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25% of Georgians fail Army entry exam
Posted: 12.30.2010 at 6:25 PM
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New statistics from a Washington advocacy group show that one in four Georgians who take the Army's entrance exam fail the test
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New statistics from a Washington advocacy group show that one in four Georgians who take the Army's entrance exam fail the test

ALBANY, GA -- New statistics from a Washington advocacy group show that one in four Georgians who take the Army's entrance exam fail the test.

Now some educators and retired military leaders are left to question whether or not the U.S. education system is preparing students not just for jobs in the military -- but any job for that matter.

Army recruiters say advances in technology requires smarter recruits.

“We're actually looking for people who are smart. You have to realize the army has over 180 jobs, and as the world changes the army changes so it is very technical,” said SSG Troy Adams, an Army recruiter in Albany.

The aptitude test is three hours long and test recruits in 15 different areas.

Try a sample ASVAB test. 

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