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While the practice ASVABs the recruiters use can be woefully limited compared to the real asvab...I'm going to say no. If you're scoring a 25 on the practice, I think you'd be hardpressed to get a 50 on the actual.
You might find prep courses and tutors locally to you. You should also be able to go to your local bookstore and grab some ASVAB study guides. They will generally contain practice tests.
Don't just go and bomb on the ASVAB. You can do the first retest within 1 month. But subsequent retakes have longer minimum retest periods. You don't want to put yourself in the position where you barely missed out, and now yuo have to wait at least 6 months for your next retest. Do yourself the favor, grab a study book.
EDIT: And stop doing drugs.
Second EDIT: Here's my recommended.
http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-ASVAB-Premier-Practice-Tests/dp/1625231385/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450722303&sr=8-1&keywords=asvab+study+guide+2015-2016#reader_1625231385
Has multiple full practice tests.
I highly suggest getting the currently up to date Kaplan ASVAB study guide. I believe theres a 2015 version that's going to be released within a month or so.
I was in a similar situation, bought this book and studied like a madman for two weeks and pulled off an AFQT of 95. I also used Kahn Academy to "re-master" my basic arithmetic and to brush up on my algebra.
What makes Kaplan so good is that it'll help you overshoot the ASVAB, as the practice tests they give you are much more difficult than the actual test.
Hope that helps, and good luck.
You will need to take the ASTB-E... I recommend checking out Airwarriors. They have a whole forum dedicated to ASTB-E information, study guides, and questions.
Your GPA is low compared to the average. However that means you have to get a high ASTB-E score to improve your chances. Try to raise your GPA to a 3.0-3.1 and you will become more competitive. I encourage you to start reaching out to an Officer recruiter.
Sure you are below average in terms of GPA, but it sounds like you can still be a competitive applicant. Start studying now for your ASTB-E. You should only take the test 1 time...
https://www.amazon.com/ASTB-E-Secrets-Study-Guide-Selection/dp/1516700457/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486530088&sr=8-1&keywords=astb+e#customerReviews
I used this book off of Amazon, and it helped me out a lot. Ended up making a 140.
http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-ASVAB-Strategies-Practice-Review/dp/1618657569/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
This book is a fantastic resource. I studied it, and it helped me a lot.
Im not gonna lie, fresh out of highschool i got like slightly under a 50. 4 years later when i was deadest on joining i bought
https://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-ASVAB/dp/1607148781/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465832290&sr=1-7&keywords=kaplan+asvab
and ended up getting a 82 with a 110+ GT and ST score, it might just be that i was more mature when i took it this time around but i still attribute a portion of my score to studying from this book.
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So, for Naval Aviation (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) you'd be studying for the ASTB. You can use resources here and here to study; my scores jumped by a fair amount after doing some smart studying.
The Marine PFT is pretty straight forward, but most people have to spend 3-6 months getting in good running and pull-up shape. You can google Armstrong Pull-up program and C25K running programs to get you started. Then, get in contact with an OSO or Navy Officer Recruiter once you've gotten in better shape.
An FAA 1st Class Medical is a pretty good indication you'd pass the NAMI physical.
edited to say; I've heard tanker life is actually pretty sweet. There's a reason KC-130Js are the platform that a lot of Marines put #1 but don't get...
Ahhh the ASVAB... what branch/mos are you going for? You might be better off going for a straight-up asvab test based book. Its been a long time since I've taken it, but I don't remember too many math problems. Most where based on mechanical or visual puzzles.... like I said, its been awhile.
ASVAB For Dummies
As I stated before I didn't really. There's not much you can do to prepare aside from just learning how the test is built and such. I used [this] (The Official DLAB Training Manual: Study Guide and Practice Test: The Best Tips and Tricks to Raising Your DLAB Score https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUC6RT4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0ElDyb1VGMMM4) one but I honestly can't say how much it helped or not. As for would I choose my job, 100% have the best job in the Air Force. You leave Monterey with an Associates practically, extremely marketable in the civilian sector and show me another way that you'll be paid to learn a foreign language.
https://www.amazon.com/Official-DLAB-Training-Manual-Practice-ebook/dp/B00HUC6RT4
If you are worried grab this. I had some nerves going into it and figured I could take a chance on this book and if it was useless it would only be a waste of 10 bucks.
Turns out, 4 of the 5 sections in this are the exact same on the dlab, practice test included. The first section it gives you wasn't included when I took it several weeks ago so you can skip it if you like.
It will let you know the rules you need to use ahead time so you can already have them memorized, and if not, you at least have an understanding of one of the strangest tests ever created.
TL;DR at the end.
According to the study book I used here, the math section plays a heavy role in the calculation of a lot of your ASTB scores, especially the OAR sections. So definitely work that area heavily for your retake.
When I took the test, I did some light study about two weeks in advance of my date and scored 68 8/7/8. Honestly, I think going into the test environment calm and well-rested is as crucial as being well-versed in the material, which can be pretty broad. I took my exam at 1000, late November of 2018.
For the kind of math you get on this test, drilling-and-killing is the order of the day once you understand the nature of the problem. For any questions you don’t fundamentally understand, spend a bit of time during your practice sessions deconstructing a problem or two so you can really probe it and figure it out.
For example, the colored ball problem you listed is a combinatorial probability problem where we have choice without replacement. You’re basically counting how many things you have and comparing that to your item of interest. Differentiating between choice with and without replacement is crucial to probability problems like that one.
As for reading, I agree: all the Navy excerpts caught me off-guard as I had assumed I’d have a bunch of random SAT-style passages. I felt this area dicked my OAR score a bit because of my poor assumption.
I got lucky with mechanical and naval/aviation history in that they didn’t ask any obscure questions, except for one question about super conducting in the Mech section, lol.
I’d never touched a flight simulator or program in my life before the ASTB, so I feel like I just grabbed my ankles and hoped for the best on that section; very chaotic. I have no idea how much simulator software helps in preparation.
TL;DR Focus on math, then reading, and go into the test environment calm, fed, and well-rested. Khan Academy is your friend! You’ve got this!
Does anyone know what the most up to date AFOQT sections are?
There's a discrepancy between 2 sections. This highly useful post I saved and the Baseops website have rotated blocks and hidden figures as test sections, but no reading comprehension and situational judgement, while my AFOQT study guide dated from 2016 has the opposite configuration.
The easiest answer I can find to this is to just find another test guide with rotated blocks and hidden figures as test sections to cover all my bases, but I found this to be pretty odd.
Can anyone else who took the AFOQT in the last year confirm which section configuration is correct?
FWIW I'm taking the AFOQT in April.
Your compliment means a ton to me! I have actually got a ASVAB study book by kaplan college (http://amzn.to/29gRybb). I did not study as much as i wanted to since i had to focus on graduating HS but now i graduated, I have time off and will be putting my heart and soul into it!
Yup, recruiters are super hit-or-miss...no joke, for one reason or another, I had to go through 5 different recruiters over the course of my OTS application process.
As for your question, I used:
https://www.amazon.com/AFOQT-Study-Guide-Practice-Questions/dp/1941743420/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1479501285&sr=8-6&keywords=afoqt
Granted, this was back in 2014 and I'm not sure if they alter/edit the test in any way. I'd say that, generally, any of the top study books off Amazon should work out fine, though.
You can find them in stores. I bought mine on amazon. For intel, you don't need the entire ASTB, just the OAR. http://www.amazon.com/Master-Officer-Candidate-Eighth-Ostrow/dp/B004OS0KQ8/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372487969&sr=1-3&keywords=astb. It's not very hard, just need to practice and understand the format. Like the SAT's.
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A low asvab score isn't your only issue apparently. Step one is stop smoking. Get an ASVAB study guide and take it seriously, I used this one and did great on the ASVAB.
For the DLAB use this study guide:
https://www.amazon.com/Official-DLAB-Training-Manual-Practice-ebook/dp/B00HUC6RT4
Believe it or not... you can study for this weird ass test.
www.AFOQTGuide.com has some things that may help, along with some links to other sites. It wasn't around when I was studying, but looking it over it has some good stuff.
The books I used were Master the Officer Candidate Test and Barron's Military Flight Aptitude Test. The Officer Candidate book covers the entire test. The Flight Aptitude book was just a good reference for the pilot portions.
Just look for "ASVAB prep" or "ASVAB study guide" on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/ASVAB-Premier-2017-2018-Practice-Tests/dp/1506203159/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473292361&sr=8-1&keywords=asvab+study+guide
A quick google search shows you need a 44 in the general qualification area to enlist as pararescue. If you're worried you won't hit that score, I'd suggest reviewing Kaplan's ASVAB study guide. It'll help explain how the test works and give you tips on how to best take it to maximize your score. I scored a 97 on the AFQT and still found some of the stuff in the book useful.
I just took my ASVAB roughly two weeks ago. I looked at a few different books but studied this one 6 hours a day for the 3 days prior to taking it. I can say that it covered just about everything on the test and helped me out a lot. If you start now there is no reason you shouldn't get a very high score.
There's a book on amazon, its not bad for studying but as i recall it doesnt really teach you how to solve the problems. DO NOT BUY THE HARD COPY - if you have a smart phone you can get the kindle edition https://www.amazon.ca/Pass-CFAT-Canadian-Aptitude-Questions/dp/148207561X
Used this before I took the DLAB last year. Believe they raised the minimum score to 110 but don't quote me on the exact number. If you're fluent in that many languages already though you'll be fine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HUC6RT4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1450047442&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=dlab&dpPl=1&dpID=51f0jgftVaL&ref=plSrch
You should try taking the Military Defense Language Aptitude Test (it involves learning parts of a made-up language and answering questions):
https://www.thebalance.com/defense-language-aptitude-battery-3332702
You can get a copy of the test here:
https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Language-Aptitude-Battery-Passbooks/dp/083734090X
And practice/tips here:
https://www.amazon.com/Official-DLAB-Training-Manual-Practice-ebook/dp/B00HUC6RT4
Hopefully you are still checking your throwaway account. I talked with an officer at work and got some extra information that will hopefully answer your additional questions and provide better/clearer guidance on becoming a Naval officer.
