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Thanks everyone for the replies. This is my son's question as well, not at all trying to plan things for him. I'm proud to say though that it seems I've raised a very organized little guy, he loves to make lists etc, and he is trying to figure this out for himself and I'm trying to assist, not at all like doing it for him as a parent. I showed him these responses, but we are both still confused as to the answer of our original question. My son is intent on making Eagle, he hasn't decided if he wants to go for the palms or not yet, but he has set Eagle as his personal goal. He likes c

We’re currently in cubs and looking ahead - it seems there are 7 ranks for Boy Scouts, and there are also 7 years, right? It makes sense at first glance to complete one rank per year... However, in the handbook, it says you should try to complete the first 4 the first year... So 4 ranks in one year and 3 the next 6 years?? So grade-wise are they basically saying 6th grade complete Scout, tenderfoot, 2nd, 1st 7 & 8th grade work on Star 9-10th Life 11-12th Eagle ... ? This just seems odd to me... Please correct my thinking here and help me understand the timelines.