Best professional & career test guides according to redditors
We found 115 Reddit comments discussing the best professional & career test guides. We ranked the 74 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 115 Reddit comments discussing the best professional & career test guides. We ranked the 74 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
While the practice ASVABs the recruiters use can be woefully limited compared to the real asvab...I'm going to say no. If you're scoring a 25 on the practice, I think you'd be hardpressed to get a 50 on the actual.
You might find prep courses and tutors locally to you. You should also be able to go to your local bookstore and grab some ASVAB study guides. They will generally contain practice tests.
Don't just go and bomb on the ASVAB. You can do the first retest within 1 month. But subsequent retakes have longer minimum retest periods. You don't want to put yourself in the position where you barely missed out, and now yuo have to wait at least 6 months for your next retest. Do yourself the favor, grab a study book.
EDIT: And stop doing drugs.
Second EDIT: Here's my recommended.
http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-ASVAB-Premier-Practice-Tests/dp/1625231385/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450722303&sr=8-1&keywords=asvab+study+guide+2015-2016#reader_1625231385
Has multiple full practice tests.
If you worked hard on your homework and paid attention in class and have a thorough understanding of the basics across the different subdisciplines of EE (power, microelectronics, and communications), then the FE is really easy. If you are an A-B student then it shouldn’t be a problem for you at all. You can buy practice tests on amazon. This is the exact practice test I took before taking the official test and it has pretty much everything that you can expect to see on the official test.
My advice, is to take the practice test as though you were taking the actual test (setting aside time to focus only on it in a quiet room), then use your results to see what you need to improve. Also become familiar with the FE reference handbook. They will give you a pdf version of the handbook to search through during the test, so familiarizing yourself with it will be beneficial.
I would recommend taking it now while you are fresh in college. $175 isn’t that much in the grand scheme of things, especially since it could potentially open up more opportunities (especially if you get your PE down the road).
I highly suggest getting the currently up to date Kaplan ASVAB study guide. I believe theres a 2015 version that's going to be released within a month or so.
I was in a similar situation, bought this book and studied like a madman for two weeks and pulled off an AFQT of 95. I also used Kahn Academy to "re-master" my basic arithmetic and to brush up on my algebra.
What makes Kaplan so good is that it'll help you overshoot the ASVAB, as the practice tests they give you are much more difficult than the actual test.
Hope that helps, and good luck.
I passed the EE exam about a month ago. I used these to study:
https://www.amazon.com/Study-Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer/dp/1985699710
https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer-Specification/dp/1534759492
and they really helped a lot to prepare for the test. hint: you can buy and return on amazon when you're done :)
Let me know if you have any questions
As I stated before I didn't really. There's not much you can do to prepare aside from just learning how the test is built and such. I used [this] (The Official DLAB Training Manual: Study Guide and Practice Test: The Best Tips and Tricks to Raising Your DLAB Score https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUC6RT4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0ElDyb1VGMMM4) one but I honestly can't say how much it helped or not. As for would I choose my job, 100% have the best job in the Air Force. You leave Monterey with an Associates practically, extremely marketable in the civilian sector and show me another way that you'll be paid to learn a foreign language.
https://www.amazon.com/Official-DLAB-Training-Manual-Practice-ebook/dp/B00HUC6RT4
If you are worried grab this. I had some nerves going into it and figured I could take a chance on this book and if it was useless it would only be a waste of 10 bucks.
Turns out, 4 of the 5 sections in this are the exact same on the dlab, practice test included. The first section it gives you wasn't included when I took it several weeks ago so you can skip it if you like.
It will let you know the rules you need to use ahead time so you can already have them memorized, and if not, you at least have an understanding of one of the strangest tests ever created.
This book is a fantastic resource. I studied it, and it helped me a lot.
I used this book off of Amazon, and it helped me out a lot. Ended up making a 140.
I know it's a little... something, but Series 7 For Dummies actually does a really good job of covering the basics of what is traded and how.
I say this as an amateur economics nerd who just likes learning for the sake of it, you may well get better advice from the pros/students on here.
I saw another comment that you wanted to know how the trading floors were set up... that is really dependent on the firms. So long as you have a basic understanding of what the various desks do you should be fine.
http://www.amazon.com/CliffsTestPrep-Praxis-Education-Exceptional-Cliffsnotes/dp/0470238445/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1321540399&sr=8-15
I am already certified to teach English in my state, but I would like to study for (and pass) a few more certification exams. That will not only make me more desirable to hiring districts/principals, but it will also let me be a better teacher for the kids in my classroom.
Thanks for considering me!
Upvote for Series 7 for Dummies. I was skeptical at first, but I think it's the best book for supporting study material.
So, for Naval Aviation (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) you'd be studying for the ASTB. You can use resources here and here to study; my scores jumped by a fair amount after doing some smart studying.
