Common Eagle Application Errors

There are some common errors in preparing the Eagle application that delays processing:

Unit leaders & committee members who meet with each Scout to review the Eagle application and project before it is turned into the council office need to carefully check the application.

Most common errors:

1. Incomplete or missing dates.

2. Dates on the application do not match the dates listed on advancement reports.

3. Unit number not filled in after each merit badge  date.

4. Required merit badge #6 & #9 (choice of several badges) badges not earned are not crossed out. 

5. Positions of responsibility before Life rank are not to be listed.

6. Four required merit badges before Star rank and  3 additional required merit badges before  Life rank must be listed.

7. Applications MUST be filled out in ink or typed. NO Pencil

8. Application MUST BE FILLED OUT BY CANDIDATE HIMSELF.

9. The most current & original application must be used.