Competition season is here, and it’s time to Go The Extra. Whether you’re practicing role-plays, editing your written document, putting the finishing touches on your pitch deck, reviewing performance indicators or studying for exams, standing out comes down to preparation.
These articles break down key tips for all of DECA's competitive events, so you can walk into your district or association competition feeling confident that you have what it takes to make it to the ICDC stage.
In-DECA-tors of Success: How to Nail Your PIs
Performance indicators are the guiding principles that you must answer during your role-play presentation. Here’s a strategy you can incorporate to ensure you effectively incorporate PIs into your role-play presentation.
Mastering Prepared Events: The Secret Formula Behind Champions
When it comes to DECA prepared events, the smallest approaches often separate top performers from the rest. With these tips, your prepared event can serve as a championship-worthy foundation that enhances your performance.
Top 5 Tips for Prepared Events
As you put the finishing touches on your prepared events, review these five tips to ensure your project is at its best before submission.
Pitch Decks: Your Questions Answered
Explore the FAQs on the change to pitch decks as you prepare to present them to judges for district and association-level competitions. There’s even a breakdown of the structure and content requirements for your pitch deck slides!
How to Win Role-plays: The Art of Being Performative
If you’ve ever watched a strong DECA role-play, you’ve probably noticed the best competitors don’t just speak their ideas; they sell them. Welcome to the art of being performative - in bringing your role-play ideas to life.
Your Guide to Becoming a Finalist in DECA
Here are high-impact strategies that go beyond the basics, helping you compete with purpose and confidence to become a DECA finalist.
Tips to Prepare for Exams this Winter Break
It might not be winter break anymore, but these four tips are still great to implement as you prepare for exams at your district or association level conferences.
In addition to these articles, DECA offers numerous free resources for its members to use in preparation for competition. Take advantage of the sample exams and events on deca.org/compete, the case study of the week collection, and more tips and tricks in the DECA Direct Online Compete category.
Whether you're competing for the first time or on the road to redemption, every second of preparation counts. Best of luck this competition season!
