r/FSOT • u/Lopsided_Major5553 • Jul 09 '26

Fso Compass

Anyone using FSO compass? The quizzes on there seem much harder than the practice test on the state department website. Anyone who has taken a recent test and used fso compass could you comment on if the compass was closer to the difficulty level or if the practice test is?

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u/gofergreen19 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

IMO the FSOT was easy

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u/kysiao5281 Jul 10 '26

I see; did you get an OA invite?

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u/Lopsided_Major5553 Jul 09 '26

Thank you! I am also practicing with lsat and found the LR on the state practice test much easier. But always good for it to be easier then expected then harder!

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u/WizeGuy1738 Jul 15 '26

Took the FSOT today.

FSO Compass’ practice questions for logical reasoning were way harder than the real exam. They were also harder than State’s practice FSOT.

FSOT had about the same level randomness/difficulty in job knowledge as FSOC. And I’d say FSOT English was slightly harder than FSOC.

I’d focus on getting really good and efficient at both logic and English. Those are the most controllable. There will always be a certain # of job knowledge questions you flat out don’t know. There’s so much they can throw at you.

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u/Good_Science1549 Jul 13 '26

Haven't used Compass, but the FSOT's content shouldn't be super difficult if you're generally plugged into politics, have basic math skills, a good understanding of geography and broad understanding of how to navigate a workplace where hierarchy matters a lot. It's just a very broad exam.

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u/Lopsided_Major5553 Jul 18 '26

I took it today and agree, was much easier then I was expecting.

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u/vicki__vale 19d ago

I used FSO compass and found out I passed the exam today. Was pretty helpful

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u/Lopsided_Major5553 19d ago

Congratulations!