ASVAB Score

[Elle]

My recruiter and the folks at the NG Liaisons office told me my test score was great, better the scores of most who take the test. But I'm not sure I believe them. I scored a 68 and I have a feeling that is very average. Can someone give me an honest answer? :rolleyes:

[New_Here]

I went to take the ASVAB this morning, but have to wait until tuesday for the score.... Seems like forever...

[Elle]

That *****. They told me my score right away.

[New_Here]

They were supposed to give me mine right away too, but half way through the lady told us "I won't be able to give you your scores today, these machines have a mind of their own"... whatever...

[dredi18]

68 sounds good...i got a 62 for my total score but scored 94+ on each of my line scores which is excellent so you shouldnt have a problem

[Elle]

What are line scores? No one told me specifics about my results, just that I got a '68'.

[catie11]

Just to let you know the "score" they gave you is actually out of 99.
http://www.army.com/enlist/asvab_score.html
This should give you some answers.
SPC Kinnick

[catie11]

I don't know how reliable this is but here you go.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/blarasvabscores.htm
SPC Kinnick

[Pv.stippich]

i got a 70 and that made me be able to do whatever mos i wanted to don't worry u are fine.

[Elle]

Thanks, Catie.

[New_Here]

I finally got my results today. Seemed like forever. My recruiter called and said that I scored an 87. He said that it was good. Also got high line scores... don't really know what they are, but will be going to talk to him tomorrow after work. Is an 87 good?

[Towely]

I finally got my results today. Seemed like forever. My recruiter called and said that I scored an 87. He said that it was good. Also got high line scores... don't really know what they are, but will be going to talk to him tomorrow after work. Is an 87 good?

Yea thats really good. I got an 89 and my GT score(which is most important i hear) was a 116 or something? All i know is it was 6 points higher than what the most advanced job requires. If u get a 110(or higher) on ur GT score then you can pretty much pick and choose w/e u want(although some jobs require other scores too but if u got over a 110 on ur gt i would assume u got pretty high on the other ones as well).

oh and some kid from my school got a 96...the idiots not going to college either, gonna work construction with his dad..

[dredi18]

oh and some kid from my school got a 96...the idiots not going to college either, gonna work construction with his dad..

Whats wrong with working construction? i dont know where your from but up here most construction places pays more then anything else around here, construction work is a good job, tough labor but worth it

[Towely]

Whats wrong with working construction? i dont know where your from but up here most construction places pays more then anything else around here, construction work is a good job, tough labor but worth it

Nothings wrong with it but the kid really is a genious.. Like freakishly smart..he'd probably do society alot more good curing cancer or AIDS or making H2O powered cars a reality..hehe

And its more because of his reasoning, he said he doesn't really want to work construction his whole life but he doesn't want to go through the 'college hassel.' He could get through college easily..

[New_Here]

Sweet. My GT was 130....

[Abyss]

Whats the lowest Score u can get? And How differcult is it i take it tuesday and im kinda worried since alot of the stuff on it i haven't done in so long!

[choclab]

I am with you on that one....I take it on the 19th. I need to brush up on my math skills. I am a little nervous. Being a heavy equipment operator and a sheetrocker all these years has not really challenged the math part of the ol' brain...lol.



Edit...Might want to try this link to study alittle bit http://www.aaamath.com/

[New_Here]

My math isn't that great either, but I did fine. I think you have to prepare yourself mentally,... to some extent anyway. Like I said, my math and science were pretty dusty, but I managed a 130 GT and my lines were 112+. Just tell yourself you can do it.

[Patrick]

requirement ASVAB score is like 32 or 36 so you should be good, the test isnt to hard, its just long, i got a 73...prolly wouldve got higher if i applied myself

[inquisitive]

I guess I made it then, I was hoping to ace it but ended up at 93

[sgthal]

A 68 is a very good score on the ASVAB. Some test sites have the ability to give scores immediately and some do not. Line scores are seperate from your overall score and are used to qualify you for specific career fields.

[Butch]

Since the score you got was weighted against thousands of others who was used for a control panel, anything above 50 is "above average". Additionally, 50 and above is required for a few things like College First.

