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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Alright, I guess I'll ask a follow up question: Suppose I hypothetically used marijuana recently, is there a real downside to me lying and saying I haven't? [/quote]

I wonder if they would even do a polygraph on a freshman who is doing an internship? I think the answer is probably no, but I'm sure it varies by agency. You are very young, and when I was in college, all internships were done during your senior year. Just remember, that whatever information you share with a fed agency, they may very well share that info with another agency.

Like a pp said, the main purpose of the polygraph is to put pressure on you so that you confess. But don't underestimate how difficult it can be to out-smart someone who does this day in and day out.  I know many people who have done it, but why take the risk? Some of these drug use policies are antiquated, but that's just the way it is.  I would probably lay off the weed for a good 2 years prior to employment and hopefully you can talk to people who work at these agencies so that you can get a better idea of what you want to do. After finishing college, I found out very quickly that perception can often have little to do with reality. Also, 1811 positions used to be somewhat competitive, but are pretty good gigs.[/quote]

CIA does polys for everyone. You can’t work at CIA without a full-scope lifestyle polygraph. Doesn’t matter if you’re a freshman doing an internship or an adult applying for a full-time job. Everyone does the poly. [/quote]

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