ASVAB Retakes: How Many Times Can You Take The ASVAB?

Are you worried that your ASVAB score is not as good as you expected? You want to improve your score in order to land more job opportunities, right? Or are you thinking about retaking the test to qualify for a career change? However, you are not sure how many chances you have to retake the ASVAB. Don’t worry, we understand your situation and will provide you with valuable information about the ASVAB retake rules we are familiar with. Of course, this blog post will also respond to all your current curiosities. 

How many times can you take the ASVAB test?

The answer is that there is no limitation on the number of times the ASVAB test-takers can retake the test. If you are not satisfied with your own test results from previous times, you can take the test as many times as you want.

However, there are some restrictions for those who take the test so many times. The time allowance for the initial retest is 30 days from the first attempt. The second retake is another 30 days after the first. From the third attempt, you have to wait six months to retake the ASVAB. This interval is administered to ensure test-takers have thorough preparation and make significant progress. Our post on retaking ASVAB policy will give you the full explanation for retesting requirements.

If you wish to avoid wasting time and achieve your desired score in the subsequent retest, utilize the time interval between the two tests to enhance your organizational skills. Furthermore, you should draw on your previous test experiences and pay more attention to the shortcomings you suffered in order to demonstrate the improvements in the next test. Your retake is only worthwhile if your score truly improves. Therefore, consider retaking tests only when you are truly ready for them. Otherwise, why don’t you get started taking the full practice tests at present to achieve your aim in the first attempt?  

FAQs

1. Is there a limit on how many times you can take the ASVAB?

There is no limitation on the number of times you can take the ASVAB. You can take the ASVAB again and again until you are content with your result. However, you must adhere to the restrictions for retest-takers. Remember to focus on the time gap between the attempts. 

2. Can you take the ASVAB more than once?

Yes, of course. The ASVAB can be taken as many times as you want. The DoD (Department of Defense) doesn’t limit the number of times test-takers can take the ASVAB test.

3. How many times can you take the ASVAB at MEPS?

Multiple times. You also have an unlimited number of times to take the ASVAB at MEPS. Your score will be recorded at MEPS so that you can track your progress.

Final thoughts

We have published this blog post to provide clarification on the most commonly asked question among test-takers, “How many times can you take the ASVAB?” Notice that the DoD does not restrict the number of times you can take the ASVAB test again. Nevertheless, it also requires test-takers to wait a certain period for the next test. If anyone has retaken the ASVAB test, please share your experience, and feel free to ask any questions you may still have doubts about the retake policy.