I'm looking for information on best tactics to score high on the ASVAB. Any recommended study guides or refresher courses that have helped?

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 12:58:01 -0500

I am looking into becoming an officer in the near future. Which branch I'm going to is still up in the air. I'd like to gather information from fellow comrades regarding techniques and strategies utilized to achieve a great score, what worked for you, whether if it's a higher GT score or line scores. Any recommended study guides or advice would be appreciated. I have been out of active duty for a while and just want to know if there's any new information regarding this, aside from the obvious studying and refreshing of subjects. I've also had many people ask me whom are really interested in joining the U.S Armed Forces what's the best advice I can give them and I usually give them basic information, so that would be of assistance to our future brothers and sisters as well. Below I've setup a small survey of some known techniques just to get a general idea of what our service members believe to be most effective for them, sorry if I missed a strategy.

I do keep in mind that we are all individuals and we all learn differently so the way I learn may not be effective for others, but actual insight from the majority is at the least helpful and I bet I'll learn something from y'all. Some people are brilliant but just have poor test taking skills and vice versa.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Nov 29 at 2014 1:13 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:13:27 -0500

If you are trying to go Officer, you need to take the right test. You should look in to the AFOQT instead of the ASVAB.

Here is some info on it: http://www.airforce.com/pdf/AFOQT_S_Pamphlet_REV.pdf

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 1:35 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:35:21 -0500

Math Math Math

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 1:42 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:42:23 -0500

Here's what I used two months ago: Nelnetsolutions.com/dantes. Just create an account. I took my test this month and got a GT of 126 and 93% on overall AFQT result. It will also help if you create flash cards for vocabulary. This subject is what gets a lot of people. Good luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 5:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:31:33 -0500

One thing to note is that your GT score and line scores are made up from different areas of the exam. Your GT score is based on the reading comprehension, math and problem solving skills (also math problems). All the other areas like science, mechanical comprehension, etc. make up your line scores. I know in the Army, a 110 GT score or higher is whats mostly required for Officer or Warrant Officer selections. When I came into the Army, my GT was a 102 and when I retook the exam (AFCT), I was able to raise my GT to 116 and seubsequently raised all my line scores abut 10-15 points in the process. As we all know, line scores are to help career counselors find a suitable MOS/CMF for incoming recruits. When I was studying to take the exam, I focused more on what would raise my GT score overall rather than my line scores as I already have an MOS. Study everything but focus mainly on what will raise your GT. The Army has a BSEP course which is worth looking into. Its a prep course for those wishing to retake and raise their scores. I have only seen current service members be able to enroll however, as prior service, you might be able to as well. Although Im not sure, it might be worth looking into. Any base education center will have that information. Good Luck!

Response by SFC Walter Mack made Mar 25 at 2015 8:05 PM

SFC Walter Mack — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:05:32 -0400

I would recommend looking into SAT/ACT study guides as well. The ASVAB score very closely reflects the scores that people receive on these tests.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 1 at 2016 8:44 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:44:38 -0500

I've known quite a few people who have had success with ASVAB For Dummies. You can buy/download a digital copy or order a hardcover copy.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 8:46 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:46:48 -0500

SGT johnathan Davis

Work! Work! No rally point lol til later!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 1:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:04:08 -0500

I actually have the book!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 1:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:04:31 -0500

SGT Johnathan Davis

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 1:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:11:59 -0500

Before I came back in the Army in 2009, I studied for about a month with one of the ASVAB books I purchased. I think any updated version with practice tests will work just fine. Increased my GT score by 18 points. It was actually alot of fun studying with the book. It's a very good refresher. All the other stuff on the ASVAB you can't really study for. Just take your time and don't try to be one of the first to finish.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 1 at 2016 2:14 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:14:08 -0500

How is your vocabulary?

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Jan 1 at 2016 5:12 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 17:12:58 -0500

Go to the library and remember it is a timed aptitude test and answer all with what you feel is the most correct answer.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 8:25 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:25:56 -0500

Pay VERY close attention to your three "Rs" teachers in high school.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Jan 2 at 2016 9:18 AM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 09:18:51 -0500

Common sense

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2016 10:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 10:58:50 -0500

There are books out there.

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made Jan 2 at 2016 12:17 PM

1SG Charles Hunter — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 12:17:29 -0500

Study guides for ASVAB? We have that much difficulty getting basically qualified applicants?

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 1:44 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 01:44:18 -0500

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