- Similar to SATs or ACTs, the ASVAB is a standardized test with multiple subjects and time allotted for each. The ASVAB consists of the following subjects: general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, mathematics knowledge, electronics information, auto and shop information and mechanical comprehension. Each aptitude area is scored individually and then combined for a composite score. The test has 200 items, or questions, in the above 8 categories, requiring three hours of test time.
- "Find Your Interest," also know as FYI, is a module designed to determine the student's career interests. There are 90 questions on the inquiry based on six interest types.
- A computerized database of nearly 500 careers is available to students to easily match their ASVAB test score and their FYI inquiry to find the careers most suited to their unique abilities and interests.
- Once the student has narrowed down career options, planning sheets help determine what courses should be taken in high school, as well as courses of study in college.
- The ASVAB score is based on percentiles, with 99 being the highest and 0 the lowest. The student may choose to send their scores to a recruiting office or keep them private.
