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FSOT FAQs
- The Foreign Service Officer Test, or FSOT, is a standardized test that measures your eligibility to be a Foreign Service Officer. The FSOT tests your job knowledge and English language skills and evaluates necessary biographic information.
- The FSOT is a computer-based test consisting of four separate sections: the Job Knowledge Test, the Situational Judgement Test, the English Expression Test, and the Written Essay Test. The first three sections of the test are multiple-choice, while the Written Essay Test is in essay format.
- The Department of State does not release scoring methodologies, but the final Written Essay Test section will not be scored if the candidate does not pass the first three sections of the test.
- The FSOT is part of the selection process for a career as a Foreign Service Officer. Candidates must first meet eligibility requirements before they can take the test. These requirements are that each candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 20 years old, but no older than 59 years old on the day that the candidate submits the registration, at least 21 years old and not yet 60 on the day the candidate is appointed, and available for worldwide assignments.
- Registering and taking the Foreign Service Officer Test is the first step in your path to becoming a Foreign Service Officer after applying. You can move on in the application process if you receive a passing score. Visit the U.S. Department of State careers website to learn about the remainder of the process.
- Candidates must apply and select a testing seat within five weeks before a testing window. Candidates can apply on the http://pearsonvue.com/fsot/ Pearson VUE website.
- The FSOT determines whether or not you will be eligible for a Foreign Service Officer career, so you’ll want to take the test seriously and familiarize yourself with the content. The FSOT assesses skills from various topics, so while you may be familiar with some topics, you’ll want to practice and brush up on your skills. While everyone is different, Peterson’s recommends at least 6 weeks of preparation for test day.