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Is it possible to become a secret agent if I haven't graduated from high school?

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Yes, you may become a secret agent at a young age if it is needed.

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How can I practice all of these things?

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Create a schedule. Work on key areas where you struggle. Follow your said schedule, and you should be good to go.

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What consequences should I keep in mind?

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In some cases you have very minimal contact with family. You have to be careful about what you say to friends and family members. You have to obey the law perfectly. And, of course, being a secret agent is incredibly dangerous and could result in your death.

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Do the intelligence agencies recruit from the Army?

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Yes, military-trained people will have had a very good training to become an agent.

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Where would I hide if there are no hiding spaces in the area that I want to go in?

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If you are in a crowded area, try to blend in and act natural. Hide in plain sight, if you will. Also, decent secret agents will never go someplace where they could potentially be caught. Know your surroundings, and you won't go somewhere barren.

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Do I have to have skills to become a secret agent?

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It's mainly intelligence you should have. Not physical abilities, but ways to get yourself out of situations. You should also have loyalty.

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How do I find a secret agent headquarters?

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If you want to work for the CIA, all you have to do is go on the CIA website and send an application. If you want to practice corporate espionage, it is best to let the corporation come to you. You can also create your own headquarters, if you want to be a private investigator.

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How can I be a spy kid?

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Work on small missions at home and in your community, and enlist the help of an adult to help you solve issues.

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How old do I have to be to be a secret agent?

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Typically they look for applicants starting at age 21 plus, so as to allow enough time for a higher education past high school.

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How do I start a real grown-up spy organization?

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You should start by gathering information on people that could be a threat. Then start recruiting agents and other personnel - they all have to be useful and can't all be field agents. Then little by little your organization will grow and you could end up protecting your country.

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Can I be a secret agent and, at the same time study?

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Yes. Just make up an excuse to leave school and you will be in the clear.

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Can anyone become a spy?

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Anyone can be a spy, as long as you're careful. If you're an adult you can join a real spy team like the CIA or the FBI.

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Can an 18-year-old be a secret agent?

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No. However at the discretion of MI6 (SIS), they sometimes employ people who are 18 or over as inexperienced intelligence officers.

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Is there a school I can apply to that will aid me in becoming a secret agent?

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Not really. You could join the military, though, which would be very valuable if you want to be a secret agent.

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How old do I have to be?

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Generally, secret agents are older than 18 years old.

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Do I need to join military school to be a secret agent?

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No.

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Where do I get spy tools?

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The organization you work for will provide you with these. If you don't work for an organization, it will be more difficult. But, normally, the agency will give it to you.

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How can I tell if someone is spying on me?

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Generally, depending on their level of expertise, they will try to blend into the crowd. However, it is generally easy to tell the same person has been following your directional path or is always nearby. Assume they are there either out of coincidence or are spying on you or someone else.

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I am from Albania. Can I be a spy?

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Yes. Albanian people can be anything they want.

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Can I be a secret agent if I am short?

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Yes, you can as long as you meet all of the other qualifications.

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Can we be an agent at a young age of 14 or 15?

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No, but train hard and work on your skills now before you can join an agency.

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What supplies do I need to be a secret agent?

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Spy cameras. A small, easily concealed gun with a silencer. Lots of disguises.

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I am nine, and I want to become a secret agent. Where do I go?

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You are quite young to be a secret agent. You can start at home, though. Check out this article on How to Be a Spy Kid . Keep your grades up so you can get into a good college/university if you want to grow up to be a real secret agent.

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Can't people be 8, 9, 10 or 11 and be a secret agent?

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No. You have to be an adult, as with most jobs. It's very responsible and potentially dangerous work, and requires a great deal of knowledge, experience, and skill that it takes many years to build.

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If I am a minor, is there a possible group I can join other than a pretend one?

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The likelihood of a minor being asked to become a secret agent is extremely small.

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Can I join the FBI as a secret agent if I am 18?

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They usually look for people over the age of 21. But if you're in the military, your skills could be useful.

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Can I join if I'm diabetic?

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It's possible, but you may need to prove your diabetes is well-controlled with letters from doctors.

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Can a secret agent be a girl?

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Yes. Girls are ath!etic, smart, and amazing!

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Is it possible to have kids if I am a secret agent?

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Yes it is possible, but it is not recommended. The life of a secret agent can be very difficult to manage, and even more difficult when kids are thrown into the picture.

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What should I study in college to be a secret agent?

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Law enforcement. As a secret agent, you should know all the laws so you know if your target is involved with something illegal.

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