Military guys: ASVAB advice?

[AntiScope]

I'm taking my ASVAB tomorrow afternoon finally. I've been reading through some books to help get my brain in the right state. I scored 74 on the practice test they offer online, and that was before I even studied.

I'm trying to work on helicopters for the Army. More specifically I'd like to get my hands on the gas turbines. My Dad did it for a while, then ended up working for Wood Group Pratt & Whitney doing the same thing until he passed away. Now my brother works for them. It's a pretty decent career and it interests me.

Any advice for taking the test? As I get closer to zero hour I'm getting nervous. Thanks in advance!

[emerson.]

It's mostly common sense, I score a 85 or something. If you want to be in maintenance focus more on the mechanical and electrics... You don't have to be smart to do most jobs in the army anyways

[navytapaul]

Its mostly general knowledge and analytical thinking. The Matt isn't overly complicated and if you did well in high school/college it will be cake. I made a 79 on mine without trying and had my pick of any job in the Navy.

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[MR E30 325is]

Agreed, mostly common sense.

Even a mediocre score will get you into most jobs, but dont worry, lots of people who get into certain MOS's do not possess the brain power necessary to carry out their missions. So if you get in over your head you will be surrounded by plenty of others who feel the same way.

[Kershaw]

^ that.

It's pretty easy to score in the 90s as long as you haven't failed any of your classes in high school. If you scored a 74, I'd look at what type of questions you're failing and study accordingly. That is, if you failed the math questions, study math.

[AntiScope]

Interestingly enough math was by biggest problem. But I have been working on it for a few days, whenever I could. I guess as long as I meet the requirements for my desired job type, I'll be okay with that.

[BustaRhymes325i]

Scored like an 89 the first and only time I ever took it going into the AF. Just take it, its likely that studying for a test like this will not help.

[evandael]

You don't have to be smart to do most jobs in the army anyways

lots of people who get into certain MOS's do not possess the brain power necessary to carry out their missions

I made a 79 on mine without trying and had my pick of any job in the Navy

comments like these concern me.


but still, good luck OP! don't bother feeling anxious, it's totally counterproductive to displaying your true, working knowledge.

[MonkeyMan]

comments like these concern me.


but still, good luck OP! don't bother feeling anxious, it's totally counterproductive to displaying your true, working knowledge.

your hard-earned tax dollars at work.

I wouldn't worry too much about it.. 74 is actually not bad at all, as most guys who score in the 50-60 range still end up with some pretty decent jobs, as long as you can see and hear and have no serious medical concerns..
concentrate on the mathematics and mechanical sections and you should have no problem landing a helo mech job

I scored a 92 on my first try but I can't see for shit so I ended up in medical (Navy Hospital Corpsman) instead of getting my preferred search and rescue job..

Navy = helo
Army = chopper
USMC = duh, duh!

[decay]

swearing-in comes way after you take the ASVAB- just taking the test does not constitute any kind of commitment. if you don't get the scores you need the first time, you'll know what you need to work on.

that said, it's a standardized multiple-choice test; your past performance on SAT/ACT/etc are probably a good indicator of how you'll do, percentile-wise. (maybe pad a few points on the ASVAB side, because the sample set for SAT is "mostly people on the college career path"...)

I got 98 overall, but it's your 8 line scores and physical profile that are going to go/no-go you for a given MOS. if you already have one picked out you can find out what the req's are at usmilitary.about.com under "enlisted jobs".

[AntiScope]

Thanks for all the advice dudes. The test went pretty well I think. I somewhat ran out of time for some of the algebra section. But I know I did good on everything else, especially the automotive, shop, & mechanical comprehension. Waiting to hear the results by friday

[5Toes]

Buddy scored a 92, he has been out of school for 3.5 years and he is just a bright guy. In his practice book I scored 90+ on all the practice quizzes... I was just taking it for fun

[AntiScope]

Buddy scored a 92, he has been out of school for 3.5 years and he is just a bright guy. In his practice book I scored 90+ on all the practice quizzes... I was just taking it for fun

I've been out of school for a few years as well. I feel like general knowledge and life experience play a big role in test results.

[5Toes]

My buddy loves music and I taught him how to work on e30s a little. He was also a drug user before he joined (not mj). He loved bootcamp though and is on a good track right now! Seems like it really sharpened his personality

[AntiScope]

My buddy loves music and I taught him how to work on e30s a little. He was also a drug user before he joined (not mj). He loved bootcamp though and is on a good track right now! Seems like it really sharpened his personality

It's always good to see someone turn their life around! Especially a friend.