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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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IST is through the OCM, different process, different group.
Do you know if that is harder to be selected as in more competitive or is it less? Thanks! For reference I got a 59 767 on my second take.
Yep that looks familliar. I remember doing okayish on the UAV, I was averaging like 4 seconds and got them all right. Nobody told me I was supposed to be going fast, I definately could have done better otherwise.
Do you or anyone else know how to set up the X52 throttle to the sim? I am having some trouble figuring it out.
Have you installed AntiMicro?
No I haven't is that a software or something?
I had an issue setting it up then I found this post and copied it and my X52 worked. Download antimicro and then put these numbers in and it should work.
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Yes, it will allow you to map certain key and mouse actions to your controlers.
Can you link me that drive please. I would hugely appreciate it
Can I join up?
I would love to offer my help as well but really think someone to study with would make it so much better to work on.
freebird0427
Member
Long time lurker here. Just took the ASTB for the first time today and scored a 65 9-8-9. I am stoked with this score and wanted to explain my studying process as I found others’ posts to be incredibly helpful while I was preparing for the test.
Background: I am a senior in college majoring in a liberal arts field. I am not a poor STEM student, but I am certainly not an excellent one. The highest math class I have ever taken was Calc 1 and I got a 2 on the AP exam… and I have also never taken a physics class. My point is that I am by absolutely no means a math and science god.
Studying Overview: I would say I spent a little less than 100 hours studying for this test over the course of a month. Of those hours, I would say I spent about 30 hours studying math, 10-15 hours studying physics, 20 studying for the ANIT material, and the rest on PBM stuff. Some people can get away with less studying, but this is what worked for me personally.
Study Materials: For Math and Physics, I started off briefly with the baron’s guide (way easier than what you will see on the test), then transitioned to Kyle and Gomez’s guides. I also used Khan Academy to review particular math concepts I struggled with. I did not study for the reading section. I utilized the 400 or so Cram flashcards for the ANIT. I also used the ASTB app which I found very helpful across the board. For the PBM, I exclusively used the ASTB app for the UAV section, and then I purchased the X52 Jotas joystick and throttle in conjunction with the Jantzen sim which I highly recommend. I would estimate the total cost of my study and PBM materials to be around $200. It was worth every penny. If you get nothing else, buy the ASTB app.
Test proper:
Math – Weird. It started off very easy then got extremely hard, and then got easier again. I got a bunch of complex probability, root, log, and matrices problems. Did not get a single DRT problem. I would recommend preparing for absolutely everything as this section affects your pilot scores a decent bit. I got kicked out with about ten minutes left so I wasn’t feeling great about that in the moment.
Reading – Awkward. The passages are not difficult to say but weirdly worded with odd/unclear answer choices. My advice is to go with your gut and take your time. I used almost the entire time for this section.
Physics – Easy. My physics knowledge is straight-up bad, yet I felt like I was acing this section. Study simple machines, mechanical advantages, how pressure affects gases and liquids, and circuits and I think you will be fine. The ASTB app is supremely helpful with this section. I got kicked out with five or so minutes left.
ANIT – I thought this was super easy. Did not get a lot of stuff from the Cram flashcards but felt like they prepared me well. I also had a decent knowledge of avionics and the mechanics of airplanes beforehand which was helpful. Did not get any questions about rates or ship designations. Essentially, know how airplanes work and what the various parts of a ship are called. I think this is a section you can control a lot of through proper studying. The ASTB app is definitely your friend here.
NATFI – Lol. No advice here other than to be consistent with your answers.
PBM – This is a section you can 100% dominate on the test provided you put in the effort. For the UAV section, buy the ASTB app. It’s like $15 bucks and the UAV simulator it has is terrific. Just grind it out until you are getting them all right all the time in under 2.5 seconds. The format of the test is slightly different, but I was able to get them all right in under three seconds. This section of the PBM is entirely a game, so master the rules beforehand. For the dichotic listening section, just focus. It is not very hard so long as you are relaxed and don’t get too squirrely. For the Joystick and throttle, I felt like it was pretty easy after practicing the Jantzen sim on max difficulty with the x52. Write down the emergency procedures, and while you want to act fast, don’t rush and make a mistake.
Overall: The ASTB was much more manageable than I thought it was going to be. I was expecting 7’s, hoping for 8’s, and ended up with two 9’s. Repetition is key, and if you follow a similar study program that I did, I am confident anyone can do well on this test. While taking the test, don’t get discouraged. If it’s getting really hard, that means you are doing well. A big thanks to all previous users who have posted their experiences on this forum, and good luck to all future test takers.
