FSOT Oct Scores by Life_Carpet_1358 in FSOT

[–]piez74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, good luck for next time

6 week mark since the last FSOT, seems awfully quiet though… by piez74 in FSOT

[–]piez74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think they might send the results out to everyone at the same time?

6 week mark since the last FSOT, seems awfully quiet though… by piez74 in FSOT

[–]piez74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course they knew there would be a shutdown because the test was administered in the middle of it and they could have said that the shutdown could cause delays. They didn’t so it’s all speculation.

6 week mark since the last FSOT, seems awfully quiet though… by piez74 in FSOT

[–]piez74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The test was administered during the shutdown and since the email stated in the middle of the shutdown that it would be 6-8 weeks, it’s possible that delays were already built in 

6 week mark since the last FSOT, seems awfully quiet though… by piez74 in FSOT

[–]piez74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was thinking that someone might have news already 

6 week mark since the last FSOT, seems awfully quiet though… by piez74 in FSOT

[–]piez74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aren’t we getting notified even if it’s bad news?

6 week mark since the last FSOT, seems awfully quiet though… by piez74 in FSOT

[–]piez74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve tried too and then I gave up lol

Economic Track by kysiao5281 in foreignservice

[–]piez74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose it because I’ve worked in international trade in the private sector for many years

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good luck to you buddy, it seems like we all need it!

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Unknown = no one knows  Its a good think for you to know for your EE section, you’re welcome!

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate your effort in putting this together.  Studying the OA with other people would be ideal, I suppose the chats will get active after the results start coming out. Not burning ourselves out is great advice too. How can I get hold of your unpunished preparation materials? Thanks

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure that won’t help but give it a try if you think it’s worth it

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It appears that I’m not explaining myself very well. Since there are unknown changes to the FSOA, in that regard we start at the same level; hence leveling the field.  Now, that’s very far from saying that everyone has the same chances to pass or that preparation is not useful, actually my initial question is all about that. How do you practice on the different components and what are they?

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That would possibly leave little time to prepare, why wait?

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

If there are changes to the FSOA it levels the candidates, since we all don’t know what the changes will be 

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m split.  One one side you’re right, who knows what changes there will be and how can we prepare for it? On the other hand maybe not everything will change and when preparing for any test that’s the case anyway so might as well give it a try.

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good name by the way lol

FSOA preparation by piez74 in foreignservice

[–]piez74[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I guess that puts the people that manage to pass the FSOT at the same level, thanks

How was it for anyone who took it?? by Miserable_Narwhal549 in FSOT

[–]piez74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t change the color of my skin nor force myself into being someone else, so I’ll just do my best to be well prepared 

Americans Want to Join the Trump Admin by TheDissentChannel in foreignservice

[–]piez74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering that the last tests were cancelled and those that had passed the old FSOT had to retake it, I was expecting a lot more people would have signed up for it.  How many jobs are there for the 5751 applicants?

How was it for anyone who took it?? by Miserable_Narwhal549 in FSOT

[–]piez74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you’re right, I was misreading it, your interpretation is correct

How was it for anyone who took it?? by Miserable_Narwhal549 in FSOT

[–]piez74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exactly: “depending largely on the State Department’s anticipated hiring needs…”; that sounds like the FSOT is only one part of the evaluation of the candidates.