Surviving and Thriving During the AFOQT. Study Tips and Tricks

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@eliasbarry 2 жыл бұрын

"Sharper" or "Sharpen" the saw (07:52)? Who knows...I'm leaving though, in the hopes that someone might get a good laugh out of it. Might need to spell check before I upload next time...

@hugogomez4189 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos! I just got my results back for the AFOQT and I scored a lot higher than I expected using the strategies you provided here.

@lilliestewart9547 17 күн бұрын

Hey let’s connect I’m trying to study to prepare for mines. Any suggestions on study guides that you used ?

@dasaxophonist Жыл бұрын

I failed the first time and will approach things this way. He is extremely right about the time I know I'll do much better My 2nd attempt. Thank you for providing the resources as well. The bubble sheets help

@Beckhamstricker Жыл бұрын

How did it go ? Good luck

@zippy4185 25 күн бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@ryank4792 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I take mine Tuesday

@kameronlopez5264 4 ай бұрын

where do you take it?

@kameronlopez5264 4 ай бұрын

asking cause idk if you take it at the recruiters office or at a testing place

@brandonwilliams532 2 жыл бұрын

On 6:42 I believe you mixed up the questions on the subtexts with situational judgment having 25 questions and word knowledge having 240 when it’s the opposite. Besides that, thank you for explaining this to us! Could you share that updated question/time table as link as well?

@eliasbarry 2 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! When I created the excel filter it didn't keep the columns synced. I will re-do and post as a pinned comment. Thanks for the catch!

@brandonwilliams532 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasbarry Thank you! Great information regardless though!

@AV4Life Жыл бұрын

Good video, but just need to point out: the table at 6:50 is incorrect… 30 minutes individually for table reading and block counting is absolutely ridiculous. And you’re not limited to 7 minutes on each math section. So don’t worry lol

@michaelanderson3323 Жыл бұрын

You are given 22 minutes to answer 25 questions on the Math Knowledge section, and 29 minutes to answer 25 questions on the Arithmetic Reasoning section.

@Milwaukee_Woman 11 ай бұрын

Did you ever make a video on what mock tests you recommend? And just to be sure @ 10:30: regardless of the AFSC we want, no one should ever focus on the situational judgement, self-description inventory, and physical science parts of the exam?

@matisonbixby8748 Жыл бұрын

Hey Barry, I apologize but I didn't understand which tests mimic the bubble and answer sheets that you provided in drobox. Can you help guide me on which practice test I should get in order to use your asnwer key and bubble sheets properly?

@mawas6801 Жыл бұрын

This is helping

@rigelvillegas0530 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elias! First off, thank you so much for providing these videos for us aspiring to be an AF Officer! Quick question: I’m applying for a E to O commissioning program that will only look at the Verbal, and Quantitative Composite Scores. I’ll be taking it in a little less than a month, but I’ve been studying for a few weeks now. Since those two are the scores the board is going to look at, should I only focus on studying for the sub tests that fall under those two scores? Meaning I can also refrain from studying the Inventory and Science sections since they don’t appear on any composite scores, correct?

@eliasbarry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I always recommend that those taking the AFOQT take each subtest at least once just to get a feel for the test as a whole. However, those subtests you mentioned (and situational judgement) don’t need to be studied. To answer your other question, yes you should only focus on those subtests that are important to your application. HOWEVER…if you feel confident with those, I would also recommend at least giving token time to try to make the other subtests a little better. The reasoning behind this is that the board might be more inclined to pick up a package that did great across all AFOQT scores opposed to one that just did great on the non-rated portion if they are close or need a tie breaker. I hope that answers your question.

@eliasbarry 2 жыл бұрын

Also, do you mind telling me what program you’re applying for? If I’m not familiar with it I’ll do some research to see if it might help my airmen who are also wanting to commission. Thanks!

@zhenshen8683 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasbarry Thank you for your video, I think he may be applying general job officers. I do have the same question but you have covered the majority, I’m trying to apply for finance officer.

@xaviercarrera6597 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Love your videos! I'm currently waiting to hear back from the board! If you don't mind me asking, what was your PCSM score?

@eliasbarry 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words. It keeps me motivated to (hopefully) get better at each video. My PCSM was under the old grading system and was an 84 with zero flight hours.

@xaviercarrera6597 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasbarry you're doing awesome man! That's a great score btw! I got a 65 with 22 flying hours. What do you mean by the old grading system?

@eliasbarry 2 жыл бұрын

I’m working on a video about the TBAS and PCSM, but there was a change in grading a few years back to PCSM 2.0. Under the new scoring system, I would have scored much lower.

@xaviercarrera6597 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasbarry I'd love to see that video! Thanks again for all your work!

@avionx8471 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Elias, I am curious. I have a deep passion for aviation and have the privilege to fly for the AirForce. Right now I will be going the OTS route since I am currently in college as a sophomore. My question for you is what kind of mentality is the board looking for in pilots? To extend, what kind of attitude do I need to have to show the board that I have what it takes to be a pilot?

@eliasbarry 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, make sure you still don't want to do ROTC. You may still be eligible to go that route depending on how much longer you plan/can stay in college. This would give you a much higher statistical advantage to get in the AF and become a pilot over OTS. Back to your question. I'm not a colonel and have never been on an OTS board, but as an AF instructor pilot, I will tell you that those who succeed are those with the mentality of humility and willingness to learn. I can imagine it is the same for the OTS board. Treat it as if it would be a privilege to serve your nation, and that you are ready, willing, and humbled to take that responsibility on. Best of Luck!

@avionx8471 2 жыл бұрын

@@eliasbarry Thank you so much. I have always seen it as an honor to wear the uniform. I will try for ROTC again. As I remember, my grades were not good enough to join. My current school does not have AFROTC and I did try to cross town

@GeraldineSchwartz Жыл бұрын

How do you know which version are we on now? Still 'T"?

@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx Жыл бұрын

I wonder what the correlation between AFOQT scores and success in rank advancement are? It would be interesting for someone to do a study on this. But I doubt one could ever have access to this information. Too many surprises?

@James-yi1vk 11 ай бұрын

I doubt there is any noticeable correlation. Way too many other factors.

@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx 11 ай бұрын

None what so ever.

@Crucial_4orce 7 ай бұрын

If you fail the test or are not accepted as an officer the first time around. Are you able to go right into enlisted after that long wait or what?

@mythicknight5504 4 ай бұрын

Anyone know any good aviation practice sources?

@skhalid6597 Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend any apps for math prep and tons of afoqt practice test?

@ralphgilot Жыл бұрын

I am planning to switch over from E to O. I will be graduating from Embry-Riddle this summer. My question is regarding pilot. What section should I really be focus my studies on?

@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx Жыл бұрын

Flying. Get all of the ratings you can before you ever hit OTS or undergrad PT.

@LimitlessGame Жыл бұрын

Ooff I take it in the morning with not a lot of studying so here goes nothing lol

@Elman374 Жыл бұрын

How'd you end up doing?

@mileswoodruff9994 Жыл бұрын

@@Elman374 Passed with a 66 pilot score! Not the best but definitely better than I thought with not a whole lot of studying. Most likely will take the shortened version just to raise my test scores. We’ll see.

@AV4Life Жыл бұрын

Are you at the Academy?