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[jerkybeef4]

Hi, I’ve taken the ASTB once before about a year and a half ago and got a 47 5/5/4. Since then I’ve been using the linked simulator with the stick and throttle on and off for most of that time (scoring on average 130-150 on both stick and throttle while using them simultaneously on hardest difficulty, I haven’t used the audio for the simulator though because it’s different than on the actual exam and I don’t want to build bad habits), while also using the ASTB prep app for the UAV and targeting . I take the ASTB for the second time next Thursday and I’m super nervous about it. For the past month and a half ive been working on math and mechanics to try and get my oar score up and because ive heard that math really influences the AQR and FOFAR (mainly through the ASTB prep app and the Gomez drive). My degree is aeronautics with a 3.7 overall GPA so I’m pretty confident in the ANIT section. I reviewed a bit for it in the ASTB prep app and also looked over the cram flash cards and did pretty well on everything besides a few of the ranks and job abbreviation for the navy (i don’t remember how much of that was on the actual test though). Does anyone have any tips or tricks that they haven’t seen mentioned above or any suggestions for how I should spend my last week and a half before the exam? I work full time and try to study 2-3 hours a day and requested the two days off before the test to get in as much last minute studying as possible. Thanks and sorry for the rambling message!

Know how to do a basic matrix multiplication question like a 2x2 multiplied by another 2x2

 

[DBM]

Hi, I’ve taken the ASTB once before about a year and a half ago and got a 47 5/5/4. Since then I’ve been using the linked simulator with the stick and throttle on and off for most of that time (scoring on average 130-150 on both stick and throttle while using them simultaneously on hardest difficulty, I haven’t used the audio for the simulator though because it’s different than on the actual exam and I don’t want to build bad habits), while also using the ASTB prep app for the UAV and targeting . I take the ASTB for the second time next Thursday and I’m super nervous about it. For the past month and a half ive been working on math and mechanics to try and get my oar score up and because ive heard that math really influences the AQR and FOFAR (mainly through the ASTB prep app and the Gomez drive). My degree is aeronautics with a 3.7 overall GPA so I’m pretty confident in the ANIT section. I reviewed a bit for it in the ASTB prep app and also looked over the cram flash cards and did pretty well on everything besides a few of the ranks and job abbreviation for the navy (i don’t remember how much of that was on the actual test though). Does anyone have any tips or tricks that they haven’t seen mentioned above or any suggestions for how I should spend my last week and a half before the exam? I work full time and try to study 2-3 hours a day and requested the two days off before the test to get in as much last minute studying as possible. Thanks and sorry for the rambling message!

The only advice I can think of is to prioritize those areas you are weak in during this last week and a half. And like @fighter-cat22 said, dont stress!

 

[Apin0531]

Hello all! Back again with another question.

I’m currently studying for the ASTB, specifically the ANIT portion, and I’ve been using the Cram ANIT and ASTB app. For those of you who have already taken the exam, are the ANIT questions in these resources similar to what you saw on the actual test? Also, do you think using just the Cram ANIT and ASTB app is enough preparation?

 

[DBM]

Hello all! Back again with another question.

I’m currently studying for the ASTB, specifically the ANIT portion, and I’ve been using the Cram ANIT and ASTB app. For those of you who have already taken the exam, are the ANIT questions in these resources similar to what you saw on the actual test? Also, do you think using just the Cram ANIT and ASTB app is enough preparation?

The Cram and ANIT is all you need really. There might be a few things that aren't on it, that'll show up on the test, but nothing to worry about.

 

[HungryGoliath2018]

Hey everyone, just took the ASTB. I wanted to thank this sub for all the resources that helped me for the test. This is my own personal insight so take it with a grain of salt. I studied hard for the last 2 months, but would studied on and off 2 weeks prior to my test date since I started school.

Math: Gomez and Kyle Drive Worksheets will prepare you well. But I noticed a lack of geometry resources on drives, definitely make sure to know how to solve for angles and sides of shapes. Know how to find the side of one shape, based off 3 separate shapes forming a larger shape given the dimensions of those two other shapes.

Reading: As boring as everyone says, it is very hard not to zone out and the multiple choice questions all sounded the same. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE. If you want to succeed on this portion you read thoroughly. My AQR definitely dropped because of this section.

