What is the ASVAB Test?

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) determines your eligibility for enlistment in the U.S. armed forces. It is a multiple-choice test administered by the Department of Defense. Designed to assess your abilities in various domains, it has subtests that cover Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge. You take the test at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) or at approved high schools and colleges.  

• The ASVAB is free to take

• The ASVAB takes about 3-4 hours to complete

• You will take the ASVAB at a local high school (your district of residence will determine the exact location) 

• Test-takers can look up their scores online by creating an account at asvabprogram.com 

• Scores are available within a few days of taking the test 

• Online platforms like Khan Academy, ASVAB Practice Tests, and the Official ASVAB website provide practice questions and study tips 

• The scores are used to determine if you are qualified to enlist in the military

• It helps identify the military occupations best suited to your skills and interests