The Marine PFT is pretty straight forward, but most people have to spend 3-6 months getting in good running and pull-up shape. You can google Armstrong Pull-up program and C25K running programs to get you started. Then, get in contact with an OSO or Navy Officer Recruiter once you've gotten in better shape.
An FAA 1st Class Medical is a pretty good indication you'd pass the NAMI physical.
edited to say; I've heard tanker life is actually pretty sweet. There's a reason KC-130Js are the platform that a lot of Marines put #1 but don't get...
Yup, recruiters are super hit-or-miss...no joke, for one reason or another, I had to go through 5 different recruiters over the course of my OTS application process.
As for your question, I used:
https://www.amazon.com/AFOQT-Study-Guide-Practice-Questions/dp/1941743420/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1479501285&sr=8-6&keywords=afoqt
Granted, this was back in 2014 and I'm not sure if they alter/edit the test in any way. I'd say that, generally, any of the top study books off Amazon should work out fine, though.
Just to point out, there is a "handbook" on "How to get a PhD" if you want such a thing. Title is: "How to get a PhD: a handbook for students and their supervisors" by Estelle Philips and Derek Pugh. Book
Maybe it can answer a few of your qustion.
If you're looking for a cheap source of accounting problems, Gleim is a good one to use. Amazon Link.
I don't think it has changed too much in the past years, so as long as it's fairly recent you should be good.
I used these two books and they didn't miss anything. They were the two referred to me by a friend who was in ROTC:
Baron's Flight Aptitude Test
Master the Officer Candidate Test
The in-depth flight parts can be a little frustrating if you don't know them (which I didn't). I actually didn't study at all for the pilot portion because I thought I was just going to go non-rated and it didn't matter. I wish I had at least looked it over a little! But aside from flight terms and technical things the other portion is pretty easy (if the plane is banking this direction what would the instruments look like).
The table section can be a little overwhelming. One of the other people taking it the same time as me froze up and didn't even do half of it.
My hardest portions were the rotating blocks and counting blocks. I was able to do them, but I wasn't quick enough. Finished maybe 3/4 the rotating blocks, and 2/3 the counting blocks. The time constraints on each section are really tight.
I just took my ASVAB roughly two weeks ago. I looked at a few different books but studied this one 6 hours a day for the 3 days prior to taking it. I can say that it covered just about everything on the test and helped me out a lot. If you start now there is no reason you shouldn't get a very high score.
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A low asvab score isn't your only issue apparently. Step one is stop smoking. Get an ASVAB study guide and take it seriously, I used this one and did great on the ASVAB.
Your compliment means a ton to me! I have actually got a ASVAB study book by kaplan college (http://amzn.to/29gRybb). I did not study as much as i wanted to since i had to focus on graduating HS but now i graduated, I have time off and will be putting my heart and soul into it!
Does anyone know what the most up to date AFOQT sections are?
There's a discrepancy between 2 sections. This highly useful post I saved and the Baseops website have rotated blocks and hidden figures as test sections, but no reading comprehension and situational judgement, while my AFOQT study guide dated from 2016 has the opposite configuration.
The easiest answer I can find to this is to just find another test guide with rotated blocks and hidden figures as test sections to cover all my bases, but I found this to be pretty odd.
Can anyone else who took the AFOQT in the last year confirm which section configuration is correct?
FWIW I'm taking the AFOQT in April.
For the DLAB use this study guide:
https://www.amazon.com/Official-DLAB-Training-Manual-Practice-ebook/dp/B00HUC6RT4
Believe it or not... you can study for this weird ass test.
Gleim Financial Accounting Exam Questions and Explanations is good cheap review material for pre-study. I think this should help you out a lot. It's full of past CPA questions and explains why answers are correct and not correct.
Just look for "ASVAB prep" or "ASVAB study guide" on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/ASVAB-Premier-2017-2018-Practice-Tests/dp/1506203159/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473292361&sr=8-1&keywords=asvab+study+guide
TL;DR at the end.
According to the study book I used here, the math section plays a heavy role in the calculation of a lot of your ASTB scores, especially the OAR sections. So definitely work that area heavily for your retake.
When I took the test, I did some light study about two weeks in advance of my date and scored 68 8/7/8. Honestly, I think going into the test environment calm and well-rested is as crucial as being well-versed in the material, which can be pretty broad. I took my exam at 1000, late November of 2018.
For the kind of math you get on this test, drilling-and-killing is the order of the day once you understand the nature of the problem. For any questions you don’t fundamentally understand, spend a bit of time during your practice sessions deconstructing a problem or two so you can really probe it and figure it out.
For example, the colored ball problem you listed is a combinatorial probability problem where we have choice without replacement. You’re basically counting how many things you have and comparing that to your item of interest. Differentiating between choice with and without replacement is crucial to probability problems like that one.