Mechanical: Some easy questions, and there were other questions as to I had no idea about. Use Kyle's Mechanical Guide, others found this portion of the test very "intuitive", my experience was not the same. My AQR definitely dropped because of this section.

ANIT: Used the Prep App, the Cram Flashcards, and Popeye's Flashcards. This can potentially be one the easiest sections as long as you study with the resources I mentioned as well as other resources from this forum. Know at what temperature carburetor icing occurs.

UAV: Easy as long as you practice for 15-20 minutes a day, aim to get a less than one second reaction time. People recommend the ASTB Prep App, but I found the TBAS Prep App to be much more similar to the test. Either app will help you though.

Stick/Throttle/Dichotic Listening/Emergency Procedures: I found this portion of the test very easy as well. As long as you practice Jantzen Simulator daily(30 minutes a day) at the hardest settings for stick and throttle, and put the dichotic listening settings at the lowest reaction times this portion of the test will be easy for you. Write down emergency procedures when given. The test will also tend to crash from time to time which is completely normal, so if that occurs don't panic since it won't affect your score. Just ask your recruiter log you back in, and you'll start where you left off. My test during dichotic listening also glitched and the targets disappeared while the dichotic listening kept playing, I went to the recruiter to ask for help thinking the test glitched but that was actually part of the test. Which means I missed at least 10 target cues so that could have contributed to a lower score.

Terrain ID: Use the Prep App or TBAS and you'll be fine.

OAR: 49
AQR: 6
PFAR: 8
FOFAR: 7
B.A Biology (GPA - 3.74, Junior Year)

Overall I am pretty disappointed with my test scores since I studied very hard. Here are 2 tips I can give you guys:

1. Do not get inconsistent or lazy with your studying, especially when you approach closer to the test date. Since I started school(2 weeks before my ASTB date) I had to sacrifice ASTB study time for college classes and that could have hurt my scores.

2. Work on what you know you are weak at, I don't care if you think that small little fact or equation isn't going to pop up on the test, because if you don't study for it IT WILL pop up on the test, don't make the same mistake as me ) :

Feel free to reply or send a message if you guys have any more questions. I was also wondering if I could get insight from other people on this forum about my scores and how competitive they are. My officer recruiter was confident in my scores and said I should have no issue getting accepted. Good luck!

 

[HungryGoliath2018]

Hey everyone, just took the ASTB. I wanted to thank this sub for all the resources that helped me for the test. This is my own personal insight so take it with a grain of salt. I studied hard for the last 2 months, but would studied on and off 2 weeks prior to my test date since I started school.

Math: Gomez and Kyle Drive Worksheets will prepare you well. But I noticed a lack of geometry resources on drives, definitely make sure to know how to solve for angles and sides of shapes. Know how to find the side of one shape, based off 3 separate shapes forming a larger shape given the dimensions of those two other shapes.

Reading: As boring as everyone says, it is very hard not to zone out and the multiple choice questions all sounded the same. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE. If you want to succeed on this portion you read thoroughly. My AQR definitely dropped because of this section.

Mechanical: Some easy questions, and there were other questions as to I had no idea about. Use Kyle's Mechanical Guide, others found this portion of the test very "intuitive", my experience was not the same. My AQR definitely dropped because of this section.

ANIT: Used the Prep App, the Cram Flashcards, and Popeye's Flashcards. This can potentially be one the easiest sections as long as you study with the resources I mentioned as well as other resources from this forum. Know at what temperature carburetor icing occurs.

UAV: Easy as long as you practice for 15-20 minutes a day, aim to get a less than one second reaction time. People recommend the ASTB Prep App, but I found the TBAS Prep App to be much more similar to the test. Either app will help you though.

Stick/Throttle/Dichotic Listening/Emergency Procedures: I found this portion of the test very easy as well. As long as you practice Jantzen Simulator daily(30 minutes a day) at the hardest settings for stick and throttle, and put the dichotic listening settings at the lowest reaction times this portion of the test will be easy for you. Write down emergency procedures when given. The test will also tend to crash from time to time which is completely normal, so if that occurs don't panic since it won't affect your score. Just ask your recruiter log you back in, and you'll start where you left off. My test during dichotic listening also glitched and the targets disappeared while the dichotic listening kept playing, I went to the recruiter to ask for help thinking the test glitched but that was actually part of the test. Which means I missed at least 10 target cues so that could have contributed to a lower score.

Terrain ID: Use the Prep App or TBAS and you'll be fine.

