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.


Great Book helped me a lot.   January 12, 2007
Ikarus S. (Hampton, VA USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

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


Great study guide!!!   February 11, 2009
A. Pasel
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I studied my butt off with the help of this book. The practice tests in this book were actually harder than the real ASVAB! That helped me be even more prepared. I only missed 5 questions on the ASVAB! NO LIE! Study this book for about 3 weeks and take it seriously. You will see your scores improve!!!


The Book is Effective   November 15, 2009
Patrick Bella
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I just took the ASVAB last week. I scored an AFQT percentile score of 90. I'm currently going Air Force and the scores were:

M 73 did not study for it at all, hardly gave any effort and still scored 73

A 91 my recruiter said that this part is always easy

G 88 The book helps a great deal

E 81 The book helps a great deal too except the electronics sub test

So here are my recommendations concerning those going Air Force. Study this book if you need high scores in the AFQT, general, and electronics. I would supplement this book with the online tests on [...] and a specific book concerning electronics. Hardly any of the electronics material from the book was on the test, so you may have to buy a Electronics for Dummies. Take all 3 of the full tests on [...]. That's it! You will need nothing else except 7-8 hours sleep, a hardy breakfast, some coffee, and self confidence. Remember, you are being scored on how well you do against your competition. Most of the tests were only 16 questions and you will have ample time to answer. Just stay calm and be confident. Make sure to have a small snack, like an oatmeal bar, and use the restroom before going to take the test. It is a freakin' cake walk!

Oh, and one more thing some of the military people there are rude. You think they would have some decent manners.


Great book   April 9, 2010
Valerie D. Carson (North Augusta, SC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book was wonderful. My son needed it to improve his ASVAB score and it worked really well for us. He did score higher, a lot higher than his orginal score and we were both please with the results. I would recommend this to anyone attempting to take the ASVAB. You will reap the benefits if you read and study the book.