DECA Role Play Tips

[@kerrychen3015]

yo, I got first in PMK at my regional conference and also first in RP, 93/100 you should def watch his vids cus they are actually useful, I would say that visuals are awesome and I had 4 3 graphs lol

[@stxrmyskyz1738]

I thought you can’t use visuals in a deca role play?

[@BowtieGOAT]

@stxrmyskyz1738 You must create them during your prep time. Whatever you create you can bring with you. For most competitors, it's a very simple mock up of an idea.

[@rajmenon9251]

DONT CAREEEEEEE

[@TheTeenageInvestor]

Thank you so much for this! I got 99/100 on my role play at districts, couldn’t have done it without your help!

[@BowtieGOAT]

Your hard work paid off. Keep it up!

[@dilanpatel7]

how do you receive your score

[@TheTeenageInvestor]

@@BowtieGOAT thank you! I saw you at states and I hope to see you at Icdc this year!

[@TheTeenageInvestor]

@@dilanpatel7 I asked my advisor

[@JoyButerbaugh]

States in 1 week, very nervous + excited, these tips make me feel much more confident though!

[@BowtieGOAT]

Good luck!!!

[@mya2357]

Thank you for this! I have districts tmr and I hope that I do well!

[@ddc8875]

no sameeee

[@BowtieGOAT]

You can do it!

[@julietrose2622]

Competing tomorrow!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@BowtieGOAT]

Good luck!

[@chunkychimp8922]

juliet link up with me at competitions tmrw

[@aleenakokesh601]

If feel ALOT more confident to join the DECA club with this information. Thank you :-)

[@BowtieGOAT]

Thanks Aleena. Good luck in DECA this year. I hope to see you on the ICDC stage.

[@livhasleft4046]

I have state competition for DECA I’m competing in start up business plan and I’m using your videos to help me for this is my first year

[@BowtieGOAT]

Fantastic. Good luck.

[@Hnqu2]

I'm going to districts tomorrow and I have never done any sort of Deca competition before. I still have no idea what to expect but this video will definitely help! I took pictures of many of the key points in this video to study on the bus ride tomorrow. I wasn't as worried about soft skills because I already feel I am a good public speaker. I still have no idea what to expect in my competition when it comes to questions and what it's going to be about. This video will for sure help me tomorrow though, especially with how you should time the presentation, that was extremely helpful! I will try and respond tomorrow to let you know how it goes.

[@BowtieGOAT]

Good luck today!

[@zedora2385]

how did it go

[@JoyButerbaugh]

If you decide to do DECA again next year, keep in mind that on the official DECA website they typically post what the instructional area (aka, “what it’s going to be about”) is for the district competitions!!! I’m pretty certain DECA GOAT has a video on how to find this, but I could be mistaken. Basically, knowing the instructional area helps you study specific performance indicators and prepare yourself for what subject to expect your role play to be about. I hope you enjoyed the event and join DECA again next year if possible!!

[@ksdcsniper9892]

states tomorrow thank you!!

[@BowtieGOAT]

Share with your chapter. Best of luck. See you in Atlanta.

[@anikavalluri9489]

Thank you for the advice!! I have scdc on Monday and im pretty nervous

[@BowtieGOAT]

Nerves are your worst enemy. Know that your judge came to see you present. They are excited for you. Just show up and be awesome.

[@playingwithfrosty3219]

1.5 hours till my call time, your videos are great! Hopefully I make provincials

[@BowtieGOAT]

GL!

[@anesafarrie2762]

omg i hope you did well

[@ArnavAggarwal-b7l]

Hello sir, thank you for your videos. They helped me so much. I have a question regarding the roadmap at 11:20 . If I am dealing with a customer, then I find PIs like 'Demonstrate a customer-service mindset' or 'Interpret business policies to customers and clients' to be difficult. This is because of the action word at the start. Firstly, am I justified in believing that I do not need to explain the PI in this scenario, just demonstrate it through my communication? If so, I find using the roadmap difficult because I do not need to explain the PI, just act in accordance with it. Thank you!

[@maryyy4008]

Thanks for the tips! I have area tomorrow and I'm a first year (:

[@BowtieGOAT]

I hope you crushed it!

[@nikkipatel5196]

states tomorrow, thanks!

[@BowtieGOAT]

Good luck!

[@vendiesel7193]

thanks for these tips i have districts tomorrow:) first year

[@BowtieGOAT]

Awesome. Good luck. It's a great experience and practice will keep making you better!

[@gputumbaka]

Thanks!

[@BowtieGOAT]

Very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@hamsikanittala9984]

How would you say is the best way to prepare for PFN roleplay. Also my test scores for the test is around 85-90 right now. Is that enough for states? I am in California if that changes anything.

[@harelaliev8981]

Thanks for the video, any advice for coming up with a presentation/interview plan when being presented with the RP topic, specifically one you know little about ?

[@Theylovekayjay]

I'm competing todayy thanks for your videos

[@BowtieGOAT]

GL and get it done!!!

[@rajmenon9251]

Why is the bowtie in the logo uneven

[@fan0917]

I have a couple of questions, sir. Are participants given the case study for the roleplay for a specific event in a district conference before the competition? I was wondering if I could prepare the note sheet beforehand and bring it with me to the conference?

[@BowtieGOAT]

Unfortunately, no. You find out your role play at the competition, and you cannot bring any notes with you in to the competition.

[@fan0917]

@@BowtieGOAT Therefore, the best way to prepare for the roleplay before the conference day is to familiarize myself with the event and use past case studies?

[@BowtieGOAT]

Yes.

[@Evie-b5f]

tysm your videos help me pass districts!! What are some tips to do well on the test for state? I felt that the previous test had a lot of random information so how do I effectively prepare for that?

[@BowtieGOAT]

I felt like the districts tests this year, esp the marketing, were really hard. Watch my cluster exam videos. Specific practice goes a long way.

[@SaixanMobile]

if i were to go out of order with my performance indicators, how would i let my judge know i am without screwing up the roleplay?

[@BowtieGOAT]

Just say the PIs explicitly when you present. You should be okay.

[@Mason-Alexander]

Got my district roleplay tomorrow, hope I go to states!

[@BowtieGOAT]

Good luck!!!

[@likeapro8713]

same

[@Mason-Alexander]

@@BowtieGOAT Thanks for all the advice in this video! I got into states!!!!

[@Subtome345]

Is it better to have a long pause than to say filler words like “um” and “uh”?

[@BowtieGOAT]

Absolutely. Those pauses are much longer to you than to your judge!

[@Cody-K]

Should we say our names when we walk in

[@BowtieGOAT]

I always recommend it. This makes sure the judge has the correct score sheet when you start your role play.