Is there any benefit to having taken the DLAB outside of the military??

SPC Chad Kolod — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:11:55 -0400

When I initially joined I took the DLAB, back in 2010, and scored a 117. I was told this was a pretty good score, but never had or took advantage of any classes requiring the DLAB. Is there anything in the civilian world that uses this score? Was it a wasted opportunity?

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 14 at 2015 1:16 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:16:46 -0400

Have you checked with the Department of State? They do a lot of language training for their overseas positions ...

Response by Sgt Sasha Cruz made May 14 at 2015 1:28 PM

Sgt Sasha Cruz — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:28:54 -0400

Government jobs/federal jobs, nothing that I know of in civilian sector. When i was applying with FBI, I had to take the test again.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 6:09 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 18:09:39 -0400

Yes! Some colleges will accept your scores and transfer them into college semester hours towards your foreign language requirements or electives. Every college/university is different.