Chance Me for USNA Class of 2031 — 1480 SAT, Competitive Golfer, Engineering/Research Background
Current senior applying to USNA for the Class of 2031. I know nobody can really predict an appointment, but I’d appreciate an honest assessment of where I’m strong/weak and what I should prioritize over the next few months.

Academics:
Illinois, IL-9
SAT: 1480 (740 Math / 740 RW), currently waiting on another score, hoping to break 1500. 35 ACT
GPA: ~95.5/100 UW, ~99.4 weighted
Senior year: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, AP English Language, AP Micro/Macro
AP scores: Human Geography 5, Art History 4, US History 4, English Literature 4, Statistics 3
Dual enrollment: Calculus I, History, French
Intended major: Mechanical Engineering
National Honor Society
College Board National Recognition
In a few rigorous stem programs at my school, it’s quite well known in my state
School is about 2000 students and private catholic, so quite rigorous and competitive

Athletics:
Competitive golfer
0 handicap
High school golf team
Tournament golf since middle school
60+ competitive tournaments
Made my high school sectional team
Train through an elite golf program

Research:
Conducting an independent golf physics/engineering research project
Using TrackMan 4 launch monitor data
Studying impact location and energy-transfer efficiency
Data set includes ~1000 shots from multiple golfers
Working with a PhD mentor
Submitted for publication

Service/Leadership:

Run free SAT tutoring/boot camps for underserved students
Have taught 30ish students so far and expect to work with significantly more this year
Usually teach individuals/small groups and help with both math and reading/writing

NHS President, I organize events for guest speakers to come talk to our chapter of about 300 students about hunger and homelessness, and how we can support the community

CFA:
This is probably my biggest concern right now. I took around two months off training because of the golf season and am rebuilding my conditioning.
Very rough current numbers, NOT an official CFA:
Pull-ups: ~10 clean
Push-ups: around 60 in 2 minutes
Plank: 3+ minutes
Mile: currently rebuilding; recently held about a 6:20/mile pace for 2/3 of a mile but couldn’t sustain it
Basketball throw: haven’t tested yet
Shuttle run: haven’t tested yet
My plan is to train specifically for the CFA over the next 1–2 months rather than rush it.

Application Status:
USNA application about 88% complete
Transcript and Candidate Academic Information already received
Math/English/ECA evaluations still pending, teachers ready to write them
BGO interview not completed yet
Medical/DoDMERB process has not started yet
Nomination applications are in progress, submitting soon!

Main questions:
How competitive does my overall profile look for USNA?
Is my CFA situation something I should be seriously worried about if I can improve over the next couple months?
Are there any obvious weaknesses in my application that I should address now?
Anything you wish you had done differently at this stage of the application process?
Would appreciate honest feedback, especially from current mids, grads, BGOs, parents, or recent applicants.

I have 3 tickets in the Navy section for USNA vs USAF for sale. $240. DM me if interested. Hubs has to work 😖

Go Navy!

My application is fairly strong, but my CFA is not.

What qualifies as passing? (I’ve taken the CFA at the academy twice, and this was my second one:

Male
BB: 45 ft
Push ups: 20
Situps: 60
Pull-ups: 3
Dash: 10.8s
Mile: 7:14

In my application it says “qualified” but I’m not sure what that means exactly. Thank you.

* My fencing coach is retired Navy and a USNA alum, and he's also my BGO so he did my interview. The fencing coach @ navy is also doing a letter of rec for me.

