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Step 1
Find out if your school already has a debate club. Find out when sign-ups are taking place and put in your name to join.
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Step 2
Start up a debate club at your school. Some high schools no longer have debate teams. If this is the case with your high school, start up a new one. Find out if there is interest among the student body and speak to the administration about getting a team together.
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Step 3
Practice debating with friends and family. Before you start debating with the team, practice your argument skills with others. Learn how to argue both sides of an issue: the pros and the cons.
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Step 4
Learn about the format of a debate. A debate involves offering your side of an issue, giving a rebuttal to the oppositions' arguments and also giving closing statements.
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Step 5
Join a high school debate team to enhance a college application. A student that belongs to the debate team is going to stand out among other college applicants.








