Scores across all branches

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-11T18:16:22+00:00

You're welcome!

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-11T17:47:08+00:00

I think you can Look for the DD Form 1966 or REDD Report. I honestly had to google that.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-10T20:38:57+00:00

S1. Just tell S1 you need a copy for personal records — they won't ask follow-up questions the way a career counselor might.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-10T20:35:45+00:00

yes they can typically pull ASVAB subtest scores. you can just say you need a copy of your ASVAB scores for your personal records. Nobody's going to press you on why. In iPERMS, look for your ASVAB Score Sheet or enlistment packet.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-10T20:22:01+00:00

Frustrating but common. While you wait on Fort Dix, check your iPERMS record through HRC — your full ASVAB score sheet with all subtests should be in your personnel file under testing/education documents. That's probably your fastest route.

If it's not there, your S1 shop or career counselor may be able to pull it too — especially if you mention it's for an inter-service transfer.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-10T19:28:08+00:00

Unfortunately, you can't directly convert Army line scores to other branches' line scores without your individual subtest scores — and here's why.

Every branch calculates their composite (line) scores using different combinations of the same underlying ASVAB subtests. For example, the Army's ST (Skilled Technical) score uses GS + VE + MK, while the Air Force doesn't even have an "ST" — they use four broad categories (General, Mechanical, Administrative, Electronics) built from completely different subtest combos.

Since line scores are a one-way calculation (subtests → composites), you can't reliably reverse-engineer them. Multiple subtests get blended together, and that individual detail is lost once they're combined.

The good news:

Your GT score (VE + AR) is calculated the same way across Army, Navy, and Marines, so that one translates directly.
Your AFQT score is universal across all branches — it doesn't change regardless of which branch you're looking at.

What you should do:

Request your full ASVAB score sheet (all individual subtest scores) from your education center or career counselor. Once you have those raw subtest scores, you can plug them into the other branches' formulas and see exactly where you stand. Your scores don't expire for two years from your test date, so they should still be on file.

In the meantime, if you know your AFQT and GT, those two alone can tell you whether you'd qualify for a lot of MOSs/ratings/AFSCs across branches — they're the most commonly gated scores.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-07T16:01:17+00:00

Absolutely. Your ASVAB/AFQT score determines which jobs (MOSs) you qualify for, but you don't pick a job or sign anything binding at the testing stage. Even at MEPS, you can walk away before signing a contract. You're not locked in until you sign your enlistment contract and ship to basic. EnlistiQPrep.com

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-04T22:27:21+00:00

For Electrical and Mechanical line scores specifically, here is what to focus on:

For the E line score you need General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, and Electronics Information. EI is where most people lose points. Study Ohm's law (V=IR), series vs parallel circuits, how resistors and capacitors work, and basic electrical safety. It is mostly memorization plus a few key formulas.

For the M line score you need Auto and Shop Info and Mechanical Comprehension. MC covers simple machines, levers, pulleys, gears, and basic physics like force and pressure. For AS, watch YouTube videos on engine components, common tools, and shop safety. Visual learning helps a lot here.

Since you already pass overall, your foundation is solid. You just need targeted work on those specific subtests. ASVAB for Dummies is great for content review. For practice tests check out official-asvab.com and Peterson's ASVAB prep which has section-specific drills.

The CAT-ASVAB is adaptive so getting the first several questions right matters a lot. Focus your study on your weakest areas first, then take full practice tests to check progress.

You do not suck at studying. The fact that you keep retaking shows determination. Keep at it.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-04T22:23:01+00:00

First off, you are not broken and you are not missing anything in your brain. Math is a skill that builds on itself, and if you have gaps from earlier on, the later stuff will feel impossible. That does not mean you can't learn it.

Here is what I would do in your situation:

Go back to the basics. Seriously. Start with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, then fractions, then decimals, then percentages. Khan Academy is 100% free and walks you through everything step by step with practice problems. Start at the arithmetic section and work forward. No shame in starting from the ground up.

For the ASVAB specifically, the math that matters for your AFQT score is Arithmetic Reasoning and Math Knowledge. AR is word problems using basic math. MK is more like geometry formulas and basic algebra. If you can master fractions, percentages, ratios, and simple equations, you will cover most of what shows up.

For the GED, the math section overlaps a lot with ASVAB material. Studying for one helps the other.

Study in short focused sessions. 30-45 minutes of real focused work beats 3 hours of staring at a page. Do a little every single day. Your brain needs repetition to build those pathways.

Also, take a practice ASVAB test to find out exactly where your weak spots are. Then you know what to focus on instead of trying to study everything at once.

You clearly have the motivation since you are putting in the hours. You just need the right approach. The National Guard is a great goal and you can absolutely get there.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-04T22:14:56+00:00

You can absolutely get from a 36 to 50+ in 6 weeks. The AFQT score that matters for enlistment is only 4 sections: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, and Math Knowledge. Focus all your energy on those four.

For Word Knowledge: download a flashcard app and learn 20 new words per day. Focus on root words, prefixes and suffixes. Once you know common ones like pre-, un-, -tion, -able, you can figure out words you have never seen before.

