How to Beat the ASVAB

Test taking is stressful, particularly when your future depends on it. When taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), applicants want to do their best in order to get into their preferred military specialty and have a successful military career. Fortunately study guides are available offering test takers hints and recommendations to improve the test-taking experience. Following a few basic test-taking practices will help to make the experience a positive one and allow an individual to get the best possible score.

Things You'll Need

  • Study guide
  • Practice tests
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Instructions

  1. Preparation

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      Take practice tests online to determine your areas of weakness.

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      Concentrate on your areas of weakness when studying for the test.

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      Create exact test-taking situations when practicing for the test, including timing for test sections.

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      Obtain test help guides. Make use of the study guides, practicing at a steady pace prior to taking the test.

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      Develop a regular study routine and stick to it.

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      Study in an area free from distractions.

    Test Day

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      Get plenty of rest the night before the test so you will be fresh. Do not stay up all night studying.

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      Eat a healthy breakfast.

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      Wear comfortable clothing for taking the test.

    Multiple Choice Tips

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      Answer all of the questions. Guessing is preferable to leaving an item blank.

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      Eliminate wrong choices out of the four possible to improve your chances of selecting the correct answer.

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      Move on to the next question when you are stumped. Be sure to return to and answer any skipped questions before handing in your test.

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      Check that you are marking the answer that you intend. Careless mistakes will bring down your score.

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      Erase any stray marks from the booklet as the tests are run through a scanner for grading. Stray marks can be misread as answers.

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      Avoid changing answers unless you are certain of the change.

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