Do You Know Where to Take the ASVAB Assessment?

Submitted by: Jennifer Cooper

You must probably be contemplating of going into military service. You might be thinking right now that you're qualified for the military services, so, you're asking yourself "Where will I take the ASVAB exam?" You can deem yourself objectively adept at survive the military training camp. On the contrary, this is only the easy part of the whole process. The most critical thing is that you should pass the ASVAB test.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery or more generally called ASVAB is a sequence of multiple-choice psychological exams laid out to rank an applicant’s Military Occupational Specialty or MOS. The job choices obtainable in the military service are almost generally based on one's ASVAB exam average mark. In order to pass the exam, one must receive a score of at least 42-50 in the ASVAB exam which comprises of topics on Arithmetic Reasoning, General Science, Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge, Numerical Operations, Auto and Shop Information, Mathematics Knowledge and Mechanical Comprehension.

Now that you know this, we are back to the original question: "Where could I take the ASVAB exam?"

Essentially, there are three answers to the inquiry of "Where could I take the ASVAB examination ". First, one may go to a military head hunter, either through personal contacts or online. The military recruitment agency will be gauging whether or not you are good for the military then go on to setting up a schedule for you to take the ASVAB assessment at the nearest Military Entrance Processing Station or MEPS or an associated Military Entrance Test or MET location.

On the contrary, there is the ASVAB Career Exploration Program that makes the ASVAB exam available to post-secondary and high school students. The Career Exploration Program assists students to maneuver through careers in both the civilian and military fields of work. To get entrance to the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, one has to speak with a teacher or counselor.

Lastly, if one is for the time being serving the military but loves to take again the ASVAB assessment in order to be reclassified for on-the-job-training, the ASVAB exam is at the same time administered by the Services. Typically, the ASVAB examination is computer-based but it isn’t ready for use on the web.

On the contrary, a student could take ASVAB on the internet practice exams that duplicate the layout and subject matter of the authentic ASVAB exam. Such online exams can certainly help prepare the individual for the actual examination, not just in getting familiar with what subjects the assessment includes, but more especially, in fostering the student’s tenacity in finishing the exam in the appointed time while not cracking under anxiety and stress and getting mental block in the middle of the examination.

As the cliché goes, practice makes perfect. So practice, practice, practice! Then practice some more. Try those online exams! While there are numerous ways to take the ASVAB exam, what is more important is that you allow enough time and effort in preparation for it.

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Navy ASVAB Line Scores - Line Up Here With Your Questions

By Al Dasch

NAVY ASVAB line scores play an important role in the rating (or job) that a Sailor can have while in the Navy. Line scores are the scores that are given to each of the nine sub-tests in the ASVAB, or The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

There are nine parts to the test:

* General Science (GS)

* Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)

* Word Knowledge (WK)

* Paragraph Comprehension (PC)

* Mathematics Knowledge (MK)

* Electronics Information (EI)

* Auto Shop (AS)

* Mechanical Comprehension (MC)

* Assembling Objects (AO)

The score for each of these subtests is called a line score.

Jobs in the Navy are called ratings, and eligibility for a rating is largely determined by the line scores of the ASVAB.

For example, in order to qualify to be a Gunner's Mate (GM), the combined scores of Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, and General Science must equal 205. Or, as the NAVY writes it: AR+MK+EI+GS=205

Some ratings have two different ways to qualify. In order to sign a contract to be an Engineman (EN) a recruit can either have VE+AR+MK+AS=200 OR VE+AR+MK+AO=205.

It is important to note that the Navy ASVAB line scores aren't the only pre-requisite for a rating. There are other considerations, such as vision, citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance.

ASVAB line scores are often confused with the AFQT, which is a score derived from certain line scores. The scores from Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Word Knowledge (WK), and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) are used to compute the AFQT like this: The WK and PC scores are added together and used to determine a VE (Verbal Expression) score. Then the VE score is doubled, and the sum added to the AR and MK. The sum of 2VE + AR + MK is the raw score. The AFQT percentile score tells how good one score is in comparison to all the other scores submitted. A 59 means that the test taker scored better than 59% of those tested.

