Hey guys! I'm retaking the ASTB on the 7th or sometime around the 12th. This will be my second time taking the test; the first time I did absolutely horrible. I got a 38 OAR, 3 AQR, PFAR 5, and FOFAR of 4. The first time, I was only given a week to study and when I got to the tracking section of the test, the joystick didn't work. I had to drive an hour to another testing center and restart the tracking. The first time I used Barron's guide and then a bunch of the study guides from the forums.
I'm mostly struggling with the math section. I have never been good with math, absolutely hate it, but I'm a psychology major with a 3.7 GPA. I've been reviewing basic algebra concepts but I'm worried about the harder math. I spent a lot of time reviewing radicals, the order of operations, percent word problems, etc. Are there any good resources for word problem review such as videos on youtube? I know how to do logs and I'm not too worried there, I didn't encounter any the first time. I plan on reviewing the geometry aspect tomorrow. I started reviewing the formulas for that today but can't remember if they are on the test (are they?). I know how to do the basics but struggle with the harder ones. What else should I be reviewing for the math?
I feel fine for the reading portion, was always good at reading portions on standardized exams.
I'm also struggling with the mechanical/physics section. I understand the basic concepts (gear rotation, pulleys, buoyancy) and used a lot of the study guides/flashcards here. I'm having trouble understanding the mechanical advantage and circuit problems. I'm using the Trivium study guide now, and I know there's a review in there but I still don't quite get it. I'm not sure if there are any good videos out there going into detail about that. I also have trouble just memorizing the formulas, I know that F = m x a, which is pretty basic, but everything else is hard for me. In some of the reviews, I come across problems using a Cam and how many times a screw will make contact with a certain point. On the review's I get it right, but the Cam always has 4 bumps. I'm having trouble finding different problems with Cams.
Any good tips for the math/mechanical section I'll take.
I felt fine during the ANIT section but towards the end, I started getting flustered and felt like I was failing. I came across a lot more of the history which I wasn't too prepared for. I studied a lot of the navy/aviator terms and didn't focus too much on history. Should I try to know some important dates/people and focus less on the terms? I'm not sure of the best way to conquer it. I know parts of planes/ships and what they do/control pretty well.
I know where I messed up on the listening/tracking. Having to travel an hour in the middle of the test kind of threw me off. I did fine with the emergency situations, didn't even write them down; my screen never turned red. I just had a hard time when it went to listening and both types of tracking. I also didn't really know what to expect for this section of the test but felt okay for my first time.
My recruiter thinks that if I had an extra week I would have passed. I'm mostly just struggling with the math/mechanical sections and will take any help I can get. Thanks, have a happy new year!
I'm mostly struggling with the math section. I have never been good with math, absolutely hate it, but I'm a psychology major with a 3.7 GPA. I've been reviewing basic algebra concepts but I'm worried about the harder math. I spent a lot of time reviewing radicals, the order of operations, percent word problems, etc. Are there any good resources for word problem review such as videos on youtube? I know how to do logs and I'm not too worried there, I didn't encounter any the first time. I plan on reviewing the geometry aspect tomorrow. I started reviewing the formulas for that today but can't remember if they are on the test (are they?). I know how to do the basics but struggle with the harder ones. What else should I be reviewing for the math?
I feel fine for the reading portion, was always good at reading portions on standardized exams.
I'm also struggling with the mechanical/physics section. I understand the basic concepts (gear rotation, pulleys, buoyancy) and used a lot of the study guides/flashcards here. I'm having trouble understanding the mechanical advantage and circuit problems. I'm using the Trivium study guide now, and I know there's a review in there but I still don't quite get it. I'm not sure if there are any good videos out there going into detail about that. I also have trouble just memorizing the formulas, I know that F = m x a, which is pretty basic, but everything else is hard for me. In some of the reviews, I come across problems using a Cam and how many times a screw will make contact with a certain point. On the review's I get it right, but the Cam always has 4 bumps. I'm having trouble finding different problems with Cams.
Any good tips for the math/mechanical section I'll take.
I felt fine during the ANIT section but towards the end, I started getting flustered and felt like I was failing. I came across a lot more of the history which I wasn't too prepared for. I studied a lot of the navy/aviator terms and didn't focus too much on history. Should I try to know some important dates/people and focus less on the terms? I'm not sure of the best way to conquer it. I know parts of planes/ships and what they do/control pretty well.
I know where I messed up on the listening/tracking. Having to travel an hour in the middle of the test kind of threw me off. I did fine with the emergency situations, didn't even write them down; my screen never turned red. I just had a hard time when it went to listening and both types of tracking. I also didn't really know what to expect for this section of the test but felt okay for my first time.
My recruiter thinks that if I had an extra week I would have passed. I'm mostly just struggling with the math/mechanical sections and will take any help I can get. Thanks, have a happy new year!