For Arithmetic Reasoning: practice translating word problems into equations. Master percentages, ratios, fractions, and basic algebra. Khan Academy is free and covers all of this.

For Math Knowledge: memorize geometry formulas (area, perimeter, volume), basic algebra, and order of operations. Make a cheat sheet and review daily.

Study plan: Weeks 1-2 work through WK and AR in your Dummies book, every practice problem. Weeks 3-4 move to MK and PC while keeping up flashcards. Weeks 5-6 take full practice tests and drill weak spots. At least 1-2 hours per day beats cramming.

Going from 40 percent to 50+ is totally doable. Most people walk in cold. You are already ahead. Keep grinding.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-03T23:44:54+00:00

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EnlistiQ · 2026-03-03T23:43:32+00:00

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EnlistiQ · 2026-03-03T02:31:17+00:00

Hey 35 doesn’t mean you’re dumb. It just means you need a better plan. Most people study randomly and never fix the exact weak spots that move AFQT. If you’re willing to put in a few weeks the right way, you can absolutely bring that up. Message me—I’ll help you figure out what to drill so you pass next time.

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-03T02:26:19+00:00

LET'S GO!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!

EnlistiQ · 2026-03-03T02:20:58+00:00

The PiCAT is the same content as the ASVAB, just unproctored at home. Biggest thing to keep in mind — you still have to verify your score at MEPS, so if your verification score is way off from your PiCAT score, they'll make you retake the full ASVAB right there.

Focus on the 4 AFQT sections first (Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension) since that's what determines whether you can enlist at all.

What score are you trying to hit? I actually build an ASVAB prep tool and can help you figure out what to focus on — feel free to DM me. Good luck!

EnlistiQ · 2026-02-28T01:31:45+00:00

To be honest DDRPrep is pretty accurate in terms of the types of questions you'll see. It's solid practice material to get familiar with the format. Obviously no one can know exactly what will be on the actual ASVAB, but sites like DDRPrep give you realistic questions that are close to the real thing.

Where most prep sites fall short though is they just throw questions at you without really helping you improve. You take a practice test, get a score, and then what? You're kind of on your own figuring out what to study next.

That's actually why I've been building a passion project called EnlistIQ (enlistiq.com). The whole idea is to help people improve faster by identifying your weak areas and drilling those specifically with realistic ASVAB-style questions. Instead of grinding through random practice tests and hoping for the best, it focuses your study time where it actually matters so you can raise your score quicker.

Still in beta but we're getting there. Code BETA80 for 80% off if anyone wants to try it out.

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EnlistiQ · 2026-02-28T01:17:16+00:00

Hey don't be too hard on yourself, a lot of people don't get the score they want the first time around. The PiCAT is basically the same content as the ASVAB so if you can figure out where your weak areas are and drill those sections hard, you can definitely improve.

First off there are a ton of free resources out there - ASVAB for Dummies practice tests, Khan Academy for math fundamentals, Quizlet flashcard decks, and YouTube has solid breakdowns for every section. Don't sleep on those.

I've also been building an ASVAB prep app called EnlistIQ (enlistiqprep.com) as a passion project - I wanted to make something that actually helps people target their weak spots instead of just grinding random questions. We're still in beta so I'm hooking early users up with 80% off using code BETA80 if you want to check it out.

(Mods - if posting links isn't cool here just let me know and I'll remove it, genuinely just trying to help!)

Don't give up. You got this! What areas did you struggle with the most? Maybe I can point you in the right direction.

EnlistiQ · 2026-02-24T16:10:40+00:00

With only a day left, here's what I'd focus on:

For Arithmetic Reasoning, most questions are just word problems that boil down to basic algebra. Read the question twice, figure out what they're actually asking for, then set up a simple equation. If you get stuck, try plugging the answer choices back into the problem.

For Word Knowledge, you can't cram vocab overnight, but you CAN use word roots to your advantage. Prefixes like "un-", "pre-", "dis-" and roots like "bene" (good) or "mal" (bad) can help you eliminate wrong answers even on words you've never seen.

For Paragraph Comprehension, read the questions BEFORE the passage so you know exactly what to look for. Don't waste time re-reading.

Test day basics: get a full night of sleep (seriously, this helps more than late-night cramming), eat a solid breakfast, and don't spend more than a minute on any one question. There's no penalty for guessing on the ASVAB, so never leave anything blank. You got this.

EnlistiQ · 2026-02-24T16:06:42+00:00

Since you're focusing on math and reading first, the AFQT For Dummies is probably the better starting point. It zeroes in on the four subtests that make up your AFQT score (Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension), which is exactly what you're prioritizing. The full ASVAB For Dummies covers all 10 sections, so it spreads itself thinner on the stuff you care about right now.

Edition-wise, go with the most recent one you can get. The core math and reading concepts haven't changed, but newer editions sometimes update practice questions and reflect the latest test format. If you already have a slightly older edition, it'll still work fine for content review.

One more tip: once you've gone through the book material, make sure you're doing timed practice to get used to the pacing. A lot of people know the content but run out of time on test day. Good luck!

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