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North Caldwell Borough resident Drew Rosen earns Eagle ... - Recorder Community Newspapers

NORTH CALDWELL – Borough resident Drew Rosen earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Friday, June 18. Rosen began his Scouting career in 1997 as a Tiger Cub Scout with North Caldwell’s Cub Pack 1. In 2002, he became a Boy Scout with North Caldwell’s ...

On way to making Eagle Scout, teen organizes benefit concert - Middletown Press

(Submitted photo) Zachary Sayah, 13, hosted a Jazz Jam at South Church in Middletown recently, proceeds of which went to benefit Amazing Grace Food Pantry. MIDDLETOWN — The Eagle Scout rank is attained by fewer than 5 percent of Boy Scouts each ...

Dozier: Okemos senior earns Eagle Scout award - Lansing State Journal

Daniel Van Overbeke will receive the Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America on Sunday. A Court of Honor ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at Okemos Community Church, 4734 Okemos Road. A member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 109, chartered to ...

Local Scouts earn Eagle Scout Award - Milford Daily News

Pictured, from left, are state Rep. John Fernandes, D-Milford, Eagle Scout Anthony Fasulo Jr., and Eagle Scout Timothy Brundrett. Local Scouts receive Eagle Scout Award MILFORD Boy Scout Troop 4 of Milford held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St ...

Youth seeks to build shelter at dog park as Eagle Scout ... - Post-Crescent

KAUKAUNA — A youth seeking to earn the rank of Eagle Scout proposes to build an open-air shelter at the Kaukauna Dog Park. Kevin Steil, a Kaukauna High School student, has submitted plans to city leaders for a 20-foot-by-20-foot shelter for which ...

Troop produces record number of Eagle Scouts - Lancaster Eagle Gazette.com

LANCASTER -- Gary Cook vividly remembers the day he became an Eagle Scout in Lancaster's Boy Scout Troop 240 more than 40 years ago. Cook, now a Scoutmaster for Troop 240, got to see four more Scouts inducted into the prestigious group at a ceremony ...

Local Boy Scout nears goal of earning Eagle Scout badge - The Ledger

WINTER HAVEN - Mindy Mier has always been proud of the giving nature displayed by her oldest son on a daily basis. Tyler Ewles understands the importance of helping others in a time of need and never turns down an opportunity to do so. It was no ...

Vanguard High senior cleans up softball field for Eagle Scout project - Star-Banner

"Now I can concentrate on the team, rather than field maintenance," Goolsby said. Clayton, 17, a senior at Vanguard, gathered volunteers and donations to rebuild, paint and apply non-slip safety material to three bleachers, and refurbish three picnic ...

Scout's honor - Marietta Daily Journal

Far left, new Eagle Scout, Walton senior Preston Ehlers, 17, gets pinned by his mother, both of east Cobb, at the Eagle Scout ceremony at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, while, background, New Eagle Scout Walton senior Benjy ...

Broadhurst completes Eagle Scout project - Asheville Citizen-Times

WEAVERVILLE — Nathaniel E. Broadhurst completed his Eagle Scout Service project on May 9 at Weaverville Elementary School. An Eagle presentation was held March 14, 2010, at Weaverville United Methodist Church. Broadhurst, along with 14 other Scouts ...

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National Eagle Scout Association

NESA is a fellowship of men who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank and who desire using their efforts and influence toward forming the kind of young men America needs for ...

Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) - Wikipedia, the ...

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle.

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List of Eagle Scouts (Boy Scouts of America ...

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since it was first awarded in 1912, Eagle Scout has been earned by more than two million young men ...

Eagle Rank Requirements - 2010

U.S. Scouting Service Project ... These requirements became effective on January 1, 2010. These requirements appear in the official Boy Scout Handbook, 12th Edition, which was ...

Eagle Scout Rank - MeritBadgeDotOrg

The Eagle Scout Rank requirements were revised effective January 1, 2008.

USSSP: Eagle Scouts

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Eagle Project Planning Guide

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Open Question: I feel like everyone is giving me negative energy?

