I think that their impact will go beyond the service academies. Being an Eagle Scout takes 4-5 years of dedication and consistent work with many merit badges and volunteer/service hours, not to mention the final project (kind of like college). Girls State is essentially a mini campus political setting that requires nomination by your HS to attend (not pay-to-play) and being successful in it (elected Mayor, etc.) shows that you function well in a group setting, show leadership and know how to work with your peers. These strongly demonstrate that you would be a good fit for a college campus, beyond your (great) academic stats.
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