The difference between Unrestricted and Restricted Line Officers is simply the community you join. Surface, Subsurface, Aviation, and Spec. War. are all Unrestricted, meaning you can command a vessel, squadron, or fleet. Communities such as Intelligence are Restricted. As a restricted officer, you can still become a Commanding Officer one day, but you wouldn't be in command of a vessel.
When you go to the recruiter, you typically get to list three choices for the designators you wish to go for. When deciding your eligibility, they will evaluate your test scores (Battery test) as well as your degree and previous work experience. If you are attempting to get a designator that you have no previous experience in, you should study prior to taking the battery tests. My officer friend recommended getting (a) guide book(s) from Amazon (example: Barron's Military Flight Aptitude Tests).
If you don't do well enough to get what you want, you can always come back in a month and retake the battery tests or you can make changes to which designators you wish to apply for.
I hope this helps answer a lot of your questions. If you have any more, you can reply again or PM me.
Good luck! :)
Also have a bachelors in biology. I was worried about both the mechanical and electrical components of the test, but honestly, just a little brushing up was sufficient for me. I scored a 97 over all. I used the book 'ASVAB for Dummies,' specifically this book, to go over those two sections. I definitely think you'll be fine if you study.
As a biology major, you took courses in physics that were far more difficult than the ASVAB. Just refresh yourself on some of the principles (i.e. Ohm's law, circuits, pulleys, forces) and you should be fine!
AFAIK 70s and even 60s is enough to get in, and to study I bought 2015/2016 ASVAB For Dummies and ASVAB AFQT For Dummies
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119038383/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_xrBGxbV4BGMY8
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118817788/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_2sBGxb2WJMQFS
I've been using Barron's
http://www.amazon.com/Barrons-ASVAB-Edition-Terry-Duran/dp/1438004923
I would follow up with your recruiter, there should not be that much hang time.
I studied using 2 books and a lot of random YouTube videos.
I'm at the end of the process. My package is submitted and now all that's left is to hear back a yes or a no.
There's a lot more than just a test and then a board. You are building a package. The package consists of:
Generally it goes something like this: AFOQT -> 1 month later -> TBAS -> 1 or 2 months later -> MEPS for initial screening (since you want to be a pilot) -> 1-2 weeks before board cutoff -> Commander interview.
Having no flying hours won't necessarily hurt you, but it doesn't help. Even just a few discovery flights will do wonders for your PCSM score.
Hi there! I have no affiliation with this, but I bought that "book" to help me determine if I was going to be fine or not : https://www.amazon.ca/Pass-CFAT-Canadian-Aptitude-Questions/dp/148207561X , despite it's flaws (there were a couple of mistakes here and there).
Essentially, it will help you get a better idea of what you should work on or learn before going for the real test. As for the ressources, there are a lot of them around, but if maths aren't your forte, you should try to find some online ressources that teachs grade 10-11 maths (sorry about that, I'm in Quebec where grades aren't the same, so I don't exactly know what would Secondary IV relate to). Doing a couple of algebra exercices everyday might be overkill, but personally, being 32, it served me well.
Currently looking to buy the following to study for my AFOQT:
This one
Maybe this one
Or this one
Which one do you all recommend?
I took the test about 2-2.5 years ago and I know it's changed since then, so the book I used won't really help you. I would look for the most recent study guide you can (Like https://www.amazon.com/AFOQT-Study-Guide-Practice-Questions/dp/1628453834/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492903873&sr=1-1&keywords=afoqt+study+guide+2017)
I haven't had any interactions with recruiting officers since I've been in the AFROTC program for the past four years (I commission in ~3 weeks). Are you trying to go to OTS?
This book helped me out a lot, its very in depth and has a ton of practice questions.
I strongly recommend this. I scored off the charts in every category including EI which I'm completely hopeless at.
https://www.amazon.com/ASVAB-Premier-2017-2018-Practice-Tests/dp/1506203159/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5K7FEF8C40BMB8R7KN1J
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1506203159/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the book I used and it was soooo beneficial to me. It covers each section you will find on the ASVAB in terms that are easy to understand. There are flashcards for each section that are great for on the go. I would cycle through them at work, in a boring lecture, or whenever I had free time.
Before I had this book I took a practice test online and scored very similar to you. After studying for about a month (admittedly, I was half assed about studying) I took the Picat and scored an 88/99. I qualify for any job I want and I am very happy about this.
You can do it! Make up your mind to do it and you will be successful. There are always going be stressful times where you want to give up, especially in boot camp. You just have to find a way to separate those negative thoughts, and get through it.
Get this book. Get an overview of each section, and spend more time on the sections you know you'll have trouble with. Do lots of practice problems, and take at least one of the full length practice tests once you feel more prepared. The actual test should be a breeze.
Buy this book study the fuck out of it, and crush the ASVAB. Don't be limited in your job selection because you didn't prepare.