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1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

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exNavyOffRec

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John wright said:
Alright so just stay in the holding pattern till then. Long time I between boards how long is this paper work good for?
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Time goes real fast when trying to get everything together, I would try to get everything to the OR on 1 November, normally the paperwork is good for 6 months, but sometimes revisions to forms cause headaches.
 
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exNavyOffRec

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John wright said:
So all the letters I already have are no good. For example the officer interview and recommendations?
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Well, they will look first for employer letters of recommendation as those are required, the rest is just "extra" so since they will be extra it might not be an issue.
 
BleedGreen

BleedGreen

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pilot
BrooklynStreets said:
Alright. Long time lurker, first time poster. Took form 4 today and scored an 8/7/8 62.

This forum has been tremendously helpful in preparing me for the exam. I always told myself as I lurked that I would pay it forward once I took the test, so here goes:

I used the following study guides over the course of roughly 3-4 weeks:
1) Barron's Military Flight Aptitude Tests
2) Peterson's Military Flight Aptitude Tests
3) The old ARCO book that is floating around on the interwebs
4) The Marine gouge
5) The Atrickpay's study guide
6) PHAK
7) Boater Ed course

Those are the major ones. There are a few random tidbits of gouge to be found here and there, all by searching through this forum (shocker, I know!)

Here's what I thought:

Math - Significantly easier than either study book. If you can do the problems in the Barron's, Peterson's, ARCO, you should be more than prepared.

Reading - Pretty much the same difficulty level as study books. No definitions, fill in the blanks, or replace the misused word questions. Didn't find it too difficult.

Mechanical - Some questions were very similar to the study books, some were seemingly out of left field. Of course, know pulleys, levers, gears, buoyancy, etc. Also know electricity concepts and some thermodynamics. The study books did not cover some of the concepts found on the test.

Spatial - Definitely harder than the practice books. The practice books pretty much have a set number of scenarios. The actual test really mixes it up with the bank angles and approaches toward land/sea. Study the books, but be prepared for harder on the exam.

ANI - Similar to the books. Some questions the books had never covered. A lot of principles of flight stuff. I found that the books prepared me rather well. Guessed on a few I think. (Educated guesses, mind you.) Read the PHAK.

Supplemental - Mix of questions from the previous sections, but no Spatial questions.


Hope this helps anyone who is soon to take the exam. It feels good to finally come out of the (non-posting) closet! Now I'll be working on my package and waiting for the earliest board. Good luck!
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Thanks! comments like this help immensely for those of us studying to take the test
 
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BDfan88

Member
NavyOffRec said:
Well, they will look first for employer letters of recommendation as those are required, the rest is just "extra" so since they will be extra it might not be an issue.
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I think I have an issue with my case. My last job was 3 yrs ago so I dont think I will able to get a LOR from them. However, Im currently trying to find a new part time job. Would a LOR from a present employer be ok?
 
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exNavyOffRec

Well-Known Member
BDfan88 said:
I think I have an issue with my case. My last job was 3 yrs ago so I dont think I will able to get a LOR from them. However, Im currently trying to find a new part time job. Would a LOR from a present employer be ok?
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In that case I would just get the recommendations updated, what they look for are recommendations from people that have seen you in action.
 
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patrick macfarlane

lionheart
I'm wondering if anyone has taken the test on form 5 or form 3. I took form 4 back in June, and didn't do so hot, but spent time studying up. I was hoping someone could tell me a bit more about what they experience on either form 3 or 5 as far as the math and mechanical sections. Was there more science type questions or was it dealing more with pulleys and forces? The math I'm wondering if they threw in any Trigonometry questions. I take my test on tuesday and just trying to get a better overall idea of what to expect.
 
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PaulforASTB

New Member
For those who have taken the computer ASTB version of the test, I just wanted to know if you get your scores right after you finish, or if they are withheld and later sent to your recruiter/other officer.
 
Dominic Truehart

Dominic Truehart

Final Select SNFO
PaulforASTB said:
For those who have taken the computer ASTB version of the test, I just wanted to know if you get your scores right after you finish, or if they are withheld and later sent to your recruiter/other officer.
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After you submit the last section it brings you to your score sheet which gives you a rundown of your section scores.
 
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