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

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MotorCookie

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csimm904 said:
Good morning! I've seen alot of very knowledgeable people on this forum that have had some great answers about the ASTB exam. I have a question for these people. I am in the middle of the OCS application process where I am taking the ASTB, I have taken it twice thus far and have received some less than encouraging scores. I have scored a 50 5/3/5. In my second attempt at the test I felt like I had made massive improvements in my ability to track the object with both my throttle and stick. Despite my perceived improvements I received the same scores on the PFAR and FOFAR, I did however improve on my OAR. My question is, What portion of the Performance based measures test holds the most value? Is it the throttle and stick control? The dichotic listening portion? Or the instance when the two are intertwined? If anyone has some valuable input on what I should give more attention as I prepare to take the exam again I would be greatly appreciative! Hooyah!
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No one knows which part of the test is the most important. All sections are probably equally important.

What part of the test did you feel like you did not do well in? How did you do when it came to the UAV section and the dichotic listening? Have you been practicing the stick and throttle portion using a simulator?
 
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csimm904

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MotorCookie said:
No one knows which part of the test is the most important. All sections are probably equally important.

What part of the test did you feel like you did not do well in? How did you do when it came to the UAV section and the dichotic listening? Have you been practicing the stick and throttle portion using a simulator?
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In my first take at the ASTB I felt that I struggled tremendously on the stick and throttle portion. I was struggling so bad I almost completely tuned out the dichotic listening part. Even with this poor performance I was able to score a 5/3/5 on the performance measures portion. Upon my second attempt at the test, after much practice with the throttle and stick, I received ethe exact same score. I felt that I had easily outperformed myself on my second attempt and I suppose the test would disagree. In general, that would have to be what I felt gave me the most issues. As far as the UAV section is concerned I also felt like I performed quite well in that area and much to my dismay I received the exact same score in my FOFAR. Needless to say this was tremendously frustrating and demoralizing. Got any advice, I can see that you absolutely killed this test lol.
 
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