Eagle Rank Board of Review Questions

The Board of Review for the Eagle Rank is different from the other Boards of Review in which the Scout has participated. The members of the Board of Review are not all from his Troop Committee. Introductions are essential, and a few "break in" questions may be appropriate. This Board is not to retest the scout on facts learned.

The Board is to check all papers and qualifications to see that all is in order.

Then review the details of the eagle project.

Read the future ambitions page.

At this point, the goal is to understand the Scout's full Scouting experience, and how others can have similar meaningful Scouting experiences. Scouting principles and goals should be central to the Scout's life; look for evidence of this.

Although this is the final rank, this is not the end of the Scouting trail; "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle". Explore how this Eagle Scout will continue with Scouting activities, and continued service to his home, church, and community.

The approximate time for this Board of Review should be 30 - 50 minutes.

Sample Questions from BSA:

  1. What would you suggest adding to the Scout Law (a thirteenth point)? Why?
  2. What one point could be removed from the Scout Law? Why?
  3. Why do you think that the Family Life merit badge was recently added to the list of required merit badges?
  4. What camping experience have you had, that you wish every Scout could have?
  5. Have you been to Philmont or a National (International) Jamboree? What was your most memorable experience there?
  6. What is the role of the Senior Patrol Leader at a troop meeting (campout, summer camp)?
  7. If you could change one thing to improve Scouting, what would you change?
  8. What do you believe our society expects from an Eagle Scout?
  9. The charge to the Eagle requires that you give back to Scouting more than Scouting has given to you. How do you propose to do that?
  10. As an Eagle Scout, what can you personally do to improve your unit?
  11. What will you be doing in your unit, after receiving your Eagle Rank?
  12. Tell us how you selected your Eagle Service Project.
  13. From your Eagle Service Project, what did you learn about managing or leading people? What are the qualities of a good leader?
  14. What part of your Eagle Service Project was the most challenging? Why?
  15. What are your future plans (high school, college, trade school, military, career, etc.)?
  16. Tell us about your family (parents, siblings, etc.). How do you help out at home?
  17. How do your friends outside of Scouting react when they learn that you are a Boy Scout? How do you think they will react when they learn that you have become an Eagle Scout?
  18. Why do you think that belief in God (a supreme being) is part of the Scouting requirements?
  19. You have been in Scouting for many years, sum up all of those experiences in one word. Why?
  20. How does an Eagle Scout continue to show Scout Spirit?