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ASVAB Study Tips
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Preparation As with any test, how well you do depends in large part upon how well you prepare. To study effectively for the ASVAB, you really need to begin studying at least two months before you plan to take the test, if not more! Here are some basic steps to take: Find a comfortable, quiet area to study Gather paper, pens & pencils, a calculator, and other tools Make a basic study schedule Making a Schedule Probably the... more
ASVAB Scores and Military Jobs
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Your ASVAB scores determine what jobs you will qualify for in the military. Before you embarrass yourself though, you should know that a job in the Army and the Marine Corps is called an "MOS" - short for "Military Occupational Specialty." In the Air Force, jobs are called "AFSC" - short for "Air Force Specialty Code." In the Navy and Coast Guard, jobs are called "ratings," or "rate" for short. Check the links below to see which jobs you will ... more
ASVAB and Marine Corps Jobs
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Jobs in the Marine Corps are called "MOS" (short for Military Occupational Specialty). To find the MOSes you qualify for, the Marine Corps breaks down your ASVAB subtest scores into groups known as line scores. The ASVAB subtests are: General Science (GS); Arithmetic Reasoning (AR); Word Knowledge (WK); Paragraph Comprehension (PC); Numerical Operations (NO); Coding Speed (CS); Auto and Shop Information (AS); Mathematics Knowledge (MK); Mechan... more
ASVAB Test Explained
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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. ... more
Taking the ASVAB: Tips and Strategies
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The day before the test, it is paramount to (a) not worry, and (b) get a good night's sleep! If you're taking the test at your school, these should not be so difficult, but if you're going with your military branch to a hotel and waking up at 4 in the morning, relaxation and sleeping can be a problem. The night before, be sure you get to bed early. Read, watch TV, draw - do something to help you relax and sleep well. When you go to actually t... more
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