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What is a good score on the DLAB test?

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What is a good score on the DLAB test?

95 or better
The Army standard for DLAB scores includes a requirement to score 95 or better on the initial test. Those who do not score 95 or better are welcome to retest again following a six-month waiting period.

What language is on the DLAB?

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Category Languages Minimum DLAB Score
I Spanish 95
II German Romanian 100
III Ukranian Latvian Hebrew Swahili Bengali Greek Polish 105
Persian-Farsi

What is a high DLAB score?

176
Qualifying Scores The highest possible score on the DLAB is 176.

What DLAB score do you need for Russian?

85 for a Category I language (Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish) 90 for a Category II language (German) 95 for a Category III language (Belorussian, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Persian, Polish, Russian, Serbian/Croatian, Slovak, Tagalog [Filipino], Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese)

What happens if you fail the DLAB?

Someone failing the test or getting a low score can always retake the DLAB but only after a wait of 6 months. For most service members, this is too long and will cause them to miss the deadline for submitting their scores. Adequate preparation is thus a near-necessity.

What is a DLAB score 666?

What does Dlab 666 mean? Google-fu indicates that’s exactly what it means: codes 666 and 999 are used to show the test was not taken. I remember from my research that the DLAB score scale doesn’t go nearly that high anyway.

How long is a DLAB score good for?

DLAB scores do not expire. Personnel who fail to qualify for language training with a score of 95 or higher on the initial test may retest after a 6 month waiting period.

What is a good DLAB?

Furthermore, the DLAB is a required test for officers looking to either join the Foreign Area Officer program or the Olmsted Scholar Program. The required grade for these programs is a 105, but the recommended grade is at least a 130 or above.

Who can take DLAB?

You may take the test only if you’re trying to get a MOS/AFSC/rating that specifically requires language training, such as a linguist, cryptology or a signals intelligence MOS. Your recruiter will help you determine whether you need to and can take the DLAB. The DLAB is by far the strangest test I have ever taken.

What does DLAB 666 mean?

Google-fu indicates that’s exactly what it means: codes 666 and 999 are used to show the test was not taken.

How difficult is the DLAB?

It consists of audio and visual sections with a max score of 164. The minimum score to pass is a 95 but receiving a good score will require you to get at least a 110. The test is difficult with roughly 50 percent of individuals receiving a qualifying score.

Can you fail the DLAB?

Someone failing the test or getting a low score can always retake the DLAB but only after a wait of 6 months. For most service members, this is too long and will cause them to miss the deadline for submitting their scores.

What is a good Dlab score?

The DLAB score’s range is from 0 to 164 with 164 being equal to a flawless score. It is based off a logarithmic scale so the closer you get to 164, the trickier it is to receive better results. The minimum score required to get into DLI is a 95 and the bare minimum score to enroll in a CAT language is a 105.

Is there an average Dlab score?

According to the Olmstead Program, the average DLAB score of those selected was a 130 and supposedly they select the cream of the crop. However, if you aren’t applying for these programs or think that these scores are too high, then perhaps a statistical breakdown will help you in choosing your target score.

How long are Dlab scores good for?

According to USMEPCOM Regulation 611-1 paragraph 5-7f (2), DLAB scores DO NOT EXPIRE. Your scores will be good for as long as you live, and you may retest up to 2 more times.