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

Oshun8235

Oshun8235

Active Member
Sam Podolsky said:
Hello all, just an update for all of you that have had problems with the APEX test administering system; My test was rescheduled at a later date because they are conducting maintenance on APEX from 27MAY-04JUN.
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That's very good to know since I'm scheduled to take my exam on June 18th. Thanks for the info and good luck on yours.
 
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GMWS10

New Member
hey i have two questions

I went to take the OAR today and my recruiter just told me that the computer system is down nationwide till June 7th. Did this happen to anyone?

Also, my recruiter started to talk about how there is calculus and the test questions in the math section of the OAR are supposed to lead there. Is that true? I did not see any type of those problems in the study guides or review packets on the thread.
 
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PEFO Silver-Shades

Well-Known Member
GMWS10 said:
hey i have two questions

I went to take the OAR today and my recruiter just told me that the computer system is down nationwide till June 7th. Did this happen to anyone?

Also, my recruiter started to talk about how there is calculus and the test questions in the math section of the OAR are supposed to lead there. Is that true? I did not see any type of those problems in the study guides or review packets on the thread.
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The OAR is Adaptive meaning each question gets Harder/easier depending upon if you get the previous answer right/wrong. it does lead to calculus questions
 
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The_woodman

New Member
Thought I’d throw up the stats to see where I fall for SNA.

  • ASTB: 48 7/7/7 (first try)
  • GPA: 3.4
  • Degree: Economics and Finance (dual major)
  • References: AF Lt Col (ret) Pilot
AF Lt Col (ret) Pilot
Navy Lt Student Naval Aviator
  • Flight Instructor (Director of flight ops)
  • Current Job: Working for a defense company in their aerospace sector as a financial analyst
  • Currently have a PPL with around 90 logged hours.
  • No prior service.

With that being said, I know the OAR score is a bit low. I’ve heard a lot of back and forth how the OAR is the ticket into OCS. I’ve also heard that with straight 7’s it’s pretty 50/50 and can go both ways. Hoping my PPL, references, and current job give me a leg up.
When it came to studying, I’ll echo what everyone else has been saying... Kyle’s study guide. The math did catch me a little off guard since it did feel more difficult than the 114 practice questions.

Looking for some feedback!
Thanks in advance.
 
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PEFO Silver-Shades

Well-Known Member
The_woodman said:
Thought I’d throw up the stats to see where I fall for SNA.

  • ASTB: 48 7/7/7 (first try)
  • GPA: 3.4
  • Degree: Economics and Finance (dual major)
  • References: AF Lt Col (ret) Pilot
AF Lt Col (ret) Pilot
Navy Lt Student Naval Aviator
  • Flight Instructor (Director of flight ops)
  • Current Job: Working for a defense company in their aerospace sector as a financial analyst
  • Currently have a PPL with around 90 logged hours.
  • No prior service.
With that being said, I know the OAR score is a bit low. I’ve heard a lot of back and forth how the OAR is the ticket into OCS. I’ve also heard that with straight 7’s it’s pretty 50/50 and can go both ways. Hoping my PPL, references, and current job give me a leg up.
When it came to studying, I’ll echo what everyone else has been saying... Kyle’s study guide. The math did catch me a little off guard since it did feel more difficult than the 114 practice questions.

Looking for some feedback!
Thanks in advance.
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Quoting what @exNavyOffRec has said, the Main component the SNA/NFO board looks at is your ASTB score (7/7/7) with that said i was picked up with a 45 7/8/7 OAR/ASTB so you application is relatively competitive.
 
villo0692

villo0692

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GMWS10 said:
that is what i am told but did anyone see calculus based questions on the math section?
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well...I forgot the formula for the volume of a cone, so I used calculus (solids of revolution integral) to derive it...but I would just learn the damn formula.....what I mean is...yes...you could probably use calculus in any of the problems to solve it, but it's not needed...at least in my experience...nobody was asking for derivatives, integrals, power series and what not
 
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Darkenergy34

New Member
Angelique Therrien said:
This happened to me too! The computer had to be shut down and restarted I kid you not at least 5 times during my test! My math drop down menu wasn't working, but the timer was still going while I went to get help and while she shut it down. It's not that the computer glitch makes you answer wrong, but it is difficult to stay focused for a long period of time. The computer glitches stretched out my test an extra hour. By the time I was finished I was exhausted ahaha. Needless to say I will be taking the ASTB again and my advice to anyone taking the test is if your experiencing technical difficulties- RESCHEDULE! Why risk under performing on one of only 3 possible attempts?
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Was told i could reschedule, then later they told me I had to restart where I finished.
 
pdegrac507

pdegrac507

USN
Jae.brown said:
Hey man, good luck. Took mine earlier this month and scored 54 6/5/6, so decent enough and my recruiter thinks it'll be okay for what I'm applying for SWO/NFO, but I'm mentally preparing myself to take it again haha. I guess biggest difference is that ASVAB is at a high school level while OAR/ASTB is at a college level - take that as you will. Get good rest, eat a filling breakfast - it took me like 4.5 - 5 hours for the full exam + paperwork. Just make sure to read all of the instructions incredibly carefully, especially when you get to the performance based measure section.
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thanks for the feedback man, i appreciate it! took the test a few weeks back just kept forgetting to post but i ended up getting a 45/5/6/6 so i cant complain. the recruiters there said i should be good with my 7 years in intel background and i scored more than minimum for Pilot/IntelO i shouldnt have a problem. i thought about retaking the exam but they advised me against it since they said the scores + experience + college should be good enough. i got the hard part out of the way (the test) now i just need to complete my last 8 college courses and 6 interviews and my package should be complete!
 
pdegrac507

pdegrac507

USN
Isabellg said:
@ccrutchfield

Great info. I've just started really setting aside time to retake my test. Stupid question but, since you just took your test can you remember the Dichotic listening test rules? Like we lean into the target ear and press the clutch/trigger for BOTH odd/even numbers correct? Or if the target ear is the right only odd numbers? Sorry I'm just trying to prepare as I feel I bombed this section and no one has asked it here. Thanks!
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some advise i heard and helped a little bit is leaning to the target ear (left/right). helps you focus a little bit more to that side. they will explain the rules and let you get a couple tets rounds before the actual test just listen closely. ONE ear represents EVEN numbers and the OTHER EAR represents ODD numbers. so yo uhave to pay attention to what ear they will be testing and go from there!
 
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