[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ASVAB Score, thoughts? (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 5/22/2011 4:58:04 PM EDT
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VE Standard Score = 59 Sum of Standard Score = 229 AFQT = 75 Good? Bad? EDIT: Just to clarify, this ASVAB score was for the US Navy. |
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VE Standard Score = 59 Sum of Standard Score = 229 AFQT = 75 Good? Bad? What’s the Average ASVAB Score?
When most potential recruits get their ASVAB score they wonder how well they did compared to everyone else who took the test. Thankfully, it’s very easy to rank your score against other test takers as your AFQT score is specifically computed to show that ranking. Your AFQT score is a combination of your scores on the following ASVAB subtests: •Word Knowledge •Paragraph Comprehension •Arithmetic Reasoning •Mathematics Knowledge However, it’s not computed by simply adding those scores together but by a formula designed to take the scores and convert them to a percentile value. It’s this percentile that represents your ASVAB score and ranks your results in comparison to others. For example, if you score a 60 on the ASVAB that means that you scored higher than 60% of those who took the test (you’re in the 60th percentile). If you score a 90 you scored higher than 90% of those who took the test. So, the average ASVAB score would be the percentile value that puts you right in the middle of everyone who has taken the test or a score of 50. That score of 50 is also important because it’s the minimum score necessary to qualify for most enlistment bonuses like student load repayment and enlistment bonuses. I scored a 97 in the 1979 and was an 0311.....after being screwed on a slip up and losing my air support job. Man I was pissed off after boot camp....long story....F'in recruiter! |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: My AFQT was 99 and the GT was 138. Fantastic, that's not what the OP asked about though. Just putting it out there. I am a little suspicious of people who like to advertise their asvabs. Gloating can't be good. I kicked those high school students' asses. Intellectually speaking. |
I got a 99 on my ASVAB too  OK, I lied. I only got an 89. I must be the only honest person on ARFCOM. A 75 is not bad. You should qualify for some good jobs (other than artillery, just say no). That's all that really matters when it comes to the score: whether of not you qualified for the job you want. |
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My AFQT was 99 and the GT was 138. I got either an 84 or 87 AFQT, but a 129 gt and 127 st. I remember those two because the recruiters made a huge deal about them. I never studied and only took it once. That surprised them too. They didn't seem to care much about any AFQTs, except the people in the teens, they got made fun of.
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Im taking mine Tuesday afternoon. Any tips? I did very well on it in HS, but that was a few years back!! Im 30 now 
Ive been working on algebra, and science stuff, but its so broad, its kinda a I know it or not. It's difficult to study for. And I found that during the test you think you're doing worse than you are. But that's because the questions get progressively harder until you get one wrong. I am not particulary strong in math or mechanics and I did fine. Honestly the best thing you can do is the same prep for every other test. Relaxing night before, good meal, plenty of sleep, good breakfast, use the retroom, comfortable clothes. |
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Im taking mine Tuesday afternoon. Any tips? I did very well on it in HS, but that was a few years back!! Im 30 now
Ive been working on algebra, and science stuff, but its so broad, its kinda a I know it or not. There are ASVAB study guides...but I did better the second time I took it. Educated guessing is key. Like any .mil test, two answers are obviously stupid. Two are close, and of those, one is correct. So, guess out of the four, and you get a 25% chance of getting it right. Take a little time and think about it, and you can easily up that to a 50% chance...Even better if you actually know the answer. |
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I actually got a 99. The damn phone rang every few days for months after I took it. At times I wish I would have went into the military but that was one of the reasons I went to college instead. Scoring well on the test thats administered to assess intelligence for entrance to the military convinced you to go to college? 