Ok so today I was helping wash my car and mothers car, and decided to stop and make lunch. I knew that I needed to take a DVD to my aunts so I decided after lunch to drop it off. I get there and get pressured by my cousin to stay all day. So as I get picked up from her house I find out that my parent's are upset at me, cause they worked all day and I decided to run off and play. I feel like I can never make anyone happy anymore. In school I kinda got some bad grades on tests and my teachers got upset about it. In Boy Scouts I procrastinated on my eagle project and upset my leaders and others. At home I don't help out in the yard much, and get yelled at for it. This pass year has been a living hell for me, and nobody seems to care. I mean I have been working around the clock for my parent's, teachers, and others and all I get is a pat on the back. It's like no matter what I'm doing there is something I did wrong and they get upset about it.So this past weekend I just wanted to have some fun cause I haven't had it in a while, why is it such a terrible thing? more

Open Question: Very amateur camping enthusiast, I have a question about waterproofing!?

I really enjoyed camping when I was growing up. I also went a couple times in college and still like it just as much, but it's been a couple years now and I'm rusty! I was wondering if there's a specific kind of tent I can buy that comes pre-waterproofed, or if I have to do it myself. Because my best camping experience ever was in a tent that an eagle scout had waterproofed, and waking up completely dry is the best thing ever! more

Open Question: When I am done being an Army SEAL and Eagle Scout Marine, should I become the president of the world?

Should I let Bruce Wayne retire and take the role of Batman? Or should I be a Delta Force space shuttle pilot??? JUST KIDDING! I once thought there was no such thing as a stupid question, but jeez they are ALL OVER this place! haha Google is your friend kids! Just GOOGLE for the love of.......aaaaaaggghhhhh!!! more

Open Question: Getting into the school I want next year?!?

I really really really really really want to go to UNC! It is my absolute top choice school! I've visited last month and I loved it and I even wrote a thank you letter (I know I'm an ass haha). I took the ACT and had my score report sent to them. Unfortunately my freshman and soph year I didn't really care much about doing my homework. I got pretty much straight Bs in ALL honors classes and APUS (with a 4 on the exam). This year I've made a turn around though! Here we go: Junior yr: core classes AP Chem: 1st semester: A- 2nd (so far): A NOTE: I want to major in biochemistry/biology/maybe chemistry. AP world history: 1st: A- 2nd: A Honors Spanish iv: 1st: A- 2nd: A Honors Precalc: 1st: B- 2nd: A English literature: 1st: A 2nd: A Also 2nd semester I am a student teacher in our Spanish department Extracurriculars (yay): Boyscouts: Working on finishing Eagle scout (my project revamped my elementary school woods to make it cleaner and more accessible for wildlife and students), Senior patrol leader for 1 term, several high adventure (2 weeks) outings 1 as a crew leader Students for Obama club last year, Bill Clinton came to my school NBD. Young Democrats so far 2 years, Prez next year! Also we did a campaign to change the discrimination policy in our school district AND we're working on the 2010 local elections (its so fun!) Sports: (so far) 3 yrs varsity swimming (going for a fourth next fall), 2 yrs JV water polo, 1 yr varsity water polo (captain next year!) Habitat for Humanity: Going for my 3rd year this summer, 1 week in the summer to help build a house somewhere in the US, Also through a different organization (Rebuilding Together) I spent 2 weekends in the summer to help renovate a house for a retired veteran (so much fun and was so rewarding because he was so happy I'll probably write my essay this!) Employment: Worked as a local pool lifeguard in the winter. bout 15 hours a week Volunteer at my church: I play the piano at fundraiser dinners for mission trips and am part of the altar guild. Also lifeguard over the summer for this program for underprivileged kids, teaching them how to swim etc Tests(!): 32 on the ACT so far but a 26 on reading so I'm taking it again in April and the SATI this saturday and the SATII Chem and Math II in May as well as AP exams in Chem and World History! Senior Sched: AP Bio AP Calc AP Statistics AP Literature AP Government band gym (awesome) PLEASE tell me things I can improve on! I will improve! I'm willing to do pretty much anything it takes..... also I'm out of state......:/// more

Resolved Question: Any more ideas for a celebration for my boyfriend?

Okay so my boyfriend received his eagle scout this past Tuesday so in a rush I tried to throw together a little celebration party for him. Due to short notice only two of our friends could make it so it'll be a small little gathering. We're going to do what he enjoys most on a Friday night, just relaxing and eating a pizza; in addition to ordering some pizza for the four of us I was planning on ordering a small cake saying congratulations on it and we were going to play some board games like scrabble, apples to apples, and some mad-libs. My boyfriend likes to keep things low-key, fun, and casual especially after a long week. I was wondering if anybody else had some good ideas that would be fun for the four of us and in particular, him. Thanks to all who contribute! more

Resolved Question: what is the scouting emblem called?

http://media.photobucket.com/image/scout%20symbol/musikjunkey55/Boy_Scout_Symbol_BW.gif?o=8 not the eagle, the corn husk more

Open Question: Waterproof/Dog friendly Material?

