1 in 4 U.S. Youths Can't Pass Basic Army Entrance Exam
December 22 2010
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...
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