Alumni Testimonials

"From my sophomore year of high school, AcDec truly made me a much more well rounded student and person. I also credit AcDec for my admission into my #1 choice university- I was deferred after applying EA and thought their was no hope. Then I placed third in the state in February of 2017 and, just like that, in March after I informed my admissions officer of my placement, I was admitted. I also think doing AcDec seriously was a great help adjusting to the rigorous curriculum at my university. I wasn’t intimidated by hefty course books and long essays. When I began interviewing for jobs, internships, and graduate school I felt much more at ease thanks to my experience with subjectives in AcDec. "

"It helped me realize my potential, and I have met my best friends in this program. This really was a life changing experience."

"Without a doubt, AcDec is the single most influential aspect of my high school career. On the surface level, the academic benefits are tremendous: you learn diverse study skills, public speaking experience, and how to write compellingly. Moreover, though, Academic Decathlon gave me the confidence to not just begin my college career but leap into it with surety. Many of the traditional collegiate stumbling blocks are ameliorated with AcDec experience, and I am so grateful for my time to learn and grow in my AcDec career as it prepared me for my career ahead."

"Academic Decathlon really allowed me to push my learning beyond the classroom. I loved getting the chance to explore such a wide range of subjects in such a deep level. Most importantly, it is an amazing experience to be on a tight-knit team and see each other succeed!"