Officer Candidate Tests For Dummies
The easy way to prepare for the officer candidate testsWant to ace the AFOQT, ASVAB, or ASTB? Help is here! Packed with tons of practice questions and easy-to-follow information, this friendly guide gives you everything you need to understand and conquer the exams — and further your military career as an officer in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.It's all in a word — get tips on how to assess the meaning of words from common roots, prefixes, and suffixesThe writing on the wall — find out how to identify the main idea in a reading passage, pick key facts and figures out of paragraphs, and use clues to decipher the meaning of what you readDemystify math — sharpen your skills in basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra — and discover how to solve those pesky word problemsBlinded by science — brush up on the general science subjects you'll encounter on the exam, including biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, human anatomy, and morePractice makes perfect — take four practice exams, discover your strengths and weaknesses, learn how to pace yourself, and perfect your problem-solving skills for test dayOpen the book and find:What to expect on the different testsLots of test-taking techniques and strategiesExercises to test your skills along the wayTips to build your vocabulary and reading skillsPlain-English reviews of math and science subjectsThe formulas and calculations you need to knowFull-length practice testsMilitary officer occupations and opportunitiesLearn to:Plot a course of study for the AFOQT, ASVAB, and ASTBGain confidence by taking practice examsPrepare for the requirements of each test