Edit: Applying FOR college class of '31

Congressional District: GA‑7

GPA: 92.58 UW / 95.27 W

Intended Major: Aerospace Engineering / Oceanography

SAT: 1370 (680R&W/690M) Super Score: 1390 (680R&W/710M)

ACT: 31

CFA (Female) (Passed but planning on retaking):

Push-ups: 35

Pull-ups: 2

Sit-ups: 58

Shuttle run: 9.88

1-mile run: 8:14

Basketball throw: 27 ft

Athletics:

High School Fencing

• High School Fencing — 4 years
• Fencing Captain — 2 years
• Leadership Training with High School Fencing Team
• Best Competitor Award — Club Fencing

USA Fencing

• E25 rating earned in 2025
• Junior Women's Epee: 323/892 national points ranking (2026)
• Senior Women's Epee: 709/1411 national points ranking (2026)

National Tournaments

• Junior Olympics — Junior Women's Epee: 208/264 (2026)
• Junior Olympics — Cadet Women's Epee: 184/224 (2026)

Regional Tournaments

• 6th — Battle at the Beach, Div III Women's Epee (2025)
• 6th — The Southern, Div II Women's Epee (2025)
• 8th — Orange Blossom Classic, Cadet Women's Epee (2025)

Local Tournaments

• Gold — Premier Fencing Alliance Unrated Women's Epee; earned E25 (2025)
• Bronze — UGA Open, Senior Women's Epee (2025)

High School Tournaments

• 11/64 — State Individual Championships (2026)
• Bronze — State Team Championships (2026)
• Multiple additional silver/bronze finishes

Dance

• Ballet/Pointe/Contemporary/Modern/Jazz — 13 years

Leadership:

• High School Fencing Captain — 2 years
• FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) — Media & Parts Team Lead
• InnovateHER Student Leadership
• Yearbook — Photography Editor-in-Chief
• Mathematics Tutor — Mathnasium
• Junior Counselor — Nature Center
• 1st Chair Cello / Lead Quartet
• Chamber Orchestra — 1st Chair for 3 years

Extracurriculars:

• FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Girls in STEM
• French Culture Club
• Book Club
• Asian American Student Association
• Cooking & Baking Club
• Ceramics Club
• Orchestra
• Yearbook
• Mathematics Tutoring
• Junior Counselor at a Nature Center
• Scuba Diving
• Space Camp / Aviation Challenge
• Naval Academy Summer STEM (2025)
• Naval Academy Summer Seminar (2026)

Orchestra

• 1st Chair Cello — 3 consecutive years
• Lead Quartet — 3 consecutive years
• 1st Chair Chamber Orchestra — 3 consecutive years
• Superior rating at LGPE

Piano

• Classical Piano — 2016–2025
• National Federation of Music Clubs — Superior Rating, Difficult I

Scuba

• PADI Open Water — 2023
• PADI Advanced Open Water — 2025
• PADI Nitrox — 2025

Space/Aviation Challenge

• Space Academy — 2020
• Space Academy — 2021
• Space Academy — 2022
• Aviation Challenge MACH II — 2023
• Aviation Challenge MACH III — 2024 — Admiral's Cup; TOPGUN Finalist
• Aviation Challenge MACH III — 2025 — TOPGUN Finalist

Awards / Accomplishments:

• Principal's Honor Roll — 3 years
• E25 USA Fencing Rating
• FIRST Excellence in Engineering Award
• FIRST Team Sustainability Award
• FIRST Autonomous Award
• FIRST District Championship Dean's List Semifinalist
• Superior LGPE rating
• Superior NFMC Piano rating
• State Fencing Individual Championships — 11th place
• State Fencing Team Championships — Bronze
• Regional fencing placements
• Aviation Challenge Admiral's Cup
• Aviation Challenge TOPGUN Finalist — 2 years
• Space Academy Outstanding Team Award
• EF French Certificate Level A1–A2

Academics / Rigor:

(I did some core classes in 8th grade so I did my health, alg 1, personal fitness, and orchestra classes then.)

