Although many adults think they may be smarter of a fifth grader, the game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? actually tests adults on facts from the grade-school curriculum. As the information is fresh in the minds of students, some adults find themselves a bit out of sorts when faced with certain questions. To test your luck as a contestant on the show, read on to learn more about how to become a contestant on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?.

• Be sure you or your child meet the requirements to compete

• Select the correct application for student or adult contestants

• Be honest on your application as all responses may be verified

• Brush up on your grade-school knowledge before you go

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If you think you have the knowledge to outsmart a fifth grader or have a child attending or going into fifth grade and would like to nominate them to appear on the game show Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader with host Jeff Foxworthy, you'll need to know the requirements and apply to be on the show.

While the age restrictions for both students and contestants are pretty straight forward, those interested in appearing on the show must meet certain other requirements to be considered.

1. Students must be currently attending the fifth grade or be going into the fifth grade during the next school yearhttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/showinfo/casting.htm
2. Students must have parental consent to appear on the showhttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/showinfo/casting.htm
3. Parents must also agree that their child will be filmed for television
4. Adult contestants must be 18 years of agehttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
5. All contestants must be legal residents of the United Stateshttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
6. Contestants may not be running for or hold any public office and agree not to run for office within one year of the show's broadcasthttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
7. Contestants must agree to background checkshttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
8. Contestants must be able to travel to Los Angeles at their own expense for the casting processhttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
9. Contestants, their family member or members of their households may not be employed by Are You Smarter Productions, Inc., Mark Burnett Productions, Inc., Zoo Productions, FOX Broadcasting Company or affiliated persons or companieshttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
10. Contestants who have appeared on the show in the past are not eligible to compete againhttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf

To find adults who think they can outsmart a fifth grader, producers require those interested to complete an application and send in a photo.

1. Visit the FOX official site to download and print the contestant applicationhttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
2. Complete each question, writing legibly using dark-colored inkhttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
3. Be honest as all responses may be verified
4. Read and sign agreeing to the attached release formshttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf
5. Send your completed application and a recent photos to:
   • Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
   • P.O. Box 503
   • 149 S. Barrington Ave.
   • Los Angeles, CA 90049-3310http://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/pdf/contestant-app.pdf

For parents who want to nominate their child to appear on the show, the application process is similar to that of adult contestants, but producers also ask for a video or in-person audition.

1. Visit the FOX official site to download and print the student application and release formshttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/showinfo/casting.htm
2. Complete the application with the help of your fifth graderhttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/showinfo/casting.htm
3. Read, sign and agree to the release formshttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/showinfo/casting.htm
4. Create a VHS or DVD video showing your student, keeping it under three minutes and only of your student and no othershttp://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/showinfo/casting.htm
5. Send your completed application, release forms, a photo of your child and the video to:
   • Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
   • 149 S. Barrington Avenue #503
   • Los Angeles, CA 90049http://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/showinfo/casting.htm