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How to Get on Jeopardy

Do you think you have what it takes to get on the Jeopardy! game show? If you are sharp enough, there is a chance to walk away with a large sum of prize money and a renewed sense of pride about your smarts.

Instructions

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  Jeopardy! is not always accepting applications, so the best way to increase your chances of being selected for the game show is to sign up for the game show's newsletter or register for email alerts about upcoming tests. Information about upcoming tests also posted on the show's Facebook page.
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  Be ready for a challenge. Applying to Jeopardy! requires that you take an online test in order to register.
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  Watch the Jeopardy! registration closely because they have three different categories that they test for: adult (18+), teen (13-17), college students and even youth (10-12). There are different tests for each age and category.
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  Start studying. All potential contestants are only allowed to take the Jeopardy! registration test once each year. Take the practice test on the show's website to get an idea of the types of questions featured on the registration test.
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  If you pass the Jeopardy! online pretest, you will be contacted for a potential audition and potentially even a game of practice Jeopardy!.

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