follow my 5 Keys to Scouting Advancement, your chances of making it in 2 years will be
much higher!
Time Frame
Milestones To Hit
leadership requirement for
your Star rank
On your path to a 2-year Eagle, you’ll also need to be ready to reassure those who are
–Create a detailed plan of when and
how you plan to complete the
requirements for your first three ranks.
skeptical of you (since you’re advancing so quickly through Scouting!) that you know your
stuff. Prove to them that you’re learning things quickly and actually taking the
information to heart! To make sure you retain all the knowledge you’ve learned, practice
is key.
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–I’d recommend opening blue cards for
at least 12 merit badges at this point.
Commit to completing them and work
on a requirement of your choosing in
Warning: To earn your Eagle Scout Rank in two years, you’ll have to make Scouting
your free time.
your #1 priority (besides schooling, of course) and work very quickly. You’ll also need to
–Check out my Difficulty Rankings for
every Eagle-required merit badge and
keep your focus and become extremely organized. Trust me when I say that shooting
for Eagle in 2 years is not for the faint of heart!
plan out your order for earning them.
Work towards your Star
Rank; become a Star Scout
by the end of your 10th
With all that being said, there’s no reason you can’t learn the values and skills of Scouting
quickly. If you have the right mindset and drive, it’s very likely that you could be the kind
of Scout who earns their Eagle Rank in two years! Below, I’ll be showing you a timeline of
what a 2-year journey to Eagle could look like:
month in Scouting.
Approximately
4 months
(Month 7 –
Earn 5 more merit badges (3
of which are Eagle-required)
Month 10)
Secure your next leadership
position to satisfy your
leadership requirement for
A New Scout’s Path to Eagle Scout: The 2-year Timeline
Time Frame
Milestones To Hit
Tips From an Eagle Scout
Approximately
Earn your Tenderfoot,
–Go to BSA Summer and Winter camps
6 months
(Month 1 –
Second Class, and First Class
ranks; be First Class by the
(you may need to go to multiple
summer camp sessions to complete 7
Month 6)
end of your 6th month in
Scouting.
merit badges).
–By attending troop campouts, you can
Earn 7+ merit badges (at
least 4 Eagle-required ones).
complete merit badges and have many,
many chances to work on requirements
for your first three ranks.
Secure a leadership position
in your troop for your
Time Frame
Milestones To Hit
–Consider earning the 3 Easiest merit
Tips From an Eagle Scout
Secure your next leadership
position to satisfy your
leadership requirement for
–Write out your Eagle Project Plan and
make changes to the scope of your
your Eagle rank.
project, if necessary.
–Start fundraising for your Eagle
Project!
–Ideally, you would have thought of an
Eagle Scout Project and have
completed fundraising so that you can
Earn your last 4 merit badges
(3 of which are Eaglerequired)
hit the ground running.
Plan, develop, and carry-out
your Eagle Scout Project.
entire Eagle project in 8 months.
Approximately
8 months
(Month 17 –
Month 24)
Tips From an Eagle Scout
badges in Scouting!
–If not, don’t worry! If you put your mind
to it, you could definitely complete your
Submit your Eagle Rank
–Finish up any remaining merit badge
requirements. You’ll need to have
application by month 23 and
complete your final BOR.
completed all 21 merit badges before
you apply for your Eagle Scout Rank.
–Start planning your final Court of
Honor. Also, stay involved in Scouting!
As you can see, getting your Eagle in two years is no simple task! However, there are
some key tips that can help you to make this feat more achievable. I’ll be teaching you
these principles in the section down below!
Tips to Remember For Earning Your Eagle Rank FAST
1. Be proactive! Let your parents, Scoutmasters, and any other adult leaders know that you are
planning on getting your Eagle Rank in two years. As long as you show them that you’re
going to work as hard as you can towards this goal, they will help you in any way they can.
–Regularly speak with your
Scoutmasters about your goals and
progress. They can be your greatest
allies if you keep them in the loop!
–Work towards Eagle merit badges that
need to be done over long periods of
time/over months. (especially personal
management and personal fitness)
your Life rank.
–Start thinking about your Eagle
Project. Try and create a mock plan for
some project ideas.
Approximately
6 months
Work towards your Life rank;
be a Life Scout by the end of
–Take leadership within your troop.
Always make an effort to do more, and
(Month 11 –
Month 16)
your 16th month in Scouting.
become a Patrol leader (Here’s my
guide on How To Be A Great Leader)
Earn at least 5 more merit
badges (at least 3 of which
are Eagle-required).
–Narrow down your list of possible
Eagle Scout Projects. Start reaching
out to beneficiaries.