# Chances of Receiving a Secret

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/chances-of-receiving-a-secret/11207>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [June 29, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/chances-of-receiving-a-secret/11207 "2020-06-29T13:41:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Hudki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/hudki/32/922_2.png) [@Hudki](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Hudki)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/chances-of-receiving-a-secret/11207/1 "2020-06-29T13:41:43Z")

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Previously, I applied to an IC agency which required an TS/SCI w/ FS Poly and omitted some of my drug use in which I came clean to the agency of my own free will later on. Recently received a suitabtlity denial (can’t appeal no SOR) for that agency and just got another offer that requires a secret for the army and I was wondering do I even have a chance of being granted a clearence or even bother with it?

Another question I have is, should I state on my new sf-86 that I did previously omitted some information and why?

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**Author:** ![sbusquirrel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/sbusquirrel/32/34_2.png) [@sbusquirrel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sbusquirrel)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/chances-of-receiving-a-secret/11207/2 "2020-06-29T14:16:36Z")

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> [@Hudki](#):
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> Another question I have is, should I state on my new sf-86 that I did previously omitted some information and why?

I don’t think you need to make that comment on the form, I’m sure the investigator will bring it up.

Yes, I think you have a chance as long as the drug use is not too extensive and more than 12 months ago.

I don’t know how the questionnaire is worded these days, not sure if you need to mention the ‘suitability’ denial if the letter says you were not denied a clearance. Read the question carefully. May be worth mentioning even if the question does not specifically require it.