ASVAB Exam - 12/11/23

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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students. Although it is most widely used with candidates for the military, the assessment provides valuable information to all students, as it encourages them to explore a wide variety of careers, rather than limiting their exploration by telling them what they can or should do. The test is a predictor of success in training and education programs, and measures students' knowledge 8 different sub-areas:

  • General Science
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Word Knowledge
  • Paragraph Comprehension
  • Mathematics Knowledge
  • Electronics Information
  • Auto and Shop Information
  • Mechanical Comprehension

HHS is pleased to offer this test free-of-charge to any interested 10th, 11th, or 12th grader. A representative from ASVAB will be administering the test at HHS in room 303 on Monday, December 11th from 8:30 am - 11:30 am (C day). Testing students will miss C, D, and DSB on this day and are responsible for any work missed during this time. If you/your student is interested in signing up for the test, please fill out this form no later than Wednesday, December 6th. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's counselor. 

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