tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post8438701820638619471..comments2024-01-25T04:52:39.451-07:00Comments on Satire Report: The Foreign Service Officer TestMichael Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344463904032126734noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-54404345884782091312013-02-08T22:10:28.709-07:002013-02-08T22:10:28.709-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.cageyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532326550632238118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-69206098429958341352009-10-10T16:23:54.805-06:002009-10-10T16:23:54.805-06:00Wahoo! I finished the exam on Friday and feels goo...Wahoo! I finished the exam on Friday and feels good to be done. However, I ran out of time in the bio section. I spent too much time listing multiple examples in the beginning thinking that I needed at least three to four (and since I have had a lot of work experience, it was easy to think them up). Unfortunately, I chose the “often” option a lot so I think I was asked to give more written examples.<br /><br /> Does anyone know how this will affect my score?<br /><br /> Even though I feel good about the other sections and the essay, I am not even sure how many questions I did not answer in the bio b/c my time literally expired mid click?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-67289496521004636612008-12-08T12:34:00.000-07:002008-12-08T12:34:00.000-07:00Yes. It is free. The $50 charge was not made expre...Yes. It is free. The $50 charge was not made expressly clear to me. From what I understood they were charging me, and it made sense as far as paying for a proctor, location etc., but using it as collateral to insure attendance makes sense.Michael Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004069768706534990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-59372541285927374922008-12-08T12:28:00.000-07:002008-12-08T12:28:00.000-07:00The test is certainly free - they put your credit ...The test is certainly free - they put your credit card on file though and will charge you $50 if you don't show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-90039383465123637922008-09-26T12:33:00.000-06:002008-09-26T12:33:00.000-06:00I tend to think the practice tests are actually a ...I tend to think the practice tests are actually a bit tougher, but I'm sure it varies. If you can do well on the practice test you'll do VERY well on the actual test.<BR/><BR/>2/3 of the test are multiple choice, and therefore machine graded. The essay portion is not.Michael Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004069768706534990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-28415639770152163652008-09-25T13:48:00.000-06:002008-09-25T13:48:00.000-06:00I'm actually pretty worried when I look at these p...I'm actually pretty worried when I look at these practice questions because a lot of them are very subjective. Does someone grade the test manually or does a machine do it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-75643844809910592582008-09-25T13:42:00.000-06:002008-09-25T13:42:00.000-06:00I'm taking the test in November also. Really hope ...I'm taking the test in November also. Really hope I do well. Is the practice test from the State Department website a fairly accurate representation of the types of questions on the test?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-44458739497837801642008-09-25T11:30:00.000-06:002008-09-25T11:30:00.000-06:00I would say reading lists help, but the to do well...I would say reading lists help, but the to do well on the test takes a life time of learning. If you read a lot of articles, books, and have good grammatical intuition you should do fine.<BR/><BR/>I think the most helpful thing are the practice tests. <BR/><BR/>However, read the Economist, the London Times, The Washington Post, Foreign Affairs Magazine and articles on the Drudge Report and you should be well-prepared.Michael Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004069768706534990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-87968075694017107542008-09-24T23:51:00.000-06:002008-09-24T23:51:00.000-06:00Would you say reading the full reading list is hel...Would you say reading the full reading list is helpful?<BR/><BR/>And exactly HOW well-versed do you have to be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-85988987390279819622008-09-24T13:02:00.000-06:002008-09-24T13:02:00.000-06:00There are some good study books online with practi...There are some good study books online with practice tests, but my computer is currently out of commission right now, so I don't have the links handy. However, if you search on google you can learn quite a bit. <BR/><BR/>You can also go to the state department website which is simply http://state.gov<BR/><BR/>You can order a practice test from the state department online.Michael Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004069768706534990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-12824336660371392842008-09-24T12:11:00.000-06:002008-09-24T12:11:00.000-06:00I'm signed up to take the exam in November. Do you...I'm signed up to take the exam in November. Do you have any tips or suggestions?Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527109220218711358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-22654566543975146862008-09-18T12:40:00.001-06:002008-09-18T12:40:00.001-06:00Thank you. I don't know if I get to take the oral ...Thank you. I don't know if I get to take the oral until early December. I have to wait for the Qualifications Evaluation Panel to assess my score and application information. Then, if I get the chance to take the oral, and pass it, I could get an interview (but let's not count chickens yet).<BR/><BR/>And in another relevant note, I still haven't been charged the $50, although they said that I would be. So maybe the test will turn out to be free (perhaps it only costs $50 to people who don't pass it).Michael Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004069768706534990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-74861883796820065082008-09-18T08:31:00.000-06:002008-09-18T08:31:00.000-06:00Congratulations!! Job well done passing. Good luck...Congratulations!! Job well done passing. Good luck on the oral.Madventurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328615396094619036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-75797048684734989292008-09-12T16:09:00.000-06:002008-09-12T16:09:00.000-06:00Yes it is. That is what I paid. I took it, and pas...Yes it is. That is what I paid. I took it, and passed it. And I'm pretty sure I'm down 50 bucks.Michael Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004069768706534990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9167645415172480708.post-20908147703845729512008-09-12T15:44:00.000-06:002008-09-12T15:44:00.000-06:00the test is free, not $50.the test is free, not $50.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com