AFOQT prep

challenger

challenger

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I searched the forum and did not seem to find much on it.

I have decided my goal this summer is to really prepare for retaking the AFOQT and trying to get back on my feet as far as a commission through ROTC. Unfortunately, my weak area is math and I scored a 9 quantitative. . . :eek::eek::eek: Yeah I know. I have a lot of work to do.

Anyone know of any good sources for prep?
 
I used the Arco (listed above), Barrons, and Cliff's test prep books. I studied for about 2 weeks and timed myself and think I did okay. I'm not very good at standardized tests so I was satisfied with how I did. Although, afterwards looking at some other guys scores kind of makes you feel like you haven't got a chance in hell.
 
If you're really having trouble with the math section, an AFOQT study guide won't help you. They are mostly rough review based on the assumption that you know the math but need to see how the questions are presented.

Your best source is a few high school math text books or a few Cliffs Notes study guides for algebra, trigonometry, and basic calculus (whatever the math areas are on the test; I forget). Get those and teach yourself the areas you've had trouble with. You said you have all summer.

Even better, if you're sitting at a 9, it might be worth it to take a math course or two at the local junior college this summer.

Good luck.
 
I really like the book published by Barron's; it seems to take nothing for granted when it comes to explaining things.
 
This probably isn't a good thing to say but the AFOQT is only worth 10%. Go over the study book so you know what kinds of things there are on it but don't stress over it. I know a whole bunch of people who got low, passing scores and still got pilot slots, etc.
 
I scored a 15 quant the first time I took it. I hadn't done math without a calculator since 5th grade.

Then I took about 6 months, took out 5 books from the library on basic math, and practiced, practiced, practiced. I also found some multiplication mp3s and put it on my ipod when I went running. 9X9 is.... 81. 8X8 is..... you get the picture. You don't have time to sit there and think, or do it by hand. You need to know it without thinking about it.

I got a 92 quant now, and that is on 4 hours of sleep before the test (dont ask).


soo... yea... get some math books, some scrap paper, and spend time getting better.
 
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