<p>Has anyone else heard of this program? If so, is it a good extra curricular acitivity yo join or start? Any responses are greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>I think it's a lot like DECA. Basically, it's based on a written test competition. I didn't join it this year, cuz I was just too lazy to. I wish I had, though. If you win any competitions, (like I did in DECA ; ), then it looks pretty good. But hey, that's my opinion.</p>
<p>I know this sounds pretty stupid but what is DECA</p>
<p>It's not stupid, I didn't know what it was until my sophomore year. <a href="http://www.deca.org/%5B/url%5D">http://www.deca.org/</a>. At least in my chapter, we mainly practice/study for a written/oral exam on business/marketing. Then once a year, we go to the local community college to compete with other schools from our county for the best scores, and a chance to go to the state-wide competition. </p>
<p>In a nutshell, business competition. :)</p>
<p>So, if my school was the only one in the county with the program it would be pretty much useless because it is all about competition?</p>
<p>Wow...</p>
<p>i seriously thought DECA was the abbreviation for Academic Decathalon... i'm retarded</p>
<p>lol</p>
<p>-.:Indian:.</p>
<p>FBLA and DECA are very good organizations to be a part of. It looks like you're from Maryland and I would tell you to join Business Professionals of America but we aren't offered in your state. I'm a national officer for BPA and it is probably the best thing I've done in high school. You get a lot of opportunities to better your business skills, win some awards, and travel the country for national conferences.</p>
<p>HotelSchoolPlz-</p>
<p>BPA, DECA, and FBLA are all career technical student organizations (CTSOs). Being involved in a CTSO is a great way to gain leadership experience; explore different fields of business; gain recognition for individual, team, and chapter achievements at local, state, and national conferences; meet students from across the country; receive scholarship opportunities; and, in short, have a ton of fun. Currently I am a freshman at Wharton, but my high school experience was highlighted by my time as a FBLA national officer last year.</p>
<p>While each organization is a bit different, I can tell you that FBLA is the largest of the three. Maryland has a very active and successful state chapter. Each organization offers similar opportunities; BPA is slightly more geared to technical school students, DECA appeals more to students in marketing classes, and FBLA has the most broad appeal. As a member of any of them, though, you will undoubtedly have an enjoyable experience. Each is about much more than just competitions; they are also heavy on leadership training and personal development. The fact that your school is the only one in the county to have a chapter may actually be a GOOD thing--it could be easier to get involved in a leadership role on the state level because of that. If you do choose to join, I would encourage you to try every opportunity that comes your way because you never know what you might like! Try visiting the FBLA national web site, <a href="http://www.fbla-pbl.org%5B/url%5D">www.fbla-pbl.org</a>, for more information.</p>
<p>Please feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions about FBLA. I don't check this board that often, but we're on spring break right now.</p>
<p>Being an FBLA officer for 2 years, and placing 4th at states in FBLA Principles and Procedures, Id say that Im one of the best people to answer this question... considering 4th in PA is 1st in 45 of the 50 states.</p>
<p>ANYWAY. FBLA is actually a great thing to have in your school if youre looking to use it toward getting into Wharton or something. Usually, youll have to get into it heavily from freshman year if you want to get up the ranks. However, starting a chapter and maybe becoming Pres or VP might not be a bad thing.</p>
<p>I dont know what grade youre in, but you should participate in the Regional Leadership Conference, State, National etc. Take a test pertaining to what you want to do. Saying you placed top 10 in the state on a certain business test isnt anything to keep off your application.</p>
<p>FBLA - high school division
PBL - (Phi Beta Lambda) - College division</p>
<p>Thats just the tip of the iceberg, but if you want a full intro to FBLA or getting a chapter started, just private message me. I hate the organization anymore, but thats because it has become a cult in my school. FBLA itself was very very rewarding.</p>
<p>=aj)</p>
<p>ahahahha... megan my dear, i just KNEW you'd be posting on this thread in due time ;)</p>
<p>its a cult...i would say join debate</p>
<p>ewwwwwwww!</p>
<p>FBLA is a great organization and looks really good on applications. However, it really depends on your school’s chapter if it is worth it or not. If your chapter is active and goes to competitions and more, then it is definitely something you should try.</p>
<p>Nice thread necro, 7 years is a lot, but I don’t think it sets a record.</p>