Met with a recruiter - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T08:32:51Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/met-with-a-recruiter?commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A6902002&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSome people are good test tak…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-03-05:1971797:Comment:69020022012-03-05T19:41:42.734ZBunkerQBhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/BunkerBee
<p>Some people are good test takers (just born that way) while others get nervous and often score lower than their potential. Neither has anything to do with being a good sailor. If your son wants to be a sailor. Buy the book. Take practice exam. Time himself. Study. Go back and take some classes. There is no time line on when he has to join. Maybe he slacked off during high school. Just don't let him think that he can't do something because he had a lousy score on one little test. Have him sit…</p>
<p>Some people are good test takers (just born that way) while others get nervous and often score lower than their potential. Neither has anything to do with being a good sailor. If your son wants to be a sailor. Buy the book. Take practice exam. Time himself. Study. Go back and take some classes. There is no time line on when he has to join. Maybe he slacked off during high school. Just don't let him think that he can't do something because he had a lousy score on one little test. Have him sit down and write down a plan of attack. Then methodically go about improving his chances. He can do it.</p>
<p>Good luck to all and thank your children for us for wanting to serve our country.</p> justinmom,
People face differ…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-03-05:1971797:Comment:69022452012-03-05T18:45:48.342ZConcernedadhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Concernedad
<p>justinmom,</p>
<p>People face different stress levels when taking major tests. I'm sure you didn't mean to intentionally insult others who have struggled with the test.</p>
<p>To anyone planning on taking the ASVAB. Do yourself the favor of buying a study book. This is one of the few tests in life that really does affect your future.</p>
<p>justinmom,</p>
<p>People face different stress levels when taking major tests. I'm sure you didn't mean to intentionally insult others who have struggled with the test.</p>
<p>To anyone planning on taking the ASVAB. Do yourself the favor of buying a study book. This is one of the few tests in life that really does affect your future.</p> My son is currently an AE in…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-02-24:1971797:Comment:68793842012-02-24T19:43:22.793Zjustinmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/justinmom
<p>My son is currently an AE in C School in Norfolk, but when he told me he wanted to join the Navy, I bought him ASVAB for Dummies to study. However, he ended up not even cracking open the book and took the test cold turkey and got an 87 on it. I asked him how hard it was and he said if you graduated from high school, you should not have a problem with it. I often wonder how he would have scored if he actually studied the book. My younger son is using the book now as he wants to join…</p>
<p>My son is currently an AE in C School in Norfolk, but when he told me he wanted to join the Navy, I bought him ASVAB for Dummies to study. However, he ended up not even cracking open the book and took the test cold turkey and got an 87 on it. I asked him how hard it was and he said if you graduated from high school, you should not have a problem with it. I often wonder how he would have scored if he actually studied the book. My younger son is using the book now as he wants to join also. </p> ASVAB is the book that my dau…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-12:1971797:Comment:67811332012-01-12T13:40:06.856Zgator div 065https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/cindee0903
<p>ASVAB is the book that my daughter used and also if you goggle on navy practice test. He must relax I'm sure he got nervous they can make them very nervous. She is a seeman at Great Lakes Now and will have her PIR 2/10/12. Tell him to study and don't rush the test.</p>
<p>Good Luck</p>
<p>ASVAB is the book that my daughter used and also if you goggle on navy practice test. He must relax I'm sure he got nervous they can make them very nervous. She is a seeman at Great Lakes Now and will have her PIR 2/10/12. Tell him to study and don't rush the test.</p>
<p>Good Luck</p> Well my niece took the real A…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-12:1971797:Comment:67811172012-01-12T12:43:48.067Zdianaerussellhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/dianaerussell
<p>Well my niece took the real ASVAB test yesterday and she got a 59. This is so great since she got a 37 on the practice test. The ASVAB for Dummies book sure helped.</p>
<p>Well my niece took the real ASVAB test yesterday and she got a 59. This is so great since she got a 37 on the practice test. The ASVAB for Dummies book sure helped.</p> Get the books that let them t…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-12:1971797:Comment:67805952012-01-12T04:45:50.439Zproudmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Lana173