I did well, Category I (98), but it doesn't seem to have much of an impact over how I am treated so far. I hear it does place me with the Egg Heads however.

[choclab]

I took the ASVAB today. I feel that I did pretty well. I knew alot of the answers....but a few were "educated" guesses....lol. I will find out my score on Thursday. I will post it if it isn't too low....lol

[AbnMtn]

The following information should provide some clarification about the ASVAB and all its components. The Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a group of 9 subtest that measures your ability in separate career areas and provides an indication of your academic ability. The subtest are given for the following aptitude areas: General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Numerical Operations (NO), Electronic Information (EI), Auto and Shop Information (AS) and Mechanical Comprehension (MC). Four of these components (AR, WK, PC, and MK) comprise the AFQT - Armed Forces Qualification Test. The AFQT score determines whether or not you can enlist in the National Guard. The rest of the components are used in various combinations to determine your aptitude scores for 10 career path areas:

- CL - Clerical (WK+PC+AR+MK)
- CO- Combat (AR+CS+AS+MC)
- EL- Electronics (GS+AR+MK+EI)
- FA- Field Artillery (AR+CS+MK+MC)
- GM- General Maintenance (GS+AS+MK+EI)
- GT- General Technical (WK+PC+AR)
- MM- Mechanical Maintenance (NO+AS+MC+EI)
- OF- Operators and Food (WK+PC+NO+AS+MC)
- SC- Surveillance and Communications (WK+PC+AR+AS+MC)
- ST- Skilled Technical (GS+WK+PC+MK+MC)

The scores on these components determine what job specialties are best suited for your current knowledge and aptitude base. These specialties will be the specialties offered to you for enlistment. These component scores are also known as the line scores.

To qualify and be eligible to join the National Guard you need an AFQT score of 31 or higher. This will allow you to join with the basic package of bonuses and incentives which we can be discussed with a local recruiter. A score of 50 or higher on the AFQT, would allow you to qualify for all incentives and bonuses anyone eligible can receive. There are 5 test score categories (CAT) which in combination with your education, determine what you get on your enlistment. The CAT's are:

CAT I - (AFQT 93-100)
CAT II - (AFQT 65-92)
CAT IIIA (AFQT 50-64)
CAT IIIB (AFQT 31-49)
CAT IVA (AFQT 16-30)

CAT IVA applicants can only enlist when and if the window for CAT4's opens and MEPS receives a control number for their enlistment. These applicants are not authorized the 5 point line score waiver, cannot enlist if they require a moral waiver for offenses that are misdemeanors or above, and are not authorized to receive any of the bonuses listed in the SRIP (Selected Reserve Incentive Program).

[josborn1012]

The following information should provide some clarification about the ASVAB and all its components. The Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a group of 9 subtest that measures your ability in separate career areas and provides an indication of your academic ability. The subtest are given for the following aptitude areas: General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Numerical Operations (NO), Electronic Information (EI), Auto and Shop Information (AS) and Mechanical Comprehension (MC). Four of these components (AR, WK, PC, and MK) comprise the AFQT - Armed Forces Qualification Test. The AFQT score determines whether or not you can enlist in the National Guard. The rest of the components are used in various combinations to determine your aptitude scores for 10 career path areas:

- CL - Clerical (WK+PC+AR+MK)
- CO- Combat (AR+CS+AS+MC)
- EL- Electronics (GS+AR+MK+EI)
- FA- Field Artillery (AR+CS+MK+MC)
- GM- General Maintenance (GS+AS+MK+EI)
- GT- General Technical (WK+PC+AR)
- MM- Mechanical Maintenance (NO+AS+MC+EI)
- OF- Operators and Food (WK+PC+NO+AS+MC)
- SC- Surveillance and Communications (WK+PC+AR+AS+MC)
- ST- Skilled Technical (GS+WK+PC+MK+MC)

The scores on these components determine what job specialties are best suited for your current knowledge and aptitude base. These specialties will be the specialties offered to you for enlistment. These component scores are also known as the line scores.

