Demo the CFA Calculator

Our premium CFA calculator estimates your score to simplify how you performed compared to others.

You’ll receive a:

• raw score
• percentile

We break down your percentile based on each Service Academy, so you know exactly where you stand compared to other candidates.

By adjusting your performance in each event, you can estimate the impact of minor improvements to create a fitness plan and know what to focus on.

The CFA Calculator: How to Identify Your Candidate Fitness Assessment Weaknesses and Strategically Improve Your Score

If you’re preparing for your Service Academy Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), then our CFA Calculator can help you identify which of the 6 events you need to focus on in order to improve your score.

This online tool uses your current performance to estimate personalized CFA performance predictions. You’ll get a raw score, and more importantly, a percentile score to see where you land compared to other candidates. If you’re looking to gain a competitive edge on the CFA, our calculator can help.

1. What is the CFA and why do you need to take it?

The CFA is an important part of the application process for 4 of the U.S. Service Academies. If you’re applying to USAFA, USNA, USMA, or USMMA, then this calculator is for you. This assessment itself is designed to evaluate your fitness and ability in a variety of areas, including strength, endurance, and speed.

The six events of the Candidate Fitness Assessment include:

• basketball throw from a kneeling position
• cadence pull-ups or flexed arm hang (female only)
• shuttle run
• modified sit-ups
• push-ups
• a one-mile run

In order to be accepted into a service academy, you’ll need to earn a passing score on the Candidate Fitness Assessment. Unfortunately, many don’t know what a passing score is. We’ve reverse-engineered scores to help you learn where your current score falls and if any of your events are considered individual event fails.