Can anyone refer me to some good waterproof/dog friendly material? I'm trying to make a dog agility course for my Eagle Scout project and need some good waterproof but animal durable material to make the course out of. Thanks! more

Open Question: Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Air Force Reserve, National Guard?

I want to be a firefighter and I was looking at joining a Reserve/Guard Unit. My only problem is that I want to be a firefighter in what I am in. I know that they have different names like Damage Control, etc. How hard is it to become a firefighter in the Reserves/Guard? What do i need to do to become a firefighter in the Reserves/Guard? I spoke with a Coast Guard Recruiter and he told me that the CG Reserves do not have Damage Control available to the Reserves (but it clearly states that they do on their web page). Also an Army Recruiter came to my house to talk to me about joining, and when I said that I wanted to do firefighting, he said that their Reserves don’t do that anymore. I have taken class in college for Fire Technology and I have my EMT (waiting to take the National Registry). I am also an Eagle Scout. more

Resolved Question: Good film schools to attend after the Marines?

In high school I never got the best grades usally got Ds and Cs. But once am done with the Marines I want to become a film director and make films. I am also an Eagle scout. I want a school that will accept me even though I had bad grades in high school. I'm infantry in the Marines if that matters. Just want to know some good film schools to become a film director that I could get into. Would like to know if it's private or public too more

Open Question: Are Representative Pete Sessions of Texas and Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama related?

Both were avid and accomplished Eagle Scouts, both Methodist, they bear a slight resemblance to each other, and of course, both are Republican...Anybody know for certain? more

Resolved Question: Whats needed to get into the USC?

I honestly never had the best grades in high school. Had D's and C's barely pass classes. But that's all changed and now when I get out of the Marines I want to become a film director. Its my dream and I think about it all the time. I joined the Marines to help change my attitude and get me on track. It is also nice to be a Eagle scout. Im looking towards my GI bill to pay for schooling am just wondering if its gonna be hard for me to get into and is it a private school? more

Resolved Question: Does my recruiter need the original copies of documents?

A few months ago my Marine Corps recruiter asked for my Social Security card to bring down to MEPs well he some how lost it. Now since I just got my Eagle Scout certificate he wants to bring it down to MEPs. I only get one copy of this and this means something to me. Can I just bring it to the station and have him see it then make a copy? more

Resolved Question: Which branch of the military normally promotes the fastest!?

Army, Navy, Airforce recruiters all say I will be entered in as E-3 no matter what because I have my associates degree & I'm a Eagle Scout!! But I want to know which branch usaully promotes the fastest I will give my 100% in any branch I love them all. more

Resolved Question: I want to join the military but i dont know what path to take? I am a boy scout if that helps?

I am very interested in the Military and I think i want to go Marines or Army but im not sure which or officer or enlisted. I am working on my eagle scout and am trying to get into shape. Also I think i will be joining my schools AFJROTC unit next year more

Voting Question: Can i still join the Military?

I am 18 years old and I have a couple felonies on my record. I am a good student and i am also an eagle scout. I would like to be a marine, but I've heard it is near impossible to do so with felonies. Can anyone help me out? more

Resolved Question: Eagle Scout Court of Honor?

My boyfriend has almost achieved the rank of eagle scout, and I am really excited for him. I was just curious that if I was allowed to come to his Court of Honor ceremony or if that was just reserved for his troop leaders, and parents? Because I am really proud of him and I want to see it. Thanks =D more

Resolved Question: Sandblasting in Southern Indiana?

hello i am looking for a sandblasting service. my zip code is 47031 I need them to sandblast an outside of a building and bring it back to the original brick. the dimensions are about 15 feet by 15 feet. In your answer please put the company,price estimate, and url of company's homepage. I heard that corncob blasting would do a better job and not hurt the brick is this true? p.s. i am working on my eagle scout project and i am renovating an old building. more

Resolved Question: Camping in Santa Clarita?

