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OAR Test Prep

Our OAR prep helps you score higher on the OAR test so you can expand your military career opportunities and take the first step at becoming a commissioned officer in the US Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.

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Higher scores lead to better career opportunities. Our OAR exam prep will guide you through OAR practice tests and lessons that will give you examples of the types of content you need to know well on the OAR exam in order to succeed.

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    Transform test anxiety into confidence with proven tools and learning methods to help you succeed on test day and open the doors to more career opportunities.

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    Mimic test day, uncover your strengths and weaknesses, boost your time management skills, and make every study session a step closer to expanding your career opportunities.

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    Actively recall key concepts and terms with online flashcard sets—designed for you so you can seamlessly and confidently replay and memorize the most important content for exam day.

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    Our videos and interactive lessons have been crafted by education experts for all learning styles in order to boost engagement and knowledge retention.

OAR practice tests help you simulate the test environment, inform your study plan, and track your progress.
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Edward improved his test weaknesses through Peterson's ASTB practice test, flashcards, and instructional videos and is now in the process of putting in an officer package!

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Peterson's Test prep has helped thousands of people pass their exams, earn college credit, and achieve their goals. But don't take our word for it, see what our happy subscribers are saying.

I started preparing for the test 3 months ago and took it a week ago. I passed it! If I hadn't used you guys, I probably would not have passed the OAR and gotten a qualifying score.

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The practice tests are wonderful. They are very accurate to the test. I took the test I practiced for and it was so accurate! I was very pleased.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Top OAR FAQs

  • The Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) exam is a subtest of the Aviation Standard Test Battery (ASTB) commonly used by the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. OAR scores can qualify you for officer training programs—impacting your occupational path within your chosen branch of service, leading to opportunities to advance in rank and skillset, and earn special designation.  Sections on math, English, and mechanical comprehension are included in this test. Additional sections for Pilot and Naval Flight Officers—aerodynamics, aviation history, and spatial recognition—including the sections of the OAR test comprise the ASTB. To fully prepare for the test, an OAR practice exam, like the ones offered through Peterson’s, will give insight into what types of questions to expect.
  • The OAR exam consists of three subtests that cover core topics including math skills, reading comprehension, and mechanical comprehension. Here are the subtests you will find on the OAR exam:
    1. Math Skills: This section of the exam measures your ability to compute math problems that focus on algebraic equations, fractions, percentages, and geometry, resembling a traditional math test with mainly numeric questions and some word problems.
    2. Reading Comprehension: This portion of the exam assesses your reading level and ability to retain and evaluate information provided in short passages ranging in level of difficulty.
    3. Mechanical Comprehension: This subtest section evaluates your overall understanding of mechanical concepts, with a heavy emphasis on physics. Over half of the questions on this test consist of problems utilizing image analysis to answer them. Moving quickly through this section is necessary with only 30 seconds per question.
    Each section includes a minimum of 20 questions.
  • The OAR exam is meant for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard members with aspirations of entering an officer training program. If not already a member of the Navy, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps, contacting a recruiter is the best way to discuss the next steps in the application process. To be eligible to take the OAR test, you must be within 19 to 35 years of age, hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and be a US citizen. Along with these requirements, the selection process for officer training programs is very competitive with acceptance rates hovering around 4 percent. Test takers should aim for the highest score possible for the best chance to be selected.
  • Test takers have a choice between two testing options:
    1. Paper-based format: With a total test time of 85 minutes, this format is longer and has a fixed number of questions with a specific sequence of questions by subtest. The paper format does not penalize you for incorrect questions, however any item left blank will be scored as incorrect, so make sure to guess as time is running out.
    Computer Adapted Testing (CAT): The CAT format adjusts the number and difficulty of the questions based on the answers provided during the test. As you answer questions, the test automatically modifies the difficulty level (and the weight applied to the scoring of the question) up or down depending on the number of correct answers. If a test taker does not answer enough questions in the time allotted, a penalty is applied to the score. Unlike the paper-based test, guessing on the CAT format can cause your score to decrease, so avoid it at all costs.
  • Scores on the OAR are cumulative and range from 20 to 80. The minimum score you need to be eligible for an officer training program may vary depending on your branch of service. Average scores range from 40-60. While the minimum scores and average scores may help determine what score you need to pass and where you land regarding the rest of your class, it is important to remember that with this test’s extremely competitive nature, a higher score will position you for better career opportunities in the future. Admission even if you meet the minimum requirements is not guaranteed.
  • Yes, taking OAR practice tests is a good way to gauge what you need to study and how much! Peterson’s offers three full-length OAR practice tests specifically designed to familiarize you with the test format and questions, thus helping you increase your final score on the OAR exam. We recommend you take multiple OAR practice exams before taking the real OAR test for the best results, confidence upon starting the exam, and the greatest chance to secure your spot in the officer training program. Our OAR test prep also includes interactive lessons on the three sections of the OAR exam.
  • Test section difficulty depends on who you ask. Different sections of the test may present unique challenges to individual test takers. Your experiences and familiarity with the content will determine how hard or easy a section of the test is for you. A test prep program like Peterson’s OAR exam preparation can help you fill in any gaps in learning that may impact your score, give you more exposure to content that may be included in the test, and help raise your confidence level in taking the exam.
  • Test takers are only allowed three attempts at the OAR test. This is why adequate test preparation is so crucial. You’ll want to make the most of each testing opportunity by putting in the necessary study time and using the best test prep resources available.
  • Passing the OAR test is an important step, but it alone does not secure your acceptance into the field you’re pursuing. Your performance on the OAR is just one aspect of the equation that admissions committees consider. Equally crucial factors include your GPA, the strength of your professional references, and other aspects of your application. All of these elements collectively provide a view of your readiness and suitability for the field into admittance. Therefore, while passing the OAR is a significant achievement, success in your application process hinges on a combination of various factors that highlight your readiness and personal achievements.