What is DECA Competition?
As mentioned on the competition page, DECA competition consists of a variety of events. There are many categories to choose from with different career focuses.
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Individual Events
For individual series events, participants take a one hundred question, career cluster test and participate in two role-plays. The test questions and role-play scenarios coincide with the event chosen. For role-plays, individuals have ten minutes to prepare and ten minutes to present to their judge.
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First Time Competitor
If you are a first time competitor and a freshman or sophomore, you can participate in the principles event. This individual series eases you into the competition world and is a great opportunity. You only compete against other first time competitors.
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Team series events also consist of a one hundred question, career cluster test and two role-plays. However, since there are two participants, the test score will be the average between both tests. Additionally, team series have thirty minutes to prepare and fifteen minutes to present.
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Projects greatly vary between events. Some projects include a test and presentation, while others are a written paper and presentation.
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DECA competition at Appleton East High School begins on November 4th at Mini-Districts, held at Appleton East. This is a miniature version of competition that allows competitors to get a feel for what it is like. Appleton North, Appleton West, and Xavier High Schools participate as well.
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The next competition, Districts, is January 4th-15th. This year the event is fully virtual. Each competitor will take an online cluster exam (100 questions/60 minutes). Online testing will be between January 4th-15th. Each competitor will participate in ONE roleplay. They will receive login information to access their roleplay and a spot to submit their video. Competitors will RECORD an UNEDITED video of themselves completing the roleplay and submit it by January 8th. To register, click here!
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State competition is held in Lake Geneva and is an in-person event as of right now. After State, you may qualify for Internationals which is in Anaheim, CA this year. Watch the promo video above from last year for a look into DECA competition at the International level!
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If you have any competition questions, contact us!
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