The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a series of aptitude tests that evaluates developed abilities in order to predict future academic and professional success in the military.
Students take the ASVAB to determine their best-fit path when it comes to military enlistment and careers. They have the option to take the computerized ASVAB (CAT-ASVAB) or the paper and pencil ASVAB, also known as the MET-site ASVAB, and they can also participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP).
Here are some factors to consider around the MET-site ASVAB:
Here’s how the ASVAB CEP works:
For a handy visual guide on comparing these exams, download the Comparing ASVAB Tests chart below:
For more information on the ASVAB and military readiness, educators can log on to the Texas OnCourse Academy and look for the module under Postsecondary Pathways > Entrance and Placement Exams > ASVAB.