Foreign Service Officer Exam: Preparation for the Written Exam and the Oral Assessment

Having worked around the State Department for the past 10 years I have met many foreign service officers. I was not sure that this book would be god enough. The book is great and can be used along with history books, grammar books, newspapers etc... to prepare for the exam. Well worth the price.

Excellent material. I would recommend it to any one that wants to prepare for the test. Even if you do not pass the test it will increase your knowlege in US History, Literature and General Culture. It is great!!!

I felt that the best way to prepare for the Foreign Service Officer Test (i.e., the written exam) was to do as many sample tests as possible. This book gives you an ample supply of test questions in all areas of the test, with explanations for each answer (including why the wrong answers are wrong). Coupled with other sources of test samples (e.g., the Foreign Service Study Guide from the State Department), it will give you a broad range of experience with test questions. And the price is reasonable.

I bought this book with fair expectations. I must admit it was one of the best decisions I have made regarding my preparation for this test. This book is rich in explanations, and if the reader needs more background, with the answers given, it is easier to do an extensive research. Thank you very much for coming up with this text. Maria Chadwick