What if you take the ASVAB before MEPS?

If you take the ASVAB before you go to MEPS, do you have to take it again? – Quora. Yes. Your recruiter may give you a practice ASVAB to take at their office, but the score you get on it is just an estimate or prediction of your score on the actual ASVAB.

Do you have to pass the ASVAB before MEPS?

You can’t join the military without taking the ASVAB test first. Once you take the ASVAB and pass, you’ll have an opportunity to go through the MEPS process prior to heading to basic training.

Do you have to take the ASVAB twice?

Basically, you have the ability to retake the ASVAB test as many times as you need. However, there are some restrictions on how many times you can take the test in a required period. For instance, if you have already retaken the ASVAB twice you will need to wait 6 months every time you take the ASVAB test again.

Can you take the ASVAB outside of MEPS?

Enlistment ASVAB Those who do not live near a MEPS may take the test at a satellite location called a Military Entrance Test (MET) site. The enlistment test, sometimes referred to as iCAT, or CAT-ASVAB, is adaptive, meaning it adapts to your ability level.

How long does it take to take the ASVAB at MEPS?

As you take each subtest, the amount of time and number of questions remaining for that subtest is displayed in the lower right-hand corner. On average, it takes about 2 hours to complete the CAT-ASVAB. Your test scores will be available immediately following your testing session at the MEPS or MET site.

Do you get paid for MEPS?

When Do I Get Paid? You’re in the military and entitled to receive military pay at the time you take the final oath at MEPS. However, don’t expect anyone to hand you any money yet. Military members are paid twice each month — on the 1st and 15th of each month.

How much does the ASVAB cost?

What Is the Fee for the ASVAB? The military does not charge candidates a test fee. It’s free to take, although you can choose to enroll in courses to help you prepare for it. Costs for preparation classes vary depending on the organization and type of instruction you choose.

How long do ASVAB scores last?

two years
We maintain ASVAB test scores for two years after the date of testing. If you took the test within the last two years, we can retrieve your scores using your name, school name, school city/state, and estimated test date (month/year).

Should I enlist or retake the ASVAB?

After going through the full day, do not feel pressure to enlist if you do not want to join. Four years can go by quickly (doing something you enjoy) or very slowly (dreading your job every day). If you want to retake the ASVAB to try for a score with more desirable job opportunities then come back to MEPS to test again after studying.

Does it cost money to go to MEPs for ASVAB?

Your travel to the MEPS station, meals during your trip and any related expenses are free. Even if you do not qualify for or decide to enter into military service, you will not incur a cost for applying. Should you reside far from a MEPS, the ASVAB can be administered at a testing extension or alternative location.

Can I give away my ASVAB test questions?

ASVAB test questions are controlled testing materials. Giving away information about individual test questions to other people is strictly forbidden, doing so makes you subject to severe penalties. Here is a page that give you information on Retaking the ASVAB. At the MEPS, the ASVAB is most often completed on a computer.

What happens the day before you go to MEPs?

The day before MEPS you will be asked to check into a near-by hotel and go over briefing on what will happen the next day, as well as what you can/cannot bring. Once you arrive at MEPS you will receive identification tags and complete identification processing. Early in the day you will be asked to take the ASVAB test.