Hey all, pretty stressed about the ASVAB test and specifically the AFQT scores. Can anyone shed some light on what good AFQT scores for different military branches might look like? I'm aware that it's branch dependent, but would love some extra insights. Thanks!
Hello, it sounds like you're gearing up to take your ASVAB and that's a critical step towards a potential military career, so kudos on your preparation.
First, let me clarify that the AFQT score, which stands for Armed Forces Qualifications Test score, is derived from four sections of the ASVAB: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), and Mathematics Knowledge (MK). These scores determine not only your eligibility for enlistment in the military service but also your potential job assignments within the branch you opt to join.
To break it down for you, each branch of the service has a minimum AFQT score that must be achieved to enlist:
1. Air Force: Minimum AFQT score required for high school graduates is 36, but the average in practice is around 50.
2. Army: The Army has the lowest cut-off with a minimum AFQT score of 31 for high school graduates, and 50 for GED holders.
3. Coast Guard: Their minimum is the highest among the branches, requiring an AFQT score of 40 for high school graduates.
4. Marine Corps: The Marines requires a minimum score of 32 for high school graduates, and 50 for GED holders.
5. Navy: The Navy requires a minimum of 35 for high school graduates, and 50 for GED holders.
Of course, if you're aiming for a specific military occupation or job, you might need a higher score. For example, those eyeing positions in electronic or mechanical maintenance, certain medical specialties, or nuclear propulsion typically need a much higher score - in some cases, as high as the 80s.
So, while it's important to clear the minimum score, if you have specific career aspirations within the military, consider targeting higher to keep more options open! Good luck with your studies - you've got this!
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