So I passed with a 34 asvab but no line scores my recuriter wants me to go do the physical to see if that can boost my scores what now?

2019-01-22T14:42:01-05:00

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2019 2:55 PM

2019-01-22T14:55:16-05:00

That is not how it works at all...

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jan 22 at 2019 3:42 PM

2019-01-22T15:42:25-05:00

OK, let's break this down a bit for you. I am going to assume that 34 is your AFQT score, which is your ranking in percentage to everyone taking the test. To be honest, 34 isn't wonderful, but it will still allow you to enlist in the Army or the Marines as long as you have a HS Diploma. Your line scores are used to get an idea of what your are qualified to do in the Service. As an example, the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 12B Combat Engineer requires a Combat Score (CO) of 90, which is the total of four separate functional areas on the ASVAB. You can look on like to find more information on what MOS requires what.
MEPS just gives you a physical and basic mental exam to see if you are physically capable of enlisting.
The recruiter probably wants to see if you get through MEPS before spending more time on you. OTOH, after that, you need to press him for your line scores and have him show you what your are qualified to do and if there are enlistment slots available in that MOS. If nothing really interests you, I would then suggest talking to him about retaking the ASVAB to see if you can up your scores. There are a number of free study programs online for the ASVAB and if you are really serious about a military career, the higher your score, the more choices you will be able to make.