ASVAB AFQT for dummies - Rod Powers

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