Most of the time when someone tells their ASVAB score, they really mean their AFQT percentile. The AFQT is often confused with Navy ASVAB Line Scores .

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Brain Anatomy Charts - The Nervous System Explained

Submitted by: Stephen Lamb

Anatomical brain and head charts, commonly available as 22 by 28-inch plain paper or laminated pages, or flip charts, are ideal patient and student education tools. These charts, with their wealth of anatomical diagrams and lengthy but comprehensible explanations, offer a complex, colorful, easily-followed map of the human brain and nervous system, and all the ills that can befall it. In fact, words alone do not do these charts justice; only seeing is believing.

Take for example the anatomical flip chart called Understanding the Nervous System. This 13-page book, printed on UV-coated, full-sized, 12-point paper stock that allows for dry-erase marking (markers not included) provides physicians a way to highlight specific features or points in completely removable fashion. The flip chart also comes with a heavy, laminated cover, and the optional easel is spiral bound for uncomplicated page-turning and folds flat for storage.

The labeled Brain Anatomy chart provides, in 10 separate, full color and highly detailed images with attached explanatory text, a comprehensive overview of parts of the brain. From the cerebellum to the spinal cord, including the meninges and a coronal cross-section, as well as blood vessels supplying the brain and a didactic image of the functional brain sections, this chart is a superb tool for explaining brain mechanics to a patient or a pre-med student.

The Central Nervous System (CNS) chart provides a remarkably detailed overview not only of divisions of the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, etc. in full-color didactic display), but images and text dealing with such items as cranial nerves, spinal structure, cellular-level views of motor neurons and synaptic cleft, and a description of the action and function of neurotransmitters, as well as a discussion on cerebrospinal fluid. In addition, the chart provides a brief overview of such CNS disturbances as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

While the CNS chart is a stand-alone teaching tool, it also makes an excellent companion piece to various educational charts such as Understanding Migraines, Understanding Epilepsy and Understanding Stroke. The migraine chart, which examines the causes and symptoms of this genetic, neurological disease (which presupposes that migraine sufferers have overly excitable neurons), discusses cerebral microvascularization, vasoconstriction and vasodilation (narrowing or widening of blood vessels), and even displays and discusses the origin and nature of a migraine aura, defined as visual and/or sensory disturbances, and speech disturbances, developing gradually and usually lasting no more than an hour.

The epilepsy and stroke charts also provide detailed and easily understood information and diagrams on these two health problems. The first, epilepsy, while relatively uncommon, can be devastating to patients, limiting their social interaction and putting them at serious risk of falls and other hazards. Strokes, on the other hand, are quite common among the elderly, and the chart discusses not only the types of stroke (hemorrhagic and ischemic), but the risk factors like smoking and diabetes than can increase the likelihood of the latter.

The Parkinson’s Disease Education Poster is especially useful as the incidence of this neurological defect becomes more prevalent as the U.S. population ages. Parkinson’s, which results primarily from degeneration, has distinctive stages, as well as specific diagnosis and treatment protocols, all of which the chart examines in detail.

All charts, including the single-page nervous system anatomy chart, are available as plain or laminated 22 by 28 inch sheets, with the lamination perforated by metal eyelets for hanging. The plastic coating allows surgeons, teachers and others to mark the pages in greater detail without destroying them by using dry erase markers.

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ASVAB Scoring - What to Make of Your AFQT and Line Scores

By John Phoenix 

ASVAB scoring is not as simple and straight forward as you might think.  In fact, nothing about it is simple or straight forward.  It is a good idea to understand the difference between the ASVAB AFQT and the ASVAB GT before you sit down for the exam.  

