Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) study guides
5 short guides on how the exam works, each written from State Department and Pearson VUE sources.
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Free FSOT Practice Test 2026: 30 Sample Questions With Answers
Free FSOT practice test: 30 practice questions on Job Knowledge, English Usage and Logical Reasoning, every answer explained, in the October 2025 format.
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What Is on the New FSOT: Sections, Timing and Study Plan
What is on the new FSOT since October 2025: three sections, 125 questions in 115 minutes on the practice test, no calculator, no breaks and a study plan.
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FSOT Test Dates 2026-2027 and Registration
FSOT test dates for 2026 and 2027 from the Pearson VUE page, how registration works before each window, where you can test and the 12-month retake rule.
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FSOT Passing Score, Score Report and What Comes Next
Is there an FSOT passing score? What the State Department has said, what the score report shows, and the Written Exercise, FSOA and register that follow.
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How to Become a Foreign Service Officer: Eligibility and Steps
How to become a Foreign Service Officer in 2026: who is eligible, each step from the FSOT to a job offer, the five career tracks and what is not required.
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