Astb timeline question

[A.V.8.R.1990]

Hey...I'm new to this site and I have a question about the ASTB test. I've been using the search function and have found alot of useful information....But my question is a little different...This is my situation...I just finished my freshman year in college...and am planning on doing Marine PLC...but I am also considering going the Navy route as well...I talked to the Marine Officer Recruiter and asked him if I needed to be doing anything with regards to testing/applying for an air contract and I mentioned the ASTB test... He said that he would see me in August and I would take it then...I just need to know the dates or timelines of the ASTB test...is august of my sophmore year in college the latest i could take the test?? I hate to ask the recruiter this and act like I'm trying to weasel my way out of something..so i thought i'd ask the question here for some advice...I would rather wait to take the test and have more time...SOOO...what are the timelines and when is the latest to take it for marines/navy or both...if anyone has done the plc program for aviation...WHEN DID YOU TAKE THE ASTB BEFORE GOING IN AND DOING THE PLC PROGRAM... thanks

 

[GO_AV8_DevilDog]

I took my ASTB as soon as I got done with MEPS..
Which happened about as fast as I could get my application/proof of citizenship/Med Qualifications set.

Basically as fast as he and myself could possibly go.

Don't sweat the ASTB, if the OSO wants you to take it now, study up and take it. August is a long ways off and I'm sure you can fit in a few hours a week reading up a study guide in between drink'n away the summer (thats what I'm doing ).

Believe me, buck up and study a lil bit, and you'll be more well off than most.


But you better believe that there are two things that will dictate to an OSO if you are worth their time. MEPS, and the ASTB. It depends on the preference of the OSO for which one they have you do first. There are plenty of people on here that took the ASTB first, and then there are some that went to MEPS first.

since this is getting long heres the skinny.
spend the summer running/working out
read a test prep book while you're in the head.
by the time august rolls around you will be on top of the heap.

 

[A.V.8.R.1990]

thanks for all the info!!!