<p>bulldog, I think you missed the entire purpose of this post. For starters, did you notice it’s in the “cafe” which is meant for discussions of issues that are NOT specifically related to college or the admissions process? Where did you get the idea that this was merely a discussion of how to write a life statement so that it looks good on your college resume?</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m confused. I’ve posted on this thread, and I don’t think anywhere I mentioned anything about college admissions. People discuss American Idol on this forum, too. Doesn’t mean it has anything to do with college admissions.</p>
<p>“as an eagle scout, it sickens me that parents consider discussion of the life statement as such an integral part of the college admissions process to discuss it so openly on cc.”</p>
<p>Bulldog, I’m the OP and this thread has nothing to do with the college admissions process. I read the requirement on the Eagle app and it seemed pretty disjointed (as in, what do you want to do with your life and by the way, list the honors you’ve received), so I asked for help. Using the info that folks were kind enough to post here, my son was able to put together a life ambition statement that I’m sure will pass muster. </p>
<p>This is in the Parent Cafe. People talk about politics, medical issues and lots of other things that don’t relate to the college admissions process.</p>
<p>Believe me, Eagle Scout was WAY too much work to do “just to get two lines on a resume.” And not all troops are ideal, they all have flaws, but some have more flaws than others.</p>
<p>Bulldog, it looks like you’ve been around long enough to understand the purpose of the Parent Cafe. If not, let me enlighten you - it’s to discuss whatever parents want to discuss. This particular board does not have to have anything to do with college whatsoever. The common thread here is that we all have kids who are teens/early 20’s.</p>
<p>What if, say, a Scout is overweight and he is turned down at an Eagle Scout review board? What can the Scout do?</p>
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An Eagle Board of Review decision can be appealed to National. If a Board really turned down a boy only because he was overweight, I am confident that National would reverse the Board’s decision. They really don’t like boys to be turned down if they have met all the requirements.</p>
<p>Nick, is this a ‘what if’ question or did this really happen? I see this is your first post, so am also wondering what your background is … are you all the way through he Eagle process or are you just starting to define your Eagle project?</p>
<p>Re the OP’s original question, I dug out my son’s “Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook,” as it was called; i.e., the Eagle application.</p>
<p>He put a plain sheet of typing paper in the front of the application. On the front of the page he typed two short paragraphs for the “Ambitions and Life Purpose,” consisting of what he wanted to accomplish in college and do when he grew up.</p>
<p>On the flip side of the page, he typed two sections: Leadership and Honors. Under leadership, he only had three entries, and they were all positions he held in the troop, or in scouting. Under honors he listed more, but I see he scraped up every little honor he had ever won, including things like “outstanding social studies student.”</p>
<p>Omigosh, I should have realized this thread was three years old. Oh well, maybe someone in future will need it again.</p>
<p>I’ll go look for DS’s book to see if there is anything helpful to add. Congrats and enjoy! And agree with those who tell you the ceremony and party will be well attended!</p>
<p>Note: this old thread was revived with a new question in # 45.</p>