To qualify and be eligible to join the National Guard you need an AFQT score of 31 or higher. This will allow you to join with the basic package of bonuses and incentives which we can be discussed with a local recruiter. A score of 50 or higher on the AFQT, would allow you to qualify for all incentives and bonuses anyone eligible can receive. There are 5 test score categories (CAT) which in combination with your education, determine what you get on your enlistment. The CAT's are:

CAT I - (AFQT 93-100)
CAT II - (AFQT 65-92)
CAT IIIA (AFQT 50-64)
CAT IIIB (AFQT 31-49)
CAT IVA (AFQT 16-30)

CAT IVA applicants can only enlist when and if the window for CAT4's opens and MEPS receives a control number for their enlistment. These applicants are not authorized the 5 point line score waiver, cannot enlist if they require a moral waiver for offenses that are misdemeanors or above, and are not authorized to receive any of the bonuses listed in the SRIP (Selected Reserve Incentive Program).


Thank you so so much for posting this it has helped me soo much!

[sampson5455]

I took the ASVAB in 11th grade. It was optional for all juniors to take it, but just about all students took it in order to get out of class.

I took it because I wanted to see how well I could do, and I kind of regret it. I scored a 99. As most of you know that's the highest you can get. You may be wondering why I regret taking the test, and I'll explain why.

A few days after receiving my scores, I was getting phone calls from recruiters at home. This wasn't a problem to me at first, I simply told them I wasn't interested at the time. Then I would get called out of class at school because recruiters would be calling the school trying to set up a meeting time with me. Still not interested. Then the phone calls at work and then on my cell phone were the breaking points.

About the time I started receiving calls on my cell phone from different branches of the military, I started getting information from the service academies. I attended Summer Seminar at USNA the summer before my senior year, just to see if I would like it. I decided the military lifestyle wasn't for me. Don't get me wrong, I support everyone who serves in our military. I believe they do a great job and they have my support 100%. But when recruiters push on for someone to join who isn't willing, it's downright annoying. So if anyone on here is a recruiter, no offense, but when someone tells you no, don't push the issue. I understand this may have been circumstantial, but it was annoying nonetheless.

[doubtfuldarhma]

When I was in High School (20 years ago) the same thing happened to me. As soon as they saw my perfect score at the time they hounded me. I was going to go reg. army and my 2 older brothers had gone in the previous 2 years so they thought no prob. And it would have been except for the hounding it was just enough to push me away. I went on with life but the military was always at the back of my mind and when I heard that the age had gone up I contacted a recruiter for the guard. I told him not to hound me and he didn't - he worked with me and it was great. Took the asvab again but only got a 97 this time but it had been a while (2 decades) since I went to school so I guess it's ok.

[vernon79]

The following information should provide some clarification about the ASVAB and all its components. The Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a group of 9 subtest that measures your ability in separate career areas and provides an indication of your academic ability. The subtest are given for the following aptitude areas: General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Numerical Operations (NO), Electronic Information (EI), Auto and Shop Information (AS) and Mechanical Comprehension (MC). Four of these components (AR, WK, PC, and MK) comprise the AFQT - Armed Forces Qualification Test. The AFQT score determines whether or not you can enlist in the National Guard. The rest of the components are used in various combinations to determine your aptitude scores for 10 career path areas:

- CL - Clerical (WK+PC+AR+MK)
- CO- Combat (AR+CS+AS+MC)
- EL- Electronics (GS+AR+MK+EI)
- FA- Field Artillery (AR+CS+MK+MC)
- GM- General Maintenance (GS+AS+MK+EI)
- GT- General Technical (WK+PC+AR)
- MM- Mechanical Maintenance (NO+AS+MC+EI)
- OF- Operators and Food (WK+PC+NO+AS+MC)
- SC- Surveillance and Communications (WK+PC+AR+AS+MC)
- ST- Skilled Technical (GS+WK+PC+MK+MC)

The scores on these components determine what job specialties are best suited for your current knowledge and aptitude base. These specialties will be the specialties offered to you for enlistment. These component scores are also known as the line scores.

