ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB) ASSESSMENT TEST

The ASVAB is an aptitude test. It consists of eight short individual tests covering General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, and Mechanical Comprehension. The ASVAB measures aptitudes that are related to success in different kinds of jobs. The assessment takes about three (3) hours. Based on the assessment results, students obtain a snapshot of their current knowledge and skills. Students are able to examine educational and job requirements for occupations of interest to them. Their analysis of the results begins the career exploration process which may include high school course selection to meet personal goals. If you are interested in detailed information about the ASVAB, there is literature available in the CRC. Students must 16 years old to participate.

The ASVAB test is given two times a year at SAHS. The ASVAB Test will be administered September 20, 2007 and February 21, 2008, in the SAHS Library, starting promptly at 7:30 a.m. until approximately 10:20 a.m. Sign up in the CRC.

ASVAB Results Interpretation: The ASVAB Interpretation will be October 5, 2007 and February 28, 2008 , at 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 am, in the SAHS Library. If you took the ASVAB test on September 20, 2007 and Februray 21, 2008, respectively, please report to the Library at these times. Your test results will be available and there will be a presentation covering Career Explorations and how the test results relate to possible career opportunities. For students needing a pass, please go to the CRC.

For information about military opportunities, you may check the following websites:

Army, Main site http://www.goarmy.com

National Guard - http://www.1800goguard.com

Army Reserve - http://www.goarmyreserve.com

Marines - http://www.usmc.mil/

Air Force - http://www.airforce.com

Air National Guard - http://www.ang.af.mil/

Air Force Reserve - http://www.afreserve.com/

Navy - http://www.navy.com

Naval Reserve - http://www.mcroa.com

US Coast Guard - http://www.uscg.milwelcome.html