<p>Our son had the opposite: was in CAP for 2 years and JROTC for 4, but was not an Eagle Scout nor active in scouting other than member of a Venture Crew through his high school. He was afraid not having scouting experience would hurt his chances!</p>
<p>If you are not beyond the summer of your junior year, you can also look into going to your state’s American Legion Boys’ State. Basically, all of these organizations - CAP, JROTC, Boys’ State, 4-H, Scouting, Church and others - offer opportunities for leadership development and committed involvement. If you are already an Eagle Scout, you have reached the level of leadership that admissions boards are looking for. Don’t forget about church or other community/civic involvement as well. Just be sure to be well-rounded as a scholar, athlete, and leader (not one-dimensional with only one type of leadership role) and you should be a competitive candidate. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>