Since I have my Board of Review tomorrow, I have decided to make this post on what they are and some tips on them!
OVERVIEW
Board of Reviews are meetings with your advancement chair, adults, and parents of scouts in your troop about your scouting experience so far and your determination to go to the next rank. You’ll have to do a Board of Review for every rank except Scout rank. They should not be retesting your skills like “Can you show me this knot?”. They should be more based on how you enjoy your scouting journey (campouts, meetings, etc) and what you’ve done to fulfill the scout oath and law. Don’t worry about having “wrong” answers! Answer honestly!
It is also preferred that you wear your full field uniform. Your scoutmaster can be an observer, however, they cannot be an active board participant.
TIPS
- Treat it as a friendly conversation! Crack up some jokes even!
- Take a deep breath and think about your answers before you reply.
- Know at least the Scout Oath and Law! It is important that you know those two because they might ask you to recite it!
- Ask your scoutmaster on more tips 🙂 He/she can definitely help you if you’re still struggling :).