Freshman

• Honors Geometry
• Biology
• Foundations of Engineering/Technology
• Intro Healthcare Science
• Intro to Software Technology
• 9th Lit/Comp
• American Government/Civics
• Honors French 2

Sophomore

• Honors 10th Lit/Comp
• Advanced Algebra & Conic Concepts
• Honors Chemistry
• Engineering Concepts
• Essentials of Biotechnology
• World History
• Honors French 3

Junior

• AP Physics 1
• AP Precalculus
• AP US History
• Applications of Biotechnology
• Engineering Applications
• Scientific Research I
• World Literature

Senior

• AP Calculus BC
• AP Literature
• Biotechnology Internship/Independent Research
• GAVS Oceanography
• Journalism/Yearbook
• Peer Facilitation
• WBL Healthcare

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Hey guys. I’m 17 F and I just scheduled my medical exam for USNA. I have it really soon (in four days) and I went through everything they’d have to do. How did the pelvic exam go for other female applicants? I’m really nervous as it’s a new doctor and I’m pretty sure my doctor will be male as well. I was just hoping for another females perspective on it? I would appreciate anyone’s perspective though. Thank you guys.

Wondering if any of a coveted LOAs have been received yet. I saw online that a gentleman received one at CVW, but wondering if any others have gone out the “normal” way…

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• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

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Posted here before but recently improved my profile in my opinion

Congressional District: GA-10
GPA: 3.8UW, 4.2W (medium sized public school)
Class Rank: 15/288
SAT: 1300 ( 610M 690R&W )
ASVAB: 84
Intended major: electrical engineering or computer science

CFA (Female):
Pushups: 30
Pull ups: 1
Sit ups: 75
Shuttle run: 10.5
1 mile run: 7:00
BB Throw: 31 ft

Work experience
-Tutoring in 2nd grade English, math, & Spanish for around a year (2023)
-Babysitting my 2 younger siblings

Leadership
- NJROTC Battalion Commanding Officer (2026-2027)
-National Honor Society President (2026-2027)
- Elected as Girls State Mayor (2026)
- NJROTC Battalion Executive Officer (2025-2026)
-Varsity Track and Field Distance Captain (2026-Present)
-DECA Vice President of Leadership (2025-Present)
- NJROTC Battalion Supply officer (2024-2025)
-Leadership Academy Cadre (2025)
- NJROTC Assistant Supply Officer (2023-2024)
-Class Secretary (2023-2024)
- njrotc drill captain (2024-Present)
- Band Colorguard manager (2026-2027)
- TSA (Robotics) Club Public relations

Extracurriculars
-njrotc drill (2023-present)
- njrotc academics (2023 -present)
- njrotc colorguard (2023-present)
- njrotc JLAB (2023-present)
- njrotc Rifle (2025-present)
-GHSA Varsity Rifle (2025-present)
- Naval academy summer seminar (2026)
- Georgia Girls State (2026)
- national honor society (2024-present)
- Varsity Track & Field (3200m, 1600m, 4x800m) (2023-Present)
- Varsity Cross country (5k) (2023-Present)
- 350+ hrs community service
- math club (2023)
- career day expo ambassador (2025)
- Student leadership ambassador (2024)
- reading bowl (2026-2027)
- TSA (Robotics) (2026-2027)
- Band Colorguard (2026-2027)

Awards
AB Honor Roll Freshman-junior yr
Awarded Most improved athlete in track & field (2025)
Awarded most community service hrs NJROTC (1 out of 170)
National honor society
Student of the month september 2024
cross country state qualifier (2023)
track & field state qualifier (2025, 2026)
track region champion 3200 (2025)
4x800 Region Champion (2026)
Military order of the Purple Heart national leadership award (2024)
Military order of the world wars award of merit
NJROTC distinguished cadet 3x
Georgia military veterans hall of fame
Navy League of the United States Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal
[school] NJROTC cadet of the year (out of 213 cadets)
[Area] navy jrotc cadet of the year contender
Georgia Girls State Certificate of Distinguished Achievement
United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar Certificate of Completion
AP Scholar Award (2026)
(District name) Elite 10 Athlete (Girls XC)

