Empower your child to make informed career decisions

You have said it yourself, "I wish I knew that in high school." Give your child the chance to do just that. The ASVAB CEP is designed to help your child discover their interests and strengths.

• The ASVAB CEP is a FREE career planning program designed for students in grades 10-12. Participation is voluntary. Your child can benefit from this unique opportunity to explore personal potential and the world of work at no cost and no commitment.

• ASVAB CEP gives your child the confidence to map out a post-secondary plan that aligns with their individual skills and interests.

• Taking the ASVAB CEP test will provide your student (11th-12th Graders only) with an Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score in addition to their overall ASVAB CEP results. Note: Students who participate in the ASVAB CEP have no obligation to talk with military recruiters or consider a military career. Students interested in joining the military should discuss this score with a recruiter. Scores are good for two years from the date of the test.

• After taking the ASVAB, your child will receive an access code they can use to create an account at the ASVAB CEP online platform. This unlocks the career exploration tools you can use together to identify careers they are best suited for and explore the various paths they can take after graduation. 

• Helpful Links

  • Parents' Guide to the ASVAB CEP: www.asvabprogram.com/parents

  • 5 Things to Know About the ASVAB CEP: www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/87 

Understand your Strengths and Potential for Future Success

Find the path that's right for you, be #optionready

• The ASVAB CEP measures strengths and potential for future success. You don't "pass" or "fail." The results represent how well you have developed your skills in addition to your potential for training.

• The ASVAB CEP program will do a post-test interpretation for you two weeks after you take the test so you know exactly what your results mean. 

  • You will then gain access to the ASVAB CEP career exploration database where you can explore career that align with your interest and work values. 

• The ASVAB CEP is a great place to start if you haven't decided what you want to do after your graduate or if you know the perfect job for you, but need help planning how to get there.

Q: How long is the assessment?

A: Insight has opted to offer the paper and pencil version of the test, which includes 8 subtests, a total of 200 items. The paper and pencil version usually takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Q: Is this only a military test?

A: No, the ASVAB CEP is comprehensive career exploration exam that will help you decide which path to take after high school, whether that be college bound, direct to work, or the military. 

• Students in grades 11-12 will receive an AFQT score that they may choose to share with military recruiters. You are not obligated to speak with military recruiters or consider a military career. Insight will not be releasing your scores to recruiters. 

• The ASVAB test isn’t just an evaluation of somebody interested in the military, but somebody interested in their abilities and what occupations and careers they might consider pursuing in the near future. 

Q:  Does the ASVAB CEP have to be taken in person?

A: Yes. This is the first year Insight will be giving the ASVAB CEP assessment as an option to our students. We will have one testing location in Northern CA and two in Southern CA.  We held a Fall assessment in early November and will host another round in February. 

• If you are thinking about taking the ASVAB CEP, please contact Monica Chatfield here.

Q: Is there a cost?

A: No, the ASVAB CEP is FREE. 

Q: Will I be excused from school during the test?

A: Yes, as long as you successfully show up and complete the test.

Q: How can I prepare for the test?

A: Please see next drop down menu for study resources.

Q: Do you have any Military Information available?

A: Yes, please visit our page here: Military Options. 

• March2Success a FREE education website  with various courses designed to improve your understanding in many subjects - https://www.march2success.com/

• Borrow an ASVAB Prep book from your local library

• Practice Sample Questions from- https://www.officialasvab.com/counselors-educators/sample-questions/

• Ask someone who has taken it before for tips.

• Remember this is not a test, but an assessment. Do you best and enjoy the rest!