just got my results for my ASVAB. scored a 42. I dont qualify for anything. my recruiter said that he doesnt want to put me in with a job i dont want to do. i thought as a non rate I would experience all types of jobs and not be assigned to a specific job? well i have to call him next week to set up another date. that means i have to stay at my current job that i absolutely hate, a little longer. good thing its friday or id be more down.

Look at it this way. You have identified scholastic areas where you can improve yourself. You can mope, or you can use that info to better yourself and MAYBE then, if you still want to, join us. The Rec is doing the right thing for you. You do not want to be stuck as a non rate with no chance to advance. Look at your scores, then take a trip to your local library or book store and get some material to improve your capabilities, then come back and re-test.

i already have a book. i plan to study more and do better this time. I really want to join. im more determined now.

OK, maybe I wasn't clear. If the book you have has the letters ASVAB anywhere on the cover, toss it aside. Look at which score you need the most work on. Let's just say AR was one of your lower scores. Go out and get MATH books that will teach you about the type of stuff you remember from the test and study MATH, not the ASVAB.

i have asvab for dummies. i studied but i was never really a good test taker. i emailed my recruiter to get my scores. so if i want to be a BM just study for what the requirments are for a BM?

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i have asvab for dummies. i studied but i was never really a good test taker. i emailed my recruiter to get my scores. so if i want to be a BM just study for what the requirments are for a BM?

Dude, Study EVERY part you did bad on. You want to get your score up as high as you can so you can have your options open. And don't assume what rate you want to be. It's a whole different world once you get out there as a non-rate and you mind find something you want to do more. Good Luck

Your score was good enought to enlist just not go to school for your job. There are jobs that you can strike even though you don't have the scores to go to school.

Striking is pretty much on the job training. You get tasks signed off, take a test on that job and test on military and CG things called EPME. Once you pass all those you are put on an advancement list and just wait until your name comes up.

I know someone who did this for MK even though they only scored a 40. And many people do this for several other rates. ASVAB is for seeing if you qualify for enlistment #1, and for a certain school #2. You can always retake it once enlisted too.

There are several strikable rates like BM, MK, EM, YN, SK, and a few others.

Maybe ask your recruiter about the possibility of doing this. Striking is harder than just going to school, but it can still be done with hard work and determination.

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Your right. You will be classified as either a Seaman (SN),Fireman (FN) or Airman (AN). As a SN depending on where you go you will typically be working for deck i.e BMs, SKs, FSs etc. AS a FN you will tpically be working for engineers i.e MKs, EMs, DCs etc. And AN work for the airdales like AETs, AMTs. And you'll do that type of work they do i.e painting, changing oil whatever it maybe. This will help you to learn their jobs as well. You will do many different things, but every one typically starts out here. It builds leadership, and hardwork.

You won't be stuck in any job. The CG doesn't make you do any job you don't want. You just may have to try and qualify for it or strike it. Its your career and choice. Good luck.

ok im confused now. so why did my recruiter say i have to retake it and the only possible job would be a cook? i thought as a non rate your not assigned a job?

It sounds like your recruiter wants to get you an a school right out of boot camp. If your AFQT score is a 42 and you have a high school diploma you are more than qualified to join. If you have a GED then the min AFQT score is a little higher but i think you still quilify. Ask your recruiter. On the ASVAB there are several different parts that are all scored seperately. Most rates only reqire a couple of the scores to add up and equal a min score to go to A school. Once out of Boot Camp you can retake only the sections of the ASVAB that you need to to quilify for the a school you want to go to. once again ASK YOU RECRUITER because he/she knows all the ins and outs of the ASVAD unlike me. I just pushed boots for 3 years and many of them had AFQT scores lower than 42.

My recruiter said you can retake individual parts of the ASVAB. True? I read on here you can't which is why i'm confused.

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i already have a book. i plan to study more and do better this time. I really want to join. im more determined now.

First, don’t take this the wrong way. I am not trying to sound rude; I’m just trying to give you sound advice. I applaud your determination to join the Coast Guard.

Stop worrying about your past ASVAB score; it will most likely not get you into the Coast Guard. What you need to work on now is your next attempt.

As stated by others start studying. You can get computer programs, books, or take classes at the local community college. The how is not important, it’s the effort you put in that matters.

Stop using the bad test taker thing as an excuse, test taking is a skill and it can be learned like anything else. You may be a bad test taker, I don’t know. Most people I know that say they are bad test takers are generally people that don’t know the material and don’t put the effort in to learn the material.

Look at the ratings in the Coast Guard, and come up with a list of ones you are interested in. Write down the minimum scores for each of them. Set your goals high.

Don’t take the test again until you are ready.

Don’t join unless you can qualify for a rating you are interested in. Once you join, retaking the ASVAB and trying to get a higher score will be twice as difficult. I can guarantee you have more time and flexibility now than you will once you are in.

Good luck.

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My recruiter said you can retake individual parts of the ASVAB. True? I read on here you can't which is why i'm confused.

That, if I am not mistaken, is a start to finish test. There is no taking certain sections over. I might be wrong, but I remember a friend had to retake all if he wanted a higher score.

In the past, one could take the individual parts of the ASVAB over after enlisting,BT, upon arrival at first unit . No longer the case. Many organizations offer tutoring, some you have to pay for. I know some public libraries offer study assistance for the ASVAB. Check around your area.

17762184: Just curious, how old are you and are you a high school grad?

Before I took the ASVAB I took a few practice tests (here on military.com) and identified the areas in which I performed weakest and spent the most time on those.

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17762184: Just curious, how old are you and are you a high school grad?

24 years old. Graduated high school in 2002