FBI JN Teen Academy Application 2022

(Rev.
05/05/2022)
FBI JACKSON TEEN

ACADEMY APPLICATION
Applicant/Student Information
Name:
(Last, First, Middle)
Grade Level (2022-23

School Year):
Home Street Address: (Optional) Male Female
City/State: Zip Code
Home Phone: Cell Phone
Email Address: Referred by
School Activities (attach page if necessary):
Community Involvement (attach page if necessary):
Overall GPA for 2021-2022 school year:
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The 2022 FBI Jackson Teen Academy is open to 13 to 17-year-old high school students. The academy will be held at
the FBI Jackson Field Office on Friday, July 22 and 29, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Punctuality, professional
behavior, and appropriate business casual dress (i.e. Nice pants without any holes or rips, polo or button down,
comfortable shoes, no open toed shoes) will be required of all students attending this program.
The program is not exclusive to students interested in criminal justice. Due to the vast diversity in our workforce, any
student with an interest in the FBI, what we do, and how a relationship with the FBI can help their school is
encouraged to apply. All students will be evaluated based on their application (GPA, school activities, and community
involvement) and essay to determine which applicants will be offered a seat in the class. None of the above elements
will be the sole basis of evaluation of an application and the application process should be taken seriously by all
applicants. This application and supporting essay must be emailed to [email protected] by June 10th,
2022 for panel review. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted because of security policies. Incomplete and
late applications will not be accepted.
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Application Checklist:
Student application:
o Student information complete;
o Parent/guardian information complete and signed;
o School information complete;
o Student’s official GPA (checks will be made).
Essay indicating why the student wants to be part of the program and how the experience will serve the school:
o Typed;
o No more than two pages, single-spaced;
o Essay format with proper capitalization and punctuation; name
and email on each page.
Release/indemnity form signed by parent/guardian indicated on the application form.
Students will be notified of their application status via email by close of business on June 27, 2022. Students selected
to attend the FBI Teen Academy will be given additional information about the program and will be required to
confirm their planned attendance.
Questions regarding the FBI Jackson Teen Academy or the application process can be submitted to Community
Outreach Specialist Katie Greenleaf at [email protected].
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STUDENT PARTICIPATION CONSENT/RELEASE FORM
As the parent or guardian of _______________________________, I give my permission for him/her to

participate in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Community Outreach Program, to include the: Adopt-A
School Program, Junior Special Agent Program, Mentoring Program, Youth Academy Program, Teen
Academy Program, and/or Tutoring programs. I release the FBI and FBI employees, and/or any personnel
affiliated with the FBI’s Community Outreach Program, from liability for any and all claims which may result
from this program.
Should it be necessary for the above-named child to have medical treatment while participating in any of
these programs, I hereby give the FBI personnel permission to use their judgment in obtaining medical
services, and I give permission to the physician selected by the FBI personnel to render medical treatment
deemed necessary and appropriate by the physician. I understand that the FBI has no insurance covering
such medical or hospital costs; therefore, any cost incurred for such treatment shall be my sole
responsibility.
Additionally, I understand that photographs may be taken by FBI officials/employees and used to promote
FBI outreach programs. I agree to the release of photographs for FBI media communications and other FBI
publications.
Parent/Guardian Signature
___________________________
Date signed
_______________________________
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the FBI Teen Academy

Q. Is the program only for high school students 13 to 17 years of age?
A. Yes, the program has been designed for high school students 13 to 17 years of age to ensure that they have at least
one year remaining in their academic career at the school. This enables students to share the information they have
learned and serve as peer mentors, when appropriate.
Q. Is the essay important?

A. Yes, the essay is important as it is often the first element of the application package that is reviewed by our
panelists. This is an opportunity for the student to explain why they should attend and what benefit of the class will be
beyond the student’s own experience. In other words, a high GPA in absence of a well written essay and vice versa can
be problematic.
Q. Do 4.0 students get a guaranteed seat in the class?

A. GPA is not the only method of student evaluation, and no student will be assured a seat by GPA alone. All students
must submit a well-written essay detailing why they want to attend the academy and how the experience will benefit
their school as well as have school activities and community involvement that demonstrate that he or she is a well-
rounded student.
Q. Is a particular GPA required?

A. GPA is not the only method of student evaluation, and a minimum GPA is not stated; however, given the
competitive nature of the application process, it is advantageous for a student to have a combination of a good GPA,
well-written essay, school activities and community involvement.
Q. Does a student have to have specific experience or interest in law enforcement to be a successful candidate?
A. No, a student does not need to be in a criminal justice program, explorers’ program, ROTC, etc. The primary
objective is to identify students who are capable of leadership and have an interest in what the FBI does.
Q. Is this experience similar to an internship?

A. The FBI Teen Academy is not an internship and while students may be offered case studies drawn from adjudicated
cases, students will not be exposed to active cases or day-to-day investigations.
Q. I love forensic science! Will I get to learn techniques?

A. While students will be exposed to some basic evidence collection techniques during one of the many sessions, the
day covers a wide variety of topics from a classroom and experiential perspective as well as concepts that are designed
to enhance student awareness of issues such as cybercrime, cyber bullying, and more.

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FBI JACKSON TEEN

Grade Level (2022-23

Home Phone: Cell Phone

Email Address: Referred by

School Activities (attach page if necessary):

Community Involvement (attach page if necessary):

Overall GPA for 2021-2022 school year:

Release/indemnity form signed by parent/guardian indicated on the application form.

STUDENT PARTICIPATION CONSENT/RELEASE FORM

As the parent or guardian of _______________________________, I give my permission for him/her to

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the FBI Teen Academy

Q. Is the essay important?

Q. Do 4.0 students get a guaranteed seat in the class?

Q. Is a particular GPA required?

Q. Is this experience similar to an internship?

Q. I love forensic science! Will I get to learn techniques?

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