Studying for the ASTB

[persingerb]

Is the study guide on the site good enough for the ASTB, or do I need to study the ARCO book as well.

 

[NeoCortex]

I studied both, but the Gouge on this site was almost exactly like the test. The books are good for the spacial perception part.

Ben

 

[sigreese]

I am taking the test at the end of the month, and I was wondering if there was anything else anyone recommended for studying. I was also curious to the scores needed for qualification, and how much effect GPA has?

 

[justinfl10]

Originally posted by sigreese
I am taking the test at the end of the month, and I was wondering if there was anything else anyone recommended for studying. I was also curious to the scores needed for qualification, and how much effect GPA has?

Hey, I'll be taking the ASTB this thrusday (Dec. 18) and have studied both the ARCO and the site study guides and I feel that both will be helpful. The ARCO guide will give you a broader base to work with than just looking at the study guides alone but its not essential to make a good score (although its very helpful in giving you an idea what to expect for Spatial Apperception.) As for GPA, obviously there will be a lot of competition with a higher GPA than you. You need to provide some kind of compensation to show your other strengths. However, the selection board takes into consideration the positive trends in GPA (for example if you spent two years partying making **** grades then became responsible and made good grades) but you will have to acknowledge your reasoning for the turnaround and prove your capacity as a strong candidate.