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ASTB - Prep/Study Guide feedback

James M.

James M.

EOU Future Pilot
does any body know how the astb is graded? say theres 30 questions in the math section and you get 20 right, what would be your score? any input of the breakdown
 
Kmiller361

Kmiller361

Member
Danin said:
Nice score. Just understand that if you do worse, which has happened, they will consider those scores instead. What are you going for? And why don't you just submit and retake if they reject you? But best of luck!!!!!
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I've already been rejected with those scores. My college GPA is right below a 3.0 so I feel like I need way better scores. Plus I know I can do better, I had just gone through a pretty traumatic series of events prior to my previous test and I've been able to do a lot more studying for this go around. I'm going for SNA. Thanks Danin
 
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Danin

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Kmiller361 said:
I've already been rejected with those scores. My college GPA is right below a 3.0 so I feel like I need way better scores. Plus I know I can do better, I had just gone through a pretty traumatic series of events prior to my previous test and I've been able to do a lot more studying for this go around. I'm going for SNA. Thanks Danin
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I know how hard it is to study with so many things going on at the same time. I got a 44 and planning to submit my package soon. Best of luck.
 
AllYourBass

AllYourBass

I'm okay with the events unfolding currently
pilot
All the available gouge can be found in the thread entitled 1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!). At the time of this post, the thread is 77 pages. Read every single page. Grab a cup of water or coffee, or maybe a bottle of beer, and just sit there and read. Copy links and useful information into a Word document that you can reference later. Gouge is nice, but the ASTB discussion is also fantastic and is tremendously helpful.

It is less helpful to have someone email you stuff, and frankly, I'd be surprised if there's somebody on these forums going out of their way to email gouge around to people since it's already located in that thread. Just my $.02.
 
Simeon

Simeon

New Member
ok after going through the ASTB study guide/ prep feedback section and search: i found some useful links; however what edition is the famos ARCO, other words what is ARCO title, who is the Author? what Barron book, who is the Author edition etc? for those who have taken the actual test before please answer. What book is identical to the Reading Comprehension section on the ASTB test, edition, full title of the book, and authors name?? what book is identical to the Mechanical section of the ASTB edition, full title of the book, and author name? for those who studying at this moment, here are the links i compile recently: taking the test in next year! 2013.. "my major problem is the reading part (inference). for example, given a paragraph then answer A, B, C, D. what question should i ask my-self? should i ask myself what is the main idea, what's the author implying? i just get confuse when there is no topic sentence to follow. this is minor for others but difficult for me. (I would like a book that give me more practice). and the Mechanical i heard "Mechanics of materials for dummies" is this a good book to tackle the Mechanical section

http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/tableview.php?title=astb-math-knowledge
http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dod/default.aspx?refURL=http://www.gouge.navygouge.com/index.php?title=ASTB astb practice test online “ARCO Military flight aptitude test” sign up to do a practice exam, there is a pdf book too only can view online.
http://www.gouge.navygouge.com/index.php?title=ASTB info
http://www.amazon.com/GRE-GMAT-Math-Review-Petersons/dp/0768934311/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351201473&sr=8-1&keywords=petersons gre math review “math review”
http://www.khanacademy.org/ math review
http://www.cosi.org/downloads/activities/simplemachines/sm1.html “mechanical”
http://www.carolinamarineofficer.com/files/ASTB_Study_Guide.htm “usefull info all
wegl12: http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/Algebra.html
reading: http://www.esl-classroom.com/reading/rindex.html
astb materials: http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/user.php?login=astb_study_material
electrical: http://www.ndt-ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/Electricity/ohmslaw.htm
links to practice astb: http://www.airwarriors.com/communit...dy-guides-gouges-and-links.37407/#post-662869
http://www.buffalomarines.com/studyguides.html navy guage

thank you guys
this forum is a blessing!
and yes still going through the 1001 astb question.. yikes it's a lot.. lol!! on page 7
:cool:
 
AllYourBass

AllYourBass

I'm okay with the events unfolding currently
pilot
Simeon said:
ok after going through the ASTB study guide/ prep feedback section and search: i found some useful links; however....more words
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I can tell you outright that most of the Gouge files you'll find in this thread are significantly more helpful than books. However, there are some prep books recommended by title that are good, and I don't think it matters which version. The reason is that the ASTB isn't using "exact" answers or anything. The books just teach you how to think in the way necessary—and at the speed necessary—to make it through the ASTB with proper pacing.