I want to just go out for a night under the stars with some friends. Nothing illegal or shady, but we don't want to pay for expensive campsites. Anyone know any local spots where we can just go hiking and pitch a tent for the night, without having to pay for it? I'm very experienced with the outdoors, had to move away before I turned 17 or else I would have been an eagle scout, so the more secluded the better. more

Resolved Question: how many generals are eagle scouts?

how many american generals are eagle scouts more

Resolved Question: court help- getting out of a citation and winning court case?

I am 17 and I was turning left into the center lane of a 5 lane road. I saw the guy and thought I had enough time, but he was speeding and hit me in the back left of my car. He did not even swerve or put on his brakes, and he had 3 small kids in the car, so I think he was distracted. The police lady only took his side of the story and then came to me and just gave me the citation without asking me what happened. The police officer got my age wrong, birthdate and car model wrong on the citation. Can I get the citation dismissed for the information being wrong, and what is the best way to fight the guy in court. I am an eagle scout, national honor society member, lifeguard and 4.0 student if that helps my court case any to show i am not some crazy kid.I am in ohioo and guy with the second answer by you saying that I broke the law you are saying that every single time a person gets a ticket that means that they definately broke the law. Why would there be court if it was not true that some tickets are WRONG more

Voting Question: What rank will an Eagle Scout be if he enlists in the army?

I'm an Eagle scout, and I'm looking into a possible career in the army. more

Resolved Question: For the Air Force Academy?

what grades should i get or try for along with the act and sat scores i know those. im also going to get my eagle scout (currently first class), Black belt in tae kwon do (currently a high purple), and am also joining CAP as of tonight, and Swim team today but not varsity. what gpa will i need at the minimum (not shortcutting just wanting to know) if i get at least a 3.2 would all of this and passing act and act be enough? what else do i need to do? more

Resolved Question: Getting into an Elite Med School?

I'm in H.S and would like to get into John Hopkins Med School after undergrad. So I have a few questions 1. Do you need to go to a school like Duke, Stanford, etc. just to get into John Hopkins or if you had a great GPA and socre well on the MCAT but you got you under grad from Nebraska, Kansas, or Kansas State would that hurt you chances of getting in? 2. Would it look impressive if you got a degree in Buisness and Science (2total compared to just Science)? 3. Would an Eagle Scout look good? 4. Lastly, would being bilingual in English and Spanish look good? more

Voting Question: Do I have a chance at transferring into Michigan State University?

I am a college freshman who has completed one semester at a lesser in state school. I currently have a 3.8 gpa but I don't think it will be quite as high since my first semester courses were really easy. I graduated high school with a 3.07 gpa and I got a 24 on the ACT. I am an Eagle Scout who also participated in 4-H, and several high school sports teams. I did not apply to state my senior year because I only had a 2.8 gpa at the end of my Junior year. I am worried I lack the credentials to get in because I have heard of people with good grades and scores not getting into state. I was just wondering if I have a chance of getting accepted. more

Voting Question: Would I be eligible for Army OCS?

I would very much like to join an Officer program. I am an Eagle Scout, Bachelors of Science with work experience. I play Rugby at a top club and and physically in shape and mentally prepared. However, this is where i would like to know wether or not i am eligible. First off, I tore my ACL 3 years ago, its perfectly fine i still play rugby on it and such and have never had any trouble. I have an expunged DUI charge from a very stupid night a few years back ( i very much regret it and it has fueled my desire to be a better person since). I also have had asthma since i was young, however i did get a test and was "undiagnosed" when in college as i didn't use my inhaler ever and its a not a problem anymore. Please provide some honest and meaningful feedback. more

Voting Question: Can anyone answer any of these Q's about the Marine cops?

1.What majors can i have in NROTC? 2.What is training like as an officer? 3. If my overall goal is to be in MARSOC, whatshould i do in terms of MOS? 4. Can i change my major while in college if im in NROTC? 5. Does my eagle scout rank do anything if im in NROTC? 6 am i required to take any courses outside of my major? 7. how would i get into marsoc? 8. what major would be perfered for MARSOC? 9. As an officer of MARSOC what would i be doing? 10.what is the death to deployed ratio for Marsoc Officers? 11. Since it is march and i am a senior in highschool what would be the best way to get my college paid for and become a officer? ( NROTC, PLS, etc.)On that last Q i ment to say PLC sorry more

Resolved Question: How can I convince my parents to let me quit Boy Scouts?

