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Preparing for

U.S. Naval AcademyAcceptance

Start Young!

Preparing for

U.S. Naval AcademyAcceptance

Start Young!

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Early Preparation Guidelines

Begin Preparation in Middle School Establish a Solid Foundation in:

– 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

High School Preparation Guide

Begin with Freshman Year

Curriculum Guidelines

Beginning with Freshman Year Enrollment – Schedule Meeting with High School Counselor

Map out Curriculum for Next Four Years Counselor Should Emphasize:

– Honors and AP Courses - dual-enrollment (college) – International Baccalaureate Diploma Program– Competitive Team Participation– Individual Sports Participation– Leadership Slots in School Related Activities– Participation in School Sponsored Community Service

Activities

Curriculum GuidelinesContinued


Four Years of English:– Strong Emphasis On:

– Composition– Grammar– Literature– Speech

Four Years of English:– Strong Emphasis On:

– Composition– Grammar– Literature– Speech

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Four Years of Math: – Algebra (I)– Plane Geometry– Intermediate Algebra (II)– Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus

Note:– Courses in Pre-Calculus and Calculus are Highly

Recommended


Two Years of a Modern Foreign Language

In Addition to Modern Foreign Language Study:– If Offered – Take One to Two Years of Latin

Foundation of Modern Western Languages Language of Science Provides Strong Foundation in Grammar

Two Years of a Laboratory Science – Earth or General Science– Chemistry– Biology – Physics

Curriculum GuideContinued

One Year of U.S. History

One Year of World History

Round Out Degree Plan with Course Work In:– Geography– Government– Economics – Basic Computing– Keyboarding

Pre-SAT Exam

Take Pre-SAT When Offered by High School–Depending on School

May Occur in Sophomore and/or Junior Year

–Pre-SAT Preparation Classes Recommended

Use Pre-SAT Results to Prepare for SAT–Review Results with School Counselor–Identify Areas of Concern–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– Strive for Team Leadership Slots

Captain Co-Captain

4 Year Participation in Individual Sports that Require Sustained Physical Effort– Track and Field– Tennis– Etc.

Physical Preparation Guide

Perform Distance Running Regularly– Two Miles Are Recommended

Perform Strenuous Conditioning Exercises

– Push-ups– Pull-ups– Sit-ups

Physical Preparation GuideContinued

Best Way to Prepare:– Start off Slowly– Build on Your Physical Accomplishments

Start with Two-Mile Run– Alternating Between:

Running Walking

– Gradually Increase the Amount of Running

Physical Preparation GuideContinued

Target the Following Counts for:

– Push-ups

75 – Male

50 - Female

– Pull-ups 18 – Male

7 - Female

– Sit-ups 65 – Male & Female

Physical Performance– Sea Cadets should prepare to pass the

following physical performance exams

Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical

Readiness Test (PRT)

Physical Performance– Sea Cadets should prepare to pass the

following physical performance exams

Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical

Readiness Test (PRT)

Physical Performance Requirements

Physical Performance Requirements

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Physical Performance Requirements - Continued

Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA)– 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

– Flexed-arm Hang Used When Pull-ups Cannot be Accomplished – Pull-ups Strongly Recommended


Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) – Continued

Go To: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/cfainstructions.htm– Site Provides Full Details of CFA Exam Requirements

Read Requirements and Prepare Well– CFA Exam More Difficult Than it Appears

B-Ball Throw

Pull-UpsShuttle

RunCrunches Push-Ups 1-Mile

Males 102 18 7.8 95 75 5:20

Female 66 7 8.6 95 50 6:00

http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/cfainstructions.htm


Physical Education Program (PEP) Physical Readiness Test (PRT)– Conducted During Naval Academy Summer

Seminar (NASS)

Prepare to meet or exceed the following PRT expectations:

Men Women

– 1.5 mile run (minutes) 10:30 12:40

– Push-ups (minimum in 2 minutes 40 18

– Sit-ups (minimum in 2 minutes) 65 65

Leadership Skills Development Guidelines

Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities– Recommended Activities:

