Want some advice as to how to approach those Eagle required Merit Badges? Eagle Merit Badge Tips
And what to do with all those Merit Badges you’ve earned? Wear them on your Merit Badge sash, but do it properly: Merit Badge Sashes
A common question that comes up when working on Merit Badges is “Can work done on the merit badge prior to meeting with the merit badge counselor be counted towards the merit badge?” The 2017 Guide to Advancement places the answer to this question solely within the discretion of the Merit Badge counselor: “Even though Scouts may benefit from reviewing requirements with a counselor before pursuing them, a boy may begin working on a merit badge at any time after he is registered. It is the counselor’s decision whether to accept work or activities completed prior to the issuing of the signed blue card. Common sense should prevail, however.”
And what about accommodating Scouts with disabilities? Bryan on Scouting has lots of information to help Scouts, parents, and leaders: