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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Eagle scout??? It this really that difficult to obtain?

When I was a kid, it was mostly dorks in cub scouts. The parents involved in scouting were typically effeminate guys.

I'm not saying that these kids aren't great academically, but I'm not buying these resumes.[/quote]

I agree it is mostly dorks in Boy Scouts. However, Eagle is no joke. One must 1) Apply, with references. 2) Earn 21 merit badges, including in 13 in specified categories (one of which is Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, which filters out some of the more hopeless dorks). 3) Serve in a leadership position. 4) Complete a major service project. 5) Complete a board of review process.

So basically, one Eagle Scout rank equals one regular leadership position EC plus one self-directed volunteer EC, plus a bunch of other less impressive stuff. It's not a hook like being a recruited athlete, but it's equivalent to, for example, being NHS president, organizing a 5K for charity, and being a member of the ballroom dance team. Those examples are a bit contrived, but the point is it's a few EC points wrapped into one.[/quote]

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