I'm wondering if any kind of 'ACT for military colleges' exists. Kinda confused if they have their own version of the ACT that we need to take?
In terms of college entrance exams, military academies such as the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy, do not have their own version of the ACT. They actually accept and consider both the ACT and the SAT in their admission processes.
Each of these academies has minimum score requirements for these tests. For example, the US Naval Academy suggests a minimum ACT composite score of 26, while West Point suggests a minimum ACT score of 24.
You should aim to exceed these minimum scores to be a competitive applicant, as admission to these schools is quite selective. It's also important to remember that physical fitness and leadership qualities play a significant role in the admissions process for these schools, so be sure to work on those aspects as well.
One last note: while the ACT and SAT are relevant, make sure you also look into the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), which is a physical fitness test that all applicants to the service academies must complete. The CFA includes events such as a basketball throw, pull-ups, a shuttle run, sit-ups, push-ups, and a one-mile run.
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