Marine Corps ASVAB Practice Test : Guide, Requirements and Positions

Are you considering joining the elite ranks of the United States Marine Corps? Prepare for success with our comprehensive Marine ASVAB practice test guide. Learn about Marine Corps requirements, ASVAB scores, and available positions to kickstart your military career.

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Requirements for Enlisting

In order to enlist in the Marines, you need to meet certain requirements:

  • Citizenship: When enlisting, you must show proof of legal residency. To become an officer, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Age: You must be 17 and have not reached your 29th birthday.
  • Education: You must have a high school diploma.
  • Physical Fitness: You must be in fair physical condition according to Marines Physical Stanndards. 
  • Training: Completion of School of Infantry (SOI) or Marine Combat Training (MCT) and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School.

Marine Corps ASVAB Scores

To enlist in the Marines, you must achieve the following minimum ASVAB scores:

  • High school diploma: AFQT score of 32 or higher
  • GED: AFQT score of 50 or higher

Different Marine Corps positions require varying ASVAB scores. Here's a breakdown of qualification areas and corresponding ASVAB subtests:

Qualification AreaASVAB Sub-testsLine Score Formula
Mechanical Maintenance (MM)General Science (GS), Auto & Shop Information (AS), Mathematics Knowledge (MK),Mechanical Comprehension (MC)GS + AS + MK + MC
General Technical (GT)Verbal Expression (VE)*, Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)VE + AR
Electronics (EL)General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Electronics Information (EI)GS + AR + MK + EI

*Verbal Expression (VE) = Word Knowledge (WK) + Paragraph Comprehension (PC)

Understand your ASVAB score with our ASVAB Scores guide.


Prepare for the ASVAB

Preparing for the ASVAB will get you one step closer to joining the U.S. Marines. JobTestPrep provides Marine Corps practice tests and study guides to prepare you for the exam. Start practicing today.

 


Explore these in-demand Marine Corps roles and their corresponding ASVAB score requirements:

  • Infantry
  • Combat Engineer
  • Military Police
  • Aviation Mechanic
  • Intelligence Specialist

Marine ASVAB Practice Test Tips

  • Familiarize yourself with all ASVAB subtests
  • Focus on subtests relevant to your desired Marine Corps position
  • Utilize timed practice tests to improve speed and accuracy
  • Make sure your prep material includes explanations for incorrect answers to enhance understanding

An Alternative for the ASVAB

If you are concerned by the format of the ASVAB, there is a solution!
Instead of taking the ASVAB, you can choose to take the PiCAT, short for Pending Internet Computerized Adaptive Test.
It can be done from your home and with no time limit.
Read more about how the PiCAT scores system works and enjoy free practice questions.