To qualify and be eligible to join the National Guard you need an AFQT score of 31 or higher. This will allow you to join with the basic package of bonuses and incentives which we can be discussed with a local recruiter. A score of 50 or higher on the AFQT, would allow you to qualify for all incentives and bonuses anyone eligible can receive. There are 5 test score categories (CAT) which in combination with your education, determine what you get on your enlistment. The CAT's are:

CAT I - (AFQT 93-100)
CAT II - (AFQT 65-92)
CAT IIIA (AFQT 50-64)
CAT IIIB (AFQT 31-49)
CAT IVA (AFQT 16-30)

CAT IVA applicants can only enlist when and if the window for CAT4's opens and MEPS receives a control number for their enlistment. These applicants are not authorized the 5 point line score waiver, cannot enlist if they require a moral waiver for offenses that are misdemeanors or above, and are not authorized to receive any of the bonuses listed in the SRIP (Selected Reserve Incentive Program).

Thank you for this information. What is the highest one can score on the MM career path. After receiving a qualifying score, can a person ask to retake the test to try and score higher?

[logcutter]

Anywhere between 35 and 65 is average Im told.

[Clark101st]

My recruiter and the folks at the NG Liaisons office told me my test score was great, better the scores of most who take the test. But I'm not sure I believe them. I scored a 68 and I have a feeling that is very average. Can someone give me an honest answer? :rolleyes:
Your score was better than average. The average is around 50 or so. Dont get down about your score. Besides it wont mater once you are in anyway. The scores you need to worry about are your GT scores wich you will learn about later. And if you dont like what they are you cant have them raised.

[vernon79]

I got a 130 on the MM career path. What is the highest you can get on a career path?

[mleppin]

Elle

That is a good score - they are right - the qualifier is 31 and the average is about 53. Great job:D

[DiverseLeah3807]

I got a 64 and I took the test when I was 16

[Luckyjack1]

When I last took an ASVAB it was with pencils. Quess they use computers now. I'm 40 and prior Army guard who'd like to go back in. But since I have an MOS of 13B I dont want to retake the test. Not sure why they can't give you a computerised result right away.

[Draghibob]

I took mine a little over 2 weeks ago and was just told that I scored an 88.

[No_Military_Yet]

Hi am 17 i just got my scores back. I scored a 93 on the AFQT. This may be a dumb question but i'm not sure how to figure out my line scores so if anyone can help it would be great.

[lesyann]

how did you take your asvab test on here like the pre asvab or did any of you:confused: :confused:

[shutterm4]

they have a asvab test prep section.. just use the search bar to find it or google asvab prep or asvab practice

[Chap]

Can you take the ASVAB test before you enlist or is it given after?

[dancersoldier]

I just took the ASVAB (pencil edition) last wednesday and i find out my line scores tomorrow (well, actually later today). I'm praying that my GT scores are 110+ because that will put me one step closer to getting the mos' i want that are critical in MI 46R and 46Q! keeping my fingers crossed

[punkedoutfairy]

na they are telling the truth most people now a days have low scores my recuiter said. i aslo have a score in the high 60's the higher the score the better so you did pretty well on the asvab.

[MStevens]

After receiving a qualifying score, can a person ask to retake the test to try and score higher?

Yeah, you can. You have to wait a few days I think, then after you take it again you have to wait at least six months. Although I might be wrong.

I got an 88.
From what I was told, It's based off a percentile, so basically you did better than 68% of the other people who took it, and all that score does is say if you're allowed to enlist (and if you get a high score, you do tend to get calls from what I've been told. I just got a bunch of mail) and something to do with bonuses, so the only thing that really matters are your line scores that AbnMnt posted.

[Jmiranda_Cav]

i remember takin the ASVAB the first time when i was 16 ( I wont brag but i had a GT score of like 129 i believe and an overall of 91, retook it when i went active duty, and got an overall score of 96) I was happy as **** ha.


best of luck trooper :)

[PFC Lowe]

My recruiter told me the national average is in the 40's or 50's. My first and only time taking it I got a 91 overall and my lowest line score was a 127 so I was thrilled! If I recall correctly, after your first time taking it you have to wait 30 days to take it a second. Same for the second; take it wait 30 more days. On your third time, if you do not score high enough or want to retake it again for one reason or another, you need to wait 6 months.

