Individual Sports that Require Sustained Effort
Community Service
Naval Sea Cadets and Other Youth Programs
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Early Development of Leadership Skills

Begin with Freshman Year

Curriculum Guidelines
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Beginning with Freshman Year Enrollment
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Schedule Meeting with High School Counselor
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Map out Curriculum for Next Four Years
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Counselor Should Emphasize:
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Honors and AP Courses - dual-enrollment (college)
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Competitive Team Participation
Individual Sports Participation
Leadership Slots in School Related Activities
Participation in School Sponsored Community
Service Activities

Curriculum Guidelines
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Four Years of English:
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Strong Emphasis On:
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Composition
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Grammar
Literature
Speech
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Curriculum Guidelines
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Four Years of Math:
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Algebra
(I)
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Plane Geometry
Intermediate Algebra
(II)
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
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Note:
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Courses in Pre-Calculus and Calculus are Highly
Recommended

Curriculum Guidelines
Continued
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Two Years of a Modern Foreign Language
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In Addition to Modern Foreign Language Study:
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If Offered
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Foundation of Modern Western Languages
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Language of Science
Provides Strong Foundation in Grammar
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Two Years of a Laboratory Science
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Earth or General Science
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Chemistry
Biology
Physics

Curriculum Guide
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One Year of U.S. History
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One Year of World History
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Round Out Degree Plan with Course Work In:
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Geography
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Government
Economics
Basic Computing
Keyboarding

Pre-SAT Exam
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Take Pre-SAT When Offered by High School
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Depending on School
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May Occur in Sophomore and/or Junior Year
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Pre-SAT Preparation Classes Recommended
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Use Pre-SAT Results to Prepare for SAT
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Review Results with School Counselor
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Identify Areas of Concern
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Develop Corrective Action Plan

SAT Exam
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Sign
–up Early for SAT
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SAT Preparation Classes Recommended
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Target SAT Math and Verbal Scores:
620 or Higher
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SAT may be taken more than one time without penalty.
– Academy will accept the highest score.

Sports Participation Guide
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4 Year Participation in Vigorous Competitive Team
Sports
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Strive for Team Leadership Slots
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Captain
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Co-Captain
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4 Year Participation in Individual Sports that Require
Sustained Physical Effort
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Track and Field
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Tennis
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Etc.

Physical Preparation Guide
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Perform Distance Running Regularly
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Two Miles Are Recommended
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Perform Strenuous Conditioning Exercises
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Push-ups
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Pull-ups
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Sit-ups

Physical Preparation Guide
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Best Way to Prepare:
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Start off Slowly
Build on Your Physical Accomplishments
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Start with Two-Mile Run
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Alternating Between:
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Running
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Walking
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Gradually Increase the Amount of Running

Physical Preparation Guide
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Target the Following Counts for:
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Push-ups
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75
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50 - Female
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Pull-ups
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18
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7 - Female
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Sit-ups
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65
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Physical Performance
Requirements
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Physical Performance
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Sea Cadets should prepare to pass the following physical performance exams
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Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)
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Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical
Readiness Test (PRT)
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Physical Performance
Requirements - Continued
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Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)
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Assessment Consists of:
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a one-mile run
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a ‘shuttle’ run
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a kneeling basketball throw
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abdominal crunches
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push-ups
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pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang for women
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Flexed-arm Hang Used When Pull-ups Cannot be
Accomplished
– Pull-ups Strongly Recommended

Physical Performance
Requirements - Continued
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Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)
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B-Ball
Throw
Pull-Ups
Shuttle
Run
Crunches Push-Ups 1-Mile
Males
102 18 7.8
95 75 5:20
Female
66 7 8.6
95 50 6:00
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Go To: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/cfainstructions.htm
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Site Provides Full Details of CFA Exam Requirements
Read Requirements and Prepare Well
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CFA Exam More Difficult Than it Appears

Physical Performance
Requirements - Continued
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Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical Readiness
Test (PRT)
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Conducted During Naval Academy Summer
Seminar (NASS)
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Prepare to meet or exceed the following PRT expectations:
Men
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1.5 mile run (minutes)
Sit-ups (minimum in 2 minutes)
10:30
Push-ups (minimum in 2 minutes 40
65
Women
12:40
18
65

Leadership Skills
Development Guidelines
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Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities
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Recommended Activities:
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Pursue Leadership Positions in:
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School Class,
School Club
Student Government
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Competitive Team Athletics:
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Captain and Co-Captain Roles Highly Desirable

Leadership Skills
Development Guidelines
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Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities
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Recommended Activities:
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Awards in Academic Societies:
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I.e. National Honor Society
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Participation and Success in:
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Public Speaking
Debate
Other non-athletic activities

Leadership Skills
Development Guidelines
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Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities
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Recommended Activities:
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Maximize Participation and Achievement in:
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Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Other Youth Related Groups
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Membership in:
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Community Organizations
Church Organizations

Leadership Skills
Development Guidelines
Continued
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Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities
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Emphasis Note
– Leadership Development:
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It is more valuable for you to achieve distinction in a specific activity, rather than participate in a number of activities without any evidence of leadership achievement.

