How can I translate the percentage of correct answers on the ASVAB practice tests into an estimate of the actual ASVAB percentile score?

2019-09-23T19:29:02-04:00

My son is getting ready to take the ASVAB soon. He has been studying and taking practice tests. Is there a way to "translate" the percentage of correct answers on the practice tests in a given area (say, Arithmetic Reasoning) into a decent estimate of the actual ASVAB percentile score he can expect to achieve?

Response by SPC Ted Ronayne made Sep 23 at 2019 11:33 PM

2019-09-23T23:33:57-04:00

I don't believe it's possible... The percentile score is based off everyone else's score (if you got a 90, it means you scored higher than 90% of the people who took it)

Don't worry too much about the potential score. Once your son has prepared, all he has to worry about is getting a good night's sleep, and making it to his appointment on time.

In the end the overall score means nothing anyway, your job qualification will be determined by individual line scores... For example, if your job requires a 105 gt score (general technical) then it doesn't matter if his percentile score is a 52 or a 99

The only thing the percentile is good for is bragging rights

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Sep 24 at 2019 6:31 PM

2019-09-24T18:31:16-04:00

I wouldn't do that. It's his test to take at that given date and time. If he does well ..move on...if he falls short..more study. Protecting scores can cause disappointment. Lesson learned by Hillary Clinton.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2019 6:22 PM

2019-09-25T18:22:41-04:00

I think I have a partial answer now, at least for the AFQT. I found these two Web sites:
https://www.test-guide.com/asvab-scores.html
https://asvabbootcamp.com/blog/calculate-asvab-practice-test-scores/
At least we were able to get a ballpark idea. My son visited a recruiter today, and he'll be taking the ASVAB on Monday.

Complete Guide to ASVAB Score [including how to improve your scores]

Everything you need to know about ASVAB scores. Includes minimum and average AFQT scores for all branches of US Military.

Response by PO1 Cb Step made Sep 27 at 2019 9:30 AM

2019-09-27T09:30:11-04:00

Yes but the information existed in the recruiting manuals and the career counseling manuals at one time. They my know how you figure this out for you.