The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. Students can use ASVAB scores for further career exploration however it is most commonly used as an entrance exam into military service.
Your scores in four critical areas -- Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge (see below) -- count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military.
Your scores in the other areas of the ASVAB will determine how qualified you are for certain military occupational specialties and Enlistment Bonuses. A high score will improve your chances of getting the specialty/job and signing bonus you want.
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All RVHS 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take one of three postsecondary tests (Accuplacer, ASVAB or ACT) on March 12th, 2024.
Check out the ASVAB website for practice test questions for both the Paper/ Pencil test or the Computer-Based Test. These tests will give you an idea of how you'll score, and identify areas that need improvement.
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Click on the video to learn more about what your ASVAB results mean.
"The ASVAB Summary Results sheet reports three different types of scores. This tutorial explains what all the numbers mean.
Your ASVAB Summary Results sheet includes an access code you will use to login to www.asvabprogram.com and access all post-test activities.
Each ASVAB subtest measures developed skills and abilities. The ASVAB Summary Results sheet reports several composite scores formed from different combinations of ASVAB subtest scores.
Career Exploration Scores. The three Career Exploration Scores - verbal, math, and science/technical - are provided specifically for career exploration.
Each of these scores is made up of a combination of some of the individual ASVAB subtests. The Verbal Skills score includes Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension. The Math Skills score includes Arithmetic Reasoning and Math Knowledge. The Science/Technical Skills score includes General Science, Electronics Information, and Mechanical Comprehension. ASVAB Subtests. You receive a score for each individual subtest that makes up the ASVAB. Descriptions of each ASVAB subtest are provided can be found here.
Military Entrance Score/Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT). Participation in the ASVAB CEP does not obligate you to talk with military recruiters or consider a military career. If you are interested in joining the military it is best to discuss this score with a recruiter. The AFQT score is what the military will use to determine enlistment eligibility.
Each Service, and each military job, has different requirements, so qualifying AFQT scores can fluctuate. Each military Service calculates Service-specific composite scores to determine jobs for which you qualify. If you are interested in a military career it is best to discuss this score with a recruiter. Participation in the ASVAB CEP does not obligate you to talk with military recruiters or consider a military career.
Your ASVAB results provide information on your current skills and abilities. You can use your Career Exploration Scores to investigate occupations in the OCCU-Find. For example, if your Verbal Career Exploration Score is above average, explore jobs in the "most important" category.
If you are a junior, senior, or postsecondary school student, you can use your AFQT should you decide to talk to a Military recruiter about enlistment, for up to two years after you take the test. Your AFQT score can qualify you for certain jobs in the Armed Forces. However, each Service, and each Military job, has different requirements, so qualifying AFQT scores can fluctuate." - ASVABprogram.com
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