Juniors Take the ASVAB Test
By Jada Brummels
Every year, the junior class is required to participate in the ASVAB or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. For the Pierce juniors, this took place on October 29 and took about an hour. The ASVAB is used to measure students' aptitude in military-based fields of study. Based on how a person scores in the math, science, language, technical, and mechanical sections of the test, they are given an overall score. This score gives students ideas of what careers in the military might suit them best and how people can enlist in these programs.
“Students take the ASVAB because it is another assessment and opportunity providing information about career exploration and students’ aptitudes,” Danielle Goetsch, the guidance counselor, states.
Students’ results are immediately processed, and they will be given their results the next day in English class. Natasha Zamora is one student patiently awaiting her results.
“Taking the ASVAB didn't change my mind about joining the military; however, it was a helpful test to identify my strong points. This test showed me exactly where my skills need more improvement. Instead of going towards a military career, it actually gave me a clear idea of what career paths I want to pursue,” Zamora says. “I never considered the military, as I'm probably the complete opposite of having to be tough. But I will always respect those who have the courage to go through and do the military.”
Good luck to our juniors in deciding their future career paths!
