ASVAB For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/Education)),   ISBN:9780470106716

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I just took the ASVAB last week. I scored an AFQT percentile score of 90. I'm currently going Air Force and the scores were:

M 73 did not study for it at all, hardly gave any effort and still scored 73

A 91 my recruiter said that this part is always easy

G 88 The book helps a great deal

E 81 The book helps a great deal too except the electronics sub test

So here are my recommendations concerning those going Air Force. Study this book if you need high scores in the AFQT, general, and electronics. I would supplement this book with the online tests on [...] and a specific book concerning electronics. Hardly any of the electronics material from the book was on the test, so you may have to buy a Electronics for Dummies. Take all 3 of the full tests on [...]. That's it! You will need nothing else except 7-8 hours sleep, a hardy breakfast, some coffee, and self confidence. Remember, you are being scored on how well you do against your competition. Most of the tests were only 16 questions and you will have ample time to answer. Just stay calm and be confident. Make sure to have a small snack, like an oatmeal bar, and use the restroom before going to take the test. It is a freakin' cake walk!

Oh, and one more thing some of the military people there are rude. You think they would have some decent manners.

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To give you some what of a background It took me five years to get through High School and three years and a summer of college just to get my two year associates degree. I desided to join the Coast Guard and wanted to make sure I would get a good score on the ASVAB so I picked up the ASVAB for Dummies. I took the ASVAB test in high school and dont exactly remember my score, but i do remember it being low thirties. I studied this book from front to back at least twice through and three times through on the sections that I was weak on. Yes, the test in the book have plenty of errors, but if you can recognize the errors then you should be smart enough to pass the ASVAB. If you dont notice the errors in the book then you are probably not ready for the ASVAB and should probably find another book. At 26 years old I took the ASVAB and scored a 92. Side story though I passed the book onto my friend that was scoring about a 30 on his ASVAB so I thought the book might help and his score actually went down. Good luck to anyone that does attempt the ASVAB and if you do decide to go military good luck and thanks for you service. When in doubt C out.

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This is one of the easiest to follow books on the ASVAB test for those who wish to enter the military.

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My 17 year old daughter is a 3.3 - 3.5 GPA student. She has always done well in the "core" areas (math, science, english) but had little to no experience with electronics, mechanical stuff, automotive, gears, tools, assembling objects and such.

I ordered this book for her and had it sent to her (she lives with her mom in another state) to prepare for the ASVAB.

She took the book seriously and studied it chapter by chapter - highlighting things she thought important and took the practice tests at the end of each section.

She invested 30 days towards studying this book.

She took the ASVAB as soon as she turned 17 and scored a 91! Her lowest subject score was an 87.

As a result she is qualified for ANY job the US Air Force has to offer.

Her opportunities now with the USAF are endless.

Buy the book. Give it your honest effort. It's boring and tedious and generally sux but this is YOUR LIFE, your future. What you put into this book you will CERTAINLY get back out of it. ASVAB score 55 = cook (if you're lucky) ASVAB score 75 = pretty good selection but not great. ASVAB score 85+ = Your Choice.

Definately recommend.

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It really is a great book it is full of facts. It helps you solve problems and gives you hints for taking the test, most recruiters recommend this, it is also cheaper on here then that garbage store Barns and Noble.