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Dec 17, 2017 use this fsot practice test video to get a headstart on your fsot test. The second edition of the study guide was published in mid2014 and reflects the changes to the test resulting from the shift from act to pearsonvue as the provider of the test. The foreign service officer test fsot is an important part of the fso selection process, covering the job knowledge, english expression and situational judgement necessary to work as a foreign service officer. For those who havent it could pay off to read a book about what happens inside. Fsot practice test questions prep for the fsot test. Hands on learning with fsot practice tests nailsthetestmaterialtoyourbrain without effort. Fsot study manual that will reduce your worry about the fsot exam. Use this fsot practice test video to get a headstart on your fsot test. The foreign service officer test fsot is required of anyone who is interested in working as a foreign service officer of any kind.
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The book graphically details racism while at the same time modeling tolerance and compassion. This fsot study guide combines theory and practice questions so that students are fully prepared before writing the exam. The candidate would have to retake the fsot 12 months later to start the process over again. The best way to practice taking a test is by going through lots of practice test questions. Department of state suggested fsot reading list path to. Whether you want to work in the consulate, diplomacy, politics, or any other department, taking this test will be a necessary step on your career path.
If someone has never taken a practice test, then they are unprepared for the types of questions and. Mometrix test preparations fsot secrets study guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their foreign service officer test. Below is the official fsot reading list with links that will direct you to where you can either purchase the book or in some cases, access them for free. In any case, when i took the practice exam last month, i scored in the high 70s in english. My exam is on june 9th, is it reasonable to expect to pass the exam after vigorous studying, or it better to postpone the exam in the near future. There are also several books on case studies, like marc cosentinos case in.
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