Welcome back to Helicopter Lessons in 10 Minutes or Less! I'm Jacob and this is Part 3 of the SIFT Test Prep Series where I cover general test taking strategies. If you missed the first 2 videos, I'd recommend checking those out here: (Part 1: [ Ссылка ]) (Part 2: [ Ссылка ]) If you haven't gotten a study guide yet, take a look below for some links.
SIFT Study Material:
SIFT Study Guide (used in video): [ Ссылка ]
Aegis Complete SIFT Study Guide: [ Ссылка ]
Momentrix SIFT Study Guide: [ Ссылка ]
Rotorcraft Flying Handbook: [ Ссылка ]
Also check out my Helicopter Fundamentals eBook:
iBooks: [ Ссылка ]
Kobo: [ Ссылка ]
Let's get started by talking about what you need Before the Test. First, find the testing site. Army recruiters should know all in the area. But make sure you know how to find and get to the site before you find yourself stressing out the day of the test. Generally and MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) or Military Academies / ROTC's should have the testing equipment or tell you where to go. Be sure to schedule your test instead of attempting to show up the day of a test. You'll need a photo identification and social security card for proof of identity. Lastly, don't try to stay up late cramming or studying everything the night before the exam. Retention tends to be low doing this and sleep deprivation is shown to reduce memory and recalling information. Instead, study hard for the weeks or months leading up to the exam. Then refresh and review the night before but focus on getting enough sleep. On the day of the test, leave early so you're not rushing to get to the test. Rushing will put your brain into a panic mode before you even begin the test. Let's move on to Taking the Test.
1. Remain Positive. If you run out of time on a section or don't know the answer, let it go. Don't panic. Just pick the best answers you can and move on. The test was designed to see how you perform under pressure. Keep going and don't give up.
2. Don't Overanalyze. As you read the questions, try to predict the answer before reading the available answers. Once complete reading the question, read the answer key. Verify that your answer makes the most sense and select it. But don't talk yourself down a rabbit hole and change answers trying to decipher what the question "really meant."
3. Use Deductive Reasoning. If you don't know the answer, try to eliminate the clearly wrong answers. Better to eliminate 1, 2, or 3 answers to have a 50/50 shot rather than guess and have a 1 out of 5 chance.
4. Read the Whole Question. Don't miss a key word of a math function because the stress of the clock made you skim over a critical piece of the question. Read thoroughly to make sure you miss key phrases like "which is not."
5. Use Scratch Paper. On scratch paper write down key words from paragraphs. Write down your math as you go. Don't try to memorize everything. Use your notes to keep yourself correct and on track.
6. Don't Assume Patterns. If your answer key seems to repeat "ABCABC" don't assume the next letter will be repeated in a pattern. If the previous 2 questions had the answer "B," don't assume the next will be "B." Answer all questions based on what you believe to be correct.
7. Read Every Answer. You may have one answer that could be true but it doesn't best answer the question. A simple example could be a picture of a blue sky with the question "What color is the sky?" Answers could be: red, white, a cool color, or blue. While a cool color isn't necessarily wrong, the answer "blue" best answers the question asked. Simply put, read for the best answer.
That wraps up the test taking strategies. I want to now open it up to you guys and gals. Post your strategies and experiences in the comments section below. What score did you get? How did you prep for the test? Did you get selected by the board? Post all of your experiences below to help others along the same path.
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Thanks for watching. As always, I'm Jacob. Safe Flying.
