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Originally posted by firstsgtmike
Kids,
The ASVAB is used for a reason, to determine your potential in a variety of areas. The results will follow you for the rest of your time as a Marine.
Cheat, crib, cram, and skew the results will cost you in the long run.
You MAY be placed in a class which exceeds your capabilities. It will take you forever to make up and catch up.
I have no head for electronics. I could have crammed, and achieved a higher score. I would have finished at the bottom of my class and been a drone during my "obligated" service.
Instead, I chose to have the ASVAB reflect my true capabilities.
It worked for me. It showed me where my true strongpoints were, and I used that knowledge to my advantage.
We, the Corps and I, entered into a win-win relationship. I was given the opportunity to do what I do best, and I did it.
I would have been a ****-poor electronic tech. And both the Corps and I would have been the loser.
I would say, "Suit yourself", but you are going to do that anyway. There is an old saying; "Don't let your mouth overload your ass".
I would suggest, "Don't let inflated test scores give you more than you can handle."
I would rather place first in a two meter dash, than finish last in a marathon.
In everything, and in every way, make each day a new record for your personal best.
If you do that, how can you lose?