1 in 4 U.S. Youths Can't Pass Basic Army Entrance Exam

A new study reveals that nearly 25 percent of potential enlistees for the U.S. Army are unable to pass the entrance exam, reports CNN.

High-school graduates do not have the reading, mathematics, science and problem-solving abilities required to pass the enlistment exam, said the Education Trust, which conducted the study.

The Army's test is designed to identify the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful soldier. Recruits must score at least 31 to meet minimum...