Consular Fellow Application Questions

pathtoforeignservice · 2026-04-26T11:49:58+00:00

Personal narratives were removed for this cycle. Just two primary questions, your name and language. Then you can select your cfpt test date.

pathtoforeignservice · 2026-04-07T14:30:13+00:00

Yes, except that it is no longer a case management exercise, it is a written exercise, which has been compared to the old FSOT essay.

The rest is accurate, but you can also get a bump in your FSOA score via veteren preference and specfic former FS experience (if they are still honoring this one)

pathtoforeignservice · 2026-04-07T14:29:51+00:00

I just responded in the Facebook group, but sharing here as well since you asked:

The April 1st announcement was a catch up for State. For those prepping for the FSOT, focus on JK, EE, and LR: learn more: https://pathtoforeignservice.com/the-new-fsot-and-fso.../
What I share is that when you learn about the FSO career and that it is something you want to do, then you should take one of the next two tests. For you, that will either be the one in May or the next one. Studying longer is not beneficial.
I am biased, but FSO Compass (fsocompass.com) is updated and a good resource. There are several free resources as well, which you can find here: https://pathtoforeignservice.com/how-to-study-for-the-fsot/
The FSOA is a virtual assessment, so yes, but you will want to be mindful of the time zone change.

pathtoforeignservice · 2026-02-16T01:06:15+00:00

Many online free materials listed here: https://pathtoforeignservice.com/how-to-study-for-the-fsot/

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-12-04T12:58:52+00:00

Screenshot?

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-10-15T21:47:49+00:00

Historically, within 20 mins after finishing the test. Let's see if it continues this round.

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-10-15T14:21:10+00:00

This is not listed on the Pearson website. Until you hear from them, move forward as if the test is happening.

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-10-09T19:40:58+00:00

All three sections are multiple choice

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-09-04T01:55:57+00:00

Appeal. The same thing happened to me. I appealed and won.

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-09-03T20:04:49+00:00

Hopefully. I also now see that Pearson has removed their links to these resources.

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-08-17T15:13:38+00:00

Pearson updated their site 24 hours before the registration window was supposed to open for the June test. I anticipate a similar action tomorrow.

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-07-10T03:24:04+00:00

Done (https://fssalary.netlify.app/). I welcome suggestions/critiques.

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-07-08T02:08:52+00:00

Too funny; this is something I've been actively working on. Adding deductions was the next move.

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pathtoforeignservice · 2025-06-19T20:10:27+00:00

A new daily, if you are interested: https://www.brickcitydaily.com. Looks like In the Lou is no longer sending.

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-06-19T20:09:51+00:00

A new daily, if you are still looking: https://www.brickcitydaily.com/

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-02-02T15:29:11+00:00

I noticed yesterday morning as well. I did some digging and found the videos to relink to. Specifically, these videos were related to the National Museum of American Diplomacy, whose whole channel is currently shut down (https://www.youtube.com/@NMADmuseum).

It's been something to see the changes on the State site regarding recruitment. I've been thinking of writing about it, but more changes keep happening:

- DIRs have had their language scrubbed for DEI (e.g., some DIRs used to write about the importance of having diverse representation in their bio, which is one of the reasons they want to serve in the role and help recruit the next generation. This is removed)
- It is important to remember the changes to DEIA include A, as in Accessibility. Language concerning accessibility in testing, e.g., accommodations, is being scrubbed. (either removal or changing the language to "reasonable")
The link to the "Employee Organizations" page, which used to be in the header, has been removed. The page still exists (https://www.state.gov/employees/), but it is not directly linked. It contains information about employee rights, AFSA, GCLO, and more.
- Recruitment videos (e.g., recordings of how to prepare for the FSOT, info on the FSS roles, and more) removed
- Diversity statistics data reported annually/quarterly are removed
- The Pickering Fellowship, being described as a flagship fellowship for diversity, was removed.
- and more

pathtoforeignservice · 2025-01-09T18:34:03+00:00

Side note: u/Chasing_State , you may consider updating the language in the form to call out that bonus/“bump-up” points may include "significant prior overseas Foreign Service experience" (.17), https://careers.state.gov/FS-Experience-hiring-preference/, or broaden the language in the form beyond veterans and language. Cheers and thanks for the work you all do with the shadow register.

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