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Charlie
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What is the minimum GPA to get into a criminal-justice based internship?
I personally am interested in law, more specifically criminal-justice and serving as an agent in the FBI one day.
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Stacey Rearick
Paralegal
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Georgetown, Texas
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To be eligible for the FBI Honors Internship Program, you must meet the following requirements:
U.S. Citizenship: You must be a U.S. citizen.
Enrollment in an Accredited College or University: You should attend a U.S.-accredited college or university full-time as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout the application process and for the duration of the internship program.
Background Investigation and Clearance: Successfully pass all FBI employment background investigation requirements and be eligible to receive a Top Secret Clearance.
The FBI values bright and dedicated students like you who are eager to contribute to their diverse workforce. If you meet these criteria, you’re on the right track to kickstarting your FBI career!
U.S. Citizenship: You must be a U.S. citizen.
Enrollment in an Accredited College or University: You should attend a U.S.-accredited college or university full-time as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout the application process and for the duration of the internship program.
Background Investigation and Clearance: Successfully pass all FBI employment background investigation requirements and be eligible to receive a Top Secret Clearance.
The FBI values bright and dedicated students like you who are eager to contribute to their diverse workforce. If you meet these criteria, you’re on the right track to kickstarting your FBI career!
Andrew Cheung
Project Management
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Santa Clara, California
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Andrew’s Answer
Charlie,
GPA and similar requirements depends on what colleges you are applying to. Some schools are more selective.
- I would not shoot for a minimum GPA. I would study to get best grades you can because you may change your mind on what career you want to pursue and this will limit your options if your GPA is not as competitive.
- I recommend making a list of colleges you want to apply to.
- Look at their applications and try to understand their culture. Do they want more well round individual or do they only care about test scores/GPA?
- Be prepared to write application essay and even phone interviews.
- Fill in gaps in your application. Get more experience via clubs, leadership roles, or volunteering. Please note, schools look at other criteria besides GPA.
GPA and similar requirements depends on what colleges you are applying to. Some schools are more selective.
- I would not shoot for a minimum GPA. I would study to get best grades you can because you may change your mind on what career you want to pursue and this will limit your options if your GPA is not as competitive.
- I recommend making a list of colleges you want to apply to.
- Look at their applications and try to understand their culture. Do they want more well round individual or do they only care about test scores/GPA?
- Be prepared to write application essay and even phone interviews.
- Fill in gaps in your application. Get more experience via clubs, leadership roles, or volunteering. Please note, schools look at other criteria besides GPA.
Thank you, Andrew for the advice.
Dee