Vocational Aptitude Battery

9:00am - 1:00pm in the Penobscot Room

What is the ASVAB Test?

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a standardized test used to assess a candidate’s suitability for enlistment in the U.S. military and to help match them with appropriate military jobs. High school students can take it as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program to identify civilian career paths as well.

What does ASVAB measure?

• Multiple Aptitudes: It evaluates skills across various domains including math, science, verbal, and technical abilities.
• Career Matching: Helps determine which military occupational specialties (MOS) best fit your strengths and interests.

What is the test structure?

The ASVAB consists of nine subtests, each targeting a specific skill area:

• General Science (GS): Life, earth, and physical sciences
• Arithmetic Reasoning (AR): Solving word problems using math
• Word Knowledge (WK): Vocabulary and synonym recognition
• Paragraph Comprehension (PC): Understanding written information
• Mathematics Knowledge (MK): High school-level math concepts 
• Electronics Information (EI): Electrical principles and devices
• Auto and Shop Information (AS): Mechanical and automotive knowledge
• Mechanical Comprehension (MC): Principles of mechanical devices
• Assembling Objects (AO): Spatial reasoning and visualization 

Who can take the test?

The test is open to students in grades 10 - 12, only.

Does the test satisfy Maine's annual assessment requirement for homeschoolers?

ASVAB is not a nationally normed standardized achievement test, so it is not a legally acceptable homeschool annual assessment option. 

How long does the test take?

Testing is self-paced. On average, it takes homeschoolers about 1.5 - 2 hours to complete. A 45-minute Post Test Interpretation (PTI) and parent Q&A session immediately follows testing. 

What will students need to bring on the day of the test?

Students need to arrive early and well rested and bring a laptop or Google Chromebook. 

Are parents permitted to stay during the test?

Parents are not allowed to remain during the test. They must return to the test room for the Post Test Interpretation (PTI) to go over scores and how to utilize the ASVAB CEP website for maximum benefit. 

Are test scores released to the military?

The scores are not automatically disclosed to the military. Parents don’t need to worry about students being contacted for enlistment. If any students are interested in enlistment, they would need to release their scores on their own.

What is the cost and how do I register?

Testing is free to paid 2026 HOME Convention registrants. (Pre-register for the Convention here.) However, pre-registration for the test is required. Please pre-register for the test below, no later than March 6. There will be no at-the-door registration for ASVAB Testing. Registered students will receive a follow-up email with more information including a date and time for an online pre-test information session.