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Early Preparation Guidelines
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
Early Development of Leadership Skills
Begin with Freshman Year
Curriculum Guidelines
Beginning with Freshman Year Enrollment
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Schedule Meeting with High School Counselor
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
Continued
Four Years of Math:
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Algebra
(I)
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Plane Geometry
Intermediate Algebra
(II)
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
Note:
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Courses in Pre-Calculus and Calculus are Highly
Recommended
Curriculum Guidelines
Continued
Two Years of a Modern Foreign Language
In Addition to Modern Foreign Language Study:
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If Offered
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Foundation of Modern Western Languages
Language of Science
Provides Strong Foundation in Grammar
Two Years of a Laboratory Science
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Earth or General Science
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Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Curriculum Guide
Continued
One Year of U.S. History
One Year of World History
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
Take Pre-SAT When Offered by High School
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Depending on School
May Occur in Sophomore and/or Junior Year
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Pre-SAT Preparation Classes Recommended
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
Sign
–up Early for SAT
SAT Preparation Classes Recommended
Target SAT Math and Verbal Scores:
620 or Higher
SAT may be taken more than one time without penalty.
– Academy will accept the highest score.
Sports Participation Guide
4 Year Participation in Vigorous Competitive Team
Sports
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Strive for Team Leadership Slots
Captain
Co-Captain
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
Perform Distance Running Regularly
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Two Miles Are Recommended
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
Start with Two-Mile Run
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Alternating Between:
Running
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
75
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50 - Female
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Pull-ups
18
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7 - Female
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Sit-ups
65
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Physical Performance
Requirements
Physical Performance
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Sea Cadets should prepare to pass the following physical performance exams
Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)
Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical
Readiness Test (PRT)
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Physical Performance
Requirements - Continued
Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)
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Assessment Consists of:
a one-mile run
a ‘shuttle’ run
a kneeling basketball throw
abdominal crunches
push-ups
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
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
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
Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical Readiness
Test (PRT)
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Conducted During Naval Academy Summer
Seminar (NASS)
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
Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities
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Recommended Activities:
Pursue Leadership Positions in:
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School Class,
School Club
Student Government
Competitive Team Athletics:
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Captain and Co-Captain Roles Highly Desirable
Leadership Skills
Development Guidelines
Continued
Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities
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Recommended Activities:
Awards in Academic Societies:
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I.e. National Honor Society
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:
Maximize Participation and Achievement in:
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Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Other Youth Related Groups
Membership in:
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Community Organizations
Church Organizations
Leadership Skills
Development Guidelines
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Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities
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Emphasis Note
– Leadership Development:
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
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.
The Earlier, the Better
Steps for Admission
Continued
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:
Register with USNA @ register with USNA
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Information on Summer Seminar will be sent in the
Winter of your Junior Year
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
High School Educational Testing Service (ETS) Code
Rank in High School Class
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Provided by Counselor’s Office
Congressional State and District
(Where Your Family Votes)
Zipcode + 4
SAT, ACT, or PSAT Scores
Steps for Admission
Continued
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:
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
US Senators, Representatives and Delegates
The President of the U.S.
The Vice President of the U.S.
Navy and Marine Corps (Active and Reserve)
Reserve Officer Training Corps Units
Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
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
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
Apply for Nomination - Continued:
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Nomination Process is Similar to Applying for a School
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
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
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
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
Includes Un-Timed SAT and ACT Tests
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Scores Should be Forwarded to USNA
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
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
This Could be You!