bobman79

I understand that you take the PFE at AIM. I also understand that you must take it again to apply for the academy. What then, is the function of the PFE during AIM? Also, is your PFE (from AIM or otherwise) score factored into the admissions decision, or is it just that you must get over 250 (or is it 200) to be accepted? That is, will getting a 450 improve your chances over getting a 275?

Thanks,

bobm

cadetmom

Actually the PFE is changing and cadets will be tested on push-ups, crunches, and the 1.5 mile run.
Max score will be 300, 270 to qualify for a blue star.
The crunches and run follow the same rules as the previous test, but the standards for the push-ups are very specific.
Though there are cadets who scored near the minimum and received an appointment, a higher score on the PFE can only make you a stronger candidate (whole person index), and gives some indication of how you will perform against your fellow classmates. If you do not achieve the minimum score during swab summer, they will send you home.

bobman79

Do you mean to say that the new PFE will include ONLY pushups, sit-up, and a run??!?! That is great news for me; pull-ups and the sprint have always been the most challenging for me. May I ask your source on this most interesting of factoids?

Thanks

Bobm

cadetmom

From what my inside sources say, yes.
But the rules for the push-ups are very specific and performed to some sort of cadence, timed, can't reposition hands, ....Tino, we need your expertise here, you must have the document.
The new rules don't make it any easier, it is still very challenging, but more in line with the active duty physical fitness requirements.

raider22

So the PFE is for getting in to USCGA. What type of physical fitness tests do you take while at coast guard. Is there some sort of test given each semester?

cadetmom

The PFE is given at the beginning of each semester, and you are expected to pass it each time. The qualifying score to pass goes up each year.
You will be given the PFE during swab summer and again at the beginning of the fall semester.
Hint: You do not want to be placed on remedial training and should strive to improve your score each semester.