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| Study Guide Books found at local libraries or book stores |
There are also practice tests available online for you to take and get the basic understanding of the test. Depending on which branch of the military you want to join, there are different requirements and passing scores. Although there are a total of 8 subjects to be taken in the ASVAB for an individual to pass your score is dependent on the Arithmetic reasoning, Mathematics knowledge, World knowledge, and Paragraph comprehension. Here are the recent qualifying scores for each branch, which could be subject to change...
| Service Branch | Required AFQT Score* |
|---|---|
| Army | 31 |
| Navy | 35 |
| Marines | 31 |
| Air Force | 36 |
| Coast Guard | 45 |
The other sections of the test are general science, electronics information, mechanical comprehension, and auto and shop knowledge, which are areas to determine your job field. As scared as I was of failing I ended up scoring a 69, needing a 35 to pass in general, qualifying me for Hospital Corpsman (HM), which is medical care. Other jobs I qualified for was Operations Specialists, who work the tactical combat information, basically those who give out the tactical decisions that need to be made if an attack is striking. Another job was Intelligence Specialists (IS), which deals with classified information about enemies and/ or potential enemies.
My tips for taking the ASVAB:
- STUDY the books and practice tests available on the internet. Study the basic concepts of the test.
- For the World Knowledge portion, which includes vocabulary words bound to be heard sometime in your lifetime, study the ROOT WORDS. If there are 2 or more similar words with the same meaning its most likely incorrect.
- For the Paragraph Comprehension section, READ THE QUESTION FIRST so that you can pick up key words as you read the paragraph given.
- Don't just do your best on the areas that will be totaled for you to pass---unless thats all you want and don't care what kind of job you'll get---try your best in every section because the higher the score the better the kind of jobs you'll be selected for.
If I didn't pass the ASVAB this time around I would of had to wait a month to take it again and if i dont pass the third time I would of had to wait 6 months to take it again. Now that the ASVAB is over and done with, I have MEPS in 2 days to worry about. I honestly don't know what to expect. If I pass my physical at MEPS I can get my job that same day if not ill have to wait for one to open up. We'll see what happens, its an all day event from 5am-5pm.
2 comments:
Congratulations first off on passing the test the first time around! Additional kudos for placing in the medical division too, though it's cool to know you've got options on and off the front lines. I think your tip about trying to do well on the ASVAB in general is a key thing to consider, especially these days when most people would rather take what they can get and not open themselves up for any more options.
It really is motivating to know that there are tests out there that count for more than a grade; really makes having those test taking and study skills developed really handy. Granted, a grade itself can go some ways in ensuring a decent future but it's a lot more gratifying when something you've done for practically your entire youth (test taking) actually counts for more than what you're used to.
Good luck on your MEPS! Keep focused and you'll make a fine addition to our country's forces.
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