In this article, statistician Bruno Wiesend reports on a scientific controversy about a study on the "Influence of intelligence and practice on the development of skills". The author considers the results of the study to be wrong due to methodological errors. | Photo: Pixabay
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These are relatively easy. To be REALLY prepared you should be able to double the push-ups, pull-ups, and curl-ups listed. Run and swim times will naturally come down in training but do double these and you’re in good shape.
Age
SEAL candidates must be 28 or less prior to arriving at NSW Prep School. Candidates aged 29 or 30 will be considered for a waiver if they meet the needs of the community.
Gender
Intelligence
The military has an admissions test, just like colleges have the SAT or ACT. It is called the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB. It has several sections, each focusing on a different aspect, such as math, reading, and mechanical comprehension. This is how the Navy classifies you as competent for various jobs. A Navy recruiter will explain the details, but the standard is different for SEAL and SWCC applicants.