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ASTB-E Test Prep: Aviation Selection Test Battery Readiness Course

EDUC-90096

This comprehensive course is designed to prepare candidates for the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB-E), a critical assessment tool used by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for selecting aviation officers. The course covers all seven subtests of the ASTB-E, including the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) components and aviation-specific assessments. Through targeted instruction and practice, students will develop the cognitive, psychomotor, and knowledge-based skills necessary to excel in the ASTB-E and pursue a career in military aviation. 

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

 

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in mathematical concepts relevant to the Math Skills Test (MST), including algebra, geometry, and arithmetic operations. 

  1. Apply critical reading strategies to analyze and comprehend complex texts, as required in the Reading Comprehension Test (RCT). 

  1. Understand and solve problems related to mechanical principles, preparing for the Mechanical Comprehension Test (MCT). 

  1. Acquire foundational knowledge of aviation and nautical terminology, aircraft components, and basic aerodynamic principles for the Aviation and Nautical Information Test (ANIT). 

  1. Develop spatial orientation skills pertinent to the Spatial Apperception Test (SAT). 

  1. Enhance psychomotor abilities, including eye-hand coordination and multitasking, for the Performance-Based Measures Battery (PBM). 

  1. Familiarize with personality traits assessed in the Naval Aviation Trait Facet Inventory (NATFI) to understand their relevance in aviation roles. 

 

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Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.