The ASVAB Test
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the entrance examination for those who are serious about entering military service in the United States. The ASVAB is maintained by the Department of Defense. It tests knowledge in eight areas: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, Mathematical Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Word Knowledge.
ASVAB Scoring
The ASVAB was introduced in 1968, and it is the product of extensive research. The test is scored on the basis of three composites. These composite scores are called Career Exploration Scores and are applicable far beyond a view to preparation for military service. You will be able to learn how you relate in terms of grade and gender, and your score will also be explained to you in terms you will be able to apply elsewhere.
The ASVAB is not an entrance examination like other entrance examinations. It does not score you in terms of pass or fail, though you must get a minimum percentile to qualify for military service. The ASVAB test scores are used mainly to determine how well you might perform in the military (and even in certain civilian careers). Minimum percentile required is different for different branches of the military, and you will need to find out from your local recruiter what minimum percentile you will need.
We can offer you a bit of preparation for the ASVAB test, including:
- a handy ASVAB test breakdown.
- And w also have an ASVAB test preparation and practice test guide, offering a basic introduction to the ASVAB.
The best test preparation is available from military.com, the makers of the ASVAB. If you sign up for an account with the Military site, you will get access to full practice tests and much more information on the ASVAB
