Preparation

ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a timed, multi-aptitude test that helps students identify their abilities via eight modules: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Arithmetic Reasoning, General Science, Auto and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Electronics Information. ASVAB scores allow students to compare their test performance to a national sample of students at their grade level.

If you are applying to any of our Officer Programs you only need to take this test if you scored below a 1000 on the SAT or a 22 composite on the ACT. To meet the mental qualification for Marine Officer Programs you need a 74 on the AFQT portion of your ASVAB test results. There is no expiration date on the ACT, SAT or ASVAB for Marine Officer application purposes.

If you need to take the ASVAB we recommend that you buy a study book from a bookstore and go through a practice test. Ask the bookstore salesperson to recommend a study book as there are many out there and most are pretty good. Using the study guide you will be able to pinpoint areas of weakness. Below are some downloads that you can use to prepare for the ASVAB.

OSS Chicago applicants take the ASVAB at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Des Plaines, IL. Tests are administered Monday through Friday in the late afternoons. Check in time is between 1500 and 1700. Before you go take the test you will need to fill out a 680 form and your OSO will have to sign it. Contact us to arrange an appointment for an ASVAB.

• Arithmetic Reasoning Review
• Arithmetic Reasoning Review 2
• Arithmetic Reasoning Sample Test
• Word Knowledge Review
• Word Knowledge Review 2
• Word Knowledge Sample Test
• Math Knowledge Review
• Math Knowledge Review 2
• Math Knowledge Sample Test
• Paragraph Comprehension Review
• Paragraph Comprehension Review 2
• Paragraph Comprehension Sample Test