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Stoughton Students Invited To Take ASVAB

The test, generally used to determine skill sets for military service, can be taken with no military obligation.

STOUGHTON, MA — Stoughton Schools is offering most high school students a chance to assess their skills and aptitudes by taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). There's no military obligation to take the test.

The free test is for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The flyer released by the school says it is intended to help students identify their skills, learn their strengths, explore their future and prepare for the SAT or ACT.

The test will be Tuesday, Feb. 11.

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"The test measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success," the flyer says.

The test results are broken down into four domains: verbal, math, science and technical-spatial.

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Military services use the test to determine what recruits' skills are and what job field fits their skills the best.

The flyer provided this link to sign up for the ASVAB.

If you have more questions, ask College and Career Counselor Ms. Guba, or email her.

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