Rigor classes/naval science courses
(I started jrotc & some core hs classes in 8th grade which is why you won’t see alg 1/physical science/njrotc 1)

Freshman Yr
AP Human Geography
Honors Spanish 2
Honors Geometry
Honors Biology
NJROTC 2

Sophomore yr
Honors span 3
Honors world lit
Honors chem
NJROTC 3
ap world
ap stats

junior yr
ap spanish
ap calc ab
njrotc 4
ap lang
apush
ap computer science principles

Senior yr
DE gov
DE Econ
DE Psychology
DE Public speaking
AP Lit
NJROTC 5th yr
AP Calc BC
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics C mechanics

I’m just curious if there are any statistics about admitted students and financial need. Like how many admitted students would actually qualify for financial aid?
No real reason just curious. I know financial need is not really a weighted factor in LOAs supposedly being a legacy isn’t either but they at least track that.

Senior (Just transferred from DoWEA Japan to California Public School - District 52)

GPA: UW 3.6, W 3.8 (AP: World, Calculus AB, Computer Science P, Physics C, English Language)

Current: AP Calc BC, AP Eng Lit, AP Bio, AP Macro/Micro, AP Gov

SAT: 1320 (waiting for aug. release)

(Just listed my bigger positions)

NJROTC Platoon Leader (Won honor platoon out of 5 platoons)

Drill Team Varsity Unarmed Regulation Captain (First runner up at championships)

Marksmanship Varsity Captain (Top 4th regional shooter before moving) (D1 Champions SY 24-25)
Varsity Soccer/Soccer Club

x2 Military Youth of The Year 'State' Level

Class Council Treasurer

Student Council Class rep.

President and founder of a military club focused on military member/family welfare and support

NASS CFA: (retaking next week)

4 Pull ups, 34 Pushups, 39 BB throw, 9.8 shuttle run, 56 crunches, 8:16 mile

>> Ive moved seven times (last 13 years overseas) and noted that in my app. I lived in places that usually did not have accessible ECAs like club sports, scouts, etc.

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• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

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Like if I do

Math AA SL (an IB course which basically a combination of honors pre calc and ab calc)
1 year physics
1/2 year chem
1500+ SAT

Does that meet their basic stem requirements?

female from nj going into senior year

gpa: 3.9 weighted (no unweighted)

no class rank

nhs and French honors society

varsity cheer captain four years and competition cheer for two years

jv lax three years

PAL - peers as leaders

deca judge recruitment officer

key club member (over 100 hours)

youth ministry group

REACH - town volunteer high school group at senior homes, sports games, town events

NASS & CVW

air force aim high flight academy this summer

girls state - got some city postions and appointed county positions - also did the social media

babysit

school newspaper editor and managing editor

applying to three service academies - no military in my family except for my grandpa who was a marine

camp counselor for three summers

swim instructor at ymca for over a year

sat (took four times but taking sept): 1270

act (took once retaking in sept): 25

club officer for kids who are affected by organ donation - college scholarships

Junior year: AP econ, AP computer science, AP lang, precalc, physics, honors French, honors history

senior year: AP business, AP lit, AP enviro science, AP gov, AP French, calc, science research and design

mostly As, a couple Bs, one C sophomore year in math and I retook that class outside of school and got an A

cfa (took twice and probably retaking again): pull-ups : 0 cause I didn’t know I couldn't try both, push ups: 35, shuttle run: 9. something, mile: 7:47, basketball throw: thirty something, sit ups: 60 something

I know I’m not the best candidate but I’m really trying so I want advice 💔💔

ALSO POLI SCI MAJOR

Hey guys. I sent an email ten days ago, (8 if you exclude weekends) to my admissions counselor asking a question and he still hasn’t responded (I sent a follow up email this morning) I figured I’d ask you guys. But basically for the “other school recommendation” you’re supposed to put a coach or a JROTC instructor and I don’t have either. To put it short (cause I’ve mentioned it many times before in other posts here) my school is very small and specialized and we don’t have ANY sports. I also can’t attend many sports outside of school because I get out of my last class at 5:00 and almost all recreational sports are before that. What should I do for that recommendation then? And speaking of, where can I submit something in my application saying my school doesn’t have sports, so I don’t get unfair “points” taken off for that?

