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Preparing for
U.S. Naval AcademyAcceptance
Start Young!
Preparing for
U.S. Naval AcademyAcceptance
Start Young!
DPC-841269-22.PPT09/24/07
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
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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Curriculum GuidelinesContinued
Four Years of Math: – Algebra (I)– Plane Geometry– Intermediate Algebra (II)– Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus
Note:– Courses in Pre-Calculus and Calculus are Highly
Recommended
Curriculum GuidelinesContinued
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
Physical Performance Requirements - Continued
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
Physical Performance Requirements - Continued
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
Leadership Skills Development Guidelines
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 Skills Development Guidelines
Continued Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
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 Skills Development Guidelines
Continued Participate in Activities that Develop Valuable
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
Component of Application Submitted Electronically Purpose - Evaluate:
– Coordination– Strength– Speed– Agility
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
Steps for AdmissionContinued
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
This Could be You!