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Mar 13, 2025

Gabe Seidman

How to Qualify to the Tournament of Champions as Independents

In high school debate, the preeminent event is the Tournament of Champions. Also known as TOC, it is hosted by the University of Kentucky and is THE tournament for national circuit debaters. In this blog post, we are going to go over the qualifications to enter the TOC as well as how to qualify as an independent.

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Feb 6, 2025

Gabe Seidman

What is a Debate Class?

Debate is students engaging in thoughtful discussions, strengthening their critical thinking skills, and most importantly, having fun. Let’s dive into what debate class is and why your student should give it a try.

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Feb 6, 2025

Raymond Ma

How to Start Debating Without a School Program

In this post, we are going to discuss the options for participating in debate if your school does not have a developed program or simply one at all. 

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Feb 6, 2025

Adithya Vaidyanathan

10 Best Extracurriculars for College Applications

In this post, we’ll dive into the 10 best extracurricular categories and activities that can boost your college application for top schools like MIT, Princeton, and the University of Chicago. 

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