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[quote=raptorsxyz]Hi, question for any FSO's.

1. I have a Poli Sci degree from a school that is very well respected in D.C. and IR . I know they changed the protocol to practice holistic admissions, but can anyone speak as to how much will this degree actually help me in getting into the FS/doing my job/getting promoted?

2. Will a masters degree help with this career? I'd really like to do one, for the sake of becoming better educated as a human. Do FSO's often come back and get their degree mid-career? Will FSO experience give me a leg up in admissions to related graduate programs?

3. How long does it usually take people to get into the foreign service? My plan is to graduate this year, and then spend a year or two in D.C. working for an NGO or some sort of D.C. entity as I work on getting into the FS, and starting tours at around age 25-26. Is this a typical career path?

I know a lot of this information can be found on Google but a lot is also outdated and I'd like to hear from a current FSO or anyone in the know. Thanks in advance![/quote]

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