Students who are interested in entering the military and are registered to do so can taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on Thursday.
“This is a three hour test that covers basic curriculum skills and concentrates heavily on vocational interests and skills,” campus testing facilitator Christina Wills said.
The program provides an opportunity for students to prepare for their future out of high school.
“It is a comprehensive, no cost, no commitment career planning resource designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post high school plan that works,” Wills said. “It encourages students to explore their interests and the full-spectrum of career options and create a plan toward getting the skills and qualifications they need to meet career goals.”
The test itself is a multiple-choice test measuring aptitudes in math, science, and language, used by the U.S. military to determine possible areas of success for individuals interested in joining the military.
According to counselor Ryan Kiefer, who served in the U.S. Air Force, this test can benefit those going into the armed forces, but also allow them to understand more about themselves.
“The test is designed to match your abilities to military careers,” Kiefer said. “As an aptitude test, it can also give students an idea of where their strengths and weaknesses are even if they never join or have no interest in the military.”
In order to make the most of the experience, Kiefer advises students to keep an open mind.
“Take the ASVAB and talk to all branches, talk to active duty and guard/reserves, and explore enlisted vs officer options,” Kiefer said. “You don’t know what they have to offer until you talk to everyone.”
