Master the art of thinking quickly and articulating ideas with clarity under time pressure. Transform rapid preparation into compelling, confident delivery.
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Extemporaneous Speaking develops your ability to organize thoughts rapidly and deliver compelling arguments with minimal preparation time. Upon drawing your topic, you'll have 30 minutes to research, outline, and prepare before delivering a polished 4-6 minute speech with no more than 5 notecards—a true test of eloquence under pressure.
This category is held in conjunction with the prestigious HBCU I Am Me Emerging Leaders Conference, providing an unparalleled platform to showcase your leadership voice alongside the nation's brightest HBCU students.
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From drawing your topic to final delivery, understand the complete path to competition success.
Your speech is evaluated across four key dimensions of excellence.
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