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1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)
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Hey man, I took in 2024 and got a 50 5/5/5 and just got a 61 8/7/7 a few weeks ago. Use the ASTB prep app and OAR tutoring app. A lot of the math there you won't see on the test but drilling it and getting familiar with it regardless is 100% the reason I got my AQR & OAR up so far.
ASTB prep app has some good sim stuff for you. One thing I did notice is that the sensitivity of the joystick and throttle is notably higher on the test than in the ATSB Prep App. Buy the joystick and throttle. It is worth it.
The math in the ASTB prep app is hit or miss. Use the custom math sections because the standard MST recycles the same 100 questions. Mech comp section is a lot harder than the actual test, but again, I recommend getting good at it because it will understand what the test throws at you much more easily.
OAR Tutoring app is the other one I used. Much closer to the test in math and mech comp but the reading section is a waste of time.
Additionally, try to get your hands on FAA and pilot text books. The ASTB app puts a lot of emphasis on Naval terms that I didn't see on the test. They still could be in the question pool, but the most advanced naval question I saw between two test was "what is the poop deck".
CWright007
New Member
Final attempt is July 7th, last score 37 4/6/5, basically I have about 3 weeks left. Been studying since April using the Kyle’s and Gomez folders mostly focusing on math because that’s obviously why my scores are what they are. I also use the ASTB Tutoring App (the Blue background) to crank out the math questions on there. Just want to make sure I’m studying the right stuff in these last weeks and if there’s any other tips I could really use I’d really appreciate it. Shooting for SNFO. Also just got an X52 so I’ll be using that as well for the PBM portion.
szalona
SNA ISEL
Barrons Military Flight Aptitude Tests workbook (amazon link) helped me out a bunch and bumped my math score up by two points. There is technically only two ASTB exams, but the other branch math sections are practically identical in terms of content covered. The key with all the practice questions and exams is being able to complete them correctly, under a time constraint. Are you comfortable with the math content in general? Do more math practice than you think you may actually need - the goal is to be as accurate as possible. I printed out all the math exams too, I found it easier and more retainable than just staring at my laptop screen lol.
Know your exponent rules, iirc they like to just throw a bunch of exponents and slap them over a fraction to make them look intimidating. The stat questions, too, are just worded in a manner to make them seem tougher than they actually are (hence why repetition under constraint is beneficial).
This is also a good math workbook to grind through (link).
TBAS Study Pro on Steam is basically an exact replica of the PBM portion.
Reading was the hardest for me because I swear they purposely take the most mind-numbingly boring sections lol. Just be slow and remember the only information you need is in the passage. Anything not mentioned in the passage, but in the answers, is not the answer lol.
If your degree is nontechnical and you haven't taken Calc1/Calc2/higher math/physics, a tutor may be a good investment too! I found that the entirety of the physics/mechanical section was basically the first month of my college physics class. Having someone to study with is always helpful. My dad is a PhD in physics and I forced him to sit down with me so I could explain word problems to him, lol.
You have 30 days from your last attempt, but maybe consider taking an extra week or two if you're still not 110% confident.
Little goofy too, but I slept for 9 hours and hydrated a bunch and I think that helped tremendously. The little things.
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Having a good routine to follow makes a tremendous difference, even if it's just a little. I set aside 30 minutes to 1 hour everyday just to study and practice for the ASTB and it got me to where I'm at now. Even now, I still study in chunks so it's easier to digest and understand.Little goofy too, but I slept for 9 hours and hydrated a bunch and I think that helped tremendously. The little things.
