<p>Speaks for itself </p>
<p>IMO it is a notable accomplishment and would be considered to be a strong EC activity.</p>
<p>I think it is much less of an accomplishment than it used to be. I know many eagle scouts, and almost all of their projects were things like setting up a garden at a church. My little brother spent two days putting up a pair of pull-up bars in our community park. Eagle projects used to have to be much more substantial and meaningful than they do now, and I think that admissions folks are aware of this</p>
<p>But by all means mention it, as well as the many-years commitment to scouting.</p>
<p>I think Eagle Scout is very impressive-- shows constancy of commitment to service. But left-leaning colleges hate the boy scouts organization for its no gay scout master stance. Eagle Scouts boys become collateral damage in this ideological war.</p>
<p>I’ve never heard they are a dime a dozen? Where did you hear that (so I can avoid the place)?</p>
<p>Maybe it depends on the specific project, but it was a huge accomplishment for my son. He was in charge of installing a 300-foot long boardwalk in our local park. He had to arrange funding through the town, come up with the design, procure materials at discounted prices, arrange for delivery of supplies, recruit volunteers, and then actually build the walk. It took several hundred man-hours. Oh, yeah, and then he had to document the project in great detail. He learned SO much through doing it, and it turned out beautifully. He still gets compliments on it, eight years later! He was accepted to Amherst and Wash U, and I really think the Eagle Scout rank helped him, since his stats weren’t tippy-top.</p>
<p>Well, first off - earning the rank of Eagle Scout is much more than about a project. It takes years of commitment and service to work your way to the place to even apply for and finish an Eagle project. I believe that is what adcoms realize - that it shows a commitment that young man has made and fulfilled. My sons both received more than one offer of a full ride - and I do believe their Eagle Scout rank certainly contributed to their offers. </p>
<p>But it’s not dime for dozen. Both of my nephews are Eagle Scouts. They didn’t get the boost.</p>
<p>College consultant said at most top universities</p>
<p>You have to go through the ranks before you can even submit your eagle idea. I think it was a big factor in my son’s admission; his project was building a storage shed for his team (8x10) from an original cad design. It was tough and difficult. The shed was admired by district officials since it was built on a slope with a foundation and wide stairs. They couldn’t believe he had done it.</p>
<p>If anyone is thinking of joining scouts, committing to it for 10 years, and doing an Eagle, and their ONLY reason for all that is to look good for colleges, then yeah, it’s a crummy plan. But if it’s something you want to do anyway, of course you’d refer to it in your application.</p>
<p>What point exactly is this college consultant trying to make? How would his/her point affect your choices in the months ahead?</p>
<p>According to the BSA, Eagle Scouts accounted for 7% of all scouts. It is a significant achievement for the boys who dedicated years of learning, active participation in cub and boy scout activities, holding leadership positions, and performing community service. Many adult Eagles look back upon their accomplishments and say they are most proud of their Eagle Scout rank.</p>
<p>There are those who really commit to scouts and who put a lot into becoming an eagle scout. That accounts for the majority of eagle scouts. However, there are what my dad calls “eaglets” (and they existed even back in his day): the young kids who have their eagle scout because their parents do most of the work. He was understandably pretty annoyed by these.</p>
<p>^Yes, we had a couple of those! Not many, though. I was really impressed with most of the young men. I liked the fact that the adult leaders called the troop “scout-led” - the kids made most of the decisions and planned outings, camping trips, etc. Sometimes the results were “interesting,” but things worked pretty well.</p>