Please note – while this list is made up of frequently asked questions, the members of the Eagle Board of Review are always free to ask whatever questions they believe necessary to determine the qualifications of the candidate. 

The Scout should “be prepared” for the review, and using the questions below should provide a good basic understanding of what could be asked. 

The entire Eagle Board of Review will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes.  Of this, only 10 minutes will be spent with the candidate -   about half the time will be spent by the Review Board looking over the project summary, reference letters and candidate application.

There will only be time to ask a maximum of 4 to 6 question asked and these questions will fall into 7 categories:

• Commitment to the Oath and Scout Laws

• Personal values, devotion to God and citizenship

• Camping and general Scouting experiences – including merit badge, and rank advancement

• Leadership experience, and what was learned

• Project- problems, issues, overall thoughts

• Basic Scout skills – Outdoor code, knot tying, helping younger Scouts

• Future plans once he attains Eagle, and through adulthood
  
   

Please repeat the Scout oath and Scout laws (do it standing, at attention with sign raised).

What is the "Outdoor Code", and what does it mean to you?
 

"A Scout is Trustworthy" is the first of the Scout Laws. What does TRUSTWORTHY mean to you? 

"A Scout is Reverent" is the last of the Scout Laws. What does REVERENT mean to you?

What is your most memorable experience in Scouting?

Do you have a hero?

In your opinion, why is the "buddy system" so important in scouting? How have you used the buddy system in your scouting activities?

What did you enjoy most on your last troop campout? Were there any problems that occurred? How would you have handled the problem (differently)?

What did you enjoy most about Boy Scout summer camp? Why?

What is your favorite outdoor activity that the troop does? Why?

In your opinion, what can be improved at your Troop meetings, and what can you do to help?

If a Cub Scout (Webelos Scout) were to visit your troop, what would you do to make him feel comfortable?

The Boy Scout Slogan is "Do a good turn daily". What type of act of kindness do you think really qualifies as a Good Turn?

What do you consider is Scout Spirit?  How have you shown "Scout Spirit" in your daily life since joining Boy Scouts?

What Leadership position could you best fulfill? Why?

What are 3 best things you enjoy about Boy Scouting?

What can you do to help the troop get ready for a campout?

What merit badge did you enjoy the most earning? Why?

What advice would you give to a new Patrol leader on how to get the members of his patrol to participate in Scouting activities?

In your opinion, what is a leader?
 

What leadership qualities have you learned and used as you developed your role as a (leadership position the Scout is currently holding)?

What do you consider the most important part of the Boy Scout Oath?

Give one way in which you practice the Boy Scout Oath.

What part of the Scout Law do you find the hardest to observe?

What are your future goals? How has Scouting helped you in achieving those goals?

What do you think your primary duties as an American citizen are?

What does the American Flag mean to you?

What does citizenship mean to you?

What does the Scout uniform mean to you?

Why do you think it is important for everybody to be in a proper Scout uniform?

How could you try to give Scouting back what it gave you?

How do you see yourself in the Scouting program after you are an adult?

What are your plans if you reach the rank of Eagle?

What do you think Eagle Scouts should do after they make the highest rank in Scouting?

What is your favorite part of a campfire?

What have you done in Scouting that will help you in the future?

What are you most proud of that you have accomplished in Scouting?

Why do you feel that Scouts are ridiculed by their classmates?

Would you be willing to wear your scout uniform to school? Why?

Would you rather a Scout teach you how to tie a knot, or an adult? Why?

Why do you feel you are ready for Eagle?

What do you do to make your home a happy place to live?

Who do you feel is most responsible for your being before us today?

What school subjects interest you the most?

What do you do in your spare time outside of Scouting?

How do you earn your spending money?

What religious activities do you participate in?

Are you working on the religious award of your faith?

What do you consider is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to overcome this weakness?
 

What do you consider your greatest strength?  Are you able to share this strength?

If you make Eagle, you will get your picture in the paper. How will you respond to the different types of remarks and comments you will receive?

Why do you want to be an Eagle Scout?

Why did you become a Scout?

What do your friends say about you being a Boy Scout?

Not counting your troop camping trips, what is the best thing you have done as a Scout?

What does the Scout "Good Turn" mean to you?

What is an Eagle Scout's duty to his country?

Who will benefit from your becoming an Eagle Scout?

What place in society should an Eagle Scout assume after you are finished with school
and are out of Scouting?

As an adult, what position should you, as an Eagle, assume in the community?

What do you do personally to make your troop a better troop?

What do you do to help younger Scouts along the trail?

Have you noticed any weaknesses in any of the patrols in your troop? Have you any suggestions that might help those patrols?

What do you think makes your troop operate so well?

If you could change the merit badge program, what would you do to make it better?

Do you intend to earn any Eagle Palms?

What do you think the purpose of the merit badge program is?

How do you personally demonstrate your commitment to being “reverent”?

What type of books-do you like to read? Can you give the name or title of the last book you have read?

How do you keep yourself "physically strong?" "Mentally alert?"

Do you think that you will be able to remember the obligation of a Scout "to help others at all times" as you grow into an adult? What will help you remember this fundamental?

Do you feel that becoming an Eagle will change you in any way?

Did you have any difficulty planning a service project? How did you choose your project?

Did your service project benefit any specific group? How?

Will the benefit last a long time or was it a temporary thing?

Do you have any suggestions for other Eagle candidates for service projects?

Please tie a square knot and a bowline.