>>944340Hey man, I'm the guy that he replied to.
I just got back from ACS and I didn't make it.
Here's what I'll tell you:
1. If your sleep schedule is fucked, start fixing it from right now. Get the whole 8 hour thing down.
2. If you haven't started practicing speed/distance/time calculation & mental math, do so right now. This is what fucks up most people.
3. If you're on android, get the 'Math Tricks' app, work on all the basic operations (+, -, *, /). Otherwise get an emulator and get it, it's really the best app I've seen for improving mental math.
4. Be confident in your abilities. The entire test is designed to make you feel like you are constantly fucking up. Keep on going and work at every question with maximum effort.
5. Take your time with the instructions. They aren't timed. If the specific test has an example, take as much time to remember details and develop a plan before you actually start.
6. Have fun. It's a fun experience overall, you'll meet some cool people, see some cool stuff, and maybe get to do a cool job.
As for what I fucked up:
The test is split into 9 'sections'. You need to get a minimum score in each section, AND get an overall score for pilot. I got the overall score for pilot, but didn't get the minimum score on one of the 9 sections (mental math). After the test, the guy giving me the score told me to come back in 12 months with more practice and I'd pass no problem. Don't fuck up like I did, and good luck.
