How to register:

• You need to contact a military recruiter to begin the entire enlistment process
• If the recruitment deems you eligible to apply for the military, you will be set up with a time to take the ASVAB/AFQT exam

Price:

• The ASVAB/AFQT is free for candidates

How long is the ASVAB?:

Time limits vary amongst sections

How long is the AFQT?:

• Paper and pencil

  • ~84 Minutes

• Computerized

  • ~89 minutes

What subjects make up the AFQT?:

• Word Knowledge
• Paragraph Comprehension
• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Mathematics Knowledge

Where do I take the test?:

• Your military recruiter will work with you to arrange an appropriate testing location:
  • Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
  • or an affiliated Military Entrance Test (MET) site
• If you are a high school or post-secondary education student

  • Contact your counselor for more information

• If you are currently in the military and want to retake the ASVAB/AFQT for reclassification services:

  • Contact your base educational office

How long does it take to get the test score?:

• Computerized scores may available immediately

• Paper and Pencil scores may take up to 2-3 weeks to be available

• Length of time may vary depending where you take the test

How is the AFQT scored?:

• Scored in percentiles 1-99

• Each percentiles represents how well a student performed compared to others who took the same test

How long are scores valid?:

• 2 years

What to bring/not bring to the test?:

Bring:

• Valid Photo ID

• Do Not Bring

  • Calculator

  • Your own pens, pencils, paper

Is the test available in other languages?:

• No, English is the only available language

Does taking the ASVAB/AFQT commit me to the military?:

• No, but after taking the test you will be contacted by a recruiter to talk about your options