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Red running track lane markingsMarine Corps PFT Scoring in 2026: Tables, Classes and What ChangedHow the Marine Corps PFT is scored in 2026: event minimums and maximums, class thresholds, the sex-neutral standard for combat arms and how to calculate your total.3 min readGrayscale photo of a man working outPull-Ups or Push-Ups on the PFT? Do the Math Before You ChoosePush-ups cap at 70 points on the Marine Corps PFT, pull-ups at 100. Compare points for your numbers and age group and decide which event is worth training.2 min readA man in a gray tank top gripping a metal pull-up barHow to Increase Your Pull-Ups for the Marine Corps PFTA practical plan to add pull-ups for the PFT: dead-hang standards, grease-the-groove volume, negatives, rows and grip work, with a sample weekly schedule.3 min readA runner on a running trackHow to Run a Faster 3-Mile for the PFT: Pacing and an 8-Week PlanImprove your PFT 3-mile run with target paces, easy mileage, intervals and tempo runs. Includes pace tables for common goals and an 8-week progression.2 min readA man in a black t-shirt doing a floor exercisePFT Plank: Standards, Form and a Plan to Reach 3:45The Marine Corps PFT plank is scored on one table for everyone: 1:10 to pass, 3:45 for 100 points. Learn proper form and a progression to build a longer hold.3 min readA group of people running in a stadiumPFT vs. CFT: How the Marine Corps' Two Fitness Tests DifferCompare the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test: events, scoring, classes and how to train for both across the year.2 min readA young boy sitting at a table writing on paperWhy Exact Chronological Age Matters in Standardized TestingHow norm-referenced tests use chronological age to choose the right norm table, why a small error can change a standard score, and how to calculate and record age correctly.3 min readA young girl sitting at a table with colored pencilsHow to Calculate Chronological Age by Hand (and the Mistakes to Avoid)Step-by-step instructions for calculating chronological age on a test protocol using the borrowing method, with worked examples, rounding rules and common errors.3 min readA young girl holding a plastic toyCorrected Age for Premature Babies: How to Calculate It and When to StopWhat corrected (adjusted) age means for babies born early, how to calculate it from gestational age, how long to use it, and how it affects milestones and testing.3 min readA little boy sitting at a table with crayonsChronological Age vs. Developmental, Mental and Biological AgeUnderstand the difference between chronological age and developmental, mental, skeletal and biological age, how each is measured, and why only one is exact.3 min readA child reading a bookAge-Equivalent Scores: What They Mean and Why to Use Them CarefullyWhat an age-equivalent score on a standardized test really means, why it's easily misread, and how standard scores and percentiles give a clearer picture.3 min readA girl writing on white paper with a black penKindergarten Age Cutoffs: How to Work Out When Your Child Can Start SchoolHow kindergarten age cutoff dates work, how to calculate whether your child is eligible, what redshirting and early entry mean, and where to check your state's rules.3 min read