OAR: 49
AQR: 6
PFAR: 8
FOFAR: 7
B.A Biology (GPA - 3.74, Junior Year)

Overall I am pretty disappointed with my test scores since I studied very hard. Here are 2 tips I can give you guys:

1. Do not get inconsistent or lazy with your studying, especially when you approach closer to the test date. Since I started school(2 weeks before my ASTB date) I had to sacrifice ASTB study time for college classes and that could have hurt my scores.

2. Work on what you know you are weak at, I don't care if you think that small little fact or equation isn't going to pop up on the test, because if you don't study for it IT WILL pop up on the test, don't make the same mistake as me ) :

Feel free to reply or send a message if you guys have any more questions. I was also wondering if I could get insight from other people on this forum about my scores and how competitive they are. My officer recruiter was confident in my scores and said I should have no issue getting accepted. Good luck!

Also, when it comes to studying the flash cards for the ANIT, in my opinion Quizlet will allow you to retain the information much better compared to the other flashcards apps(I think it costs ~$35 for a yearly subscription). Here's the resources I used to get an 8 on the PFAR. Quizlet Set: Quizlet ANIT Flashcards Set

 

[fighter-cat22]

Hey everyone, just took the ASTB. I wanted to thank this sub for all the resources that helped me for the test. This is my own personal insight so take it with a grain of salt. I studied hard for the last 2 months, but would studied on and off 2 weeks prior to my test date since I started school.

Math: Gomez and Kyle Drive Worksheets will prepare you well. But I noticed a lack of geometry resources on drives, definitely make sure to know how to solve for angles and sides of shapes. Know how to find the side of one shape, based off 3 separate shapes forming a larger shape given the dimensions of those two other shapes.

Reading: As boring as everyone says, it is very hard not to zone out and the multiple choice questions all sounded the same. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE. If you want to succeed on this portion you read thoroughly. My AQR definitely dropped because of this section.

Mechanical: Some easy questions, and there were other questions as to I had no idea about. Use Kyle's Mechanical Guide, others found this portion of the test very "intuitive", my experience was not the same. My AQR definitely dropped because of this section.

ANIT: Used the Prep App, the Cram Flashcards, and Popeye's Flashcards. This can potentially be one the easiest sections as long as you study with the resources I mentioned as well as other resources from this forum. Know at what temperature carburetor icing occurs.

UAV: Easy as long as you practice for 15-20 minutes a day, aim to get a less than one second reaction time. People recommend the ASTB Prep App, but I found the TBAS Prep App to be much more similar to the test. Either app will help you though.

Stick/Throttle/Dichotic Listening/Emergency Procedures: I found this portion of the test very easy as well. As long as you practice Jantzen Simulator daily(30 minutes a day) at the hardest settings for stick and throttle, and put the dichotic listening settings at the lowest reaction times this portion of the test will be easy for you. Write down emergency procedures when given. The test will also tend to crash from time to time which is completely normal, so if that occurs don't panic since it won't affect your score. Just ask your recruiter log you back in, and you'll start where you left off. My test during dichotic listening also glitched and the targets disappeared while the dichotic listening kept playing, I went to the recruiter to ask for help thinking the test glitched but that was actually part of the test. Which means I missed at least 10 target cues so that could have contributed to a lower score.

Terrain ID: Use the Prep App or TBAS and you'll be fine.

OAR: 49
AQR: 6
PFAR: 8
FOFAR: 7
B.A Biology (GPA - 3.74, Junior Year)

Overall I am pretty disappointed with my test scores since I studied very hard. Here are 2 tips I can give you guys:

1. Do not get inconsistent or lazy with your studying, especially when you approach closer to the test date. Since I started school(2 weeks before my ASTB date) I had to sacrifice ASTB study time for college classes and that could have hurt my scores.

2. Work on what you know you are weak at, I don't care if you think that small little fact or equation isn't going to pop up on the test, because if you don't study for it IT WILL pop up on the test, don't make the same mistake as me ) :

Feel free to reply or send a message if you guys have any more questions. I was also wondering if I could get insight from other people on this forum about my scores and how competitive they are. My officer recruiter was confident in my scores and said I should have no issue getting accepted. Good luck!

Your scores are good, I would submit for the November board and focus on your classes. If you don’t get picked up, use winter break to study and retest right before you start the spring semester. Best of luck!