I am 15 years old and I've been in scouting since Tiger Cubs. I am a life scout and all I have to do is my eagle project, 5 nights camping, and 6 months leadership. I have hated scouts from the beginning. In fact I didn't even want to join in the first place, but my dad is an Eagle scout and has forced me to stick with it because he wants a way to connect with me. I have no good friends in my troop and I hate all the kids (they are all nerdy and weird). I am not active in the troop at all (I go to about 5 meetings a year, and I haven't been on a campout in about 3 years). I really have no desire to continue at all. My dad says he won't let me get my drivers license on my birthday in July if I don't get my Eagle, but my mom says I can, so I am not too worried about that. My dad knows I hate scouts, but I still can't convince him to let me quit. I know I am really close to Eagle, but I could care less whether or not I get it. In fact, even if I complete the requirements, I doubt I could pass a board of review due to how inactive I am in the troop. Plus, I don't really need my Eagle for my college resume since I already have above a 4.0 in school and have no plans of joining the military. I don't feel like getting back into scouting and putting in all that work. How can I convince my parents to let me quit? more

Resolved Question: which branch of the military should I join?

Hey so I'm 16 going to be 17 in a few days. I've always wanted to be in the military and right now its a if i join the military I get away from the influence before I f*ck up and I graduate in may with my HS diploma Gpa 3.0 ....I'm also an Eagle scout. target shooting i can put five shots inside of a dime at 100yards question is which branch though and what job is good for me? Coast guard, Army, Marines, Navy, or the Airforce?my family has navy history...I honestly will not join the navy unless its a last resort I don't wanna have to be in a tin can with 300guys for three months more

Resolved Question: My mom and dad won't let me talk?

I'm 19 and a second semester freshmen in college. And me and my parents DO NOT GET ALONG!!!! We can't even have conversations without getting into arguments. And my dad always yells at me and tries to make me look inferior to him, when physically he's not (I've fought him before and won). I know the commandment saying "I shall honor my father and mother." But why should i give them respect when they don't give me any? I am legally an adult and I should be treated as such...ever heard of the golden rule!!! Anyways, my dad is also talking about disowning me if I argue with him or my mom one more time, and if he does then I will be a hobo. I'm not a bad person. I'm an Eagle Scout and a lifeguard at a local indoor pool. I also have good grades. But my parents don't see that. I can't stand being home anymore cause I have to be around them. And what if my dad does disown me? Then I'd have to drop out of college and my career aspiration of being a doctor will be extinguished. more

Resolved Question: What do I do if I'm missing merit badge cards?

I am a star scout and decided to go check my records to make sure I have everything ready for getting my eagle in a year or so. I let my dad do the record keeping, and I was horrified to find that of my 16 or so merit badges, he has blue cards for only 7 of them. What should I do? Will I have to redo my merit badges, or can I simply get new ones and get them refilled? more

Resolved Question: i want to be a eagle scout?

years ago, i was bullied by this kid in and out of scouts. it turns out this kid was the scoutmasters son and because of that, the SM would do it to a certain degree, such as when i was quizzed on the first rank, i was asked questions that weren't even in the guides and say that my stuff had to be confiscated during trips(such as books) and then"lose" them. ever since then, ive been kinda discriminatory against scouts in general(girl and boy scouts). and yet i don't want to be is there any way that i can become an eagle despite the fact that im now 22 and past the age limit? more

Resolved Question: Can't find a job, but i'm an Eagle Scout?

So i'm 19 close to 20, i've been in college for 2 years. I've only had one other job and held a position there for 2 years, i left on good terms, unfortunately now i can't find a job anywhere i've applied at so many different part time company's thinking i had an edge over others seeing how i earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Overall where should i apply at or how should i go about getting a part time job? (Also should i apply for a position in the summer over spring break?) more

Resolved Question: Should I call this potential employer who interviewed me a week ago?

Please read the whole scenario before answering, everything is relevant here. Here's what's gone on: I went in for an interview last Tuesday for a summer mate/bartending job that I found on Craigslist and during the whole interview process the interviewer only asked me 2 general questions and both were about my Eagle Scout. Also, at no point before, during or after the interview did he ask for any references. Just today I found that the job has been reposted on another site but it said that the job had 8 openings. What should I do from here?I also sent a thank you letter right when I got back to my place. Forgot to mention that but to me that's just standard. more

Resolved Question: Is this a good eagle project for boy scouts?

