ASVAB Scores Explained

ASVAB scores represent your performance across 10 subtests and are expressed as percentiles (1-99). Your AFQT score determines military eligibility, while line scores show qualification for specific military jobs.

Your AFQT eligibility score conceptually uses AFQT = AR + MK + (2 × VE) with standard scores. VE is a weighted verbal composite derived from WK and PC—not a simple sum of raw correct answers. The result is reported as a percentile from 1–99.

A good score is one that meets the current requirement for your service and the composites for your target job. Higher percentiles show stronger performance relative to the official reference group, but no category guarantees enlistment or a particular career.

Services use AFQT when evaluating basic enlistment eligibility and use their own line or aptitude-area composites for jobs. Other qualifications and current job availability also matter.

Yes. You can retake one calendar month after your first test, one calendar month after your first retest, and then six calendar months between later retests. Focused preparation typically improves outcomes.

ASVAB scores are valid for two years from the test date. If you do not enlist within two years, you must retake the test.

ASVAB is the overall test with 10 subtests. AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) is a specific score calculated from 4 ASVAB subtests (AR, MK, WK, PC) and determines military eligibility.

An AFQT score of 50 means you scored as well as or better than 50% of the nationally representative reference group used for current AFQT scores. AFQT percentiles range from 1 to 99.