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

[Deepak Joseph]

I graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a bachelors in aerospace engineering with a gpa of 3.42 (major: 3.52). I took the astb today and got a 54 7/7/7. What are my changes of getting into flight school? I know I could have done better, however I do not want to wait 3 months to take it again. Please let me know what are your opinions.

 

[Notorious Nate]

You have a good chance. Apply with what you have and retake if you don't get picked up.

 

[Renegade One]

I graduated from University of Texas at Austin...Please let me know what are your opinions.

Fuck…another goddam "Longhorn"…

"Oh, the humanity!"

V/R, R1 (from that funky little university down South Congress…St. Edward's…)

 

[BusyBee604]

I graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a bachelors in aerospace engineering with a gpa of 3.42 (major: 3.52). I took the astb today and got a 54 7/7/7. What are my changes of getting into flight school? I know I could have done better, however I do not want to wait 3 months to take it again. Please let me know what are your opinions.

BroJoe, your numbers are what most would be elated with, especially your BAS GPA. Just fill in the rest of your package with 3-5 good LORs, your many leadership positions, accomplishments... then submit ASAP, and you'll be "poopin' in clover and fartin' through silk"!

*Afterburners for all my Buds!
BzB

 

[Navy Ship]

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.

I was wondering the same thing. It might be that good scores are just more likely to post theirs. I'm not sure though.

 

[BusyBee604]

I was wondering the same thing. It might be that good scores are just more likely to post theirs. I'm not sure though.

That is certainly a huge factor. Believe it, ATSB 8s, 9s, and/or OARs >55 are relatively rare.
BzB

 

[exNavyOffRec]

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!

If you are AD you have to wait until you have your degree conferred to apply, different rules for AD and non AD, you have time to study and retake.

 

[10vanackerb]

Hey guys,

Took the ASTB 3 weeks ago and scored 70 9/9/9. I'm applying for SNA and NFO. I believe that these are pretty good scores, so I'm excited about that. If anybodys got questions about test message me and I'll do my best to answer them.

I have a question of my own

I'm in college right now (graduating in May) and I'm trying to get an idea of the timeline of the application submission process. I'm currently working on my medical prescreen/motivational statement. I got all my references in. When is the next board date? I tried searching AW but couldn't find anything too helpful...plus I've gotten contradictory statements from different people I've asked. I ask this because I'm wondering if I should be trying to get this in ASAP to meet a certain date or if its rolling and there are no time constraints so to say. Also, after sending in the completed application, how long does it usually take to hear back with a Pro Rec?

If anyone has any insight, I'd gladly appreciate it.

 

[Hopeful Hoya]

Just curious, have you guys noticed a correlation between your other standardized test scores (like SATs) and how well you did on the ASTB? Obviously the new stick and throttle section is not comparable, but I was just wondering if the math, critical reading, etc. sections are comparable to the SATs or if it is a completely different animal.

 

[navy2014]

Just curious, have you guys noticed a correlation between your other standardized test scores (like SATs) and how well you did on the ASTB? Obviously the new stick and throttle section is not comparable, but I was just wondering if the math, critical reading, etc. sections are comparable to the SATs or if it is a completely different animal.

That's hard to say because it's not really as clear what a perfect/amazing/great/good/ok/eh/bad/really bad score is on the OAR as it is on the SAT. The OAR is out of 80, but it seems like very few people get above 70, which is why people see scores in the 60s as pretty good, and 50s as good, too. But no one really knows, because the Navy doesn't publish the average OAR score of candidates selected by each community. On the other hand, all colleges compile their average admitted SAT score range and publish them in the US News report.

What I'm trying to say is that I got an SAT score (and to a slightly lesser extent, LSAT score) that is objectively almost perfect. It's clear that a 63 on the OAR isn't almost perfect, but what I gather from this site is that I shouldn't worry at all about my OAR score because it's as high as I need it to be for anything I'd apply to. So the answer to your question is either yes, mine were correlated (because they were both high enough that they can't be seen as negative by anyone) or they weren't correlated (because other tests were almost perfect but OAR was not).

Hell, maybe the difference is just that it's been a long time since I took a math class.

 

[EMTpilot]

Hey everybody. I took the ASTB and scored 67 9/9/9. I just wanted to thank this site and its members for helping me with endless advice and information. This really is a great community. Just a small note: I've noticed a lot of people saying that their joysticks were inverted. Mine was not. Pushing forward on the stick (i.e. towards the screen, arm extended) caused the crosshairs to move down on the monitor. Pulling back made them go upwards. It felt very intuitive, like flying an actual plane. Anyway I would be glad to answer any questions people have and lend whatever help I can.

 

[BusyBee604]

Hey everybody. I took the ASTB and scored 67 9/9/9. I just wanted to thank this site and its members for helping me with endless advice and information.

Good show on the tests, are you going for SNA/SNFO? When you get a chance, add your GPA to the package info. Also 3-4 quality LORs, and you'll be sittin' pretty. Good luck!
BzB

 

[EMTpilot]

Good show on the tests, are you going for SNA/SNFO? When you get a chance, add your GPA to the package info. Also 3-4 quality LORs, and you'll be sittin' pretty. Good luck!
BzB

Thanks so much! Indeed I am trying for SNA sir. I have a 3.04 GPA with a B.S. in physics. For the letters of rec does a retired naval aviator hold more weight than an active new aviator?

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Thanks so much! Indeed I am trying for SNA sir. I have a 3.04 GPA with a B.S. in physics. For the letters of rec does a retired naval aviator hold more weight than an active new aviator?

With your ASTB and degree, even you GPA isn't bad, you could have LOR's from the fry guy at McDonalds (probably could be in crayon) and I am pretty sure you would be picked up, I say this because I NEVER saw a person at my NRD get turned down with 8's or 9's that was physically qualified to be a SNA.

 

[BusyBee604]

Thanks so much! Indeed I am trying for SNA sir. I have a 3.04 GPA with a B.S. in physics. For the letters of rec does a retired naval aviator hold more weight than an active new aviator?

With your ASTB and degree, even you GPA isn't bad, you could have LOR's from the fry guy at McDonalds (probably could be in crayon) and I am pretty sure you would be picked up, I say this because I NEVER saw a person at my NRD get turned down with 8's or 9's that was physically qualified to be a SNA.

Agree... couldn't possibly said it an better than this^^^^^^, lol!
BzB
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