Set Aside Time To Study For Your ASVAB On A Regular And Consistent Basis
So you want to join the US Military.
You know that you have to take the ASVAB exam, you even know that you have to study.
But when should you study, and how much time should you study? In this article I will help you answer these questions based on your own schedule and availability The only way to improve your score is to practice.
That in itself should be a given.
However, the method in which you practice also makes a difference.
As a potential recruit preparing for the ASVAB you may have many responsibilities which vie for your time.
This can be a full time job (or two), children, schoolwork, or anything else you are currently occupied with.
But regardless of how busy you are YOU MUST TAKE THE TIME TO STUDY An ideal situation calls for a designated study space.
This should be an area that is easily accessible to you, and as free from distractions as possible.
Suggestions include a nearby library or a local cafe.
If you have a set study time every day your mind will start associating the time and location with study, which will automatically put you into the correct mindset when you settle down for a session.
Try to aim for an hour or two a day, perhaps four days a week.
You can aim for more or less depending on your schedule and the amount of time remaining until your exam.
Having a full and hectic schedule is not an excuse.
If you absolutely cannot spare the time to study during the day, consider placing a study guide on your nightstand.
Try to ready/study every night for 20 to 30 minutes before going to sleep.
While this may not seem like a lot, the small chunks of time will add up over the weeks.
20 minutes a day gives you over two hours a week One ideal time-saving study tip is to acquire an audio training which you can listen to while you work out, do chores, or travel to and from work Another time-saving technique involves the use of flashcards.
These can be kept in your pocket and glanced at when you have a second or two to spare.
Perhaps while eating, waiting, traveling, or washing your hands in the bathroom.
If you manage to glance at 1-2 flashcards every hour throughout the course of the day, thinking about the material between glances, you will have mastered 20 cards a day, worth 20-30 minutes of 'study time'
You know that you have to take the ASVAB exam, you even know that you have to study.
But when should you study, and how much time should you study? In this article I will help you answer these questions based on your own schedule and availability The only way to improve your score is to practice.
That in itself should be a given.
However, the method in which you practice also makes a difference.
As a potential recruit preparing for the ASVAB you may have many responsibilities which vie for your time.
This can be a full time job (or two), children, schoolwork, or anything else you are currently occupied with.
But regardless of how busy you are YOU MUST TAKE THE TIME TO STUDY An ideal situation calls for a designated study space.
This should be an area that is easily accessible to you, and as free from distractions as possible.
Suggestions include a nearby library or a local cafe.
If you have a set study time every day your mind will start associating the time and location with study, which will automatically put you into the correct mindset when you settle down for a session.
Try to aim for an hour or two a day, perhaps four days a week.
You can aim for more or less depending on your schedule and the amount of time remaining until your exam.
Having a full and hectic schedule is not an excuse.
If you absolutely cannot spare the time to study during the day, consider placing a study guide on your nightstand.
Try to ready/study every night for 20 to 30 minutes before going to sleep.
While this may not seem like a lot, the small chunks of time will add up over the weeks.
20 minutes a day gives you over two hours a week One ideal time-saving study tip is to acquire an audio training which you can listen to while you work out, do chores, or travel to and from work Another time-saving technique involves the use of flashcards.
These can be kept in your pocket and glanced at when you have a second or two to spare.
Perhaps while eating, waiting, traveling, or washing your hands in the bathroom.
If you manage to glance at 1-2 flashcards every hour throughout the course of the day, thinking about the material between glances, you will have mastered 20 cards a day, worth 20-30 minutes of 'study time'