Debate Team Judge / Mentor
Train junior students for debate tournaments
Why It Matters
While debating is great, *coaching* debate shows true mastery and leadership.
How to Start
If you are a senior debater, take G9s under your wing. Run practice rounds and give them constructive feedback.
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G11
- G11/12.
Programs It Supports
- Law
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Education
Majors it supports
- Law (JD) – 3.7+ GPA and 160+ LSAT for top schools
- Political Science – high 70s to high 80s
- Philosophy – high 70s to high 80s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s to high 80s
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