FSOT Prep: Sections & Practice
The FSOT (Foreign Service Officer Test) is the entry-level written exam for US Foreign Service Officer candidates. It has four parts: Job Knowledge, English Expression, a Situational Judgment Test, and a written Essay. Here's how it's structured — with realistic COSMIQ practice.
COSMIQ prepares you for the FSOT and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
What's on the FSOT?
Four sections: Job Knowledge (US government, history, geography, economics, world affairs), English Expression, a Situational Judgment Test, and a written Essay.
How often is the FSOT offered?
The computer-based test is offered roughly three times a year and takes about three hours; requirements are set by the US Department of State.