<p>I think being an Eagle Scout especially is a very good credential for those seeking an academy appointment. My son is one and was appointed to the Coast Guard Academy and was a finalist at USNA(couldn’t get a vision waiver however). A large number of coasties are Eagle Scouts and all of the academies list the numbers of Eagle Scouts admitted in each class. So I’m sure they value this accomplishment highly. Civilian schools do, to, from what I can gather. Go for it and good luck!</p>