Is DECA a 'big deal' in the states?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I'm in grade 11 in Ontario Canada and, amongst other things, am on DECA at my high school. </p>

<p>My question is, how 'big' of a deal is DECA in the states, especially to Admissions Officers at colleges? In Ontario I can't say its that well-established of an organization... I'd say very few teachers in my high school of 2000 kids even know what it is, other than some 'business thing'. I hear DECAs taken a fair bit more seriously in the States... can anyone confirm or deny this?</p>

<p>Thanks guys, I appreciate any insight!</p>

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<p>It depends. We don’t have DECA at our HS, but 2 towns over, it’s a big deal and kids even go to the Nationals.</p>

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<p>If your school is actually good at it and wins awards, it means more than if you simply participate. Further, if you have a leadership role and you actually do something meaningful with that leadership role, it looks just as good as any other leadership role.</p>

<p>It’s really the same as any other competition - it depends on how much you commit to it and how well you do.</p>

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<p>What’s DECA? (and I guess it’s not a big deal in the states)</p>