Concerned about prepping for ATSB

[BossLady379]

Hello all.

I've been talking to a recruiter for a while now and I'm trying to get into the BDCP program. My worry is the initial test. How bad can I score? I just finished my Associates in Criminal Justice and I did well with the math, but im looking at the ARCO study guide and for the first time I don't feel as smart as I know I'm. Is there anytest test I can take to prepare myself for the entrance exam?

Thanks,

 

[WVUBetaHornet]

...I don't feel as smart as I know I'm. Is there anytest test I can take...

You don't type as intelligently as you should either..

Regarding your questions about scoring, practice exams, BDCP inquiries...these are all things that, working closely with your recruiter (as you say that you have been) can help you with, they're there to give you guidance and assist you in matters such as this. Recruiters are a very useful tool if used correctly.

Good luck!

 

[BossLady379]

You don't type as intelligently as you should either..

Regarding your questions about scoring, practice exams, BDCP inquiries...these are all things that, working closely with your recruiter (as you say that you have been) can help you with, they're there to give you guidance and assist you in matters such as this. Recruiters are a very useful tool if used correctly.

Good luck!

Very Funny

Well all he told me was to get the ARCO book and study. He is 2 hours away so maybe thats why he's not all giving and such. I don't know.

 

[skim]

How bad can I score?

Pretty badly actually, if you dont study

 

[WVUBetaHornet]

Very Funny

Well all he told me was to get the ARCO book and study. He is 2 hours away so maybe thats why he's not all giving and such. I don't know.

Study that book, although it's not as full-proof as it's made out to be..it's just the most popular 'bookstore' study guide that's around. Nevertheless, study the types of questions in the book, they give you a pretty good generalization of the actual test questions; take the practice tests as well..and search online, there's a wealth of info and good gouge out there if you're willing to look for it.

 

[BossLady379]

I'm studying everyday. I don't know what job I want is that a bad thing, is it ok to let my test decide?

 

[WVUBetaHornet]

I'm studying everyday.

Good.

I don't know what job I want is that a bad thing..

It's always best to have an idea of what you want to do...there are so many opportunities in the NAVY that if you sit down and do some research on different communities, it's not that difficult to narrow it down to a few things that you would like to do.

...is it ok to let my test decide?

Getting thrown into something that you don't enjoy will result in a short career, regardless of any job, military or civilian. Research things that interest you, and you won't have a hard time choosing where you want to be.

 

[skim]

Make sure you TIME YOURSELF when taking the practice tests. Use all the tests (ASVAB, the Air Force test) in the Arco as well for the problems (math, vocab, mech). Also, keep in mind that the arco combines the Math and Verbal, but the ASTB seperates the two.

 

[BossLady379]

Thanks for the help. I'm really interested in Intelligence, but the recruiter said I have to take the Aviation Test as well. I'm looking into other careers as well just in case my score isnt good enough for Intel.

 

[skim]

You dont know till you know. Just do it. I took it twice. Some 3 times.

 

[WVUBetaHornet]

You dont know till you know. Just do it. I took it twice. Some 3 times.

BossLady; keep in mind that the ASTB isn't a test you can just take whenever you want if you're not satisfied with your previous score(s). You may only take it a total of 3 times in your lifetime..and you must wait 30 days before taking it for a second time, and 90 days after that to take it a third. Also, they do not take your best score, they take your most recent.

 

[skim]

That is true. Just do it when you are confident...

 

[BossLady379]

That is true. Just do it when you are confident...

Will do. I will take it when i'm confident. I just don't like to fail.

 

[MikeTyson]

How bad can I score?

aim for the maximum, not the minimum. :icon_tong

 

[Goob83]

listen to mikeT he knows how to take a test his scores are some of the best on this site