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The bestselling ASVAB study guide, now with even more information and practice ASVAB For Dummies is your ultimate guide to acing the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, with clear explanations, plenty of practice, and proven test-taking techniques. This new edition goes deep into detail on each of the nine subtests, and includes practice questions, two full-length practice tests, and a sample AFQT exam to help you prepare. You'll build your word knowledge and paragraph comprehension skills, and expand your mathematics and arithmetic reasoning as you hone your focus and develop a feel for the test itself. Expert study tips show you the best preparation strategies, and insider advice reveals the most effective ways to approach the material. You'll learn which subtests are most important for your military goals, so you can zero in on the material that matters and maintain your laser-like focus right up until exam day. The ASVAB test determines whether or not you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. Military, and your aptitude for each specialty. The higher your score, the broader your options. This book gives you everything you need to brush up, practice, and bring weak areas up to speed so you can face test day with confidence. * Build vocabulary, reading comprehension, and math skills * Get in-depth understanding of each of the nine subtests * Learn proven study strategies and test-taking tactics * Test your knowledge with full-length practice exams Over one million people take the ASVAB every year, and you're competing with them all the exam is scored on a percentile basis, so your standing is relative to everyone else's. A high score makes you eligible for a wider range of occupations and Enlistment Bonuses, so it behooves you to study early and often. ASVAB For Dummies gives you the tools and information you need to score the military future of your dreams.

Learn:

• Where to focus your study with three full ASVAB practice tests and two AFQT practice tests
• How to boost your scores and become eligible for enlistment
• Ways to become more confident with vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
• What you need to know about algebra and geometry

Excel on the ASVAB with this easy-to-follow guide

If you want to join the military or if you just want to explore the career options it offers, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the first step. This book walks you through the nine subtests, shows you what you need to master, offers test-taking tips to prepare you for the big day, and even provides three full-length practice tests to build your confidence!

• Do the groundwork ? get an overview of the ASVAB, understand the scoring, and develop your study skills
• Conquer communication ? discover the best ways to improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension
• Master the math ? brush up on fractions, scientific notation, algebra, geometry, and those dreaded word problems
• Go scientific ? review common test topics in biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology
• Get under the hood ? explore automotive mechanics, hone your basic shop skills, and learn your way around machinery
• Light 'em up ? master essential electronics including circuits, switches, and circuit codes
• Practice, practice, practice ? answer the practice questions at the end of every review chapter to test your knowledge

Open the book and find:

• Details on which subtests support your goals
• ASVAB scoring secrets
• Pointers for scoring well on the all-important AFQT
• Why guessing is sometimes smart
• Valuable study and test-taking tips
• Three ASVAB and two AFQT practice tests
• Ten ways to boost math and English skills
• Illustrations to help you identify shop tools, engine parts, symbols used in circuit diagrams, and more