Get fully briefed on the changes to the ASVAB and sharpen your test-taking skills

Want to ace the ASVAB? This essential guide includes in-depth reviews of all nine test subjects with complete explanations for every question, proficiency exercises, and tips to help you pinpoint your weaknesses and hone your test taking skills. You'll discover the pros and cons of the paper and computer exams, which tests are important to your military career, and cutting-edge study techniques.

-Features four full-length practice ASVAB tests

-Includes a new sample Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT)

-Presents a thorough review of foundational concepts for every section, including: building word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, solving math word problems, mechanical comprehension, assembling objects, and more

-Helps you conquer the subtests and compute your scores

Packed with practice questions and proven study tips, ASVAB For Dummies, Third Edition is the only guide you need to score your best and find your place in the military!

Ace the ASVAB by sharpening your test-taking skills with this updated and expanded bestselling guide

Are you ready to tackle the ASVAB and begin your military career? If so, this essential guide provides a comprehensive review of all nine subtest subjects covered on the paper enlistment and the CAT-ASVAB (computer adaptive test). You'll get hands-on, easy-to-follow guidance on what to expect on all the subtests, cutting-edge strategies and tactics for studying, and test-taking tips and advice. With help from ASVAB For Dummies, you'll perform well on the test and be on your way to beginning (or advancing) your military career.

-Decipher the ASVAB — get the 4-1-1 on every aspect of the ASVAB, from making sense of the subtests to understanding how it's scored

-Be prepared — get ready for test day challenges

-Take your best shot — discover strategies for making the best guesstimate when in doubt

-Multiply your math skills — grasp the math operations needed to score your best — from working with fractions to solving algebra problems

-Get technical — get a handle on the scientific, technical, electrical, and mechanical knowledge covered on specific subtests

-Land your dream job — find out which subtests are most important to your specific military career goals

-Practice makes perfect — get acquainted with the different types of problems before taking the actual practice tests

Open the book and find:

-Tips for improving your vocabulary

-How to assemble objects

-Math terminology and operations you need to know

-Algebra and geometry reviews

-The "real world" of math word problems

-Critical concepts in general science

-Auto & shop information

-Ten tips for doing well on test day

-Three sample tests and one AFQT

-Questions throughout to help reinforce learning

Learn to:

-Score higher to qualify for the military job you want

-Build word knowledge and paragraph comprehension

-Test your skills with practice problems for each of the test's nine subtests

-Take three full-length practice tests plus one AFQT