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FY20 Oct. 28, 2019 SNA/NFO Board

buttburner69

Well-Known Member
Tried Coast Guard first, said I couldn’t be an officer, or a very small chance. Then Army, and didn’t want to be a warrant even though there are a lot of pros, minus the fact that it’s Army bases. Air Force pretty much wouldn’t talk to me (History major). Navy had guaranteed job placement if you’re qualified, etc... Navy Gang all day
 

Thanos

Well-Known Member
Tried Coast Guard first, said I couldn’t be an officer, or a very small chance. Then Army, and didn’t want to be a warrant even though there are a lot of pros, minus the fact that it’s Army bases. Air Force pretty much wouldn’t talk to me (History major). Navy had guaranteed job placement if you’re qualified, etc... Navy Gang all day

Why were chances so low in the CG?
 
Good morning everyone. I am 28, have 10 years in and still active duty as an Aviation Machinists Mate (AD1). Will be finishing my degree for technical management in April and will be applying for SNA. I hjave taken the ASTB twice and the most recent time my scores were OAR: 44/AQR:4/PFAR:6/FOFAR:5. I know that my AQR score is not high enough and I will need to take it again. Just seeking advice on what I should be focusing my studying on in order to improve my score. Was also curious on what exactly the paired statements section effects? Any and all help is greatly aprreciated. Thank you.
 

MockingbirdT

Well-Known Member
Good morning everyone. I am 28, have 10 years in and still active duty as an Aviation Machinists Mate (AD1). Will be finishing my degree for technical management in April and will be applying for SNA. I hjave taken the ASTB twice and the most recent time my scores were OAR: 44/AQR:4/PFAR:6/FOFAR:5. I know that my AQR score is not high enough and I will need to take it again. Just seeking advice on what I should be focusing my studying on in order to improve my score. Was also curious on what exactly the paired statements section effects? Any and all help is greatly aprreciated. Thank you.
Spend as much time in 1001 Questions about the ASTB as possible. Focus on the post where folks give you advice about what to study. There's a lot of information so you'll have to be a proficient skimmer to know what to focus on. Once you find information that may be helpful, save it. I saved all of my stuff in a Microsoft One Notebook.. Second, any documents folks have posted, save as well. If you do it right, you'll feel you have TOO much information to study, that's a good problem.
Then, go to your local library or buy 'Cliffs Notes Math Review for Standardized test'. This book will help you nail down the basic math problems you will face-but take your time going through it. Also, reinforce what you learn from online flash cards you can find from a simple google search and youtube videos. And lastly, you NEED to know some basic Naval History/people AND the basics of how an airplane is able to fly and maneuver. You have to know a lot to do well on the test, so put in the time to study.

Some people do well on this test with little study or work because of experience or natural aptitude, but your scores indicate that you're going to have to put in the work to do better, which is the same as me. I spent close to two months studying for the test and still could have done much better (47 6/8/7). Good luck.
 

Swimmer91

Well-Known Member
Spend as much time in 1001 Questions about the ASTB as possible. Focus on the post where folks give you advice about what to study. There's a lot of information so you'll have to be a proficient skimmer to know what to focus on. Once you find information that may be helpful, save it. I saved all of my stuff in a Microsoft One Notebook.. Second, any documents folks have posted, save as well. If you do it right, you'll feel you have TOO much information to study, that's a good problem.
Then, go to your local library or buy 'Cliffs Notes Math Review for Standardized test'. This book will help you nail down the basic math problems you will face-but take your time going through it. Also, reinforce what you learn from online flash cards you can find from a simple google search and youtube videos. And lastly, you NEED to know some basic Naval History/people AND the basics of how an airplane is able to fly and maneuver. You have to know a lot to do well on the test, so put in the time to study.

Some people do well on this test with little study or work because of experience or natural aptitude, but your scores indicate that you're going to have to put in the work to do better, which is the same as me. I spent close to two months studying for the test and still could have done much better (47 6/8/7). Good luck.
Yeah I agree with him. The math portion greatly affects the AQR. I would do as many practice tests as possible and do khan academy videos or online for the concepts. I recommend trying to learn the WHY something works that way and not the HOW to do it. That way you rely less on memorization of past problems and can adapt to things you haven’t seen before.
 

cwu

Active Member
My interest in naval aviation began more recently than most. My brother, who was an avid rock climber was in a climbing accident in the North Cascades in August 2018. He was saved by a Navy SAR team out of Whidbey Island and has been on a long road to recovery since then. His accident prompted me think about different career paths. After meeting with the helo pilot and SAR team that rescued him, I decided I wanted to pursue a career in naval aviation. My family owes a lot to the Navy SAR team that gave my brother a second chance at life and that is why I considered the Navy above other branches.

In an ideal world, I would end up in helos and pick up a SAR billet after the first sea tour, but I fully understand that it may not work out that way. First step is getting the PRO REC Y and then going from there.
 

Reg-A-Muffin0716

Resist, Retaliate, Press Forward!
My interest in naval aviation began more recently than most. My brother, who was an avid rock climber was in a climbing accident in the North Cascades in August 2018. He was saved by a Navy SAR team out of Whidbey Island and has been on a long road to recovery since then. His accident prompted me think about different career paths. After meeting with the helo pilot and SAR team that rescued him, I decided I wanted to pursue a career in naval aviation. My family owes a lot to the Navy SAR team that gave my brother a second chance at life and that is why I considered the Navy above other branches.

In an ideal world, I would end up in helos and pick up a SAR billet after the first sea tour, but I fully understand that it may not work out that way. First step is getting the PRO REC Y and then going from there.

Great story. Almost got me teary-eyed ?
 

Thanos

Well-Known Member
I will check today and let you know, if not i will check again Friday, and the following monday. Believe me I will not forget, I am extremely anxious to at least make it to my first board ever in 3 years of trying to commission.

So how does this work, do we just PM you to check for us if we ask? I’ve already asked my NRD, but no harm in triple checking lmao
 
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