[GutshotStraight]

I agree with PFC Lowe- You must wait 30 days to retest.

I took it today and got: AFQT 88

Line scores were between 123 and 128 (GT was 128) so I guess I can research more MOS's- LOL I did not think I would do very well and left MEPS almost sick because I thought I had tanked it.

There are some sweet jobs for GT over 110 and ST over 105 or 110 :eek:

I am not going to be able to sleep tonight- My score seems like an error to me...

James

[dancersoldier]

Oh the ASVAB. Gosh, I kinda wish I had studied a little harder. I did embarassing for a soon to be college graduate. I was never good at those kinds of tests . .. . tests in general. In performance as in having to show someone that I can do something, I do wonderful. But you ask me to write something down, and forget about it.
I didn't do well enough to qualify for ocs (i had a GT of 107). . . but that's ok, because i wanted to go enlisted first anyway.
will they let me retake it when i do apply?

[GutshotStraight]

Why not retake it and go for the GT 110?

[Bostonredsock5]

I took a pratice one and got a 60 something. I got one of those books and brushed up on some stuff and got a 92. Let me tell you Im not that smart, so I think a little studying before hand will help ALOT.

[Airman1030]

If you retake it you have to use that score. You use the score of the last test took. be carefull on retakes.

[GutshotStraight]

Tell me about it- I got an 88 so hopefully, I am NEVER taking that thing again....:eek:

But if my hopes and dreams were 3 points away I would retake it after studying like a wild-person.

I got high scores but all it has done so far is make my wife think that I am going to get some fancy safe job. I mean who wants that?? LOL

MOS undetermined
James

[dancersoldier]

i really should've retaken the asvab. but i enlisted already.
i will probably have to wait till after i finish all my training. and before OCS, right? what if i do terrible? what happens to my current mos? do i get fired or something?

[m15a2]

Do they allow you to use scratch paper during the test, or is it all to be done in your head? I know its a dumb question.....

[Spc Smith]

they'll give you a piece of scratch paper and a pencil

[GutshotStraight]

Not a dumb question! As you see above they do provide paper and pencil, even if you are taking the CAT version (on a Computer). No calculators though- :D

Good luck and keep us posted!

[m15a2]

I have been taking practice tests over at military.com. I need to work on my math skills , I am so weak in this area. My wife is teaching me algebra. I am a prime example of someone who thought they would never use this stuff and now I am proven wrong. Everything else I do pretty good on, the tests are fun to take.

[GutshotStraight]

m15a2- Do your best with the Algebra tutoring but keep in mind if you can ace the Words Knowledge and Paragraph comprehension, then you should be fine if you tank on some of the math.

I felt I did not do very well on the Math but my overall score was still an 88, which is good for just about anything!

Good luck and keep us posted!

[m15a2]

I took the long test and it didnt give me an overall score. It broke down like this, and I know I can get the math up with some work.
Gen. Science 84
Arithmetic Reasoning 46.7
Word Knowledge 85.7
Paragraph comprehension 93.3
Auto and Shop 72
Math Knowledge 40
Mechanical Comprehension 56 This one surprised me
Electronics 45 This didnt seem to contain much common knowledge

[GutshotStraight]

To be honest I am not sure how your scores above correlate to the actual ASVAB. Have you considered just taking it? If you do not score as well as you'd like you can retake it...

I tried some short sample tests online but the scoring and everything was MUCH different than the actual exam.

I bought the McGraw-Hill ASVAB guide that has a DVD as well- You can take up to 5 full length exams and it shows your strengths, weaknesses and improvement.

Also, the "ASVAB for Dummies" seems to be the best, at least from what I hear.

Keep us posted!

[m15a2]

Im not looking at enlisting soon, Im giving myself two years to get in shape. I have to meet certain goals to enlist. Im an established adult and I need to wait so my family doesnt starve while at BCT nd AIT !Thanks for the tips on learning materials!