Free AFQT Exam Prep
Armed Forces Qualification Test
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Arithmetic Reasoning FoundationsYou are here
Build fluency with word problems — ratios, percents, time/distance/rate, work, and mixture problems. AR is the single highest-weighted AFQT component (counts once at full weight).
Word Knowledge & Vocabulary Roots
Memorize 300+ high-frequency AFQT vocabulary words. Learn Latin/Greek roots (bene-, mal-, -volent, mono-, dict-) so unfamiliar words become guessable. WK feeds into VE, which is doubled in the AFQT formula.
Paragraph Comprehension Strategies
Practice main-idea, detail, vocabulary-in-context, and inference questions on 50–150-word passages. Read question first, then scan passage. PC also feeds the doubled VE composite.
Mathematics Knowledge & Practice Tests
Drill algebra (linear and quadratic), geometry (area/volume/Pythagorean), exponents, factoring, and slope-intercept. Then take 2–3 timed full-length AFQT practice tests under exam conditions.
Can You Take the AFQT Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •AFQT scores are reported as percentiles (1–99) normed against the 1997 Profile of American Youth (18–23-year-olds)
- •Branch minimums: Army/Marines 31, Air Force/Space Force 36, Coast Guard 40, Navy 31–35
- •AFQT is a score, not a separate test — it is computed from four ASVAB subtests (AR, WK, PC, MK)
- •AFQT scores remain valid for enlistment purposes for two years after the test date
AFQT Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4–8 weeks typical preparation
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
DoD via MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) or MET (Military Entrance Test) sites
Retake Policy
Initial retake after 1 calendar month, second retake after another calendar month, then 6-month wait between subsequent retakes. The most recent AFQT score is the official score of record.
Total Cost Breakdown
Free AFQT Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: ~70% (estimate — most prepared candidates clear the Army/Marines minimum of 31). Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
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What You'll Study
8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: AFQT Structure, Scoring & Enlistment Requirements
3 sections
Chapter 2: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) — Ratios, Rates & Percentages
4 sections
Chapter 3: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) — Mixtures, Sequences & Applied Math
3 sections
Chapter 4: Word Knowledge (WK) — Vocabulary & Word Structure
3 sections
Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension (PC) — Reading Analysis & Inference
4 sections
Chapter 6: Mathematics Knowledge (MK) — Fundamentals & Linear Algebra
4 sections
Chapter 7: Mathematics Knowledge (MK) — Advanced Algebra & Functions
3 sections
Chapter 8: Mathematics Knowledge (MK) — Geometry & Spatial Math
4 sections
AFQT Exam Details
Armed Forces Qualification Test
Administered by U.S. Department of Defense — DoD ASVAB Program
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official U.S. Department of Defense — DoD ASVAB Program content outline
Word problems — ratios, percents, time/distance/rate, work, mixture, basic algebra applications
Synonyms and vocabulary in context, including military and everyday English
Short passages testing main idea, detail, vocabulary in context, and inference
Algebra, geometry, basic trigonometry, exponents/radicals, factoring, slope-intercept
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8 Chapters
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What's Next After the AFQT?
After passing the AFQT, you can pursue these career paths
ASVAB (Full)
Full 9-subtest ASVAB used to qualify for specific military jobs (MOS/AFSC)
PiCAT
Unproctored at-home version of the ASVAB
OAR (Officer Aptitude Rating)
Math, reading, and mechanical comprehension test for Navy officer commissioning programs
AFQT Exam FAQ
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