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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I follow a former college admissions counselor on Instagram and he just today gave his out of ten rankings for different activities- none scored a ten, but Eagle Scout was one of the few 9s he gave. [/quote]

Can you share where to see this?[/quote]

I follow so many of these accounts- sorry, I can’t find it or I’d link it. But Eagle Scout is super hard, shows years of dedication and work. I would agree that it’s gotta be a boost![/quote]

Its not that impressive. The projects I've seen have been things like, build a bench or put shelving into a storage shed. A lot of scouting hours and badges can be faked. [/quote]

Spoken like someone who is truly clueless.

Eagle is very difficult to achieve, and it's likely AOs know that.  Only 2 - 6% of those who enter Scouting achieve that rank, depending on the year.  Less than 1% of the entire youth population of the country earns it.  Of the 21 total merit badges needed, 13 are specifically Eagle-required, many with significant time and effort involved.  Eagle projects must demonstrate meaningful leadership skills to be approved.

Regardless of impact on college admissions, it's an achievement one carries through one's life.  It's not uncommon for obituaries to note the attainment of the rank.  [/quote]

Less than 1% of total youth earn it because most kids drop scouting well before high school. It is for weird kids Who they heck wants to dress up in creepy uniforms as 16 year olds? [/quote]

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