Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT) [MERGED]

[DAA]

I know things take time and everyone is different but I was wondering if anyone has been through this process and just curious how long it took for your rewrite after your three months were up.

To rewrite the CFAT requires a "waiver".  The information that you provided regarding your previous study activities, will be used to form the basis for requesting the waiver.  It can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months to obtain approval.  Just stay in contact with your CFRC every 30-45 days and KEEP studying!!!

 

[Izzy]

Hey Guys and Gals
So, I had completed my aptitude test and was offered some jobs, none of which I wanted or had chosen as my future, so I asked them what can I do to obtain and be apart of the trades I wanted, they told me I need better Mathematical skills.
so the Capitan that sat me down said I can take some time and upgrade my math skill-set to re try the exam, I was thrilled when I heard this, but was at a lack of knowhow as to what types of mathematics I should be learning into.
I was going to look into a tutor and thought that might be a bright idea, but thinking the cost is pricey, so doing it on my own might be best, but should I be looking for "aptitude math" or what ? what within math itself should I be studying.

when I broke it down for myself I found that the aptitude math part was mostly random math questions, but found myself stuck on some mathematic word problems.

any and all direction is welcome.

 

[mariomike]

they told me I need better Mathematical skills.
upgrade my math skill-set
what types of mathematics I should be learning into.
should I be looking for "aptitude math" or what ?
what within math itself should I be studying.
the aptitude math part was mostly random math questions, but found myself stuck on some mathematic word problems.

any and all direction is welcome.

This may help,

"what type of math is on the aptitude test?":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/106898.0

"Math questions on the test":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/30895.0/nowap.html

"CFAT Math Problem Solving": 
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/91357.0

"Not the best at math..":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/107441.0

"CFAT Math + other question": 
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/80466.0

"How does one 'relearn' math?":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/26449.0

"I suck at math (CFAT worries)":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/65081.0

"If you need help in Math for the CFAT":
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/60947.0/nowap.html

?MATH?
http://army.ca/forums/threads/109763.0

CFAT Math
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+math&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=UKw7VojXDcKC8QeF4afwCg&gws_rd=ssl

 

[Izzy]

Thank you for posting, I will promptly look this all over.

 

[mariomike]

Thank you for posting, I will promptly look this all over.

You are welcome. Good luck. 

 

[Izzy]

So I seriously went through all those reference's and found alot , and i mean alot. of helpful aspects of where to start and what to hone in on, I think you set me on the right track, only 1 thing has me kinda bugged is this ,

" I'm sure that you felt more confident having done some GED review work, but I am also quite confident having been involved in development of a number of test currently in CF service (aptitude, knowledge, proficiency), that there is an extremely low statistical likelihood that "studying" for a CF aptitude type test will yield a quantifiable and demonstrable difference from not having "studied" for the test."

By this statement, doe the gentlemen kinda refer to, either knowing what you need to know, or just not enough to pass?

so im thinking that I should just do a ton of grade 10-12 math quizzes and problems on the internet and do that for maybe a few weeks then email the CAF recruitment office and let them know thats what iv done to brush up, maybe sit at home with my books and read over math problems.

I just don't want to waste my second try. I pretty much just want to bang it out this second time. smile and move on with this process.!

 

[redbaron]

Hello,

In the email it says to bring diploma if applicable. I'm assuming they are referring to high school diploma. Do you still need to bring a high school Diploma if you are bringing university transcripts?

 

[Sk94]

edit - nvm

 

[ashley732]

Hello so bit of back story I did my cfat and all though I didn't score well enough for all my trade choices I did score well enough for 1 of them and that is the trade I most wanted so I'm happy with it. My question is would I be able to request to redo my cfat not to change my trade choice but just to improve my score for my own personal improvement? I'm waiting on my interview and medical would it set me back in my application?

Thank you

 

[da1root]

Good Day,

Please read:  READ FIRST (http://navy.ca/forums/threads/115341.0.html) that is a "STICKIED POST" near the top of this forum the "Ask a CAF Recruiter" forum.

Rewritting the CFAT is covered several times on this Forum, please take the time to read those threads.  Here is just one of many: http://navy.ca/forums/threads/23193/post-1399554.html#msg1399554.

 

[reaman]

I wrote my aptitude test just over a week ago. To be qualified for Officer positions, you must meet the minimum cut-off score, which is the 30th percentile of your total score. They couldn't disclose specific results with me but they said I passed with excellent marks I truly believe that I flunked the vocabulary part but the mathematics and spatial sections are what saved me! I am by no means a math genius. I don't know many ways to help with vocab but with math, do try downloading the app "Aptitude Test Trainer". I did have to pay about $3 for full access. The app consisted of MANY similar math and spatial questions that I had on the cfat! Hope this helps!