<p>Get the books that let them take a practice test at home. That way he can focus on studying the sections where his scores are the weakest. The ASVAB score is only used to determine their eligibility to join but there are about 7 additional sections they test to determine if he's qualified to qualify for a particular job. Go online and there should be some sources out there that tell you the minimum qualifications for the various jobs that interest him. </p>
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<p>Get the books that let them take a practice test at home. That way he can focus on studying the sections where his scores are the weakest. The ASVAB score is only used to determine their eligibility to join but there are about 7 additional sections they test to determine if he's qualified to qualify for a particular job. Go online and there should be some sources out there that tell you the minimum qualifications for the various jobs that interest him. </p>
<p></p> One thing that others did not…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-10:1971797:Comment:67764462012-01-10T18:22:43.039ZProudNavyDW&Mhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/ProudNavyDWM
<p>One thing that others did not mention is that sleep deprivation, which is sort of common among High School Seniors, can affect test scores. I recommend study, and practice tests if needed. But I also recommend that your son work on getting adequate sleep and good nutrition. He will miss a lot of sleep during training, and duty, but if he learns to see sleep and nutrition as important to his general well being, and his ability to handle stress, including test taking, then he will be better…</p>
<p>One thing that others did not mention is that sleep deprivation, which is sort of common among High School Seniors, can affect test scores. I recommend study, and practice tests if needed. But I also recommend that your son work on getting adequate sleep and good nutrition. He will miss a lot of sleep during training, and duty, but if he learns to see sleep and nutrition as important to his general well being, and his ability to handle stress, including test taking, then he will be better prepared to make the social sacrifices neccessary to do well.</p> We borrowed a book from a nei…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-10:1971797:Comment:67756672012-01-10T11:18:35.437Zmommadashhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/mommadaisher
<p>We borrowed a book from a neighbor. It helped my oldest daughter a lot. She likes mechanics anyway and it gave her a boost on what to look for on the test. My youngest took it and the guy giving it actually was upset over her score. She did well enough to get in, but her good scores were in math and science. She got Ships Services as a rate. The test scores strong and weak points. She actually aced the practice test, and didn't do so well on the actual test. The big thing is to stay calm and…</p>
<p>We borrowed a book from a neighbor. It helped my oldest daughter a lot. She likes mechanics anyway and it gave her a boost on what to look for on the test. My youngest took it and the guy giving it actually was upset over her score. She did well enough to get in, but her good scores were in math and science. She got Ships Services as a rate. The test scores strong and weak points. She actually aced the practice test, and didn't do so well on the actual test. The big thing is to stay calm and focused.</p> Great advice from everyone. …tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-08:1971797:Comment:67710442012-01-08T11:20:46.838ZDunesmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Dunesmom
<p>Great advice from everyone. I would just like to add that the areas they score highest in the Navy suggest the job that would be best for them. </p>
<p>Great advice from everyone. I would just like to add that the areas they score highest in the Navy suggest the job that would be best for them. </p> Moni,
My son failed the firs…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-01-08:1971797:Comment:67702812012-01-08T01:13:56.033ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>Moni, </p>
<p>My son failed the first try. He purchased the ASVAB book studied it for a month went back and passed. My son feels that the ASVAB book helped him. He went on to taking the final test and physical and passed.</p>
<p>The recuiter had told my son that he was able to retake the practice test as many times as he needed but when he went to take the final test and physical he'd only have one shot.</p>
<p>Have him study the ASVAB book. He'll good well.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>
<p>Moni, </p>
<p>My son failed the first try. He purchased the ASVAB book studied it for a month went back and passed. My son feels that the ASVAB book helped him. He went on to taking the final test and physical and passed.</p>
<p>The recuiter had told my son that he was able to retake the practice test as many times as he needed but when he went to take the final test and physical he'd only have one shot.</p>
<p>Have him study the ASVAB book. He'll good well.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>