Why? The ELOs and Navygouge.com are all you need son!
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API Gouge
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Why? The ELOs and Navygouge.com are all you need son!
Most Navygouge I've seen is a bit dated. The best stuff I saw was from the Saudi guys. They had whole books of practice tests that closely resembled the actual tests. In my opinion, practice tests are the best form of "gouge".
I used navygouge.com and didnt fail any exams. But really, the ELOs ARE the test, period.
All you need is a good study group, a little effort, and to pay attention to the ELOs at the begining of each chapter.
If you read the sections before class, go over in class and highlight ELOs, and go over again that night, you will do great. And group study can't be stressed enough.
If you read the sections before class, go over in class and highlight ELOs, and go over again that night, you will do great. And group study can't be stressed enough.
The problem with ELOs is, for example, "Be able to describe the operation of a jet engine." Well, duh! Why didn't I think of that? A practice test will be more specific, such as "How is the intake shaped on a supersonic jet engine?" And for the record, not failing any tests does not equate to succeeding in API. To me, it's the equivalent of making MIF.
It is if your goal is to graduate from API so you can go on to the next step.....Primary. If your goal is to be the top dawg in API, then knock yourself out. But while you're studying your ass off to make a 98 or a 100 on that Aero 2 exam, your comrades will be out enjoying themselves creating fun memories. But hey, it's lonely at the top.
For the record- API isn't really flight school. It doesn't really matter how well you do there as long as you pass. How you did in API doesn't mean **** on fam 1. There are plenty of people who smoke API but can't hack it in the plane.
SO true. So true.
You guys are killing my self-righteousness about staying home every Friday night during API and Pri ground school. I guess it wouldn't be called the minimum if it wasn't acceptable.
For the records, "MAGTF warriors aren't in the *habit patterns* of doing the bare minimum." Most second lieuies should recognize that quote.
For the records, "MAGTF warriors aren't in the *habit patterns* of doing the bare minimum." Most second lieuies should recognize that quote.
Hahaha, when I was going thru...Not having a 94 average meant you were a failure....Good Ol' Navy Days....Glad that's over.
Those are your words, not ours. No one here is advocating doing the bare minimum. But you need to ask yourself.....is it really worth it to study that extra 2 or 3 hours a night for a mere 2 or 4 extra points? Really, what's the difference between a 96 and 100? Nothing....except bragging rights. Woopty do.
Now, if you are borderline not making it through the program.....you need to do whatever you need to do to get through. Game over before the game even gets started if you don't at least get through API
While in general, I tend to agree, the point that future API'ers may have to keep in mind is that 2 or 4 points may make or break you. As with everything else, it's cyclical, but Venom makes a good point. Just two years ago, every point did matter. Back in or day, Lewie, API even counted on your Primary selection. I'm sure it will again someday.
BUT... As my dad always told me: "Don't sweat the small stuff. And it's all small stuff."
Back to the original poster (the one who wants to study 8 months in advance), that work ethic tends to get lost with today's youngsters (like myself), and he sounds like the kind of guy that isn't satisfied with an 85 average. I say, more power to him (and others like him), and I hope they can fly my wing someday.