New Jersey JCL — Annual State Certamen (at Princeton, McCosh 50)

Best for: Students who like quiz bowl style competition and want a well organized state event with clear leveling. Day to day: Teams of four plus an alternate answer tossups and coordinate on bonuses, with questions spanning mythology, history, grammar, culture, and literature. Common pitfalls: Registration typically requires both an online form and mailed payment, and NJ has a two-step structure with a Princeton preliminary round feeding into state convention finals. Verify details on the official page.