no number series, but there were a few during the simulator that had multiple operators and some answers with decimals like in those portions of the atcprep program
Naomi Anelapumehana Hart
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Just took the the test this AM and here are my take always:
1. ATCprep software is accurate
2. Practice radar sim on level difficult
3. Math problems on sim vary: although I was relying on process of elimination based on the last digit (answers), there were some solutions that entailed the same last digit
4. Radar sim in the actual test is very fast! Math problems dissapeae quickly
5. Memorizing variables and solving for variables: easy.
6. With exception to the radar sim problems I noticed that NONE of the answers exceed the value of 9. For example= A= 4 B= 2 C= 1 what is A,b,c?
Also, A=2 B=1+A, C= A/1 and so on
7. For the logical questions, read carefully. With the exception for the Louise goes to store before Adam and Jessica goes after Trevor but before Louise etc. everything else seemed quite easy.
8. Spatial: is the small aircraft R/L from you? Easy!
9. Spatial: the eye ball will and will not appear in the same subsection. This may throw off some people. I practiced this particular exercise a few times before proceeding with the actual test section.
10. The testing facility I went to, wasn’t quite pleased. They left the testing door open and there was lots of noise. Not sure if I can provide feedback regarding this.
11. On one of the sections, when I entered the answer (numerical value), and I knew it was the right answer- I would be given a beeping sound when pressing a key and it would do this for several of attempts. I notified the proctor, pressed the same answer multiple times and after about 5xs, it FinAlly let me proceed.
12. The computer during practicing sections of the real test, kept on freezing.
I hope I passed! Good luck to all. Feel free to ask away, and I’ll try to answer quickly. Other than that-
1. ATCprep software is accurate
2. Practice radar sim on level difficult
3. Math problems on sim vary: although I was relying on process of elimination based on the last digit (answers), there were some solutions that entailed the same last digit
4. Radar sim in the actual test is very fast! Math problems dissapeae quickly
5. Memorizing variables and solving for variables: easy.
6. With exception to the radar sim problems I noticed that NONE of the answers exceed the value of 9. For example= A= 4 B= 2 C= 1 what is A,b,c?
Also, A=2 B=1+A, C= A/1 and so on
7. For the logical questions, read carefully. With the exception for the Louise goes to store before Adam and Jessica goes after Trevor but before Louise etc. everything else seemed quite easy.
8. Spatial: is the small aircraft R/L from you? Easy!
9. Spatial: the eye ball will and will not appear in the same subsection. This may throw off some people. I practiced this particular exercise a few times before proceeding with the actual test section.
10. The testing facility I went to, wasn’t quite pleased. They left the testing door open and there was lots of noise. Not sure if I can provide feedback regarding this.
11. On one of the sections, when I entered the answer (numerical value), and I knew it was the right answer- I would be given a beeping sound when pressing a key and it would do this for several of attempts. I notified the proctor, pressed the same answer multiple times and after about 5xs, it FinAlly let me proceed.
12. The computer during practicing sections of the real test, kept on freezing.
I hope I passed! Good luck to all. Feel free to ask away, and I’ll try to answer quickly. Other than that-
GulfBravoPapa
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The more advise you give people the more likely they are to do better than you and in turn get selected instead of you. I understand wanting to help everyone out but don't understand hindering yourself.
Bart Harley Jarvis
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Thousands of people are taking the test, it sounds like he felt he did well so he shouldn't have much to worry about. I took it this afternoon, my sentiment is about the same as yours, felt like I killed the math, radar, and visual parts. Time will tell if I'm right.
breakaway2000
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I'm more of a believer in karma. I think it's great people are taking the test and the first thought that comes into their mind is "How can I help someone else?" Then actually taking the time to do it. Imagine if everyone at the academy took that mindset as opposed to, "I'm not going to help _____ because then they might score higher then me and select a facility before me."
Naomi Anelapumehana Hart
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I understand your point. However, I don’t mind it and as I’ve gone by with decade plus years in the Navy- even with those I am “up against”... I will still help others (most especially on Naval advancement exams and boards).
People can give you all the resources however, ones efforts will always show. The only reason I was as prepared as I was, is because of the ATCprep software in addition to reading the posts through this forum.
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Naomi Anelapumehana Hart
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Agree!
Naomi Anelapumehana Hart
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Over 5K! Whatever happens, happens
pinesolius
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That test was rough. I took the AT-SAT in 2015, and upon leaving the testing center that day I felt pretty confident. Yesterday, after taking the ATSA, I felt pretty certain I did poorly. This guide definitely helped mentally prepare me, but I should have practiced a bit on the numeric keypad.
I felt awesome coming out of AT-SAT in 2013.. felt terrible coming out of AT-SA last year and I passed. A bunch of other people I've talked to who took the old AT-SAT felt the same way after the AT-SA. I personally think the new AT-SA is a lot more challenging. Keep your hopes up! I'm sure you did fine.
anustart
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For the spatial relationship viewpoint test, when doing the part with the eye, do you use the eye as your viewpoint or does the eye being present just change your answer for the jet's viewpoint? The practice software I have runs the test the first way, but if I recall correctly the ATSA runs the test the second way. Any help?
pinesolius
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You answer based on what your viewpoint would be if you were the eye, looking in the eyes direction. So the software is right.
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You sure because I remember it being that when the eye popped up it was from the point of view of the small aircraft not the eye
WorldsGreatest
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When the aircraft is there alone, it’s from the pilot’s POV. When the eye is there, it’s from the eye’s POV. It was like that on both the software and the test.
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was it like that last year also?
Bart Harley Jarvis
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I almost had a heart attack thinking I did it wrong for a second haha.
WorldsGreatest
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No idea, but I assume so. I just took the exam yesterday.
pinesolius
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If they did change the instructions for the relationship, then it would have to be: what direction are you (the little plane) in relation to the big plane? Which is the exact same answer as what side of the big plane is the little plane on. The eye makes you actually have to look at it differently.
Can you please tell me what software you used for the prep? Thanks!
Can you please post the website link of where to get the prep software?
