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A Career with the CIA by: Diana Clarke On the very popular TV series Alias, Jennifer Garner plays a CIA operative, Sidney Bristow. If you watched Episode One, Season One, you learned that Bristow was a graduate student who became a double agent for the CIA. But in the real world of the CIA, you wouldn't receive permanent employment until you finished college. But you don't have to wait until you graduate to work for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). You can apply to the Undergraduate Student Internship Program or the Student Scholarship Program. Students working at the CIA must meet the following requirements: U.S. citizen 3.0 GPA or better excellent verbal and written skills Strong interest in foreign affairs You will also need to successfully complete physical and psychological exams, a polygraph test, and a background investigation. The CIA also desires individuals who speak a foreign language and have international military experience. You should apply to one of the programs at least 6 months before you wish to work. If accepted, you will relocate to Washington DC. Undergraduate Student Internship Program During the student internship program, expect to work either one six- month or two three- months sessions. You may apply to the Directorate of Operations Professional Trainee (PT) program and after that if you qualify, you may apply to the Clandestine Service Trainee (CST) program. You will not be awarded college credit for the internship. Student Scholarship Program The scholarship program is for high school seniors and college sophomores who are willing to work each summer during each year they are in college. After college, they must work for the CIA for a period 1.5 times the length of their college sponsorship. Transportation and housing allowances will be provided since students will need to relocate to Washington DC. Minorities and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Scholarship recipients must meet the following requirements: 18 years of age 3.0 GPA or better 1000 SAT/21 ACT (For high school seniors) financial need full-time student A few words from Jennifer Garner on a career with the CIA 'I'm Jennifer Garner. I play a CIA officer on the ABC TV series Alias. In the real world, the CIA serves as our country's first line of defense in the ongoing war against international terrorism. CIA's mission is clear and direct: safeguard America and its people. And it takes smart people with wide-ranging talents and diverse backgrounds to carry out this mission...people with integrity, common sense, patriotism and courage. The kind of people who have always worked for the agency. But since the tragic events of 9/'11
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