So if you scored poorly, you would have decided to work with the rest of us poor bastards? On topic: Scored a 72. Google proclaims the nat'l average is 51. |
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Quoted: Im taking mine Tuesday afternoon. Any tips? My highest score was on spatial reasoning, and I used my fingers as calipers to judge the relative sizes of the irregular shapes they presented on the computer screen. That was the category I scored highest on, and I relied on using my fingers. |
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Im taking mine Tuesday afternoon. Any tips? My highest score was on spatial reasoning, and I used my fingers as calipers to judge the relative sizes of the irregular shapes they presented on the computer screen. That was the category I scored highest on, and I relied on using my fingers. No kidding. Wow Well I had forgotten about that part. Tuesday should be interesting! |
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ASVAB Score - Air Force recruits must score at least 36 points the 99-point ASVAB (Note: The "Overall" ASVAB Score is known as the "AFQT Score," or "Armed Forces Qualification Test Score"). Exceptions are made, however, for a handful of high school graduates who can score as low as 31. In actuality, the vast majority (over 70 percent) of those accepted for an Air Force enlistment score 50 or above. Education - You're more likely to be struck by lightning than enlist in the Air Force without a high school diploma. Even with a GED, the chances are not good. Only about 1/2 of a percent of all Air Force enlistments each year are GED-Holders. To even be considered for one of these very few slots, a GED-holder must score a minimum of 65 on the AFQT. The Air Force allows a higher enlistment rank for recruits with college credit. Army ASVAB Score - The Army requires a minimum AFQT Score of 31 to qualify for enlistment. However, in recent months, the Army has been approving more and more waivers for those with scores as low as 26 (Category IVA). To qualify for certain enlistment incentives, such as enlistment bonuses, an Army recruit must score a minimum of 50. Education - The Army allows more recruits to enlist with a GED than any other branch. In Fiscal Year 2008, only 83 percent of new Army recruits had a high school diploma (or at least 15 college credits), comparted with the Department of Defense (DOD) average of 92 percent. The Army even has a special program, called Army Prep School, that allows individuals to enlist who have no high school diploma or GED. Like the Air Force, the Army also offers a higher enlistment rank for recruits with college. Unlike the Air Force, where the maximum initial enlistment rank for college credits is E-3, the Army offers the rank of E-4 for those with a bachelors degree. Marine Corps ASVAB Score - Marine Corps recruits must score at least 32. A very few exceptions are made (about one percent) for some exceptionally otherwise qualified recruits with scores as low as 25. Education - As with the Air Force, those without a high school education are ineligible. The Marine Corps limits GED enlistments to no more than five percent per year. Those with a GED must score a minimum of 50 on the AFQT to even be considered. As with the other services, the Marine Corps offers advanced enlistment rank for college credits. However, of all the services, the Marines are the most restrictive in this area. The maximum advanced rank for college credits is E-2, where the other services will give college credit advanced rank up to E-3 (E-4 in the Army). Navy ASVAB Score - Navy recruits must score at least 35 on the AFQT. The Navy raised this requirement from 31 in 2003 for active duty accessions. Reserve enlistment programs still only require a score of 31. Education - Like the Air Force, the Navy accepts very, very few recruits who don't have a high school diploma. To be considered for enlistment with a GED, you must score a minimum of 50 on the AFQT. You must also have no drug use, and at least three references from influential members of the community (police, fire, judge, teacher, ect.). Any police involvement, other than minor traffic offenses will also disqualify a GED applicant. Like the other services, the Navy offers advanced enlistment rank (up to E-3) for college. Coast Guard ASVAB Score - The Coast Guard requires a minimum of 40 points on the AFQT. A waiver is possible if a recruit's ASVAB Line Scores qualify them for a specific job, and the recruit is willing to enlist in that job. Education - For a very few (less than 5 percent) who will be allowed to enlist with a GED, the minimum AFQT score is 50. The CG offers advanced enlistment rank of E-2 for 30 college credits, and E-3 for 60 credits. |
| It's great as long as you meet the minimum score to be accepted in to the MOS you desire. Emotional maturity, discipline when it comes to studying, etc. are much more significant factors than some test score; I had an AFQT of 96, a 133 GT score or something like that and it means dick when you are taking a practical test in front of instructors. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Im taking mine Tuesday afternoon. Any tips? My highest score was on spatial reasoning, and I used my fingers as calipers to judge the relative sizes of the irregular shapes they presented on the computer screen. That was the category I scored highest on, and I relied on using my fingers. No kidding. Wow Well I had forgotten about that part. Tuesday should be interesting! Yep. Use the 'devil horn' heavy metal finger sign. |
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The different branches break down the raw ASVAB scores and add them up in different ways to get what they want. I didn't know the other branches had GTs too. OP is 30, so I don't think he's enlisting in the USAF... In the Navy they add upp different parts of the ASVAB depending on what rating you want to get into. For the record, I scored a 95 on the AFQT. I'm below average for an arfcommer.
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The different branches break down the raw ASVAB scores and add them up in different ways to get what they want. I didn't know the other branches had GTs too. OP is 30, so I don't think he's enlisting in the USAF... In the Navy they add upp different parts of the ASVAB depending on what rating you want to get into. For the record, I scored a 95 on the AFQT. I'm below average for an arfcommer. Lamont, you big dummy! |
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My AFQT was 99 and the GT was 138. Damn! Here I thought I did good with a 99/127. Course my retarded ass still went 11B. Too much paperwork for me. Besides, I didn't have any college. Still don't. OP - whatever you do, USE THE GI BILL BEFORE IT EXPIRES!!!!! |
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Quoted: Every branch but the AF has a "GT" line score, but they all calculate it differently. The only score you can compare from one branch to another is AFQT. I'm another arfcom dolt, I only scored an 84 AFQT. On the bright side I did score a 99 on my electronics subscore and 98 on mechanical. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What is the GT score? When I came in (99) we only had the ASVAB. GT is Army specific. I took it through the coast guard and it was on there. It's on the Marines too |
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Quoted: Guy in my basic got the same (we were all infantry, too...). I thought I was coming pretty strong with a 98 and a 132 My AFQT was 99 and the GT was 138. big debate on GT not going over 130..I chimed in. Then he chimed in. We figure it maxes/d at 140 (in '03...) |