If I had to recommend one source besides the gouge files (e.g., Marine gouge, Atrickpay's guide), I would recommend the ARCO book, which is—surprise!—posted in its entirety in this thread. Shell out a few bucks and go print that motherfucker at Kinko's, because it's the best source aside from the gouge available to you for studying.

Based on your posts, I'm assuming your biggest concerns are the Reading Comprehension and Mechanical sections, so here's what I have to say about those:
  • The Reading Comprehension section is all a matter of "method"—you need to purchase one of the recommended books in the thread and just do all the RC questions so you know how you're supposed to be thinking. The book I recommend is Officer Candidate Tests for Dummies, and I don't remember if it's one of the ones in this thread or not. That book will include reading comprehension problems along with a basic overview of the other stuff. I don't think this book prepared me that well for most of the other stuff, but if you've got time, it can't hurt.
  • The Mechanical section is all a matter of "knowledge"—there are simply things you'll need to know, like pulleys, mechanical advantage, Newton's laws, gears, etc. I promise you that you will not find a better source of information than the combined gouge files posted on this forum (e.g., Marine gouge, Atrickpay's guide). You will find those files in this thread if you have not already. Some people have even expanded on those guides and combined them since I took the ASTB in July, so that's even easier.
WARNING: I went into the test fearing Math and Mechanical, and I left feeling the worst about Spatial Apperception and Aviation knowledge. If you need to brush up on your math, I highly recommend the ARCO GRE/GMAT Math book, the one I purchased. You'll learn everything you need to know from the Gouge, but unless you're really good at math, running through all the relevant problems in the GRE Math book I linked will help you achieve the speed and comfort you need in order to ace that section. You'll also want to go through the FAA handbook (or whatever it's called) and just read that whole thing—once if you already have a comfortable knowledge of aviation and twice if you don't.
 
Simeon

Simeon

New Member
asheldon917 said:
I can tell you outright that most of the Gouge files you'll find in this thread are significantly more helpful than books. However, there are some prep books recommended by title that are good, and I don't think it matters which version. The reason is that the ASTB isn't using "exact" answers or anything. The books just teach you how to think in the way necessary—and at the speed necessary—to make it through the ASTB with proper pacing.

If I had to recommend one source besides the gouge files (e.g., Marine gouge, Atrickpay's guide), I would recommend the ARCO book, which is—surprise!—posted in its entirety in this thread. Shell out a few bucks and go print that motherfucker at Kinko's, because it's the best source aside from the gouge available to you for studying.

Based on your posts, I'm assuming your biggest concerns are the Reading Comprehension and Mechanical sections, so here's what I have to say about those:
  • The Reading Comprehension section is all a matter of "method"—you need to purchase one of the recommended books in the thread and just do all the RC questions so you know how you're supposed to be thinking. The book I recommend is Officer Candidate Tests for Dummies, and I don't remember if it's one of the ones in this thread or not. That book will include reading comprehension problems along with a basic overview of the other stuff. I don't think this book prepared me that well for most of the other stuff, but if you've got time, it can't hurt.
  • The Mechanical section is all a matter of "knowledge"—there are simply things you'll need to know, like pulleys, mechanical advantage, Newton's laws, gears, etc. I promise you that you will not find a better source of information than the combined gouge files posted on this forum (e.g., Marine gouge, Atrickpay's guide). You will find those files in this thread if you have not already. Some people have even expanded on those guides and combined them since I took the ASTB in July, so that's even easier.
WARNING: I went into the test fearing Math and Mechanical, and I left feeling the worst about Spatial Apperception and Aviation knowledge. If you need to brush up on your math, I highly recommend the ARCO GRE/GMAT Math book, the one I purchased. You'll learn everything you need to know from the Gouge, but unless you're really good at math, running through all the relevant problems in the GRE Math book I linked will help you achieve the speed and comfort you need in order to ace that section. You'll also want to go through the FAA handbook (or whatever it's called) and just read that whole thing—once if you already have a comfortable knowledge of aviation and twice if you don't.
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ok i am going to print out the Military Flight Aptitude test author soloman wiener 6th edition and practice every test in. i will purchase the ARCO GRE/ GMAT Math Book. thanks a lot. "my goal is to focus on the OAR Math, Mechanical, and Reading. Thank you! study time study time..
 
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