As for reading, I agree: all the Navy excerpts caught me off-guard as I had assumed I’d have a bunch of random SAT-style passages. I felt this area dicked my OAR score a bit because of my poor assumption.
I got lucky with mechanical and naval/aviation history in that they didn’t ask any obscure questions, except for one question about super conducting in the Mech section, lol.
I’d never touched a flight simulator or program in my life before the ASTB, so I feel like I just grabbed my ankles and hoped for the best on that section; very chaotic. I have no idea how much simulator software helps in preparation.
TL;DR Focus on math, then reading, and go into the test environment calm, fed, and well-rested. Khan Academy is your friend! You’ve got this!
Yes, part of this series, but specifically it was the Incredible Toon Machine
Yes, I was referring to the FE reference manual. I typed my previous comment on my phone and its always easier to type with a computer. But yea, the Lindberg manual does 10 problems at the beginning of each major section and then throughout the section they have questions that go over a specific lesson they tried to teach you, if that makes sense. I bought mine new, but I wish I bought it used, simply because it was a good review manual, but I learn more with practice problems.
The two books I used were:
https://www.amazon.com/Study-Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer/dp/1517777925/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W33Q3N8S9A25YRK8RWGD
https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer-Specification/dp/1534759492/ref=pd_sim_14_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W33Q3N8S9A25YRK8RWGD
It is the same author for both. Just as a warning, both of these books do have some errors, but they are easily caught. The first book has almost 400 problems, which may seem like overkill, but in my opinion, I liked it. For example, you get like 6 problems on two port theory. While on an exam you may see 1 or 0 of this problem, it was nice to see where you struggled. So if you went through all 400ish problems and noticed alot of incorrects in a particular section, you would know exactly what to review.
And yes, the problems are a bit harder than the exam. The FE exam is here to test if you know the fundamentals, not be an expert. My biggest piece of advice is this: Buy the TI-36X Pro, learn all its functions (can solve polynomials, do matrices, convert binary to hex, etc) and only use the fe handbook when working problems. I only say this because if you use the Lindberg review, he goes into great detail on how to transpose a matrix, but your calculator can do that for you. No sense in bogging down in all these "tricks" when the calculator can solve you loads of time.
Also have a bachelors in biology. I was worried about both the mechanical and electrical components of the test, but honestly, just a little brushing up was sufficient for me. I scored a 97 over all. I used the book 'ASVAB for Dummies,' specifically this book, to go over those two sections. I definitely think you'll be fine if you study.
As a biology major, you took courses in physics that were far more difficult than the ASVAB. Just refresh yourself on some of the principles (i.e. Ohm's law, circuits, pulleys, forces) and you should be fine!
I would buy the study book in the link below. I used the same one but for integrated science when I took my mttc test. A bit expensive but worth it considering how important it is to pass the test. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WJ4YKVA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467868365&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mttc+physics&dpPl=1&dpID=51YntSe-j-L&ref=plSrch
Good for you! I work in IT/AT for a program that teaches teachers to work with students with special needs, so I know that being a teacher nowadays is a tough job & I commend you for going into the field of (special?)education.
That being said, do you still need THIS? If so, I would love to gift it to you in congratulations of your progress thus far.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1506203159/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the book I used and it was soooo beneficial to me. It covers each section you will find on the ASVAB in terms that are easy to understand. There are flashcards for each section that are great for on the go. I would cycle through them at work, in a boring lecture, or whenever I had free time.
Before I had this book I took a practice test online and scored very similar to you. After studying for about a month (admittedly, I was half assed about studying) I took the Picat and scored an 88/99. I qualify for any job I want and I am very happy about this.
You can do it! Make up your mind to do it and you will be successful. There are always going be stressful times where you want to give up, especially in boot camp. You just have to find a way to separate those negative thoughts, and get through it.
Used this before I took the DLAB last year. Believe they raised the minimum score to 110 but don't quote me on the exact number. If you're fluent in that many languages already though you'll be fine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HUC6RT4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1450047442&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=dlab&dpPl=1&dpID=51f0jgftVaL&ref=plSrch
Buy this book study the fuck out of it, and crush the ASVAB. Don't be limited in your job selection because you didn't prepare.
Hopefully you are still checking your throwaway account. I talked with an officer at work and got some extra information that will hopefully answer your additional questions and provide better/clearer guidance on becoming a Naval officer.
The difference between Unrestricted and Restricted Line Officers is simply the community you join. Surface, Subsurface, Aviation, and Spec. War. are all Unrestricted, meaning you can command a vessel, squadron, or fleet. Communities such as Intelligence are Restricted. As a restricted officer, you can still become a Commanding Officer one day, but you wouldn't be in command of a vessel.
