FBI Honors Internship, anyone?

[JBSLEO]

Starting the application process now for the FBI Honors Internship for next summer. Anyone else here in the same boat? What does everyone bring to the table? :shades:

[eff-bee-eye]

I just replied in the other thread, but I'm a mentor to the HIP this summer, and I have interacted with several of these interns all summer. What a great bunch, smart, driven, energetic, etc. I've tagged along on some of their special tours and events, it's been a blast. We are having lunch with the Director on Wednesday.

I have kept up mostly with about 5 of them throughout their summer internship. They are all seniors in their undergrad, one speaks Arabic, one speaks Urdu, and they all are debating whether or not to apply to be agents, analysts, or pursue their Masters degree full-time after they finish up their undergraduate degrees this year.

[JBSLEO]

Yeah, it seems like an excellent experience. I've had the opportunity to work with the Hackensack PD and Intern with US Probation, but this would be somewhat the pinnacle of internship experiences. I am in my junior year getting my B.A. in Criminal Justice. Vast experience with computer hardware/software, and despite my apparent inability to spell recommendation , I have very good writing and communication skills. haha. Also can get by with German and in the process of learning arabic. Anything I can do in the meantime to make myself more competitive?

[eff-bee-eye]

How good is your GPA? I know that only a few people (1-3) from each state are selected for this program, so it is very competitive. As is the Presidential Management Fellows Program. There are also non-paid internships, which are less competitive since you aren't getting the GS-6 salary like the Honors Internships.

[The General]

I applied for the HIP while in law school. It is HIGHLY competitive. When I applied, each FO only got one spot to give out. I was denied, and when I called the AC to discuss it, she told me that my prior LE experience was a detriment. She said the HIP is a marketing tool that targets people who have specific skills who would not otherwise be interested in the FBI.

Of course, my 3.2 GPA in undergrad as a CJ major was probably also a detriment to my application. Basically, the recruiter told me not to sweat it, and that it is probably harder to get into the HIP than it is to become an FBI SA. Of course, with the current critical skill situation, law applicants are very much not in demand. ;)

[TroubleT-roy]

Starting the application process now for the FBI Honors Internship for next summer. Anyone else here in the same boat? What does everyone bring to the table? :shades:

I think it'll be looked upon favorably during your actual FBI SA selection process.

[JBSLEO]

Yeah, I have gotten that feeling - concerning hiring based on critical skills. I have a pretty high GPA (I PMed you eff), however, I am afraid that someone with an engineering degree is going to be propelled ahead of me for that reason alone. This is where I am hoping networking and some of my reccomendations might pay off.

Got your PM back Eff. Yeah, I'm not in much of a financial situation to look at the others - undergrad tuition is milking me dry as it is. lol. Just trying to keep the GPA as high as I can in the meantime. You get any feel for what the average GPAs of those students interning now were?

[eff-bee-eye]

I think it'll be looked upon favorably during your actual FBI SA selection process.

Definitely. Big time.
Not to mention that if you do the 2 1/2 month Honors Internship, you automatically get the 3-year full-time work experience WAIVED. Lucky fools.

[Cornbelt]

I've found that to be the case for any agency. From the one I internned with, to the FBI, to good ol' BucksVille, NowhereState PD... They take care of their own. If you can survive as an intern, they like you. :)

[njballance]

I'm applying for the HI as well. Currently, I'm in my junior year with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. My GPA is a little above a 3.8 and I've already had the experience of an internship with the US Marshals Service. I've got a decent elementary knowledge of Spanish and will be working on Russian until I graduate. I also have a strong knowledge of 3D Modeling, Animation, and various computer knowledge. My biggest concern is getting past the initial application process. As long as I get to the interview process I feel like my chances will be alot higher. I'm applying through the Charlotte office, where is everyone else applying? Also any advice from any of the veterans out there would be appreciated. Take care all

[JBSLEO]

Well njballance, your credentials are similar to mine. I'm at about a 3.65 at the moment.. but it'll go up a little in September when my summer grades factor in... prolly about 3.7 all-in-all. Have internship and PD experience, computer knowledge - basic programming skills, graphics and web design, and hardware. I think people like us will have no problem getting past the initial application process. My concern is competing against a pool of applicants who have a lot in common with me (like you and me). In any case, thanks for sharing your info and good luck in the process. Hopefully I'll see you in Washington :)

BTW: Applying through the Newark, NJ field office.

[Hope2b1811]

There are also non-paid internships, which are less competitive since you aren't getting the GS-6 salary like the Honors Internships.
You mean there's interns out there making more then some starting 1811s (GS-5s)?!!!! Ouch. LOL.

[eff-bee-eye]

No, because even if an 1811 comes in at a GS-5, they still get the extra 25% for LEAP. And also, the interns receive a GS-6 rate-of-pay (31,903), but it is only for a few months and then they're gone. So basically it is a $15/hour summer internship, not bad but it is mostly for the great experience and not the $$.

It also depends on what type of lodging you can secure while here in the DC area. I've seen some interns get free housing and make out good, while others might be paying 1000 bucks a month, almost killing all their money.