"I looooooooooove debate classes at Acclive!"

"SUPER FUN"

  • ❝ Acclive is fantastic because its really fun, and I like it!!!❞

    —  Jinna L

  • ❝ Acclive is unbelievably fantastic is because of the wonderful coaches that are in the program. I looooooooooove debate classes at Acclive. Debate makes me feel really confident and happy, it’s the best part of my day.❞

    — Christina L.

  • ❝ My name is Dean and I like to play basketball and other fun activities. I play the flute too. In my opinion, debating is super fun, it really gives you the opportunities to express yourself. ❞

    —  Dean C.

  • ❝ I had only done Public Forum in Acclive Academy for a year, but have immensely enjoyed it and improved thanks to the guidance offered by my coaches and fellow debaters.❞

    —  Nina H., Platinum Team Captain

"I love my time here!"

"LOVE THE ENVIROMENT"

  • ❝ It's been a grand old time! I learn a lot, and I have fun doing it. The coaches and staff are really cool and supportive. It's really a great atmosphere to be around and I love my time here!❞

    —Jerry G., Diamond Team Captain

  • ❝ Hi, I'm Aiden, I have a great passion for debating and love to win. I've done PF for almost a year, and really love the environment (at Acclive). I am happy to be part of Acclive! ❞

    —  Aiden D.

"I'm now a much more articulate and confident speaker!"

"ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME"

  • ❝ Acclive helped me make a lot of friends and realize my full potential. It will serve me beyond the classroom and help me get into a good college. I am especially honored to be introduced to such an organization since this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.❞

    —  April K., Platinum+ Team Captain

  • ❝ I have been debating since the 2023/2024 debate season. I live in New Jersey. I prep a lot during my free time and I have gotten into Stanford and Harvard eliminations. I am currently top 10 in the USAFO national bid leaderboard.❞

    —  Jacob Y.

  • ❝ I started at Acclive earlier this year with absolutely no experience … I have learned and grown SO MUCH and SO QUICKLY with Acclive this past year… it has really helped bring me out of my comfort zone and really shaped my personality and attitude. ❞

    —  Vicky S.

  • ❝ Acclive Academy helped me become a strong debater, and I'm now a much more articulate and confident speaker, able to think under pressure and express my ideas clearly. Overall, my experience with Acclive was valuable and changed my communication skills for the better.❞

    —  Arthur X., Gold Team Captain

"We do fun and educational exercises together."

"WONDERFUL FRIENDS"

  • ❝ Acclive helped me to learn about public forum debating, and helped me improve. I met some really wonderful friends through debating, such as my partner today, Catherine. I also like how they have a choice for homework help throughout the week.❞

    —Bofan L.

  • " At Acclive, I know many people by name and have made many friends. Coaches are friendly and make me feel comfortable asking for help. In class, we do fun and educational exercises together, which has encouraged me to bond with other people, something I usually struggle to do as a person who is quite shy. Forming these special connections have helped me love debate, made me feel a sense of belonging, and improved my performance."

    —  Ellen Z., Diamond+ Team Captain

"Helped me a lot with my self-esteem and speak confidently with large crowds!"

"ENHANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING"

  • ❝ Acclive helped me improve my debate, public speaking, and public forum speaking skills exponentially. ❞

    —  Arthur X., Gold Team Captain

  • ❝ Acclive Academy helped me mature and overcome my fear of public speaking.”

    —  April K., Platinum+ Team Captain

  • ❝ I've been doing debate for a year or two and I really enjoy it, as I feel like debate has greatly enhanced not only my public speaking skills, but my quick thinking and community building skills

    —  Isabella G., Gold Team Captain

  • ❝ Acclive has helped me a lot with my self-esteem and helped me speak confidently with large crowds. This is extremely beneficial as it's crucial for my STEM career, but it's very beneficial to any pathway you want to take. ❞

    —  Edward H.

"I love working with new debaters as partners and seeing them improve."

LEADERSHIP

  • ❝ I’ve won many leagues and placed highly in USAFO and other tournaments. I’ve earned Diamond+ for tournament performance and I love working with new debaters as partners and seeing them improve.❞

    —  Arthur X., Platinum+ Team Captain

  • ❝ Through thinking of responses on a whim or getting to know and work with a new partner, I truly enjoy all aspects of debate. Acclive has given me this amazing opportunity along with loads of coaching and support along the way. With each tournament, I grow more confident and I have Acclive to thank.❞

    —  Isabella G., Gold Team Captain

"Acclive encourages rapid growth by paying attention to individuals."

"GROW SO MUCH & SO QUICKLY"

  • ❝ Acclive taught a lot of important and useful debate skills in an incredible amount of time. When I first joined, I didn’t expect to improve so quickly, but the coaching, drills, and feedback genuinely helped me grow so much and so quickly.❞

    —  Vicky S.

  • ❝ I’m a Class of 2030 student from New York. I joined Acclive in winter 2024 and has made significant progress since then, earning distinctions such as Acclive Monthly League Runner-Up and USAFO Winter Classic Octofinalist.❞

    —  Jeremy W., Platinum Team Captain

  • ❝ I have learned a lot from Acclive even with the short amount of time I’ve been in it. I used to do public speech but it is on a whole nother level. And that’s where this academy does really well at making me enjoy debate. Everyone here is so nice from my coaches to my partners in the competitions.❞

    —  Raily Y.

  • ❝ Acclive encourages rapid growth by paying attention to individuals. One example is how I was paired up with my current partner. I was told this was on recommendation from the coach, who noticed that our skill sets and debate styles had synergy. They were right, and partnering with this person has been one of the most important steps in my debate journey. This experience, along with their system which divides students into levels, shows that Acclive cares about students and personalizes their experiences, which is very conducive to improvement."

    —  Ellen Z., Diamond+ Team Captain

"I've learned a lot of skills from professionals. "

"GUIDED PROFESSIONALLY"

  • ❝ I enjoy learning all there is to debate as it's a very crucial and astounding skill to learn and know for everyday tasks as it's very beneficial and I've learned a lot of skills from professionals. ❞

    —  Edward H., Acclive Student

  • ❝ Acclive offers a wide variety of subjects, and every subject they offer will be a sure guarantee that you will be guided professionally and that you ace that topic!❞

    — Caroline B.

"My experience at Acclive has been better than I expected! "

"BEST COACH IN THE WORLD"

  • ❝ My debate coaches are the absolute best in the world...They are incredibly fun and engaging, providing us with exciting drills that help us understand better. I can't wait to compete in the upcoming tournament season.❞

    —  Passion Y., Diamond+ Team Captain

  • ❝ My experience at Acclive has been better than I expected! Competitions have greatly helped my public speaking and vocabulary, including my confidence, which has also helped me in school. These benefits were taught by my amazing coaches.❞

    —  Wenqing J., Gold+ Team Captain

  • ❝All the instructors are insanely kind and filled with passion, and they want you to succeed no matter the cost. Everyone is fun to be around and I definitely didn't regret signing up for Acclive.❞

    —  Edward H.

  • ❝ A reason on why Acclive is unbelievably fantastic is because of the wonderful coaches that are in the program. They help you with whatever you need, and is overall wonderful in explaining arguments, topics, etc.❞

    —  Caroline B., Platinum+ Team Captain

"I like the discounts!"

"COUNTLESS DISCOUNTS"

  • ❝ Acclive is fantastic for the countless discounts they give me when I win tournaments. I like the discounts❞

    —Cindy L.

  • I really love the price of these classes. A lot of the other debate institutes charge an absurd amount. The courses are all carefully planned out, and the teachers are amazing with teaching and details!❞

    —Miranda H.