Navy ASVAB?

Question

So I took the ASVAB practice test and made a 14.. the recruiter said I need to make at least a 50 for most jobs .. I have a month to study... arithmetic, word knowledge, and reading comprehension. It's kind difficult because I would have to learn every single thing about all of that because I don't know exactly what kind of math problems, or exactly what kind of definitions.. any advice?

Answer 1

dude, that is the lowest ASVAB I've ever heard of. If you are serious about joining the military, buy a ASVAB study book and read it and do the practice tests.....many many times over and over again.........wow that is a low score

Answer 2

Pusherhombre, I don't have any idea what you're talking about. We (myself and the other recruits) took the ASVAB to make it in the military, and the highest possible score was a 99, not even a 100 so how did you make a 116? Unless they had something different for that small time period ("88), then you are bullshitting. I am third generation Navy, and my dad said it was the same thing back then. One would take the ASVAB (not a GT or whatever), and the highest score was a 99. Correct me if I'm wrong, did they do something different in "88? I know they change policies sometimes in the military.
Now to actually answer the original question, making a 14 is, quite frankly, terrible. Like everyone has said, STUDY an ASVAB guide. If you flunk that badly at MEPS, then the Navy is NOT for you.

Answer 3

Just so we're clear: It is the General Test at the MEPS center that goes on your military record, not the ASVAB. But I think the ASVAB is good practice for the GT, but I wouldn't really know. I never took the Student ASVAB. I probably took the MET-ASVAB at MEPS. Back in my day I sat in a classroom with several hundred other people and took the test via test booklet and answer sheet. Took several hours, and most of the guys were contacted at the hotel by their recruiters and told what their scores were. I wasn't, but I was told my score by the Army career counselor after I completed the physical the next day. I think everybody passed, but I think the average score was in the eighties or nineties. ("Eight beers, 6 women!!!") A few boasted of flunking the test and having to go back repeatedly, but that seemed impossible to me. In retrospect, though, I was kind of glad my recruiter was not so on-the-ball. Announcing a score of 116 in that company would have made me look and sound like a freak. For most there, though, high school was a distant memory, and I was likely the youngest one there.

I don't recall any hard questions on the GT, and I scored a 116 without studying for it in 1988. I aced the auto knowledge and shop, and I had never even been under the hood of a car except to change the oil and check my brake fluid and the radiator, and I had not taken a shop class since 8th grade. That ought to tell you something. But that is the score that went on my military record.

But a score of 14 seems to indicate you may need to take the ASVAB (or whatever) more seriously if you REALLY want to get into the military.

Answer 4

As with any test, it's always best to prepare and know what to expect, so I agree that you should practice. No matter what, if you practice, you'll do better than before.

But, in case you don't have the money to purchase an ASVAB study book (they don't cost much though.), try the link I pasted below.

It's the free military.com practice tests and comes in three full length practice tests and three short practice tests and covers questions similar to what will be on the actual ASVAB.

Once you click the link, it will ask you to register. It's kind of a pain, but at least the test is free.

By the way, I think the minimum for the Navy is actually 35 with a high school diploma. I'm not sure what it is with a GED.

Answer 5

Yes, the ASVAB is timed and you can't use a calculator. The test isn't too bad but that depends on your test taking skills and general knowledge of various subjects. I recommend getting one of these prep books
It can make a big difference in how well you do since you'll know exactly what to expect on the test. The higher your score, the more opportunities you'll have and the better jobs you can qualify for so don't take the test lightly just because some people say it's easy. There's a big difference between doing okay and doing extremely well.

The prep/study book will get you used to the timing of the test so you know how long to spend on each question and get used to the time pressure you'll be under. They give you everything you need to know to do well. Good luck!

Answer 6

You need to grab a book and study. Go to Barnes and noble or amazon online and search for asvab. That is a really low score and if you want a decent job you will need to study alot. As with most tests they judge your reasoning skills and how you apply knowledge.

Answer 7

Grab an ASVAB study guide.. available at most libraries, or your local bookstore.

Answer 8

its the test that you have to score good on to get into the military..duh.