Hey guys, been lurking for a bit. I started studying hard when I found out I had to take it about a month ago or so. I used the drives, apps, and everything linked in here. I cannot emphasize the ASTB PREP APP($25) and the other app "ASTB tutoring" (15$, also not as good but offers differing questions and a full practice test with the same scoring as the real thing). I was studying around 3-6 hrs a day, really pounding it so I wouldn't have to do it again.
Took the test this morning, 5/15/24. Score: 49 (Bummer as I was making 53's on the practice tests) 6/7/6.
- Math: This section ended early for me, I swear I bombed it but I did see questions I had on the apps! Exponents, ratio, PEMDAS, word problems such as finding the length of something based on the shadow. WAS NOT given a formula sheet, however, it had a sidebar with a few formulas on the screen, I used it once to find the circumference of a circle. That's all I can remember. I'm pretty sure I did badly, hence the 49, I think the other sections saved me. I recommend going through Khan Academy, and organic chemistry tutor, they both have sat preps, algebra videos, and Kieno Thomas vids for some things as well.
- Mechanical: Pulleys, definitions such as work, force, pressure, balancing objects, the question about bullets dropping (the answer is they do at the same time).
- Reading: This was harder than it was on the apps and everywhere else. I barely studied for this, but all the answers are identical and almost the same. Look for keywords or phrases, and eliminate them one by one. They will say some true things but aren't stated in the paragraph to throw you off. I didn't finish in time.
- NAFTI: Honestly sucked, it's 99 sets of sentences that you have to choose from, that relate to you. I tried to show leadership qualities but was humble at the same time. I saw one guy change his answering here and scored way better.
- ANIT: I'm currently in flight school with about 60hrs so this was kind of easy for me. More about controls, aerodynamics, and pressure/velocity in a tube that tightens (Bernoulli's principle). Pay close attention to the wording, I saw one tricky question that was between two answers until I realized one exact word it said in the question. Didn't have any history questions or specifics about the Navy, more flight-related, thankfully.
- PBM: I bought the joystick so I got lots of practice (buy it, use it, take test, return it, should have 30 days, give yourself around 2 weeks or so to use it) and did it on the app a lot. I was doing 80% or better on UAV, and 12-18+or - on Terrain ID. It was similar, just slightly different with graphics, etc. Just make sure you're getting your reps in, consistency is key. I was doing 5-6, then 9-11, then even higher on the terrain ID, just try to find something pointing north in the question map, then find it on the reference map. Wherever it's pointing on the reference map, that's the heading. As for listening, lean your head towards the target ear. Emergency procedures, write them down. They go in order. Set the knobs to the procedure setting before it's called that way you only have to do one thing (press the clutch button). Just do your best with maintaining the throttle and joystick, I kinda didn't but still scored decent.
- For navy guys (as I'm a Coast Guard applicant): I told the recruiter my score he said that was pretty good. He's been having guys get picked up with 5's, 6's, etc so not to worry as I would almost for sure if I were to go navy route. Doesn't apply to me but figured thatd help yall.
- I'm sure I've missed something, any questions, ask. I'm so glad this over.
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