Instant ASVAB

Time Management

Eric — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:15:19 +0000

Each subtest is timed and, on the computerized version of the ASVAB, that’s the only time you’ll get for that subtest. On the paper version you can go back and check answers on previous subtests but, on the CAT-ASVAB once you complete a subtest your answers are set in stone and you can’t go back [...]

What’s the Highest Score on the ASVAB Test?

Eric — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:30:38 +0000

After “what’s the average ASVAB score?“, the second most asked question about the ASVAB is “what’s the highest possible score on the ASVAB test?” Because the AFQT score (what’s typically referred to as the ASVAB score) is converted to a percentile score between 1 and 99, the highest score possible is a 99. Getting a 99 [...]

Stay Focused

Eric — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:14:19 +0000

The ASVAB is not only designed to test your knowledge and aptitude but also to test your performance under stressful conditions and what could be more stressful than taking a test that will decide the course of the next 4+ years of your life! You’ll take the nine subtests over a wide variety of material in [...]

What’s the Average ASVAB Score?

Eric — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:11:38 +0000

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 [...]

Conquering Test Day

Eric — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:12:09 +0000

Your goal on test day is to be confident and put yourself in the best position to do well on the ASVAB. Part of that is the confidence you’ve developed from studying and preparing yourself for the test but here are a few test day tips to make sure you’re at your best: On the morning [...]

ASVAB Score GT (General Technical)

Eric — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:48:00 +0000

The General Technical or GT score is one of the most important line scores computed from your results on the ASVAB test. It’s determined by adding your Verbal Expression (VE) and Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) scores together and is used by all five branches of the military (it’s the “G” in the Air Force MAGE). It’s doubly [...]

How is CAT-ASVAB Question Order Determined?

Eric — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:53:42 +0000

There’s a common misconception that missing the first few questions on the CAT-ASVAB test will get you an easier test overall. That’s certainly not true and intentionally missing the first few questions could potentially hurt your score even more than you realize. The computerized version of the ASVAB will contain the same set of questions for [...]

Break Up Your Study Sessions

Eric — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:06:16 +0000

You’ll remember more of what you study if you break up your study sessions into shorter blocks of 20 to 30 minutes each. Your brain remembers more of what you study near the beginning and near the end of a study session so take advantage of this by scheduling shorter study sessions. Also, you’ll be better [...]

ASVAB.com?

Eric — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:57:29 +0000

Although ASVAB.com exists it’s not owned or run by the people who administer the ASVAB test. The official ASVAB website is at http://www.officialasvab.com and not at ASVAB.com.

Know What Subtests to Concentrate On

Eric — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:01:15 +0000

The ASVAB test consists of nine subtests each of which measure a different area of knowledge or aptitude. Four of the subtests: Word Knowledge Paragraph Comprehension Arithmetic Reasoning Mathematics Knowledge make up your AFQT score (what most people call their ASVAB score) and it’s this score that determines if you can enlist. Other than these four subtests, how important [...]