O'Gorman hosts the ASVAB annually in the fall and spring for interested juniors and seniors who are considering a military career after high school. 

The ASVAB was offered on October 23, 2023 and  February 6, 2024. Testing dates for the 2024-2025 school year will be established in the fall.  Additional testing dates maybe available upon request, please contact Mrs. Hefner in the counseling office to learn more. 

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ) is a standardized test that reveals areas of strength and ability in science, math, and language. Taking the test is one of the first steps before you enlist.

The ASVAB tests you in different subject areas, as listed below. Your score will help reveal which career path is right for you.

• General science

• Arithmetic reasoning

• Word knowledge

• Paragraph comprehension

• Mathematics knowledge

• Electronics information

• Auto and shop information

• Mechanical comprehension

• Verbal skills

• Math skills

• Science and Technical Skills

As with any exam, students are encourage to prepare on their own time to get a feel for the format of the test.  There are practice exams available online, including this one from the Army National Guard, sample questions from Today's Military website, and an article about Understanding the ASVAB to name a few.

Every Wednesday at 3 PM ET there will be a virtual admissions Q&A sessions for students interested in attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies.

This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s like to attend USMMA! Follow this link to register and this link to access the admissions website fo USMMA. 

Joining the military looks different for different people. Some people choose to enlist as a full-time, active duty service member, while others decide to enlist as a part-time, reserve duty service member. What is the difference between active duty and reserves? Active duty is comparable to working at a full-time job. Reserve duty is similar to a part-time job -- you keep your civilian job while receiving military training near where you live, and only serve part-time.  

This article will help you understand the differences.