<p>As a 6th grader, maybe too soon to worry about orchestra- he’s got all of middle school yet to go. Scouts is a long term thing- very good. Many schools DO admire Eagle Scout (but focus on the fun, for now, not college.) Eagle scouts AND orchestra, in high school. Don’t obsess over any of this yet. Don’t burn him out. When I run into families thinking this far in advance, my thought is always preventing 11th grade burn out. (At that age, the slump is pretty tough on a kid’s ego.)</p>
<p>Don’t forget, top colleges aren’t going to just tally all the impressive things- the formula, if there is one, is achievement, responsbility AND normal, nice kids. That’s not a list. It’s what comes through on the app.</p>