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RoundTable Debate Academy
Spreading access to debate by creating affordable debate camps and tournaments, for a cause! Student instructors from California's top boarding schools are bringing debate education to you!
RDA is recognized by the California Association of Student Councils (CASC), affiliated with the State Board of Education.
Why learn how to debate?
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According to the NSDA, the average speech and debate student is in the top 10% of his or her high school class.
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State and national [debate] award winners have a 22% to 30% higher acceptance rate at top tier colleges.
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Being captain of the speech and debate team improved applicants' chances by more than 60%.
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20% of public schools public schools offer a debate program while 80% of private schools do.
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