FSOT results, break it down

The results are in, sort of. As I commented in a brief (but exciting) post, I did in fact pass the Foreign Service last month. Hooray indeed. On the other hand, I'm glad I'm not holding my breath on getting a coveted FSO job anytime soon; you'll see why in a second. Even though I passed, it certainly wasn't with a tremendous score. The cutoffs for passing the exam are a cumulative 154 points on the multiple choice and a 6 on the essay. The following are my scores:

Job Knowledge: 51.98

Biographical: 47.85

English Grammar: 55.76

Total: 155.59

Essay: 8

I'm very happy with my score (I passed didn't I?) but I won't quit my day job anytime soon! Regardless, I will continue with the application process and if that doesn't work out, I still have other options (including a potential internship at the Department of State).

Congrats to the fellow testers who passed and all the luck to those who will take the exam next cycle. On to the QEP!

FSOT results, Part 1

I passed!

"Dear THE PRAGMATIC ECONOMIST,

Congratulations! The scores you achieved on your Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) qualify you for the next step of the Foreign Service Officer selection process, which is your prompt submission of a personal narrative for review by the Qualifications Evaluation Panel (QEP). As you know, the Foreign Service selection process is a series of evaluations that can lead to an offer of employment as an entry-level Foreign Service Officer. Now that you have received a passing score on the FSOT, you must submit responses to five short-essay questions, which are known as the Personal Narrative (PN) questions. You must complete your PN essay responses and submit them before 11:59 PM CST on 11/17/2009. Failure to submit your essay responses by that time will terminate your candidacy.

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Congratulations again. We look forward to receiving your personal narrative submission.

Sincerely,

The Board of Examiners"

I'll post later what my score breakdown is when I get it. Hence, "FSOT results, Part 1". On that note, it's time to celebrate! Here's a link to my blog discussing the FSOT.

(edit: here's a link to my FSOT score breakdown)