What Separates Amongst the Top 3?
At this level after many competitions from Area, State, then on to ICDC, the difference from 1st to 3rd comes down to a comparative advantage. Judges are human and this is a daunting task, especially on the highest level of DECA competition.
Some judges rely on execution and polish in deciding order amongst the top 3.
However, I have seen many extremely polished contents and they don't make it to glass. In my opinion, judge should be encouraged to look for candidates that most fluidly combine the scenario with the rubrics/performance indicators in an engaging way.
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