Eagle Scout Expectations

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By definition an Eagle Scout is a boy scout who has reached the highest level of attainment in the various tests of skill and endurance set by the boy scout organization. I want to get my Eagle Scout because it not only teaches boy scouts how to survive and do basic things such as cooking, making fires, first aid, etc. It also gives you an advantage in applying for jobs. When applying for a job you could have the same application as someone else but if they see that you have your Eagle Scout then that job will go to you because you’re more qualified. I want to get my Eagle Scout because if i have the same application as someone else or I want to get a job in the government than that will help me with some of the credentials i need to get the job. In the end I plan on getting my Eagle Scout because it can help me with future job applications or real life problems. …show more content…
I want to get my GPA up so that I can become a junior and when the time comes to be a senior I don’t have to stress out and try get a lot of credits, and I can just relax a little. When I graduate I wanna go to college and get a good job but I can’t get into a good college without having a good GPA. Getting into a good college could help me find a good paying job and help me support my family that I will one day have. Although the curriculums are getting harder it will help me get into college and with

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