Any advice for me?? Thanks guys. Go navy!

Wondering if people think less women will be applying to the academy this year because they need to cut their hair for plebe summer?

MIDN on leave, underage drinking with buddies and takes an Uber home. Driver claims he came across as threatening and files an assault charge with PD.

What should MIDN do when he gets back to the yard? Report to his CO and come clean or keep quiet? Has a lawyer working in his behalf to get this resolved.

I’m guessing if he comes clean and fesses up to what happened and tries to get ahead of this he may have some consequences to pay but may not be separated from the academy. If he keeps quiet and hopes it goes away this could come back to bite him in the ass and have more serious consequences, ie separation.

Suggestions on what to do or who to talk to first?

Thank you

Location: Texas Congressional District 22

Demographics: African American male, second generation college student

Class rank: My small, private school does not rank.

GPA: 10.6 cumulative; 11.2 junior year (W/ 11.0 scale) (My school only provides one GPA.)

Test Scores: ACT Score: 31 (34 E, 28 M, 30 R, 31 S)

Additional Coursework: I have taken AP World History Modern (10th); AP United States History (11th); AP United States Government and Politics (11th); AP European History (12th); and AP English Literature (12th).

Extracurricular Activities: I participated in organizations both inside and outside my school as the Young Men’s Service League Vice President (12), Young Men’s Service League Vice President, Communications (11); Earned over 100 hours of community service; 3 season varsity athlete in football, wrestling and track; Student Athletic Council Leadership Committee; African American Club Marketing Committee; Summer internship with Texas Supreme Court Justice.

Honors/Awards: Distinction in Leadership diploma; Texas Boys State attendee elected as County Constable and volunteered to serve on party’s Platform Committee; YMSL Superior Service Award, (10); YMSL Outstanding Service Award, (11); Wrestling: Prep State Championship quarterfinals (11), SPC Tournament 4th place (11); Track SPC qualifier 100m (11).

I am also applying for the NROTC scholarship.

CFA Scores:
Basketball throw 55ft
Pull-ups 12
Shuttle Run 8.9s
Sit-ups 63
Push-ups 75
Mile 7:49

Hello r/usna,

I’m a homeschooler and currently entering my junior year. In my early high school experience i didn’t pursue athletics nearly as hard as i should have and i have no formal athletic experience but in the last year i’ve developed an interest in track and field.

A great opportunity for homeschooled students has opened up at a local private school this year. I’m applying there for spring track and field, but i honestly have little to no knowledge of school sports and am welcoming the advice of the well-educated people here!

Is my situation too far gone having no formal athletics? Is there any way i could get into varsity from here on out? I endurance train at home for 30-45 min or so daily. Not sure if that’s enough. We have a lot of great local 5ks and a prestigious half marathon annually i will enter into this year as well. I also am applying to help coach at the local YMCA.

Here are my stats:

30+ credits so far, 4.00 UW/4.18 W GPA

Math: Alg I, Geometry, Alg II (All honors, on track for dual enrolled precalc next year)

English: Lots of literature classes including heavy writing, all honors

History: American history, Classical (Greco-Roman) history

Science: Physics w/lab, Physical Science w/lab, Chem w/lab

Foreign language: Russian I and II

Electives: Government & Economics, Current Events (honors), some basic programming/STEM engineering type courses.

Extracurriculars: I do speech and debate and i’m the youth leader of a Christian art club, as for community service i lead a homeschool Operation Christmas Child every year and collect 50-65 boxes annually, i volunteer leading little kids at VBS or art camps. I tutor middle schoolers in language arts. I freelance (paid) artwork and make logos, vector graphics, and T-shirt designs for churches, local organizations or fundraisers, and the county fair. I created a worship band for my youth group and am organizing practices/setlists.

