Wondering what to do after high
school?
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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery or ASVAB can help.
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Who: High school students - YOU
When: February 24th (sign up by Feb. 19th)
Where: McMinnville High School Library
Why: Great way to help you determine your
strength and match them to a career.
NO MILITARY OBLIGATION.
CAREER PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY – 100pts
Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery
ASVAB
ASVAB Preview Objective:
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Upon completion of this lesson:
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Students will understand the importance of
thinking about their future plans after the
completion of high school.
Students will understand what the ASVAB test
will do for them by helping them determine
their strengths and then matching those to
possible career areas.
ASVAB History
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Test administered by the United States
Military Entrance Processing Command,
used to determine qualification for enlistment
in the United States armed forces.
The ASVAB was first introduced in 1968 and
was adopted by all branches of the military in
1976
Military Standards for Enlistment
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Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) Required minimum
scores as of January 2009 (unless otherwise noted) are as
follows:
Air Force 50 (as of October 2009)
Air National Guard 36 (GED Graduate is 50)
Coast Guard (AFQT) 45
Navy (AFQT) 35(GED is 50)
Marines (AFQT) 32
Army (AFQT) 31
GED holders who earn 15 college credits 100 level or greater are
considered equivalent with those holding high school diplomas.
This would result in only needing the minimum score to enlist
ASVAB Test and Scores
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The ASVAB consists of eight short tests that
help you identify your skills in a variety of
areas. After taking the ASVAB, you will
receive three Career Exploration Scores.
These scores tell you your current strengths
in verbal, math, and science and technical
skills.
The ASVAB scores allow you to compare
your test performance with that of other
students at your grade level.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
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ASVAB Career Exploration Program has provided high quality,
cost-free career exploration and planning materials and services
to high schools across the nation. From surveys of participating
students, we learned the following:
􀂃 76% of the students who participated did so because of their interest in
making appropriate post- high school career and educational plans.
􀂃 31% of the students who participated did so because of their interest in
military service.
􀂃 62% of those who participated reported that the ASVAB Program helped them
to connect their skills and interests with appropriate career choices.
􀂃 63% of those who participated say the ASVAB Program helped them to
consider careers they had not thought about before.
Common ASVAB Questions
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WHAT IF I FAIL THE ASVAB?
There is no pass or fail on the ASVAB. You
cannot "ace" the ASVAB or "flunk" it! Your scores
reflect your own abilities!
IS THERE A SPANISH ASVAB?
No. This is a frequently asked question. The
ASVAB test does not exist in any other
language. Service regulations, technical
manuals, operations orders, etc. are all written in
English. You will have to be able to function in
English in the military, which is why the ASVAB
test is given in English only.
Common ASVAB Questions
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When can I take the ASVAB? Can I take it over again
if necessary?
You can take the ASVAB as early as your sophomore year in
high school. If you take the ASVAB as a sophomore your
score will not be used for joining the military. If need be,
you may retake the ASVAB after 30 days, and again 30
days later.
If I take the ASVAB, am I committed to joining the
military?
Taking the ASVAB does not commit you to anything. A
military recruiter may contact you after taking the ASVAB.
The ASVAB can help you determine your own interests and
aptitude even if you are not planning to
Common ASVAB Questions
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Does the ASVAB have any influence on my
high school grades?
The ASVAB has no impact on your high school
grades. You have nothing to lose, and everything
to gain.
Exploring the ASVAB
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Goto: asvabprogram.com
Answer the following questions by searching
through the website:
What % of the students who participated did so because of their
interest in making appropriate post-high school career and
educational plans.
What % of the students who participated did so because of their
interest in military service.
What % of those who participated reported that the ASVAB
Program helped them to connect their skills and interests with
appropriate career choices.
What % of those who participated say the ASVAB Program helped
them to consider careers they had not thought about before.