The ASVAB is actually nine individual subtests covering a range of subjects.  That's why they call it a battery (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery).   Each subtest is scored individually and plays a different role in the ASVAB process. The ASVAB AFQT ( Armed Forces Qualification Test) is not another test, it's the score of four subtest including Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematical Knowledge(MK), Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC).   The ASVAB AFQT is your most important score because it is score they use to determine your enlistment qualification.  

So the take away here is that those four subjects are the most important.   In fact, your ASVAB AFQT score determines whether or not you qualify for any type of enlistment bonus, college plan or college repayment plan.   

You will also come across the terms "raw score" , "standard score", "percentile score" and "line score".  Again, these are all just scoring interpretations of the nine different subtests.  Traditional tests scores are reported as a percentile which is the number of right answers divided by the total number of questions times 100.  The ASVAB calculates it differently.  The ASVAB percentile score is a comparison of your score in relation to everyone else score.  The highest ASVAB score in terms of percentile is 99. This means you did better than 99% of the other people who took the test.  

What most people refer to as their ASVAB Test Scores is actually the ASVAB AFQT score which is typically represented in percentile form with the following minimum requirements for enlistment.  Based on your score, you are put in a category.  The military limits the number of people they take from the lower categories based on their enlistment needs.  

Category I           93-100%              Outstanding  

Category II          65-92%                Excellent  

Category IIIA      50-64%                Above Average  

Category IIIB      31-49%                Average  

Category IVA     21-30%                Below Average  

Category IVB      16-20%                Markedly Below Average  

Category IVC      10-15%                Poor  

Category V          0-9%                     Not Trainable  

Raw scores are the number of points you get on each subtest. Each question is worth a different number of points based on its difficulty level.  Hard questions are worth more points than easy questions. The standard score is actually a conversion of the raw score based on standard distribution of scores with a mean of 50.   

Line scores determine which military jobs you qualify for. Various combinations of all nine subtests are considered in the Line Score requirements for each job assignment.  Every branch of the military looks at line scores a little bit differently.  

For example, the ASVAG GT or General Technical is an Army line score which is calculated as the Verbal Expression (VE)  score plus the Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) score.  The VE is calculated from the Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) score. Yes, it is confusing but that's how it is done. 

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Air Force ASVAB - Minimum Requirements, Scoring System, and Re-Testing Policy

By John Phoenix

Aside from the Coast Guard, the Air Force has the highest ASVAB AFQT score requirements for enlistment than any other branch of military service. If you are taking the Airforce ASVAB, you will need a minimum AFQT score of 36 if you have a high school diploma and a 65 if you hold a GED.

The minimum ASVAB AFQT score for Army and Navy is 31, Marines a 32 and the Coast Guard requires a 40 for enlistment qualification.

The Air Force offers a guaranteed job to about forty percent of their new active duty recruits. Most enlistees are asked to choose one of four aptitude areas from the beginning, and later assigned to a particular job within that category.

Air Force Job Categories & Scoring Requirements

The four categories are Mechanical, Administrative, General and Electronics and their system is referred to as MAGE.

If you want a Mechanical job assignment, you will need to do well on the General Science (GS), Mechanical Comprehension (MC) and Auto & Shop (AS). The formula for the Mechanical score on the Airforce ASVAB is MC + GS + 2xAS ( so Auto & Shop is particularly important for a good Mechanical job assignment.

If you want an Administrative job assignment, you need a good Verbal Expression (VE) score, which is derived from you Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) scores.

If you want a good General job assignment, you want to maximize your Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) score in addition to the highest possible Verbal Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC)  scores you can get.

An Electronics job assignment is probably the coolest job assignment you can get but it is also the hardest area to qualify for. The Air Force looks at General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK) and Electronics Information (EI) scores for an Electronics assignment.

Retaking the Airforce ASVAB

The Air Force allows retesting for the purpose of improving an applicant's ASVAB scores to enhance enlistment options. They may let you take the test again if your MAGE scores make it difficult to assign you to a particular area.

The Air Force even lets you retake the ASVAB if you already qualify for enlistment and job assignment. You have to show up for face-to-face or telephone interview with the recruiting flight officer, who has the authority to approve your retest.

