Reddit reviews SIFT Study Guide: Test Study Guide & Practice Test Questions for the Army Selection Instrument for Flight Training Exam

I used this one. I took the SIFT towards the end of last month and got a 63. Few discrepancies in the book, but appreciated how thorough it was. If I had spent more time studying this book I would have been more than adequately prepared if that makes any sense.

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I bought a SIFT study guide off Amazon when I was looking at flight school. I switched career paths but couldnt return it on Amazon because I took too long. PM me your info and I can save you like $30. I think it has practice tests if you want.

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it was this book:

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1628454318/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/topic/20154-just-took-the-sift/

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The acceptance rate for street to seat is 90-100% currently. Those who are already enlisted are having a harder time getting selected. I went through WOCS with two nineteen year olds. Your odds are excellent right now so give it a shot!

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Here is what I provided to a friend currently applying. These resources helped me tremendously. Note I was no stellar candidate. I had a very average SIFT score. I did have to do a board which you no longer have to do (that's a huge plus). Check it out.

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EDIT: The civilian rates are much lower than when I was applying a year and a half a go (around 30%).

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Here are a few things to make things easier while you are putting together your packet. Some things to focus on are:

• Study/Schedule SIFT (give yourself 1-2 months to study)
  
• Scheduling physical at MEPS
  
• Schedule flight physical
  
• Letters of recommendation
  
• PT Score
  
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• "Why I want to we an Army Aviator" Essay
  
  Watch these:
  
  Starting Strong -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jDe-oU_QW4&t=104sWOFT Application Process - 
  
  Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtV_U_weBk8Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTAkJpnEttk
  
  SIFT Overiew/Tips - 
  
  Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmFHSqsTDvsPart 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkR2ZbGlvaIVertical Reference Forum:http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/forum/32-general-military-helicopter-discussions/**SIFT Study Material:**SIFT Study Guide (amazon) -https://www.amazon.com/SIFT-Study-Guide-Questions-Instrument/dp/1628454318/ref=pd_sbs_14_1/132-0035256-5917327?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1628454318&pd_rd_r=f5448d08-91fb-11e9-861b-61bc490b1f71&pd_rd_w=ZQNTs&pd_rd_wg=046qd&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=2ZFPP2TZGFGACXV9SYGP&psc=1&refRID=2ZFPP2TZGFGACXV9SYGP**I bought a different one and it was not accurate. This one seems to be a good choice, but feel free to look through or purchase others.FAA Helicopter Handbook -https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/helicopter_flying_handbook/Army Fundamentals of Flight - https://fas.org/irp/doddir/army/fm3-04-203.pdfPractice Tests** - http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dod/DODHubPage.aspx?sponsor=12894&HubPage=15149**I made several accounts so I could take the test several times. I just used different email addresses each time**Math Resource (Khan Academy)** - https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra**Focus on Algebra 1