Academic Decathlon worth the time?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I signed up for my school's academic decathlon class next year. We got these huge study packets in the summer and we have to remember EVERYTHING. I thought it was going to be pretty cool, but I'm feeling very ambivalent about it now. I just don't think the time invested in academic decathlon seems productive. There's also a chance I might not make the team. Our school's team isn't that good (barely top 10 in state). </p>

<p>For those fellow decathletes, can you elaborate your acdec experience? (i know this is kinda broad). Do you feel like the time involved in this will help with colleges?</p>

<p>Thanks to any replies!</p>

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<p>Yes! It would look good for college Application but are you going to be in it for a long time. Because colleges are not astonished with students that are in it or a year or so and then quit. That actually costs you the chance. I would recommend you to do something your committed to.
For example, I’m doing link crew (3 years), volunteer (2-3 years), CSF ( 3-4 years), and ASB (2 years)</p>