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International Academic Competitions
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What you'll need
Individual quiz competition on US and foreign politics, current events, political theory, and political economy. Students in grades 11 and 12 compete in the Varsity Division, and students in grade 10 and younger compete in Junior Varsity. Students first take the National Qualifying Exam, online or at regional tournaments, and those who qualify compete at the National Championships on April 22, 2027 in Arlington, Virginia. Final registration for individual events at the National Championships closes April 16, 2027.
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