On Tues. Dec. 4 from 8:10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., students and anyone else interested in military careers filed into Lecture Hall to take the ASVAB test.

The ASVAB test is unlike most major tests such as the ACT and PSAT.

“It’s not a typical test,” counselor Kathy Spicer said. “ASVAB is a Career Exploration tool.  It includes eight subtests that include such topics as Science, Math, Reading, Electronics Information, Auto & Shop Information and Mechanical Comprehension.”

After scores are received, one will learn how to combine their skills and interest to explore over 400 occupations.

“I think it’s a great test to take,” junior Josh Bull said. “It’s especially helpful if you want to be in the military but you don’t know exactly what you want to do.”

Students interested in possible military careers will eventually need to take the ASVAB.

“I recommend that students get the ASVAB test over with while they are in high school because it is a necessary test to take if you want to join the military,” Spicer said.

Taking the ASVAB does not mean you are required to join the military prior to testing.

“There is no obligation to join the military if you take the ASVAB test,” Spicer said. “About 90 percent of students that take the ASVAB do so strictly for career exploration.”