Posted on Sep 23, 2019
How can I translate the percentage of correct answers on the ASVAB practice tests into an estimate of the actual ASVAB percentile score?
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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?
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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.
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.
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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.
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He's trying to make sure he can get the scores he wants the first time, so that he doesn't have to retake it and set himself back, timewise.
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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
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
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We understand the difference between percentage (of correct answers) and standard score. We also already know the line scores required for each MOS. Perhaps another way to ask the question: If he were to get correct answers on, say, 3/4ths of the questions on the AR or MK subtests, what standard score is he likely to fall into on those subtests? He's trying to gauge whether or not he is truly prepared in all areas of the test. If not, he wants to spend more time preparing before he takes the test.
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