I was thinking of making a How-to youtube channel with helpful videos for future scouts. The videos will consist of how to tie knots, identify trees, merit badge help, eagle project help, and how to make a good first-aid/ survival kit. Just tips and how to videos Do you think this will pass as a good project? It has to help the community which it does.I have asked around and there is no real projects that can be done, this is my last bet. I asked the town and my church as well as some businesses more

Resolved Question: I can't decide if i should enlist in the marine corps or not?!!? i dont know what to do with my life?

Alright, i'm an Eagle scout and i am athletic, strong mind, no glasses. I recently had the urge to go enlist in the marine corps, my parents thought a brick hit me hard, but i have more than enough cash to go to college, i just dont know what to do with my life.. i now lost my urge to enlist in the marine corps, i dont know what to do .. im lost, can someone help me out? =( 3 minutes ago - 4 days left to answer. Additional Details I have a 60k sports car v8, nice stuff, but not OVERLY NICE. But you know what i mean? One of my brothers had to enlist, he's sorta miserable with 6 kids. my college 4.0 brother student of the semester in college said i was an idiot for not going to more

Resolved Question: I can't decide weather i want to join the marine core or not need help!!!!?

Alright, i'm an Eagle scout and i am athletic, strong mind, no glasses. I recently had the urge to go enlist in the marine corps, my parents thought a brick hit me hard, but i have more than enough cash to go to college, i just dont know what to do with my life.. i now lost my urge to enlist in the marine corps, i dont know what to do .. im lost, can someone help me out? =(I have a 60k sports car v8, nice stuff, but not OVERLY NICE. But you know what i mean? One of my brothers had to enlist, he's sorta miserable with 6 kids. my college 4.0 brother student of the semester in college said i was an idiot for not going to college. more

Voting Question: Should I let My son go into Boy Scouts or Is there Something better?

My son will be11 in the fall and would like going into boy scouts He plays football which he reallies loves and is petty good at for his size. But my Question on Boy Scout is how to find a good troop because the boys from our local Troop got arrested for drugs and the year before got there troop building on fire from smoking. I do not want him around that all. Where I grew up the guys that were in Boy scouts all grew to be great guys 4 of them even got there Eagle award. But has Boys scouts Changed in the last 20 years. more

Resolved Question: Should I go to the Air Force Academy or a prestigious regular University via ROTC?

Hello, I am a Junior in HS trying to plan for a future in the USAF. I am debating whether to try to go to the US Air Force Academy or simply obtain a ROTC commission at a regular college. I hate to sound arrogant, but I think I can get into USAFA (class valedictorian, 2300 SAT, varsity letters in 4 sports, Eagle scout, multiple other EC's, son of an AF colonel). I also think I can get accepted into a selective university (applying to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Dartmouth, Notre Dame). So, my question is if I have the choice between USAFA and a really good regular college, which one should I do? I would like to be a pilot in the USAF, and later apply to become a test pilot and/or astronaut (a boy can always dream, eh?). I'm not a really organized person, I'm sarcastic, and I hate being ordered around. I'm also not really a party-type person and don't drink. I've heard that USAFA grads are more prone to promotion than other college grads, but could this be superceded by a Harvard, Yale, etc. grad? Also, I've heard that you have a higher chance of being a pilot out of USAFA. Anyway, which path should I choose?In response to the first answer: I have decent chance of getting a type I AFROTC scholarship if I go to a regular college, which gives me a full ride at the college of my choice. So it should be free either way. I should have clarified myself--I don't mind taking logical, practical orders, I just hate getting yelled at by drill-sergeant types for no reason (as happens at USAFA). Basically, would traumatizing myself at USAFA be worth the career benefits? more

Resolved Question: How to restore a muddy trail?

I'm planning an Eagle Scout Project where I'm gonna try to fix a muddy trail. Whenever it rains the trail gets really muddy and difficult to walk on. This leads people to create new trails where the same problem eventually happens. What could I do to fix this? Would putting down gravel or maybe planting some vegetation nearby help? Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: I need an idea for an Eagle Scout project?

Please help me come up with some ideas for an Eagle Scout project. If you are an Eagle Scout, could you tell me your project, or any other project ideas you have? If you aren't an Eagle Scout, I could still use your project ideas. I would really appreciate it if you gave as many projects as you could think of. Thank you so much. more

Resolved Question: Just like Scouting in America does Australia have a similar scouting organization.?

Also do they have a top rank kind of like an Eagle in America. more

Voting Question: Eagle Scout in the Olympics?

