Very low.  Historically the CIA is hired almost exclusively from elite ivy League schools. And most people working at there are not veterans. Answer from WorldTallestEngineer on reddit.com
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CIA
cia.gov › careers › student-programs
Student Programs - CIA
Students have to go through our medical and security process. Interested in our internship or co-op programs? For most of these opportunities, please submit your expression of interest at least 6-12 months before your desired start date.
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CIA
cia.gov › careers › jobs › undergraduate-internship-program-directorate-of-operations
Undergraduate Internship Program-Directorate of Operations - CIA
Internship · Starting salary: $58,714 · Full-time student with one completed semester/quarter of an undergraduate degree and who will not be graduating before December 2028. Express Interest · All applicants must be: U.S.
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What are my chances at getting a CIA internship?
Very low.  Historically the CIA is hired almost exclusively from elite ivy League schools. And most people working at there are not veterans. More on reddit.com
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CIA Internship Application - 90 BUSINESS days or just days?? Also, "Express Interest"??
I believe it's 90 business days, but I can be wrong. But I hate this, because I applied a while ago and it says that my application is recieved. Yet they haven't looked at it yet, so it's a waiting game. More on reddit.com
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Expected Salary for CIA internship?
I'm pretty sure they'll ignore what you put since they pay you based on specific government pay grades. Some of the other CIA internships list the pay range directly on the application. (and all the full time jobs do) More on reddit.com
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Chances at CIA internship : r/Intelligence
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U.S. Intelligence Community
intelligencecareers.gov › students-and-internships
U.S. Intelligence Community careers - Students and Internships
Did you meet a recruiting representative at a campus or professional event? Include the name of the recruiting event or the name of your school in the "Reference" section of the student internship application.
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The Archer Center
archercenter.org › early-internship-deadlines.html
Early Internship Deadlines - The Archer Center
CIA – Central Intelligence Agency Deadline: 6-12 months before the desired start date CIA student (internship and co-operative education) programs offer highly unique and rewarding student experiences as you help keep our Nation safe.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/careerguidance › what are my chances at getting a cia internship?
r/careerguidance on Reddit: What are my chances at getting a CIA internship?
September 24, 2025 -

I am in the army national guard as an mp and have previous experience as a legal intern have a mid high school gpa go to a mid college with a 3.2 gpa as a freshman studying financial technology and I want an accounting or other finance related internships at the cia would I make it or how competitive is it? Would it help to go on active duty orders to improve my resume?

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Culinary Institute of America
ciachef.edu › home › internship: real, life experience
Internship: Real, Life Experience | Culinary Institute of America
July 7, 2025 - Get real-world experience with CIA's semester-long Culinary Internship at 2,000+ locations. Build your résumé and network in the food industry.
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CIA
cia.gov › stories › story › a-day-in-the-life-of-a-cia-stem-scholarship-student
A Day in the Life of a CIA STEM Scholarship Student - CIA
It was at that camp that I knew I wanted to join the CIA. I was a little worried they didn’t take engineers, but later learned that I could fit right into the Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T). When I learned there was a scholarship for college students, I had to apply. This is a great internship because you’re treated like an employee.
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Quora
quora.com › How-does-someone-apply-for-an-internship-with-the-United-States-Central-Intelligence-Agency-CIA-Do-they-have-an-official-website-for-it
How does someone apply for an internship with the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)? Do they have an official website for it? - Quora
You have to start early because you have to be cleared. The Agency has a public facing web page on these opportunities. So you are looking at 9–12 months before you can be approved. You are also expected to be there a few months.
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USC Viterbi
viterbicareers.usc.edu › home › cia do student internship (dosi) program – applications open 12/15!
CIA DO Student Internship (DOSI) Program - Applications open 12/15! - USC Viterbi | Career Services
December 11, 2024 - Good morning from the nation’s capital. The Directorate of Operations (DO) is getting ready to start accepting resumes for its student internship program, which was restarted in March of this year. The DO Student Internship (DOSI) program is open to current freshmen that have completed one ...
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Ashurst LLP
legacy.vault.com › internship-program › government › central-intelligence-agency › internship-opportunities
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Internship Internship Opportunities | Vault.com
Get an internship with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Internship. Find out more about Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Internship internships and internship opportunities. Discover location, duration, compensation, stats, and more.
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Upenn
curf.upenn.edu › node › 11344
CIA Student Programs | Penn CURF
Each program has different application processes, deadlines, and eligibility guidelines, so carefully review each opportunity.
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CIA
cia.gov › careers
Careers - CIA
Launch your career: Help safeguard our Nation with an internship or co-op opportunity.Explore Opportunities · The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies allows officers to analyze and interpret complex data needed to support CIA's mission.learn more
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University of Maryland
blog.umd.edu › umdgvpt › undergraduate-internship-program-directorate-of-operations-cia
Undergraduate Internship Program-Directorate of Operations – CIA – Government and Politics Undergraduate Blog
January 8, 2025 - CIA.GOV/CAREERS Careers – CIA ... U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible) ... As a Directorate of Operations (DO) Student Intern (DOSI), you will have the opportunity to work in two of three potential DO positions that drive intelligence collection and provide the vital investigative research and strategic oversight to operations that are run around the world. DOSIs are most likely to spend their summer internships serving as either a Staff Operations Officer (SOO), Collection Management Officer (CMO), or Targeting Officer (TO) to be determined based on program availability during each summer.
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Internset
apply.internset.com › cia-internship
Apply to Internships at the CIA
Application timeline is longer than most students expect. For most CIA internships, you have to apply 12 months in advance because of the security clearance process.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/usajobs › cia internship application - 90 business days or just days?? also, "express interest"??
CIA Internship Application - 90 BUSINESS days or just days?? Also, "Express Interest"?? : r/usajobs
May 1, 2023 - I believe it's 90 business days, but I can be wrong. But I hate this, because I applied a while ago and it says that my application is recieved.
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Umd
fellercenter.umd.edu › career-planning › job-internship-search › federal-application-tips › federal-government-internship
Federal government internship deadlines and opportunities | The Feller Center | The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences | University of Maryland
The 2026 Honors Internship Program application cycle will begin February 10, 2025 for the summer internship period of June - August 2026. . Review application tips. Email [email protected] for assistance with FBI certification forms, after you complete your application.