Pine Bush High School will be offering an in-person Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. in the PBHS library.

ASVAB is a timed, multi-aptitude test used by all branches of the military, designed to help determine a candidate’s strengths and find where he or she will succeed. There is no fee to take the test.

The test measures knowledge in eight areas:

• General Science – Life, earth, space and physical sciences
• Arithmetic Reasoning – Ability to solve basic math and word problems
• Word Knowledge – Ability to grasp the meaning of words through synonyms
• Paragraph Comprehension – Ability to understand written material
•  Mathematics – Math concepts and applications
• Electronics – Electrical current, circuits, devices and electronic systems
• Auto and Shop – Car maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop
• Mechanical – Principles of mechanical devices, structural support, properties of materials

Things to know:

• Students will have to provide their own transportation;
• Masks must be worn;
• This test is open to PBHS juniors and seniors.

Anyone interested in signing up for the ASVAB should contact Mrs. Coates in the Attendance Office at Jeanette.coates@pinebushschools.org or 845-744-2031 ext. 3405.

If you have any questions about the ASVAB, contact your school counselor.