Teamwork Through Participation
4.
Do ONE of the following:
This requirement focuses on teamwork in a school setting. You must complete exactly one option, and both ask you to do more than simply show up. They ask you to notice what participation taught you about working with other people.
Your Options
- Req 4a — Join an Activity: Use an extracurricular activity to show what you learned from participation and teamwork.
- Req 4b — Contribute to a Team Project: Reflect on a team-based school project and explain the positive contribution you made.
How to Choose
| Option | Best fit for | Evidence you can show | What you will gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Req 4a | A Scout involved in a club, sport, band, theater, robotics team, or similar activity | Your participation and examples from the activity | A clearer view of how ongoing involvement builds teamwork |
| Req 4b | A Scout who worked on a strong classroom or school project with others | A recent project and the role you played in it | Practice naming your contribution inside a team effort |
Req 4a
- Best fit for
- A Scout involved in a club, sport, band, theater, robotics team, or similar activity
- Evidence you can show
- Your participation and examples from the activity
- What you will gain
- A clearer view of how ongoing involvement builds teamwork
Req 4b
- Best fit for
- A Scout who worked on a strong classroom or school project with others
- Evidence you can show
- A recent project and the role you played in it
- What you will gain
- Practice naming your contribution inside a team effort
What Both Options Have in Common
These are the ideas your counselor will probably care about
- Participation: You were actually involved, not just listed on a roster.
- Teamwork: Other people depended on you in some way.
- Benefits: You can explain what the experience gave back to you.
- Reflection: You can describe what you learned, not just what happened.
Teamwork is a major part of scholarship because school is full of shared work: labs, presentations, performances, practices, and projects. Learning how to contribute well is part of becoming a stronger student.