Are you a trivia master?
Or an Alex Trebek superfan?
Heres how to up your chances of becoming a contestant on Americas classic game show.
Register on MyJeopardy!
The first step to getting onJeopardy!is filling out an online contestant entry form.
account, which enables you to register for the shows free online test.
Youll have to answer some basic demographic questions and upload a photo.
Prepare forand takethe online test
AllJeopardy!hopefuls must take a general knowledge online test.
The entire test takes approximately 13 minutes.
Dont worryyou dont have to respond in the form of a question.
Tests are generally offered on up to three consecutive days once or twice a year.
For 2019, the next window is April 911.
You must be logged in to your MyJeopardy!
account when the test begins.
To prepare,access practice testsand other test prep resources on the shows website.
These will give you a feel for the format, pace, and types of questions.
Watching old episodes may help, as well.
Archiveas well as flashcards created with Anki.
Youll receive an email invitation with additional information if youre selected.
Rather, its where show coordinators decide who has a personality for TV.
Theyre not looking for the smartest people in the room, Wong says.
Theyre looking for people who will make for the best show.
Stay engaged.The cameras are rolling for the entire audition.
Dont ham it up, but do stay genuinely interested and energizedeven during downtime.
Contestants that are fun but not distracting will be the most successful, Wong says.
Dont be a know-it-all.Standing out as overly competitive or showy may count against you.
Come prepared with several unique answers in case someone uses yours before your turn.
Theyve heard it all, so give them something they havent heard, Wong says.
(Hint: dont say youd use your winnings to travel.)
Honestly, just be yourself, Wong says.
Or rather, be the best, most interesting version of yourself.
Remember, Jeopardy isnt just a quiz showits also a television show.
