should I retake the ASTB?

[C130_girl]

I just took the exam yesterday. Got 7/7/6 and 62. I was disapointed when I saw the results (I did amazing on the AFOQT), but my recruiter kept saying that I did really well and that my scores are very competitive.

Here are my other stats:
E-5 in the Air Force Reserves and have Veteran status due to a deployment last year.
Will have LOR's from O-6 and O-5.
Current job is as an engineer for aerospace company.
Numerous leadership roles in college.
15 hours towards private pilot

And here's where my hesitation lies:
2.9 GPA in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.

Are my scores competitive enough or should I retake the test?

 

[Tom]

I think you have great results and do not need to retake. Trust your recruiter.

 

[BarrettRC8]

I'd say your scores are pretty solid, especially the OAR. Unless you're sure you would score better the second time around, I would see what the board thinks of them.

And I wouldn't worry too much about your GPA considering its a technical major.

My GPA is similar to yours, although I was a political science major, and my OSO said I'd be good to go. Though I'm assuming you're going Navy and not USMC?

 

[Kickflip89]

My GPA was similar to yours and I got picked up with no prior service and LoRs from employers and a professor. My ASTB scores were 8/7/8 69, but I think you have a competitive package.

If you don't get picked up you can always retake it.

 

[MasterBates]

C130, it looks good.

 

[FSF17]

I'm right there with you on the score... I was told it was a very good score by my recruiter... and from looking on this site, I think you and I should be OK. Good luck...

 

[BackOrdered]

If you still need another vote of confidence, you have mine. The GPA will be offset by the fact your major is technical. I say go for it.

 

[staff03]

what would you guys say to a similar astb score and a very slightly higher gpa, but for a non-technical major?

 

[Thisguy]

what would you guys say to a similar astb score and a very slightly higher gpa, but for a non-technical major?

I'd say go ahead an apply. If you don't get picked up, you can always re-take it to strengthen your application.

In other words, why waste the time and effort to make something better when it might already be good enough.

 

[PRINCEJUDE]

Dude....you must be out of mind to try to retake the exam. Your score is definitely a 'GO'. Don't worry about it.

 

[C130_girl]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate everyone's input. :icon_mi_1

 

[rwstelma]

Should I retake?

Great stuff guys... I just took the ASTB on Saturday and scored 53/7/8/8 and wondering if I should retake it? I am applying for Pilot. I saw that the avg for Pilot was 58/7/7/7. My recruiter said he would send my package, but I could retake if I wanted to. Any advice? I am pretty sure I can do better, especially with a month more to prepare. I am not sure what section or sections I did poorly on since they can't tell you that. It appears my Nautical/Aviation & Spatial sections were good. I wish I could have some insight into which section that makes up the OAR needs work. Maybe I should just focus on all three.

Thanks

 

[BigRed389]

IIRC the OAR is all math, verbal, and mechanical...when I walked out I was pretty sure I lost all my OAR points off the mechanical.

 

[Tom]

Great stuff guys... I just took the ASTB on Saturday and scored 53/7/8/8 and wondering if I should retake it? I am applying for Pilot. I saw that the avg for Pilot was 58/7/7/7. My recruiter said he would send my package, but I could retake if I wanted to. Any advice? I am pretty sure I can do better, especially with a month more to prepare. I am not sure what section or sections I did poorly on since they can't tell you that. It appears my Nautical/Aviation & Spatial sections were good. I wish I could have some insight into which section that makes up the OAR needs work. Maybe I should just focus on all three.

Thanks

I think you have good enough scores. Beware on the retake, you could do worse and be stuck with the scores. Your overall application is a big picture and not just a standardized test score. What are the rest of your stats?

 

[rwstelma]

Thanks Guys,

I recently earned my masters from Boston University in Computer Information Systems and finished with a 3.5 GPA. I have No prior enlistment and I have 6 LOR's (one from a state representative) which are all really good. I also have no hours towards a PPL. Did I miss anything?

Thanks,