Blog

Strategy, vocabulary, and real ASVAB hacks.

Everything we teach in the course, distilled into free articles — so you walk into the test knowing exactly what to expect.

AFQT

What Is the AFQT — and Why It Decides Whether You Can Enlist

The AFQT is the ASVAB score that decides whether you qualify for the U.S. Armed Forces. Here's how it's calculated, what it measures, and why the verbal section counts double.

Daniel Antezana·3 min
Military Branches

Minimum AFQT Score by Military Branch: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard

A side-by-side comparison of the minimum AFQT scores for each U.S. military branch, with a high school diploma and with a GED, and what to do if you fall short.

3 min
Strategy

How the Adaptive ASVAB (CAT) Works — and How to Use It to Your Advantage

The computer-based ASVAB adjusts the difficulty of each question based on your previous answers. Here's what the CAT-ASVAB is, why the first questions matter more, and what it means for your strategy.

3 min
Vocabulary

Spanish Cognates: A Hidden Shortcut for ASVAB Vocabulary

Hundreds of ASVAB vocabulary words share Latin roots with their Spanish equivalents. Here's how Spanish speakers can use cognates to learn ASVAB vocabulary much faster.

3 min
Strategy

How to Pass the ASVAB If You Grew Up Speaking Spanish: The Full Strategy Guide

Everything a Spanish-speaking test-taker needs to know to prepare for the ASVAB: the AFQT, how the adaptive test works, the cognate shortcut, and a realistic study plan.

3 min
Math

3 Arithmetic Reasoning Shortcuts That Save Real Minutes

Arithmetic Reasoning mixes technical reading and math under time pressure. Three concrete shortcuts to solve faster without losing accuracy, with worked examples.

3 min
Strategy

ASVAB Practice Test: What It Actually Tests and How to Study for It

A free ASVAB practice test only tells you your score. Here's what's actually on the exam, how the CAT-ASVAB adapts as you go, and a study plan that closes gaps instead of repeating the same questions.

4 min