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Tips + Tricks for 1st Year Competitors

Oct 30, 2026

It’s that time of year! Chapters are gearing up for district competition, and stepping in as a first-year competitor can feel intimidating. Here are some tips to help you calm your nerves before the big day.

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Balancing Your Business

Oct 27, 2026

DECA season has officially started! This can mean entering a stressful time in your life or learning to balance everything.

College Success
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Testing, Testing, 123: How To Rock The Testing Season

Oct 26, 2026

With school in full swing, students constantly face endless homework assignments and studying. However, for many, these assignments pale in comparison to the rigor of a test.

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Fake It Till You Make It: A DECA Survival Strategy

Oct 23, 2026

During my first year competing in DECA, I had ambition. An advisor? No. Experienced members to ask for advice? Also no.

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Work-Life-DECA: How to Fit DECA Into Your Schedule

Sep 29, 2026

As high school students, school, extracurricular activities, clubs, and even work can take up most of the very limited 24 hours we have each day.

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Top 10 Things Worth Your Money: Best Investments This DECA Season

Sep 25, 2026

As DECA season starts, students scramble to find the best ways to maximize their DECA preparation. While members struggle with homework and outside activities, it is hard to pick out the most useful investments. Here is a list of the top 10 things that are actually worth your money.

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The Balancing Game: Time Management in High School

Sep 18, 2026

As we approach the end of the back-to-school season, we are finally beginning to get used to our routines. Most of us have to balance schoolwork, DECA, extracurriculars, sports, and part-time jobs.

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2026–2027 High School Division Executive Officer Team Program of Leadership

Aug 1, 2026

Throughout the year, your Executive Officer Team is committed to helping members step into their Next Big Thing by empowering leaders, advancing career development and increasing collaboration with DECA's corporate partners.

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Success Starts Before the First Bell

Aug 1, 2026

Your success starts long before the bell even rings, with the choices you make, the habits you build and the attitude you bring into every opportunity. There are three ways to set yourself up for success before the school year begins.

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Goal Setting for Your Collegiate DECA Chapter

Jun 1, 2026

Before diving headfirst into working towards accomplishing your chapter's goals, here are a few important steps each chapter should take when setting goals.

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Lucky Charms: Tools Every DECA Member Needs to Succeed

Mar 4, 2026

Just like finding a four-leaf clover, success in DECA comes from having the right tools at your fingertips. Here are the "lucky charms" every DECA member should have in their toolbox to maximize their competitive edge.

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5 Tips to Help You Stay Productive

Mar 2, 2026

Balancing schoolwork, DECA and other extracurriculars is challenging. There are so many distractions around you that prevent you from focusing on your work. Here are 5 tips that will help you stay on track!

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