FBI

Has anyone who didn’t finish the exam ever actually pass? I just took my phase 2 but I didn’t finish. I did put something for each section but it wasnt complete sentences. Some were notes I was going to explain more later. I doubt those will even get read. I was one sentence from finishing the 2nd part. Should I consider this the end?

We're in the same boat, mst2018. I was a couple of sentences away from finalizing it, but ran out of time for reasons I've explained earlier in this thread.

I did try to include elements of that part throughout the test, so I hope that will count in my favor.

At the end of day, there are only two possible outcomes: I either passed or I failed. While I'm nervous about the result, I try not to worry too much about it because the outcome is completely out of my hands at this point and it will be one of those two options. If I passed - great - onward to Phase 3; but if I didn't, then I will simply re-apply and be better equipped to handle the test the next time around.

I think everyone felt that their efforts were around the C+ range....I had about 2:30 left and was frantically checking spelling and grammar - I hit the wall as far as content went.

Wait they only gave you 45 minutes to complete the assignment? Didn't the test center know the exam takes 90 minutes? How far were you able to get?

I used slightly more than half the time but I ended the test early. I didn't realize I was ending the test. I pushed a button because I believed there were multiple parts based on the instructions I was provided.

There were not multiple parts, and so after I pushed the button the system registered my test as being completed. The administrator looked everything over, agreed that the instructions said there were two parts, and that she didn't know what happened either. She called someone. I only heard half that conversation, but once she hung up the administrator told me that it was probably a mix up and that she'd put in an incident report. I sent in an email.

Then I was notified that I failed the test.

I trust that the administrator put in a report. I know that I sent an email. At this point there's not really much else to be done. I thought about it, and decided not to make a big fuss.

The first time I applied to the FBI was (iirc) in 2010 for a clerical position I think. This has been a long process for me. I may just chalk this up as being another speed bump. I may finally give up (probably not though).

I should have asked more questions, read more carefully maybe. I don't know what would have made a difference here, but it is what it is and I am looking forward now.

I wish you all much luck! Thank you for listening.

Take care

I was in the absolute same boat, even down to the second I think 😂I wrapped up the best I could, hit the spell check button, and decided to just submit instead of timing out.

Regarding retaking p2, the following is from the careers page and makes me think that you start again with p2:



Hope this helps!

IAs shouldn't be involved in the shutdown though, right? I mean, several people have gotten their results in the past couple of weeks. I'm hoping IAs are essential and we will get our results any day now!

What a great idea! If anyone takes this leap, I'd love to hear about it.

Hi All,

Reading through this post was actually very helpful in calming my nerves. I’m praying all of you get the results that you want!




IA Applicant
Applied: (I don’t remember)
Phase I: passed 14 Dec 2018
Phase II: passed 9 Jan 2018

You passed Phase 2? Congratulations!



Amazing! When did you take the test?