1. Applying to a service academy
The 3 main criteria topics
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2. Academics (33% weight) Admissions look for
Impressive academic performance in high school
High SAT and/or ACT scores
High ranking and GPA
Statistics
54.4% were in the top 10% of their class
79.0% were in the top 20% of their class
85.3% were in the top 25% of their class
Average GPA: 3.83 on a 4.0 scale

3. Athletics (33% weight) Admissions look for
2 years participation in a UIL sport
High Candidate Fitness Assessment results
Statistics
79% were in 1 or more/any sport
21% football
12% basketball
8% baseball
27% track
11% swimming
15% soccer
The Candidate Fitness Assessment is a basic fitness test that evaluates coordination, strength, speed, agility, endurance, and how well a candidate will keep up with the daily athletic demands. The CFA is a required pass or fail test. Failing will most likely disqualify an applicant during the application process.

4. Character (33% weight) Admissions look for High moral character
Leadership positions held
Teamwork
Community service hours
Statistics
3% Yearbook/Newspaper Editor
12% Yearbook/Newspaper Staff
5% Debate Team
23% Boy/Girl Scouts
17% Eagle Scouts/Gold Award
13% JROTC Cadet
10% Civil Air Patrol
14% Academic Bowl Team

5. Applying to the academies is much lengthier than applying to any other college or university. With such a rich history, the academies weigh each decision very carefully. Thousands of candidates meet the basic requirements, but they only select the best and most talented young men and women to represent our nation.