When you go to the recruiter, you typically get to list three choices for the designators you wish to go for. When deciding your eligibility, they will evaluate your test scores (Battery test) as well as your degree and previous work experience. If you are attempting to get a designator that you have no previous experience in, you should study prior to taking the battery tests. My officer friend recommended getting (a) guide book(s) from Amazon (example: Barron's Military Flight Aptitude Tests).
If you don't do well enough to get what you want, you can always come back in a month and retake the battery tests or you can make changes to which designators you wish to apply for.
I hope this helps answer a lot of your questions. If you have any more, you can reply again or PM me.
Good luck! :)
Found a great deal for you! 97% off!!
http://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Toon-Machine-pc/dp/1581942419
I'm not sure what kind of set up Indiana has, I'm in Florida, but I suggest maybe getting the materials for the ESE teachers to help with the questions. The only thing I found when searching amazon was this: https://www.amazon.com/CliffsTestPrep-Praxis-Education-Exceptional-CliffsNotes/dp/0470238445/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467333983&sr=8-2&keywords=indiana+teacher+certification
This book helped me out a lot, its very in depth and has a ton of practice questions.
I used this one, and didn't review anything else, and scored very well on my exam.
The exam was not hard at all, just make sure you review theories and know all the disability categories.
I took mine last summer.
AFAIK 70s and even 60s is enough to get in, and to study I bought 2015/2016 ASVAB For Dummies and ASVAB AFQT For Dummies
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119038383/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_xrBGxbV4BGMY8
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118817788/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_2sBGxb2WJMQFS
I would follow up with your recruiter, there should not be that much hang time.
I studied using 2 books and a lot of random YouTube videos.
I'm at the end of the process. My package is submitted and now all that's left is to hear back a yes or a no.
There's a lot more than just a test and then a board. You are building a package. The package consists of:
Generally it goes something like this: AFOQT -> 1 month later -> TBAS -> 1 or 2 months later -> MEPS for initial screening (since you want to be a pilot) -> 1-2 weeks before board cutoff -> Commander interview.
Having no flying hours won't necessarily hurt you, but it doesn't help. Even just a few discovery flights will do wonders for your PCSM score.
You should try taking the Military Defense Language Aptitude Test (it involves learning parts of a made-up language and answering questions):
https://www.thebalance.com/defense-language-aptitude-battery-3332702
You can get a copy of the test here:
https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Language-Aptitude-Battery-Passbooks/dp/083734090X
And practice/tips here:
https://www.amazon.com/Official-DLAB-Training-Manual-Practice-ebook/dp/B00HUC6RT4
I strongly recommend this. I scored off the charts in every category including EI which I'm completely hopeless at.
https://www.amazon.com/ASVAB-Premier-2017-2018-Practice-Tests/dp/1506203159/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5K7FEF8C40BMB8R7KN1J
I'm not from 189.. But when I wrote my test I used this as my study guide. It helped me out, I made it in.. Good luck.
Currently looking to buy the following to study for my AFOQT:
This one
Maybe this one
Or this one
Which one do you all recommend?
I took the test about 2-2.5 years ago and I know it's changed since then, so the book I used won't really help you. I would look for the most recent study guide you can (Like https://www.amazon.com/AFOQT-Study-Guide-Practice-Questions/dp/1628453834/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1492903873&sr=1-1&keywords=afoqt+study+guide+2017)
I haven't had any interactions with recruiting officers since I've been in the AFROTC program for the past four years (I commission in ~3 weeks). Are you trying to go to OTS?
This is the book I used. It's just a general mechanical aptitude study book. I scored and 85.
https://www.amazon.com/Barrons-Mechanical-Aptitude-Spatial-Relations/dp/1438005709
Hi there! I have no affiliation with this, but I bought that "book" to help me determine if I was going to be fine or not : https://www.amazon.ca/Pass-CFAT-Canadian-Aptitude-Questions/dp/148207561X , despite it's flaws (there were a couple of mistakes here and there).
Essentially, it will help you get a better idea of what you should work on or learn before going for the real test. As for the ressources, there are a lot of them around, but if maths aren't your forte, you should try to find some online ressources that teachs grade 10-11 maths (sorry about that, I'm in Quebec where grades aren't the same, so I don't exactly know what would Secondary IV relate to). Doing a couple of algebra exercices everyday might be overkill, but personally, being 32, it served me well.
Congrats man! What’s BOT?
Also I think it’s this one
Mechanical Aptitude Test Secrets Study Guide: Mechanical Aptitude Practice Questions & Review for the Mechanical Aptitude Exam https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W2APHQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0Fy5CbFZJPET2
There's a book on amazon, its not bad for studying but as i recall it doesnt really teach you how to solve the problems. DO NOT BUY THE HARD COPY - if you have a smart phone you can get the kindle edition https://www.amazon.ca/Pass-CFAT-Canadian-Aptitude-Questions/dp/148207561X