Petersons - Master the ASVAB

23RD EDITION

Dr. Scott A. Ostrow

Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.)

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ISBN-13: 978-0-7689-4241-5

Printed in the United States of America

10987654321201918

Twenty-Third Edition

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Thanks go out to the following organizations for contributing to this book:

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, North Chicago, Illinois 60064-3094, for making available the following resource material:

ASVAB 25/26 Student and Parent Guide

ASVAB 25/26 Educator and Counselor Guide

ASVAB 25/26 Counselor Manual

ASVAB Career Exploration Program

ASVAB Technical Manual for the ASVAB 25/26 Career Exploration Program Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Workbook

U.S. Department of Defense, Washington, DC, for:

Military Careers

Bureau of Naval Personnel, Dover Publications, Inc., New York, for:

Tools and Their Uses

Basic Machines

General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, for:

What Makes Autos Run

Congratulations on making the decision to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)! By doing this, you are on the right path to determining your next step in life: college, the military, or a civilian career. A high score on the ASVAB is important for determining your potential for careers in both the military and civilian life.

Petersons Master the ASVAB will help you gain the confidence you need to score higher by providing you with a comprehensive review of the ASVAB content, as well as four practice tests. You can spend your time wisely and focus on your weak areas by studying the subject reviews and build confidence in your test-taking abilities by taking the practice tests. Knowing the format of the ASVAB and feeling at ease on test day is an important factor for your success.

Divided into sections, this book provides four main parts that can help you with your preparation. Use Part One to learn more about each exam subject and how the exam is scored. Use Part Two to diagnose your strengths and weaknesses by taking your first practice test. Part Three includes the subject reviews that will help you strengthen your weak areas. Part Four includes three practice tests.

Start at Part One of the book and carefully read through the introductory sections so you fully understand the ASVAB and how the test is scored. Then take the Diagnostic Test in Part Two to assess what kind of review you might need. Devote extra time to those sections that deal with the subjects in which you need to improve your skills.

Next spend time in Part Three reviewing the subjects that will be tested on the ASVAB. Here you will find exercises with answers and explanations to help you strengthen your skills.

Then, take the practice tests in Part Four. Each test is especially designed to help you prepare with little anxiety. As you complete each test, take some time to review your answers. Always take the time to check the review section for clarification.

As a bonus, the Appendixes at the back of the book provide you with military enlisted occupations and civilian counterparts, as well as profiles of 120 military careers.

Remember that knowledge is power. By using Petersons Master the ASVAB, you will be studying the most comprehensive ASVAB preparation guide available. We look forward to helping you raise your ASVAB scores and get that career you deserve! Good luck!

TOP 10 STRATEGIES TO RAISE YOUR SCORES

Follow the 10 steps listed below to maximize your efforts and make the most of your test preparation.

1. Read ASVAB Basics. This will give you a better understanding of the ASVAB, the different reasons to take the test, when and where you can take it, strategies for preparing for the test, and much more.

2. Take the first ASVAB practice test. After completing this practice test, you can evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and record your scores on the Self-Evaluation chart on page 22. Dont worry if you do not do well; the first time you take the test will be the hardest because you are not familiar with it.

3. Review the areas you need more practice on in ASVAB Subject Reviews. This chapter provides a dedicated section to each ASVAB subject test. You can spend your time wisely and focus on the areas you need to work on and any area of which you are unsure.

4. Take the second ASVAB practice test. You should feel more comfortable with this the second time and know what to expect for the test format. Be sure to record your scores in the Self-Evaluation chart on page 22.

5. Refer to the review section. If you need more review in specific areas, go back to the review section to get the help you need.

6. Take the third ASVAB practice test. You are gaining familiarity with the test and are striving to surpass your scores from the previous test. Record your scores in the Self-Evaluation chart and take note of the progress you have made.