The Air Force does not, however, allow retesting when the applicant has previously enlisted under the DEP, or is holding an aptitude area reservation.

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Marine ASVAB - Minimum Requirements, Scoring System and Re-Testing Policy

By John Phoenix

Just like any other branch of the military, the Marines look at your AFQT score which stands for Armed Forces Qualification Test. This score is comprised of four subtests including Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge ( MK), Word Knowlege (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC).

An ASVAB AFQT score of 32 or higher will get you in to the Marines if you have a high school diploma. You will need a Marine ASVAB score of 50 or higher to qualify for an enlistment bonus, the Marine Corp College Fund or Geographic Area of Choice Program.

The minimum score for enlistment qualification if you hold a GED is 50.

Marine  Job Categories & Scoring Requirements

The Marines use a simple scoring system looking at three scoring categories as follows:

Mechanical Maintenance (MM) - General Science (GS), Auto & Shop (AS), Mathematics Knowledge (MK) and Mechanical Comprehension (MC)

General Technical (GT)  - Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) and Verbal Expression (VE)

Electronics (EL) - General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK) and Electronics Information (EI)

Retaking the Marine ASVAB

The Marine ASVAB retake policy is similar to most other branches.  You can retake if your score has expired which is two years if you did not enlist.  The only other way the Marines let you retest is if the recruiter specifically request a retest based on the fact he or she felt like the scores did not reflect your true ability ( based on your education, training and experience).  The Marines will NOT approve a retest based solely on the fact that your scores were too low to qualify for enlistment.

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Army ASVAB - Minimum Requirements, Scoring System and Re-Testing Policy

By John Phoenix

The Army has the lowest ASVAB scoring requirements of all branches of the military. You can enlist with an ASVAB AFQT score of 31 or higher whether you have a GED or high school diploma. Army is also the only branch that guarantees job assignments before you sign the enlistment contract.

When you have taken the ASVAB for military enlistment qualification, the item in your scorecard called the AFQT is what you need to focus on. The Armed Forces Qualification Test or AFQT is the combination of four ASVAB subtests-Word Knowledge (WK), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Paragraph Comprehension (PC) and Mathematics Knowledge (MK). The term AFQT may also refer to the score computed from these four components. It is sometimes referred to as the ASVAB score, but this can be misleading because an overall score is not issued for the ASVAB.

To determine which job you will qualify for, the Army looks at the rest of your subtest scores in combination with each other to indicate your aptitude for a given category.  Those categories are listed below with these corresponding abbreviations: Verbal Expression (VE), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Auto & Shop Information (AS), General Science (GS), Auto & Shop Information (AS), Mechanical Comprehension (MC), Electronic Information (EI)

Army Job Categories & Scoring Requirements

1.  Clerical Score (CL) = (VE)  +  (AR)  +   (MK)

2.  Combat Score (CO) = (AR)  + (AS)  +   (MC)

3.  Electronics Score (EL) - (GS)  +   (AR)  +   (MK) +  (EI)

4.  Field Artillery Score (FA) = (AR)   +  (MK)   +   (MC)

5.  General Maintenance Score (GM) = (GS)  +   (AS)  +   (MK)  +   (EI)

6.  General Technical Score (GT) = (VE)  +   (AR)

7.  Mechanical Maintenance Score (MM) =  (AS)  +   (MC)  +   (EI)

8.  Operators and Food Score (OF) = (VE)  +   (AS)  +   (MC)

9.  Surveillance and Communications Score (SC) = (VE)  +   (AR)  +   (AS)  +   (MC)

10.  Skilled Technical Score (ST) =(GS)  +   (VE)  +   (MK)  +   (MC)

Retaking the Army ASVAB

You may be allowed to retake the ASVAB under any of the following circumstances: the validity period of your first or previous ASVAB test has ended; your test results fall below the required scores for enlistment; or you failed to complete the ASVAB due to an unexpected incident that is not of your own fault or doing.

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