Officer Candidate Tests For Dummies

Learn to: Plot a course of study for the AFOQT, ASVAB, and ASTB Gain confidence by taking practice exams Prepare for the requirements of each test The easy way to prepare for the officer candidate tests Want 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 suffixes The 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 read Demystify math - sharpen your skills in basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra - and discover how to solve those pesky word problems Blinded by science - brush up on the general science subjects you'll encounter on the exam, including biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, human anatomy, and more Practice makes perfect - take four practice exams, discover your strengths and weaknesses, learn how to pace yourself, and perfect your problem-solving skills for test day Open the book and find: What to expect on the different tests Lots of test-taking techniques and strategies Exercises to test your skills along the way Tips to build your vocabulary and reading skills Plain-English reviews of math and science subjects The formulas and calculations you need to know Full-length practice tests Military officer occupations and opportunities