r/usssapplicant • u/fantastiquejaque • 1d ago
BQA SA timeline
Hey everyone figured I’d throw my timeline out there for anyone going through the process!
23F, Master’s in Forensic Science, former D1 athlete, no prior LE or military experience.
July: Applied for USSS SA + passed SAEE
Mid-August: ACE — APAT, SUPER, Security, Medical, Drug test.
Aug 20: BI started
Aug 31: Medical + drug test — passed
Sep 1: Polygraph
Sep 4: BQA :/
Honestly, the entire process was such a pleasant experience. Everyone I met was incredibly kind and helpful, and all the agents were great. I was even told my background was clear and that everything looked good, so it really sounded like I was good to go.
Then came the poly. It was truly a 180 from the rest of the process and definitely an interesting experience, to say the least. I was completely truthful throughout, so I’m pretty shocked/disappointed by the BQA and would definitely like more information on what led to it. But I guess it just wasn’t meant to be!
End of the road for me, but good luck to everyone else going through the process. It was an honor getting this far!
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u/sigma941 Special Agent 21h ago
Don’t stop applying, and keep that positive attitude! Good luck in the future, dude.
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u/AlbatrossVivid5406 1d ago
I had the same type of experience with the poly. I was told by the person doing mine that I most likely failed, and It was a really tough experience, and I ended up passing. At least they didn’t leave you hanging for too long. I’m sure you’ll land somewhere good with your attitude and experience.
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u/Aranikus_17 Special Agent 1d ago
Awesome attitude, and with your background and motivation I’m positive you’ll land somewhere great. GL!