Background: I am a senior in college majoring in a liberal arts field. I am not a poor STEM student, but I am certainly not an excellent one. The highest math class I have ever taken was Calc 1 and I got a 2 on the AP exam… and I have also never taken a physics class. My point is that I am by absolutely no means a math and science god.
Studying Overview: I would say I spent a little less than 100 hours studying for this test over the course of a month. Of those hours, I would say I spent about 30 hours studying math, 10-15 hours studying physics, 20 studying for the ANIT material, and the rest on PBM stuff. Some people can get away with less studying, but this is what worked for me personally.
Study Materials: For Math and Physics, I started off briefly with the baron’s guide (way easier than what you will see on the test), then transitioned to Kyle and Gomez’s guides. I also used Khan Academy to review particular math concepts I struggled with. I did not study for the reading section. I utilized the 400 or so Cram flashcards for the ANIT. I also used the ASTB app which I found very helpful across the board. For the PBM, I exclusively used the ASTB app for the UAV section, and then I purchased the X52 Jotas joystick and throttle in conjunction with the Jantzen sim which I highly recommend. I would estimate the total cost of my study and PBM materials to be around $200. It was worth every penny. If you get nothing else, buy the ASTB app.
Test proper:
Math – Weird. It started off very easy then got extremely hard, and then got easier again. I got a bunch of complex probability, root, log, and matrices problems. Did not get a single DRT problem. I would recommend preparing for absolutely everything as this section affects your pilot scores a decent bit. I got kicked out with about ten minutes left so I wasn’t feeling great about that in the moment.
Reading – Awkward. The passages are not difficult to say but weirdly worded with odd/unclear answer choices. My advice is to go with your gut and take your time. I used almost the entire time for this section.
Physics – Easy. My physics knowledge is straight-up bad, yet I felt like I was acing this section. Study simple machines, mechanical advantages, how pressure affects gases and liquids, and circuits and I think you will be fine. The ASTB app is supremely helpful with this section. I got kicked out with five or so minutes left.
ANIT – I thought this was super easy. Did not get a lot of stuff from the Cram flashcards but felt like they prepared me well. I also had a decent knowledge of avionics and the mechanics of airplanes beforehand which was helpful. Did not get any questions about rates or ship designations. Essentially, know how airplanes work and what the various parts of a ship are called. I think this is a section you can control a lot of through proper studying. The ASTB app is definitely your friend here.
NATFI – Lol. No advice here other than to be consistent with your answers.
PBM – This is a section you can 100% dominate on the test provided you put in the effort. For the UAV section, buy the ASTB app. It’s like $15 bucks and the UAV simulator it has is terrific. Just grind it out until you are getting them all right all the time in under 2.5 seconds. The format of the test is slightly different, but I was able to get them all right in under three seconds. This section of the PBM is entirely a game, so master the rules beforehand. For the dichotic listening section, just focus. It is not very hard so long as you are relaxed and don’t get too squirrely. For the Joystick and throttle, I felt like it was pretty easy after practicing the Jantzen sim on max difficulty with the x52. Write down the emergency procedures, and while you want to act fast, don’t rush and make a mistake.
Overall: The ASTB was much more manageable than I thought it was going to be. I was expecting 7’s, hoping for 8’s, and ended up with two 9’s. Repetition is key, and if you follow a similar study program that I did, I am confident anyone can do well on this test. While taking the test, don’t get discouraged. If it’s getting really hard, that means you are doing well. A big thanks to all previous users who have posted their experiences on this forum, and good luck to all future test takers.
ThatOneDude
Member
This may be a stupid question and just me overthinking things. I plan to get a job. It will most likely be Monday to Friday, morning to evening.
Would Navy/Marine Officer recruiters be flexible in finding time for me to retake the ASTB(either on weekends or late in the evening)? Or would I have to call out of work to do the retake?
Would Navy/Marine Officer recruiters be flexible in finding time for me to retake the ASTB(either on weekends or late in the evening)? Or would I have to call out of work to do the retake?
pcola478
Well-Known Member
Just ask your recruiter, I’m sure they can be flexible. My local recruiting office is open on weekends. And my recruiter has contacted me in the evenings before
Anthony2000
PRO-REC Y SNA
I took PTO for mine. I took PTO thur, fri, (sat/sun off obvious) then on mon, tues the following week so I had 6 days off work to prep. Took my test on tues