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Officers test
I am very new to Navy terms and this site. My son has finished his paperwork for officer school then to enter the Engineering program. When he turned in the last of the background files the recruiter asked if he wanted to take his test right then. He took the test without any preparation. He got a 57. I am trying to figure out, 57 out of what? What is that test score used for? Will it ever be used later? Should he take it again after some preparation? Any advice or incite would be appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by KathyA on
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Hi Opus,
Assuming this is the ASTB test that he took? ASTB is a 7-part standardized test used by USN, USMC and USCG to select candidates for Pilot and Flight officer training. His score would help to determine his strengths and proficiencies and help them to designate his career path. It would benefit him to do some preparation if he plans to retake it as this will help him to improve his score. If he googles "ASTB" that will provide him plenty of information and resources. Best of luck to both of you!
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Permalink Reply by JJ on
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Try not to assume anything! Ask directly to the recruiter for the correct answers. That's what they are there for. Remember NO question is too dumb or unimportant. This is your right to ask. They can also give you those answers for: "Can the test be taken over?" "When can that be done?" And "What is the top score?" etc......Good luck. And you are about to enter into the world of "Proud Navy Mom" Congratulations!!
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