My Boy Scout leader challenged the troop to find out who the one athlete that participated in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games who was an Eagle Scout! I've looked so much, I am tired of it. Please! more

Resolved Question: Are you supposed to by a gift or send a card when someone becomes an Eagle Scout?

My cousin's eagle scout ceremony is coming up, should I send something? more

Resolved Question: air force academy admissions?

this is the only college for me but i dont think im up to par on their requirements so maybe you can tell me if i have what it takes and right now im a sophmore in high school and i have a horrible 2.6 gpa and i dont do much in clubs or school sports. right now i need to get my grade up and take more advanced classes i know but what should i be trying for thats possible within the time frame ive been given? i refuse to give up on this my class rank right now is 376 of 609 unweighted right now. would the prep schoo give me a better chance? what would i need to do to get in that program? would the afjrotc help me at all? im going to be joining certain clubs and maybe swimming and football but right now as far as extra curricular goes i do tae kwon do and a shitload of other activities and i will be doing boy scouts till im an eagle. please help me and give hints and tips i am desperate to get in*school.... more

Resolved Question: What are the chances of me getting accepted?

I'm a second semester Senior and have applied at a small state school ( Stephen F. Austin ). The only problem is that I have not sent in my SAT scores yet, because I'm taking the SAT in a couple of weeks. I've sent in rank and my application already, I'm just waiting to take my SAT. The school has no set date for applying, and I'm an eagle scout and in 2nd quarter. What do I have to get on my SAT, and do you think I have a good chance of getting in? more

Resolved Question: How can I start training to become an astronaut?

I am 16 and I plan on joining the army and will graduate before my Junior year is over (I am becoming an Eagle Scout) will this help me with my chances? more

Resolved Question: Not a great gpa......?

So my freshman and sophomore years I took all the hardest classes I could (1 AP, pretty much the rest honors) and got As on all the tests BUT I never saw the point in doing homework so I ended up with almost ALL Bs. This year I've gotten better: I'm taking hard classes but keeping up very well in work and being very active in class. Last semester I had 1 B and all the rest As (2 APs) and so far in this semester I have all As. My class rank is terrible still. How much will this hurt me in getting accepted to my first choice universities: UNC-CH, UCLA, UVA, Clemson, Syracuse? I took the ACT a couple months ago and got a 32. I've been preparing and I'm taking it again in April and the SAT in March and the SAT subject tests. My test scores are absolutely no big deal for me. I can raise them easily I think. I've played, so far, 3 yrs of varsity athletics, very involved in fine arts at school (band, theatre), eagle scout, young democrats. Next year I am taking 5 ap classes. Is my class rank going to totally f***me over in getting accepted? What can I do!?I am not sure if you are bring facetious or not more

Resolved Question: What does it take to be a warrant officer and is that what I want to do?

I'm 23 years old, married and working as a computer tech at a retail chain. I only have about one year of school under my belt and haven't been able to get back to school due to the time and more importantly money that it takes to get through school. I have always dreamed about the military and as of late I can't stop thinking about it. If I could pilot an airplane of some type on an officer track that would help me get my degree I would enlist tomorrow. One of the things holding me back is the money. I have my eagle scout so I could potentially go in as an E2 but even at that pay grade I would be making around what I am making now. I have heard about Warrant Officers and see that their pay grades are closer to that of officers. Someone told me you can be a Warrant Officer without a degree but from the requirements I am seeing it looks like you have to be an E5. Anywho, I am just looking for more info about what a warrant officer is, if it is something I would want to do and if I could enlist as a WO. If not are there programs the military has where I could enlist on a track to become an officer or on a track that pays for my schooling? Long term I think I want to do some type of clandestine job for the government, a Core Collector for the NCS or some type of spy esque position. What kind of jobs in the military are there that would go into that? I am interested in some type of special forces or scout sniper for the marines as well. Right now I am at a stage where I am ready for a change. I love camping, I love shooting guns(i have my concealed firearm permit), I work out everyday and the perks to joining the military sound good. Wow, rambled a bit there. Any info is appreciated. more

Resolved Question: What are the chance of me getting into college?

I'm an eagle scout and I have met the admission requirements, 2nd quarter and I have a 1070 on my SAT. I want to go to a small division 2 school such as Stephen F. Austin, UTSA, or UTEP. Bysides scouts I have no other extra curricular activities more

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