ladiesman2179
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looks good to me. I think it’s random, some people get in with lower scores and I’ve seen people with higher scores than this get rejected. But I could be naive because I only look at the excel sheet
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MowinThaAir
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You’ve got some of the closest scores to mine that I’ve seen. I’m going for SNA as well with a 63/7/6/8 and a 3.0 in Industrial Distribution. My recruiter, as well as the other recruiter in his office, said they don’t have any worries about me getting picked up.
Check out the google doc on page 2 of the 05MAY2025 thread if you haven’t already, so you can get a decent idea of where you stack up.
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MowinThaAir
Member
I’ve been debating making it for a while now. I could make a new thread/sheet for that board tonight.
Based on the schedule that was uploaded 6 June, the July board is cancelled and the next one should be September, with the deadline being August 15th
ladiesman2179
Member
After taking the astb and getting through meps how long does it take to complete your package?
RegalNaviator
Member
Id submit it, and study to retake it in case you're not selected in Semptember.
That would be great. I’ll enter my stuff when it’s up for sure
naughtalpha
New Member
Where was this schedule uploaded to on June 6th? Can’t seem to locate an accurate one.
Yes
DBM
Well-Known Member
I think you score and GPA look well, especially that 60 OAR. Unless something changes this next board, you should be good.
naughtalpha
New Member
Yes, trigger is even, clutch button on the throttle is odd as far as I remember.
Took the astb yesterday after about 3 weeks of studying on average an hour a day and nearing 4-5 hours a day a week leading up to the exam.
Scored: 61 8/7/6
I just wanted to do my part and relay what I learned after taking it. I also want to emphasize that I’m not going cover things that were already covered in the rest of this thread however, I did want to focus on a few things that I felt weren’t emphasized enough throughout the thread.
Math: I went in with the most confidence on this section, as others did, however I missed a few easy questions due to the over confidence. I was introduced to logs and matrix multiplication around the fourth or fifth question so I believe I was doing good and solved those no problem. An example of an a question that stumped me towards the end was a complicated exponent problem. Something like: 7^(2x+3)/(3^(x/2) = 5x^4x. Although I may have been able to solve this problem given enough time by plugging in the possible answers, it was nearing the end of my test and I didn’t have enough time. Another problem was something like: how many sides would a polygon need for all the interior angles to equal 144 degrees. So my recommendation for this section would be even if you’re confident, go through and just practice at least a few of each type of problem in the astb prep app or otherwise mentioned by users on this thread.
Reading: same as others have posted
Mechanical: same as others have posted (easiest section by far if you have a slight grasp of physics just review valance electrons)
ANIT: I studied the most for this section as I had no background in aviation, the ram cards, and the ASTB prep app have a lot of good knowledge as others have stated on this thread. Take the practice tests on the app over and over again until you’re scoring 100s. use the flashcards in the ASTB prep app and cram cards until you know almost every single one. (I got no history). MY MOST IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS SECTION:
#1 go through the thread and study every single thing that is specifically mentioned to be on others exams. For example: Airport Gun lights, airspace, airspeeds, enlist rates etc…
#2 I’m sorry to say this and I know most of you studying don’t want to hear it but the ASTB prep app and CRAM cards are NOT ENOUGH. Even though I did not do this, my other recommendation is go through the highlighted chapters in the FAA handbook from Kyle‘s Drive. You’ll be able to find the link a few pages back if you search through for a bit. Another recommendation I have is when taking the practice test on the ASTB app, if you see any terminology you don’t know whether it’s the right answer or the wrong answers in that question search them up so you’re familiar. Most of the answers even if they’re wrong are important things that could pop up on the test.
PBM: Everything stated by everyone else in this thread about this section is 100% accurate. I bought the Logitech x52 from amazon and practiced using the Jantzen sim. (Another note for no reason whatsoever: amazon has a great return policy)
That’s all folks. Most importantly, stay calm. My last note is after doing some research into the various Excel sheets with the board results. The percentage acceptance rate for the last few boards has been very high so use that to calm your nerves.
This thread was priceless thank you everyone and good luck.
Scored: 61 8/7/6
I just wanted to do my part and relay what I learned after taking it. I also want to emphasize that I’m not going cover things that were already covered in the rest of this thread however, I did want to focus on a few things that I felt weren’t emphasized enough throughout the thread.
Math: I went in with the most confidence on this section, as others did, however I missed a few easy questions due to the over confidence. I was introduced to logs and matrix multiplication around the fourth or fifth question so I believe I was doing good and solved those no problem. An example of an a question that stumped me towards the end was a complicated exponent problem. Something like: 7^(2x+3)/(3^(x/2) = 5x^4x. Although I may have been able to solve this problem given enough time by plugging in the possible answers, it was nearing the end of my test and I didn’t have enough time. Another problem was something like: how many sides would a polygon need for all the interior angles to equal 144 degrees. So my recommendation for this section would be even if you’re confident, go through and just practice at least a few of each type of problem in the astb prep app or otherwise mentioned by users on this thread.
Reading: same as others have posted
Mechanical: same as others have posted (easiest section by far if you have a slight grasp of physics just review valance electrons)
ANIT: I studied the most for this section as I had no background in aviation, the ram cards, and the ASTB prep app have a lot of good knowledge as others have stated on this thread. Take the practice tests on the app over and over again until you’re scoring 100s. use the flashcards in the ASTB prep app and cram cards until you know almost every single one. (I got no history). MY MOST IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS SECTION:
#1 go through the thread and study every single thing that is specifically mentioned to be on others exams. For example: Airport Gun lights, airspace, airspeeds, enlist rates etc…
#2 I’m sorry to say this and I know most of you studying don’t want to hear it but the ASTB prep app and CRAM cards are NOT ENOUGH. Even though I did not do this, my other recommendation is go through the highlighted chapters in the FAA handbook from Kyle‘s Drive. You’ll be able to find the link a few pages back if you search through for a bit. Another recommendation I have is when taking the practice test on the ASTB app, if you see any terminology you don’t know whether it’s the right answer or the wrong answers in that question search them up so you’re familiar. Most of the answers even if they’re wrong are important things that could pop up on the test.
PBM: Everything stated by everyone else in this thread about this section is 100% accurate. I bought the Logitech x52 from amazon and practiced using the Jantzen sim. (Another note for no reason whatsoever: amazon has a great return policy)
That’s all folks. Most importantly, stay calm. My last note is after doing some research into the various Excel sheets with the board results. The percentage acceptance rate for the last few boards has been very high so use that to calm your nerves.
This thread was priceless thank you everyone and good luck.