DECA Competitive Events → ICDC
Competition · DECA Inc. · Chapter → state → international career development conference
Business and marketing competitive events through school chapters.
Our take
Membership is nothing; placing at state or qualifying for ICDC is something. Written events (business plans) beat role-plays as evidence of work.
“Helps an application” is our read on how much an admissions reader is likely to weigh it: Strong means getting in or placing is a real achievement, Solid means it shows real interest and effort, and Light usually means most students who apply and pay can attend. It’s our opinion, not a ranking from any college, and a light one can still be a great summer.
The details
- Run by
- DECA Inc.
- Type
- Competition
- Format
- In person, Chapter → state → international career development conference
- When
- During the school year
- Who can apply
- 9th–12th grade
- How hard to get in
- Open
- Cost
- Under $1k, with financial aid or fee waivers
- Deadline
- Through your school's chapter; district and state events in winter.
- Subjects
- Business, Economics, Communications
Dates, costs and rules change every year. Check the official site before you apply. Last checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
Is DECA Competitive Events → ICDC worth it?
Membership is nothing; placing at state or qualifying for ICDC is something. Written events (business plans) beat role-plays as evidence of work. On how much it helps a college application, we rate it solid.
How much does DECA Competitive Events → ICDC cost?
It costs under $1,000. Financial aid or fee waivers are available. Check the official site for this year’s price.
When is the DECA Competitive Events → ICDC deadline?
Through your school's chapter; district and state events in winter. Exact dates change every year, so confirm on the official site.
Who can apply to DECA Competitive Events → ICDC?
Students in 9th–12th grade. It is open, so most students who apply and pay can attend.
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