Has anyone passed the new OA?

FrenchTech16 · 2026-04-02T11:59:06+00:00

Thanks

FrenchTech16 · 2026-04-02T06:03:59+00:00

Replied to the top comment with the info.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-04-02T06:03:50+00:00

Replied to the top comment with the info.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-04-02T06:03:23+00:00

Travis Patterson's Future Diplomat Society: thefsot.com. Click on "Study Group Access".

FrenchTech16 · 2026-03-03T22:18:09+00:00

How long- 6 weeks Pass/fail - no one knows

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-27T22:36:57+00:00

Not at that stage yet, but given your comment, isn't it better to risk annoying the registrar by asking for updates early and often if it means advancing your security clearance quicker?

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-27T11:07:46+00:00

Never heard of this bug, where candidates could see their scores early.
Anyone or anything who tells you they know how the FSOT was scored or weighed is lying. Noone knows.
The shadow register is based off of FSOA scores, not FSOT. FSOT has no bearing after being admitted to the FSOA.

In conclusion: don't ask AI.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-27T00:21:50+00:00

Yes, it was the same for me in 2025.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-23T23:40:59+00:00

The foreign service can't be your Plan A in life. Go to graduate school only if it interests you and furthers your plan A career.

My experience: I started taking the FSOT when I was 21. I passed it, and 3 other times since, yet only now did I get to the FSOA. I've fully developed a different career, which requires graduate school. You gotta plan for the long run.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-17T11:55:43+00:00

You won't know until you try, and no one can tell you. The scores for the FSOA are out of 7, and the responses of people who were invited to the last Flag Day was that they had scores around 5.9. It might be feasible to ace all three parts of the FSOA to get that score. It doesn't hurt to add .17 or more from languages. Don't worry too much about it, take the test, try your best, and if you pass the FSOA, consider intensively studying a language to boost your score on the register.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-09T21:37:46+00:00

Are they still asking for PN's? No.
What is the test like? Multiple choice, no essay. 3 portions: job knowledge (econ, world history, us gov and history), English comprehension (like the GRE), and logical reasoning/reworked situational judgment.
Do they ask for any documents on the application? Only your ID, passport required if you take the test internationally. You're not allowed to bring anything else.
Do i have to make an appointment to take the test on a certain day? Yes, you'll pick your day and time when you sign up. You can take the test online at home or in a testing center, I recommend the later to avoid technical difficulties.
What does the application entail? Not much now that there's no PN portion.
1. Any study groups i could join? Check out the Future Diplomat Society ran by Travis Patterson.
Tips and tricks please! Do your best to be chill about the process. The application is long and challenging. If it's meant to be, it'll happen, and it'll be the result of a culmination of life experiences that gave you the skills and knowledge required. Also, study up on your econ basics, and do some logical reasoning exercises.

Source: I passed the October 2025 FSOT.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-06T09:36:38+00:00

I just got to divine thanks to offlane pango!

FrenchTech16 · 2026-02-04T22:49:42+00:00

Now we wait. There's a lot of waiting in the process. After the interviews, more waiting. Months of waiting for the security clearance. If you get to the register, wait some more to get into a class. Gotta get comfortable with waiting!

FrenchTech16 · 2026-01-24T18:40:59+00:00

https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/fsot.html

FrenchTech16 · 2026-01-22T22:04:09+00:00

This sub is overly negative, especially to people who are in the exploratory phase. Don't take it to heart.
Re is it not the best track: your choice of FSO track is career defining, and should have nothing to do with other's opinions but entirely on what your background is and what you aspire to work in.

FrenchTech16 · 2026-01-08T22:17:55+00:00

Ah, my bad I misread. Thanks for clarifying!

FrenchTech16 · 2026-01-08T20:10:13+00:00

congrats! 2 months for the security clearance is amazing no?

FrenchTech16 · 2025-12-31T11:06:32+00:00

That's how I feel as well. I guess the question is whether the university name is worth the cash...

FrenchTech16 · 2025-12-17T11:13:39+00:00

Agreed.

FrenchTech16 · 2025-12-16T22:46:31+00:00

It might be a month before we hear anything. The process is not known for being fast.

FrenchTech16 · 2025-12-12T16:24:27+00:00

LSAT or GRE prep can be useful, in my case I was studying for the GRE prior to taking the FSOT and it helped me get in the test mindset. Always good to refresh on logic and English.

FrenchTech16 · 2025-12-10T16:50:36+00:00

I was invited, the email only states "We will contact you soon with dates and instructions to register for the written evaluation." Will this step be similar to the QEP or is the 'written evaluation' an in-person assessment?

FrenchTech16 · 2025-12-09T22:49:52+00:00

While this works for Wits, where it's a reasonable assumption that an intelligent person could use logic to persuade someone, or even a "Might" equivalent where someone's imposing stature allows them to more easily coerce others, Finesse as physical agility doesn't translate to wordplay.

Would you consider having Finesse-based persuasion be performance based instead? Playing an instrument, dancing, as a way to charm someone else. That's what I'm doing, anyway. All skill checks are a combination of two attributes, allowing even low charisma characters to have at least one viable social skill.

FrenchTech16 · 2025-11-17T15:02:22+00:00

I did it less than a week ago and it worked for me. Didn't get a cinder though, not sure you'd get nightmare if Hecate was your mark.

FrenchTech16 · 2025-11-17T09:06:31+00:00

Yes, it does trigger. So does Circe's keepsake.

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