How do colleges view FBLA and DECA?

Applying to College
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<p>If my passion is business, how much will being top 5 in international/national DECA and FBLA contests help?</p>

<p>I realize that it's kind of impossible to say with any certainty, but is winning top 5 at an international or national competition in these clubs impressive? I heard that it's not very impressive on here because of how many events there are; however, getting a top 5 finish in FBLA means being in the top 99.967% percentile of competitors in your event if you do the math. So is it somewhat impressive to adcoms? </p>

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<p>Yes it’s fine. Anything can look good if you’re passionate about it.</p>

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<p>Yeah its helpful. Not a sure shoo-in at any top colleges (maybe state) but it definitely matters and helps show your passions</p>

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<p>It can definitely help! I won 1st place at DECA’s international competition my senior year and I still have it on my resume as a sophomore in college, because employers for internships are also impressed by that stuff! </p>