Overview
Your hands-on guide to scoring well on the AFQT
ASVAB AFQT For Dummies reviews the core concepts that comprise the AFQT portion of the ASVAB, providing the tools that you need to get your best score and become eligible for military enlistment. This practical, hands-on guide features four practice exams (16 subtests in total) and detailed explanations of the answers. You'll find the instruction, explanation, and practice you need to master the critical Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, and Mathematics Knowledge subtests.
- Rod Powers is a First Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Retired), and the author of the bestselling ASVAB For Dummies, 2nd Edition.
- ASVAB AFQT For Dummies features four practice exams-more than any other title available!
- Included is a branch-by-branch breakdown of required AFQT scores
With test-taking tips and insight from a military expert, ASVAB AFQT For Dummies is the only guide you need to ace the test and start your military career.
Synopsis
Your tactical guide to maximizing your AFQT score
This friendly, practical guide gives you everything you need to hit the Armed Forces Qualification Test with an alpha strike! You'll get clear, easy-to-understand guidance on mastering every aspect of the exam: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, and Mathematics Knowledge.
- Taking the AFQT tour — take a guided tour of the AFQT and get a clear explanation of the four ASVAB subtests that make up your AFQT score
- English-language basic training — pump up your vocabulary, word knowledge, and reading comprehension skills for both of the language-related subtests
- Calculating better math knowledge — get easy-to-follow instructions on everything from working with fractions to dealing with decimals to knowing the angles of geometry
- Working with word problems and arithmetic reasoning — make sense of word problems and develop a strategy for answering reasoning questions
- Practice makes perfect — take four practice exams and track your progress with complete explanations and answers
Open the book and find:
- The score you need to join each branch of the military
- A breakdown of how the AFQT score is computed
- Advice for getting the most out of your study time
- Instructions on how you can request a retest
- How to make smart guesses when you need to
- Algebra and geometry reviews
Learn to:
- Test your knowledge and practice your test-taking skills with four complete AFQT exams
- Boost your score and become eligible for enlistment
- Be confident with your English and math knowledge
- Master critical sections of the exam