<p>Looking at the profile of the class entering in last year (c/o 2008), just under 15% of cadets were eagle scouts or gold award, so 85% were not—as Aspen said, certainly not a requirement, but EVERY point counts and the academies obviously value that distinction! It would, however, be tougher to get in without a H.S. varsity letter than without being an Eagle or Gold Award based on the class profile numbers. Good Luck!</p>