Notorious Nate
Well-Known Member
I'd stick with what you got. 8/8/8 is really good, and the OAR doesn't much affect pilot/NFO selection.
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1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)
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exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
yep, even when selections were tight I never had a person with 8's that was not selected.
Notorious Nate
Well-Known Member
Recommend a retake for 7/7/7 69?
Nice,,, as long as you don't think you can go through any part of flight training with "ZERO" preparation!
NO!
YES!
My pleasure
BzB
Meh, that's XLNT numbers. If you retake and have a bad day, you're stuck with it. Your
BzB
Notorious Nate
Well-Known Member
Just curious. I kind of had to go into this one blind since I took it just after the change. I'm a bit concerned since the norm around here seems to be 8-9.
Relative to the total applicants, there are few "8s & 9s", not the norm. You're too focused, and over-awed with them... relax, you're Notorious!
BzB
navy2014
Member
If you get the hang quickly, then there's nothing to worry about. You get practice time before each section. I actually can't remember for sure, as weird as that sounds. I think it's only inverted up and down... ? Someone else will answer.
Don't worry about it at all. I had never even thought about aviation stuff when I took it.
Notorious Nate
Well-Known Member
It's only inverted up and down. I did not find it intuitive even though I even play all my video games inverted. I found myself pushing the wrong direction than I intended on more than one occasion.
EvanG
EDG
Hey guys,
So I've decided to pursue a different path for my future, but I put in TONS of time into making flashcards for the ASTB. I've used almost every study guide (including AtricksPay) and even taken pictures to accompany some of the questions. Although not all the flashcards are completely polished, I don't want what I've done to go to waste. I'm hoping these cards will help you, feel free to add and edit the cards as you please. If you can master these flashcards, you should be able to do great on the test (I didn't get around to posting flashcard examples of some of the math problems people say are on the new test--matrices, logarithms, etc.).
Here is the info to get started:
1. Go to StudyBlue.com
2. Click "Sign In" on the upper right
3. Enter the following
Email: EvanGerber7@Gmail.com
Password: airwarriors
4. Good luck on the test everyone
So I've decided to pursue a different path for my future, but I put in TONS of time into making flashcards for the ASTB. I've used almost every study guide (including AtricksPay) and even taken pictures to accompany some of the questions. Although not all the flashcards are completely polished, I don't want what I've done to go to waste. I'm hoping these cards will help you, feel free to add and edit the cards as you please. If you can master these flashcards, you should be able to do great on the test (I didn't get around to posting flashcard examples of some of the math problems people say are on the new test--matrices, logarithms, etc.).
Here is the info to get started:
1. Go to StudyBlue.com
2. Click "Sign In" on the upper right
3. Enter the following
Email: EvanGerber7@Gmail.com
Password: airwarriors
4. Good luck on the test everyone
Enlisted_Dan
NFO OCS Applicant
Hey All,
I just got back from the test site and I have to say I'm a little disappointed with my scores. I scored a 51 5/5/5 and I'm applying for NFO, SWO, and Intel. I am currently on active duty (E-5) and I am attending school full-time. As of right now, I am holding down a 3.4 GPA (non-technical degree) and I am set to graduate in August. I have three outstanding letters of recommendation (two former COs and former CMC), I have expect to have an outstanding endorsement from my CO next week (O-4 Pilot), and my officer interviews all went very well (O-6 NFO, O-6 Pilot, O-6 IWO). I was planning on applying to board in May. My question is, given the strength of my package, would it be wise to retake the ASTB to see if I can get higher scores in the aviation portion? The test administrator said that I scored higher than most but, after seeing the "typical" scores here I'm not so sure. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks for all the help!
I just got back from the test site and I have to say I'm a little disappointed with my scores. I scored a 51 5/5/5 and I'm applying for NFO, SWO, and Intel. I am currently on active duty (E-5) and I am attending school full-time. As of right now, I am holding down a 3.4 GPA (non-technical degree) and I am set to graduate in August. I have three outstanding letters of recommendation (two former COs and former CMC), I have expect to have an outstanding endorsement from my CO next week (O-4 Pilot), and my officer interviews all went very well (O-6 NFO, O-6 Pilot, O-6 IWO). I was planning on applying to board in May. My question is, given the strength of my package, would it be wise to retake the ASTB to see if I can get higher scores in the aviation portion? The test administrator said that I scored higher than most but, after seeing the "typical" scores here I'm not so sure. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks for all the help!
navy2014
Member
From what I've read here, your GPA and OAR is good for SWO, but I have no idea about 5s on the ASTB. The only reason I'm replying is to point out that you have to wait 90 days between your first and second taking of the ASTB now, so I'm not sure that you would get a chance to take it again before May boards (if those really exist).
Agree with navy2014 5/5/5 isn't too competitive for SNFO. If you submit as is, and don't put SWO as first choice, they won't even look at it for SWO. Best shot is to retake ASAP, improve scores, and resubmit... hopefully in time for the next board.
BzB