 

[Lumber]

I wrote my aptitude test just over a week ago. To be qualified for Officer positions, you must meet the minimum cut-off score, which is the 30th percentile of your total score. They couldn't disclose specific results with me but they said I passed with excellent marks I truly believe that I flunked the vocabulary part but the mathematics and spatial sections are what saved me! I am by no means a math genius. I don't know many ways to help with vocab but with math, do try downloading the app "Aptitude Test Trainer". I did have to pay about $3 for full access. The app consisted of MANY similar math and spatial questions that I had on the cfat! Hope this helps!

$3 to help you get accepted into a career that within roughly 4 years will have you making over $50k a year? Seems like a sweet deal.

 

[Loachman]

Merged and stickied.

Thanks again, mariomike.

 

[GunnerBohatz]

Hi,

I am currently a university student on my journey to obtaining my Bachelor of Arts degree.
I have a high interest in being an Officer in the CF so I chose to apply as an Officer Cadet through RESO with a local Reserve unit.
However, when I wrote the CFAT, I didn't meet officer requirements and made my mind to go the NCM route.
Though I am doing this, do I still have a chance being an Officer without rewriting the CFAT in order to qualify whilst obtaining a university degree?

Btw, my long term possibility is a component transfer in reg force (maybe) but I'd like to be an officer in the reserves first!
Thanks

 

[Loachman]

Welcome to Army.ca, GunnerBohatz.

There is much discussion about this here already. Please take the time to explore older threads on this Site and try the Search Function. This saves others' valuable time repeating earlier answers, saves DS the effort of merging threads of repetitive questions and answers, saves new people the effort of wading through them, and rewards you by providing answers to other questions before you even think of them.

In this case, we have 33 pages regarding CFAT at http://army.ca/forums/threads/23193.0.html.

Short answer: If you didn't meet the requirements then, you still don't until you rewrite successfully.

I shall merge this thread into the afore-mentioned one shortly.

 

[DAA]

Hi,

I am currently a university student on my journey to obtaining my Bachelor of Arts degree.
I have a high interest in being an Officer in the CF so I chose to apply as an Officer Cadet through RESO with a local Reserve unit.
However, when I wrote the CFAT, I didn't meet officer requirements and made my mind to go the NCM route.
Though I am doing this, do I still have a chance being an Officer without rewriting the CFAT in order to qualify whilst obtaining a university degree?

Btw, my long term possibility is a component transfer in reg force (maybe) but I'd like to be an officer in the reserves first!
Thanks

NO and not for the occupation which you originally applied, unless the CFAT requirements are lowered at some point in the future, which is highly unlikely as they tend to go in the other direction (ie; up).

If your CFAT didn't qualify you for your chosen Officer Occupation in the Primary Reserve, chances are, it won't qualify you for the same Officer occupation in the Regular Force either.  If you wish to pursue a career as an Officer in the CF, you will most likely have to undergo a rewrite.

 

[Mike81]

Hello Good Day Everyone Some Useful Tips For Studying For The CFAT Are A App For Your Phone Called CFAT Test Trainer And Can Be Purchased For Like $4.99 I Got It And Has Helped Me Greatly To Study For The CFAT, As Well There Is A PDF File That Can Be Found Online Called Pass The CFAT, I Have Downloaded The File And Its 71 Pages Of Study Material On Verbal Skills, Problem Solving & Spatial Ability If You PM Me Your Email I Can Send This File To You As Study Material To Help You Prepare And I am Asking For Nothing In Return Just Simply To Help Those How Might Need It..

Thanks..

Mike

 

[CanuckMarksman]

Hey,

a lot of people stress over the CFAT, and I know a two helpful resources that I used to study.

For math,

www.khanacademy.org it's free, and has lessons ranging from grade 4 to grade 12 math.

For all 3 components, there's a $5 app for Iphone/Android called CFAT Trainer.

The CFAT's based off the minimum educational requirement, a Grade 10 education.

good luck!

 

[George Wallace]

We have a very long topic on CFAT Study Tips.


YOUR GOOGLE FU is really bad.  This is the second topic you started on something we have many pages of information on.

 

[CanuckMarksman]

We have a very long topic on CFAT Study Tips.


YOUR GOOGLE FU is really bad.  This is the second topic you started on something we have many pages of information on.

By your logic, this entire website is obsolete, thanks to google.

I suppose every person who's seeking advice, or answers should just browse through every page in whichever forum, rather than ask someone, which in turn defeats the purpose of forums.

I guess i'm just one of those guys who prefers to make myself useful lol