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The Age of Empire: Academic Decathlon Study Guide
The Age of Empire

ACADEMIC DECATHLON
Study GUIDE

2011–2012

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The vision of the United States Academic Decathlon is to provide students the opportunity to excel academically through team competition.

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Table of contents
USAD Vision Statement, Core Values, and Mission Statement . . . 3 Essential Information for Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 USAD Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Corporate Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rules and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Eligibility Guidelines 2011–2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Interview Rules and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Essay Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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