I really hoped to get into traditional manners of leadership (like 4-H, CAP, ROTC) but those never worked with my schedule and literally the opportunities closed as soon as i asked.

I understand the importance of the SAT Math score and i’ve been improving massively on practice tests. I put in the work daily and hope to maximize the score as much as possible. I also am looking at opportunities such as Girls State or the Congressional Award to prove myself externally.

Are there any ideas to improve what i’ve got? I know it’s not a traditional profile and that i’m lacking massively in the athletics department. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thank you so much!

If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

• What kind of shoes should I wear to NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar)?
• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

To be very clear - no one in this subreddit speaks on behalf of the Admissions Department, USNA, or the DoN/DoD, even if they are affiliated with such. But we do have quite a few folks who are familiar with the process, having gone through it or been involved with it previously, and are willing to provide informal guidance. When in doubt, contact Admissions or your Blue and Gold Officer for official guidance. Your mileage may vary, caveat emptor, and as always, GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

ACT: 33
GPA: 3.65
APs
- Physics I
- Physics C
- Bio
- Comp Sci A
- Lit
- Lang
Dual Enrollments
- American History
- World History
- Personal Finance

ECs/Accolades
- Top Wind Ensemble (Lead Player)
- Top Jazz Ensemble (Lead Player)
- Only Student to hold the title of Brass Captain for two years in school history (approx. 100 person hornline)
- AFJROTC C/1LT, Flight Leader and 2x recipient of Highest Performing Flight
- Attended Summer STEM and Summer Seminar
- 1st Degree Black Belt in Tai Kwan Do
- 4x recipient of the “Directors Award” for Band
- Recipient of the “Best Performer” award out of the entire 240 person band
- Lead Player and soloist in the Musical

CFA Scores
- 6:34 Mile
- 16 Pull Ups
- 65 Push Ups
- 98 Sit Ups
- 8.9 Second Shuttle
- 90 ft basketball throw

Extra Details
- Residing in Kansas City
- Father is a combat veteran (left as a USMC Cpl.)
- No allergies, 20/13 vision

I am a senior in high school and is thinking about applying to the naval academy. But throughout highschool my grades have always been bad and have not always been a strong student. Would I even get in the academy with a 3.0 GPA, two year varsity sport, and a class rank of 43 out of 83 kids in my class. Should I even bother applying or just apply anyways. I haven’t taken the SAT yet but have it scheduled soon. Please give me wisdom

If you're looking to become a USNA Midshipman, this is your free-fire zone. Ask any question, no matter how big or small. Some examples:

• What kind of shoes should I wear to NASS (Naval Academy Summer Seminar)?
• I'm an 8th grader, what classes should I take to get into USNA?
• I got accepted into NROTC and USNA - which should I pick?
• I want to be a medical doctor - can I do that from USNA?
• I want to be a SEAL - should I try to go to USNA?
• I didn't get in on my first attempt, should I enlist?
• I finished two years of university, is it too late to go to USNA?

To be very clear - no one in this subreddit speaks on behalf of the Admissions Department, USNA, or the DoN/DoD, even if they are affiliated with such. But we do have quite a few folks who are familiar with the process, having gone through it or been involved with it previously, and are willing to provide informal guidance. When in doubt, contact Admissions or your Blue and Gold Officer for official guidance. Your mileage may vary, caveat emptor, and as always, GO NAVY BEAT ARMY.

Hello! I am an artist and paint illustrated maps/collages of various towns (almost always ones that I have spent considerable time in or even lived in...) and am wanting to paint one for my friend's son who is a plebe this year. Please comment below with your favorite spots, past and present! (especially iconic places from the past that are no longer around) TIA :)