In Scouting, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is a monumental challenge that only 5 percent of scouts ever complete. Young men and women who embark on this life-changing journey are sure to...
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One of the most dreaded parts of applying to colleges and universities are the supplemental essays. As an Eagle or Life Scout, you might be wondering how best to write about your Scouting...
The Environmental Science Merit Badge: Your Ultimate Guide in 2021
The Environmental Science merit badge will teach you how to conserve humanity's most precious resource -- our own planet! To earn this Eagle-required badge, you'll need to learn a plethora of...
Scouting has a long and rich history in America. Millions of kids, teens, and young adults join every year to have fun and learn useful skills along the way. In fact, I was one of them! Parents...
The 5 Most Difficult Merit Badges In Scouting (And How To Earn Them)
It's a (literal!) badge of honor to succeed in earning an extremely difficult merit badge. When I was a scout, I often wondered, "what's the hardest merit badge out there?" No need to wonder any...
Eagle Scout College Admissions: 7 Skills That Give You An Edge Up
The hard work, dedication, and community service achievements required to earn the Scouting rank of "Eagle Scout" can make Eagles especially attractive to college admissions boards. If you're an...