Customer Reviews

ASVAB for Dummies

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I am sorely disappointed by this book.

I don't know what the other reviewer was doing when he actually read through this book but I found countless, and I mean a SUBSTANTIAL number, of incorrect answers in this books prep tests. The amount of factual errors, typos and flat out incorrect information contained in this book makes me wonder if it really was written by a "Dummie". On top of this everything contained inside the book is stuff you would have learned in the first year of high school if you paid any attention what so ever to your classes.

To top this off and prove how serious I am about informing you guys/gals not to even contemplate putting your money forth to purchase this book -- I made an account on Amazon.com solely so I could express my distress at this poorly written piece of literature.

If you read a "Dummies" book before then you know the format. The first part of the book is divided into lessons, then there are three sample tests in the back.

I thought the lessons were good, but not great compared to some of the other ASVAB books out there. The book did a great job of telling you upcoming changes to the ASVAB as advertised.

What really turned me off from this book was when I was doing the sample tests and there were a couple answers that were clearly wrong. For instance, the question for General Science was what Chromosomes does a female have. The answers in the back said "XY" while it should have been "XX". This was just one of a few I found.

While the style remains the same as most dummies books, I cant recommend this to anyone based on the errors in the sample tests. If you dont plan on doing sample tests then this book might be for you.

I bought this book after visiting the author's extensive military web site on About.com

ASVAB for Dummies is Great! It's not just a collection of practice tests (although there are three complete practice tests included). The authors go into great detail with tips and techniques about improving your scores in any of the ASVAB areas, and even tell you which scores relate to which military jobs, so that you can concentrate on improving the test areas that are important to the military job you're interested in.

Included is a complete list of military enlisted jobs, and the ASVAB scores required to qualify for those jobs.

Just like any book in the "Dummies" series, it's written in a fun, humorous style that keeps your interest.

I'm taking the ASVAB test in two weeks, and I feel much more prepared.

Very intelligently organized, written and presented. Upped my Asvab score 32 points from the initial practice test. Was a great help. If any book will help ya about this topic it's this one

This is one of the easiest to follow books on the ASVAB test for those who wish to enter the military.

This is a very good book! My sister and I used it to study for the ASVAB. Don't worry too much about the test, look over this book and relax during the test!

It was a good book but the pages was yellow and the book was old. It should of said ok book instead of good book. But I love the book and it breaks down the questions.

I purchased this book for my son who is preparing to go into the Army. It seems like a really good, helpful book. The book contains a lot of information and has several practice tests. He is still reading the book, but I feel goood about its content.

BUY THE BOOK!!!! It helped me and I know it can help you. Read it and love it. I heard they were changing the test though so good luck!!

I just bought this book 5 days ago. I test in 17 days. SO that gives me at the most if I started studying when I bought this book about 22 days total. I will give you an update on how I did. So far I've read everything in the book, but aside from the practice tests, I don't really care too much because it doesn't actually go through and help you with more difficult problems. I've taken the asvab before, but for the job I want I need to score a little higher to be a linguist in the general section. I'm just studying my VE & Arithmetic since those are the only two that matter. I'll give you a future update.