ASVAB Prep for GED Students
Your path to military service starts here — and it's fully achievable.
Having a GED instead of a high school diploma changes one thing: your minimum required AFQT score may be higher for some branches. But it doesn't change what you can achieve with focused preparation. Thousands of GED holders have enlisted and excelled.
Start Free Diagnostic TestCommon Challenges
GED holders need a score of 50 on the AFQT for most branches (vs 31-40 for diploma holders)
May have academic gaps that need addressing before test day
Less exposure to test-taking structure and timing strategies
Limited access to structured study programs
Your Study Plan
Week 1-2
Take the diagnostic test. Focus on filling foundational math and reading gaps.
Week 3-4
Intensive AR and MK study — these are the highest-impact AFQT subtests.
Week 5-6
WK and PC daily practice. Use flashcards for vocabulary building.
Week 7-8
Full timed practice tests. Target 55+ on each attempt.
Key Tips for Your Situation
Target a score of 55+ — this provides a comfortable buffer above the GED minimum and opens more career options
Use the flashcard system for vocabulary daily — even 15 minutes consistently improves WK scores
Arithmetic Reasoning rewards practice more than any other subtest — do 20 problems every day
Some branches accept waivers for GED holders with high ASVAB scores — ask your recruiter