Feb 10, 2009

Tested

I took the Foreign Service Exam yesterday. If it's graded like a university test is graded, I know I passed. If they decide to take only the top 20% or so, then I don't know if I'll go on to the next round of selection. The material was unsurprising and straightforward, I'm reasonably proud of the essays I wrote. Additionally, I couldn't help but size up my fellow test takers. While I didn't get to talk with any of them in any sort of in-depth way, it was nice to see that I wasn't out of my league at all. These were people with similar interests and temperaments to myself. If they are what the potential "best and brightest" or whatever are like, then I think I have a good chance (though not a sure chance) at being granted an interview.

Mainly, though, it was great to finally do something that I'd been preparing for for so long, and its completion has helped me mentally sever myself from my current situation. Goals and such seem less amorphous and hypothetical, and the possibilities are moving me towards activity. As I said in my last post, it's a very nice feeling.

I'll know if I passed in about nine weeks. In the meantime, I'll look for other options, wander about, and see what other ins and opportunities I can find that interest me.

Despite the morbid predictions on the economy, I'm sure there's something. There always is.

4 comments:

inkandpen said...

Awesome! Congratulations, good luck, and bon voyage...

Amazing when all those come at once!

Digger said...

The test is graded like a University test, in that there is a passing score and if you meet that, you pass. That said, only about 20% pass the test.

Best of luck with getting an offer to take the oral assessment. I suspect that with your background, you will.

Seph said...

Congratulations! Best of, you know, luck and stuff.

weissazool said...

rock and roll!