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[Osprey98]

My test was basically exactly like the second link you posted. Red dot and yellow arrow over an image of terrain.

Awesome. The difference is really how you're rotating the arrow. On the first compass link, you rotate the arrow "up" (north) to find the direction. Since the yellow arrow on the second link points in the direction you're going, you really have to rotate the arrow "down" to effectively point north.

Maybe what I'm saying makes no sense but it definitely would be better to study the link with the terrain image if that's what is on the exam.

 

[Meyerkord]

Awesome. The difference is really how you're rotating the arrow. On the first compass link, you rotate the arrow "up" (north) to find the direction. Since the yellow arrow on the second link points in the direction you're going, you really have to rotate the arrow "down" to effectively point north.

Maybe what I'm saying makes no sense but it definitely would be better to study the link with the terrain image if that's what is on the exam.

I get what you're saying. The arrow just feels backwards in the terrain pictures. It takes some getting used to, so use all the practice time you need during the actual test.

 

[TF7325]

Hey all, just wanted to say thank you too you all for the study materials and for the history of experiences here. I just got done taking the ASTB today, and got a 55 7/8/8. Kind of bummed I only got a 55, but super psyched for the 7/8 as I’m trying to go SNA. I’ll write up a gouge of my experiences tomorrow, but hoping to submit for the May 14th board. Cheers!

 

[Meyerkord]

Kind of bummed I only got a 55, but super psyched for the 7/8 as I’m trying to go SNA

Based on previous boards, and with your GPA, I don't think you'll have a problem getting picked up.

 

[keizero11]

Hey guys, I’m having issues with word problems that deal with distance rate or d=rt questions.. can anyone help provide me with a good guide or practice questions that touch upon the problems that will be on the exam? My test is on mar 11 and my confidence just shot down after almost studying for 3 months. Ive currently been using the 114 questions one with the arithmetic questions practice test and the astb practice test that was posted here

 

[Meyerkord]

Hey guys, I’m having issues with word problems that deal with distance rate or d=rt questions.. can anyone help provide me with a good guide or practice questions that touch upon the problems that will be on the exam? My test is on mar 11 and my confidence just shot down after almost studying for 3 months. Ive currently been using the 114 questions one with the arithmetic questions practice test and the astb practice test that was posted here

See my post on the previous page with the OAR Math Study Guide. It has a good breakdown of types of questions you'll see. The d=rt questions are toward the end.

 

[keizero11]

See my post on the previous page with the OAR Math Study Guide. It has a good breakdown of types of questions you'll see. The d=rt questions are toward the end.

Thanks man, i have been using that guide to study. Do you think if i am able to be confident with this study guide ill be alright on the exam? Im freaking out for the exam. Maybe i just had a bad day on studying?

 

[matt_c]

Thanks man, i have been using that guide to study. Do you think if i am able to be confident with this study guide ill be alright on the exam? Im freaking out for the exam. Maybe i just had a bad day on studying?

If it is the OAR guide that gets circulated quite frequently on here, then yes, it'll help but that it is all up to you on how much you study and retain the steps and information in the guides. I was able to bring my score up 20 points using that guide. Good luck.

 

[Meyerkord]

Thanks man, i have been using that guide to study. Do you think if i am able to be confident with this study guide ill be alright on the exam? Im freaking out for the exam. Maybe i just had a bad day on studying?

Yeah it should help for sure. Focus on making sure you know how and why to complete each problem, not necessarily the specific numbers in the problems on the study guide

 

[TF7325]

Awesome. The difference is really how you're rotating the arrow. On the first compass link, you rotate the arrow "up" (north) to find the direction. Since the yellow arrow on the second link points in the direction you're going, you really have to rotate the arrow "down" to effectively point north.

Maybe what I'm saying makes no sense but it definitely would be better to study the link with the terrain image if that's what is on the exam.

This is what I did for the UAV portion, really helped since you can glance at the heading direction on the screen while listening to the parking lot direction. Only missed one using this trick, and you don't have to keep rotating the compass. Good luck!

 

[jeffersjack]

I'm not sure if this has been posted yet or not, but I don't feel like searching 50 pages for the link. It's an online practice test by Trivium, split up into the different sections.

ASTB Practice Test — Trivium Test Prep Test Prep

www.triviumtestprep.com

It appears that you only need to enter your name and email in order to take it.

 

[jeffersjack]

I'm not sure if this has been posted yet or not, but I don't feel like searching 50 pages for the link. It's an online practice test by Trivium, split up into the different sections.

ASTB Practice Test — Trivium Test Prep Test Prep

www.triviumtestprep.com

It appears that you only need to enter your name and email in order to take it.

I would also recommend NOT buying this book. The lessons were fine, although very loaded, but many examples were confusing or just incorrect. You can see what I mean given the flaws in this practice test. Nevertheless, a free test is a free test and will highlight things you need to spend more time reviewing.

 

[keizero11]

I would also recommend NOT buying this book. The lessons were fine, although very loaded, but many examples were confusing or just incorrect. You can see what I mean given the flaws in this practice test. Nevertheless, a free test is a free test and will highlight things you need to spend more time reviewing.

did you take the oar already by chance? how similar was it to this practice exam?

 

[jeffersjack]

I'm not taking the test until Tuesday, but from what I've read on this forum, the reading section is not similar. The real OAR contains paragraphs of dull excerpts that seem to come directly from naval handbooks.
As far as I can remember, this is the only gouge I've found with a realistic reading portion:

 

[keizero11]

Does anyone know a pretty good study guide/(gouge?) for the mechanical section? i'm not sure which one is reliable to study with.