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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would suggest a couple things:

1.  Whatever class is the “leadership” thing at his school.  It is strictly a resume type thing.
2.  Scouts.  He is not very likely to make Eagle but it is easy to get involved and ticks leadership boxes.  Maybe he loves it and pushes through.  Certainly Eagle rank is a plus for military academies.  But, Eagle or not, he can still be a troop leader which will help and scouts are very understanding with time requirements for high school kids.  Most Scout things are self paced, and meetings are evenings.  Two of my kids did Scouts with friends who later swam in college so it can easily be done.

Honestly, a 14 year old kid who joined and focused on advancement during the summers could easily make Eagle, and that still has some little pull at the academies (and elsewhere).  My two youngest are Eagles and they regularly stop by to grab their camping gear as they are off to hike/camp for a few days.  
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He's thought about scouts but would prefer Civil Air Patrol. (He wants to fly eventually) Good enough alternative?[/quote]

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