Admissions

Requirements

  • Applicant must be 14-18 years of age and must be in high school during the program’s duration.
  • Applicant must not have a prior arrest record or serious traffic violation.
  • Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA upon acceptance and applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA
    during the program.
  • Applicant must be able to arrive at the FBI Chicago Office (2111 W. Roosevelt Rd) no later than
    4:30pm on Thursdays.
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Process

  • Students report academic grades, extra-curricular activities, community service, and part-time
    work in the application and write an essay.
  • Once admission counselors review each student’s application, select applicants are contacted to
    arrange an in-person interview.
  • After the interview, admission counselors review the students’ entire application package and
    finalize candidate selections.
  • Applications for the fall of 2025 will be open from January 15-April 1, 2025. Please do not submit an
    application outside of our open season as they will not be considered.