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...
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"Is it really worth it to stay in Scouting?" is a question that almost every scout asks themselves at some point or another. And, honestly, the answer to this question could differ depending on...
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...
Earning First Class Rank⚜️: A Scout’s Ultimate Guide In 2021
Are you ready to earn your First Class rank and start seriously preparing to become an Eagle Scout? You're actually a lot closer than you think! In earning First Class, you'll be finishing up...
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...