<p>I am wondering how much being an Eagle Scout would help getting into Brown. I know for an ivy one needs to distinguish himself/herself. Would being Eagle Scout as well as being involved in some other minor extracurriculars give a candidate a chance if he has the academics? How much would becoming a team cocaptain or founding a club add?</p>
<p>These ECs will simply help show Brown that you’re a well-rounded individual. Brown does know that becoming an Eagle Scout (or being a team co-captain or founding a club) is a prestigious endeavor, but they aren’t going to admit you just for that.</p>
<p>There have been a number of general discussions of this topic before–if you do a search for threads with “Eagle Scout” in the title, you’ll find some of them.</p>
<p>How much will it help? It’s part of your “story”. Just like the flute prodigy who will flout her regional competition wins will be part of her “story”.</p>
<p>Your entire file will be considered and it’s just one component. Is Eagle Scout > top flautist? Is Tennis team captain > Eagle Scout? Is football QB > lacrosse goaile? Is dance > gymnastics? Who is to say?</p>
<p>They’re all good. What you need is to capture the attention of your file readers, regardless of what the underlying EC or achievement is. GL to you.</p>
<p>(now if an applicant is a “recruitable” level QB or lax goalie or tennis star, then that’s an entirely different matter!)</p>
<p>Are you really asking whether it’s worth it to put in the work to become an Eagle Scout? I think it’s worth it for a lot of reasons–and how it looks to college isn’t really a major reason. I will say this, though–if you’re a Life Scout, and you don’t have that much to do to finish Eagle, push yourself to finish. If what you care about is what colleges think, I can tell you that some college interviewers will be curious why a Life Scout didn’t get Eagle.</p>