What Activity Type on the Common App would participation in Boy Scouts be?
I'm an Eagle Scout and Troop Guide, and I was wondering which of the following categories my participation in Boy Scouts would fall under. This is for the CommonApp activities list.
Academic
Art
Athletics: Club
Athletics: JV/Varsity
Career-Oriented
Community Service (Volunteer)
Computer/Technology
Cultural
Dance
Debate/Speech
Environmental
Family Responsibilities
Foreign Exchange
Journalism/Publication
Junior R.O.T.C.
LGBT
Music: Instrumental
Music: Vocal
Religious
Research
Robotics
School Spirit
Science/Math
Student Gov.t./Politics
Theater/Drama
Work (paid)
Other Club/Activity
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Typically I've had students put scouting under Community Service (Volunteer), especially for Eagle Scouts because that describes most Eagle Scout projects effectively. (Though these categories are not particularly important — the description you write will be what shapes an admissions officer's understanding of your experiences.)
I’d put it as other or possibly career oriented depending on badges and your major but 99/100 I’d put it as other
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