Steps for Admission

Steps for Admission
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For Complete Information, Go To:
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http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/steps.htm
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You should apply for admission:
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Between April of your junior year in high school and
January of your senior year in high school.
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The Earlier, the Better

Steps for Admission
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You must have a social security number to apply to the
U.S. Naval Academy
If you need to obtain a Social Security Number go to:
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Social Security Online - www.ssa.gov

Steps for Admission
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Basic Requirements for Eligibility
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United States Citizen
Good Moral Character
At Least 17 and not Past 23 rd
Academy
Birthday on 1 July of Entering the
Unmarried
Not Pregnant
No Dependents

Steps for Admission
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Basic Requirements for Eligibility - Continued
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If You Are Not Old Enough to Apply:
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Register with USNA @ register with USNA
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Information on Summer Seminar will be sent in the
Winter of your Junior Year
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Summer Seminar Application Serves as Preliminary
Application

Steps for Admission
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Preliminary Application:
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Must be Submitted to Become Official Candidate
Not Needed if you have applied for Summer Seminar Program
After Being Designated as an Official Candidate for
Admission:
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N otified by Mail
Letter Sent no Earlier than mid-May
Provides Important Instructions on Proceeding with the
Application Process

Steps for Admission
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Preliminary Application - Continued:
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Ensure the Following Information is Available for Completing the Preliminary Application
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High School Educational Testing Service (ETS) Code
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Rank in High School Class
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Provided by Counselor’s Office
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Congressional State and District
(Where Your Family Votes)
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Zipcode + 4
SAT, ACT, or PSAT Scores

Steps for Admission
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To receive an offer of appointment, applicant must obtain a nomination from an official source:
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Many Nomination Sources
Applicants Encouraged to Apply to All Available Sources
Sources Normally Include:
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U.S. Representative
Two Senators
Vice President of United States

Steps for Admission
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Apply for Nomination - Continued:
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Many Nomination Sources
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US Senators, Representatives and Delegates
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The President of the U.S.
The Vice President of the U.S.
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Navy and Marine Corps (Active and Reserve)
Reserve Officer Training Corps Units
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Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
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Children of Prisoners of War or Servicemen Missing in Action
Children of Medal of Honor Awardees

Steps for Admission
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Apply for Nomination - Continued:
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Nomination Process is Similar to Applying for a School
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No Need to be Personally Acquainted with Person Providing the
Nomination
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Submitting Letters of Nomination Application Should be First
Step
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Contact Congressional and Senate Staff for Nomination
Application Information and Deadlines

Steps for Admission
Continued
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Apply for Nomination - Continued:
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Nomination Process is Similar to Applying for a School
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No Need to be Personally Acquainted with Person Providing the
Nomination
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Submitting Letters of Nomination Application Should be First
Step
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Contact Congressional and Senate Staff for Nomination
Application Information and Deadlines

Steps for Admission
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Candidates Required to take Scholastic Assessment
Test (SAT-I) or American College Test (ACT)
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SAT and ACT Can Be Taken More Than Once Without Penalty
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Academy will Accept Highest Score in Each Category
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Set Up Testing with High School Guidance Office or Register
On-Line
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May Qualify for Becoming Candidate Using PSAT
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PSAT Not Used as Final Admission Criteria

Steps for Admission
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College Admissions Tests - Continued
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Official Test Results Required for Admission
Non-Standard Tests are Not Accepted for Admission
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Includes Un-Timed SAT and ACT Tests
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Scores Should be Forwarded to USNA
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College Code Numbers
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SAT-I - 5809
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ACT - 1742

Steps for Admission
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Become Official Candidate:
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If Preliminary Application Indicates Record is Strong Enough
If Official Candidate Record is Indicated:
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Receive Candidate Information Letter
Upon Completion of Candidate File:
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Admissions Board Reviews Your Record
Complete On-Line Forms and Ensure Their Receipt by
USNA Within 30 Days

Steps for Admission
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Required of All Candidates:
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USNA is Physically Challenging
USNA Graduates Commissioned in a Wide Variety of Fields
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These Fields have Strict Medical Standards
Candidate Contacted by:
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Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
(DoDMERB)
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DoDMERB Provides Medical Scheduling Information
DoDMERB will Provide Exam Results to You

Steps for Admission
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Component of Application
Submitted Electronically
Purpose - Evaluate:
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Coordination
Strength
Speed
Agility

Steps for Admission
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Decision to Attend USNA a Major One
Interview Conducted with Blue and Gold Officer
Interview Designed to Questions About:
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Naval Academy
Naval Service
Interview with Blue and Gold Officer is Required
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Application is not Complete Without it

Steps for Admission
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Selection Process Used:
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“Rolling Admissions”
Admissions Board Assesses:
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“Whole Person” Qualification
Outstanding Record Can Result in “Early Offer”
Most Candidates Notified of Final Status by 15 April

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