One month ago I started my series on the Foreign Service exam. I hope you’ve enjoyed it; I plan on putting up a link page this weekend to make browsing a bit easier. Anyway, next month it’s back to my mix of foreign service thoughts and my personal foreign policy opinions. If you plan on taking the test, feel free to refer to what I have. It’s a great career, and I don’t know anyone who’s regretted her decision to take the exam. I hope you keep reading, but if not, good luck on test day!
This post is part of my unofficial Guide to the Foreign Service Exam.
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Whether or not I pass the test, I want to say thank you so much for laying out the whole process. I very much appreciate your candor and your writing style.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
I just registered for the FSOT. What now? Do I just wait for an email from “them” telling me to reserve a seat at the location nearest me? How long does it take to receieve that email? I just want to make sure I’m not missing anything :) Thanks!
Great guide. I take the exam tomorrow- reading your advice and side-notes was entertaining and it even calmed my nerves. Thanks!
I like your site. It is very helpful even for non- Americans who are considering a career track in the Foreign Service. :)
Thank you very much for your comprehensive review of both the process and the eventual work environment that awaits FSO hopefuls. Today, I received a passing score on the written and look forward to beginning the personal narratives.
Your site made passing the FSOT a far more efficient task than I initially thought possible.
Thanks!
Thanks for all of the information you have provided. I’ll be the first to admit… I did not pass the exam the first time. I thought I did great but I guess I was mistaken. But your blog gave me the inspiration to keep at it. I’ll get it this year :). Thank you for all your help!
Thank you so much. I am a sophomore in college and this would be my dream career. I want to be a political officer somewhere in the Middle East and this article has detailed the hard work and dedication needed to actually become an FSO. While the examination is about ten years off for me(I’m a double major, I would like to go to grad school and possibly teach in NYC for a few years), I am very glad that I was able to read this early so that I know what I should be focusing on now in order to secure my future. Thank you so much!
Is everyone given an opportunity to take the FSOT exam? I just registered today and am keeping my fingers crossed that I will get the coveted email late January.
Thank you!
Katie
Many thanks for making this site, I found it extremely helpful.
Blessings!