Pursue Leadership Positions in:– School Class, – School Club– Student Government

Competitive Team Athletics:– Captain and Co-Captain Roles Highly Desirable


Continued Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable

Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities– Recommended Activities:

Awards in Academic Societies:– I.e. National Honor Society

Participation and Success in:– Public Speaking– Debate– Other non-athletic activities



Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities– Recommended Activities:

Maximize Participation and Achievement in:– Naval Sea Cadet Corps– Other Youth Related Groups

Membership in:– Community Organizations– Church Organizations



Leadership Experiences and Responsibilities– 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 AdmissionContinued

For Complete Information, Go To:– http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/steps.htm

You should apply for admission:– Between April of your junior year in high school and

January of your senior year in high school. . The Earlier, the Better

http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/steps.htm


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:– Social Security Online - www.ssa.gov

http://www.ssa.gov/


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


Basic Requirements for Eligibility - Continued– If You Are Not Old Enough to Apply:

Register with USNA @ register with USNA– Information on Summer Seminar will be sent in the Winter of

your Junior Year Summer Seminar Application Serves as Preliminary Application


Preliminary Application:– 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:– Notified by Mail

– Letter Sent no Earlier than mid-May

– Provides Important Instructions on Proceeding with the Application Process


Preliminary Application - Continued:– Ensure the Following Information is Available for Completing the Preliminary Application

High School Educational Testing Service (ETS) Code Rank in High School Class

– Provided by Counselor’s Office

Congressional State and District (Where Your Family Votes)

Zipcode + 4 SAT, ACT, or PSAT Scores


To receive an offer of appointment, applicant must obtain a nomination from an official source:– Many Nomination Sources – Applicants Encouraged to Apply to All Available Sources– Sources Normally Include:

U.S. Representative Two Senators Vice President of United States


Apply for Nomination - Continued:– 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


Apply for Nomination - Continued:– Nomination Process is Similar to Applying for a School

No Need to be Personally Acquainted with Person Providing the Nomination

– Submitting Letters of Nomination Application Should be First Step

– Contact Congressional and Senate Staff for Nomination Application Information and Deadlines


Candidates Required to take Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT-I) or American College Test (ACT)– SAT and ACT Can Be Taken More Than Once Without Penalty

Academy will Accept Highest Score in Each Category

– Set Up Testing with High School Guidance Office or Register On-Line– May Qualify for Becoming Candidate Using PSAT

PSAT Not Used as Final Admission Criteria


College Admissions Tests - Continued– Official Test Results Required for Admission– Non-Standard Tests are Not Accepted for Admission

Includes Un-Timed SAT and ACT Tests

– Scores Should be Forwarded to USNA College Code Numbers

– SAT-I - 5809– ACT - 1742


Become Official Candidate:– If Preliminary Application Indicates Record is Strong Enough

If Official Candidate Record is Indicated:– Receive Candidate Information Letter

Upon Completion of Candidate File:– Admissions Board Reviews Your Record

Complete On-Line Forms and Ensure Their Receipt by USNA Within 30 Days


Required of All Candidates:– USNA is Physically Challenging

– USNA Graduates Commissioned in a Wide Variety of Fields These Fields have Strict Medical Standards

Candidate Contacted by:– Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB))

– DoDMERB Provides Medical Scheduling Information

– DoDMERB will Provide Exam Results to You


Component of Application Submitted Electronically Purpose - Evaluate:

– Coordination– Strength– Speed– Agility


Decision to Attend USNA a Major One Interview Conducted with Blue and Gold Officer Interview Designed to Questions About:

– Naval Academy– Naval Service

Interview with Blue and Gold Officer is Required– Application is not Complete Without it


Selection Process Used:– “Rolling Admissions”

Admissions Board Assesses:– “Whole Person” Qualification

Outstanding Record Can Result in “Early Offer” Most Candidates Notified of Final Status by 15 April

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