I recently noticed my AFOQT posts are extremely outdated! Here is an update.
I took the test in 2014 so when I applied for OTS my test was scored as the "S" version. The letter "S" didn't mean much to me at the time but shortly after I was accepted they rolled out the "T" version. I have heard the AFOQT is nothing but a huge science experiment and I completely agree. I feel like whoever makes the test does a ridiculous amount of calculations to somehow quantify whatever you answered to a percentile. It seems like the calculations from S to T were slight vs. dramatic; the biggest change was probably the addition of the reading comprehension section.
To provide some context for the minute differences, here were my scores from the original "S" version vs the "T" version:
| Test Date |
| Form/Version | Pilot | Navigator | Acad Aptitude | Verbal | Quantitative |
|---|
| 2014 |
| S/1 | 84 | 90 | 72 | 74 | 63 |
| Test Date |
| Form/Version | Pilot | Navigator | Acad Aptitude | Verbal | Quantitative |
|---|
| 2014 |
| T/7 | 78 | 90 | 65 | 69 | 57 |
The first place you should probably go as you prepare for your AFOQT is the official web site. Here is the link. I would pay special attention to the "AFOQT Information Pamphlet" and the "AFOQT Prep Course."
After you review those material and get a feel for what the test will be like, the next step will be to obtain some study materials. I believe I talked about what books I used and how I used the base library in my last post, and my advice for this post is the same. I have also heard of people using a "Barron's" book but since I only studied for the "S" version I can't really vouch for anything anymore. My biggest advice is to use as many books as you can get your hands on and spend a lot of time practicing using a timer. The AFOQT is a fast test so you want to be sure you are prepared for the pace.
I'll let the official material speak on the mechanics of the test. You will have to coordinate details on test administration with your recruiter or education center, but in general the test is administered by test control officers (TCOs) once per month. It is scored on paper and mailed by USPS to whoever the graders are, I think at Randolph AFB, TX. Once they are graded they automatically update the database online and it usually takes 2-6 weeks to get your results back.
Good luck! My closing advice is to do your best on the test because the scores matter but are not crucial. The better you do, the better it will look; but at the same time a terrible score is not the end of the world (as long as you meet the pre-requisites.) Feel free to post any questions or any more recent advice.
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