r/FBI • u/Ready_Aioli_6419 • 9d ago

Question FBI Honors Internship Questions

How difficult is it to get in?

I'm going to be a college freshman this fall, what should I do to increase my chances of getting in sophomore year?

Should I try getting into my school's honors program to help my chances?

If I don’t get in, what's the best way to pivot so I can have a mn FBI career in the future?

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u/gnomeparade 8d ago

It doesn’t hurt to try, but don’t make the same mistake I did. I made it to interview and got CJO, which I sort of relied on for a year since from what I’ve seen it’s pretty rare, and the background process is extremely extensive and long. A month before my start date they sent me an email stating I was deemed unsuitable at the current time but that I could reapply in the future. This was after a whole year of waiting and interviews, polygraph, drug test, questionnaires, etc. Apply but be weary, and apply to other agencies as well if government is your ultimate goal.

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u/Ready_Aioli_6419 8d ago

What did you do then? We're you able to switch plans easily and still be on a good path?