Expert: Cynthia Bedell - 11/17/2008

Question
I am a 19 year old female college student and i wanted to join the army. However i was wondering exactly how the career selection works. I was looking at few jobs online and took a practice test and the job selection isn't what i want. Are those the only options? Also I was looking in to the paralegal, what score do i need to be considered for that?

Thank You So much
SHUCHI

Answer
Dear Suchi --

If you enlist, your choices are based on your test scores and the Army's needs.  There are a lot of occupational specialties, but you will not know which ones you will be offered until you take the actual Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

Your options will be based on your test scores and the needs of the Army.  The Army's needs can change from month depending on the number an quality of recruits enlisting.  

Good luck to you.