Online Qualifying Exam for the National Vocabulary Championship Begins Today at winwithwords.com

Online Qualifying Exam for the National Vocabulary Championship Begins Today at winwithwords.com

High School Students Nationwide Can Take the Online Test Now For Their Chance to Compete for $40,000 Toward College Tuition

Join Over 76,000 Students Nationwide Who Are Participating in Vocabulary Event

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- High school students have a chance to compete in GSN's 2nd annual National Vocabulary Championship (NVC). Beginning today, high school students nationwide can log on to http://www.winwithwords.com/ to take the online National Qualifying Exam. Top scorers will advance to a regional in-person exam from which the top 42 scorers will be selected to participate in the NVC Finals for a chance to win $40,000 toward college tuition. The test will be available online anytime now through November 30.

The National Vocabulary Championship is a national academic competition conceived by GSN (Game Show Network) and its educational partner for the NVC, The Princeton Review. The competition goes beyond traditional 'spelling bees' to test word definitions and overall word comprehension, while providing college-bound students with the tools necessary to effectively communicate their ideas to the world. The competition is open to all eligible U.S. high school students in grades 9-12 and 13-19 years of age who attend public, private, or charter schools or who are home schooled.

"We've seen tremendous growth of the program this year at the local level -- over 400 schools nationwide, including 76,000 students, have already signed-on to participate by taking the in-school exam," commented Dennis Gillespie, senior vice president, Distribution, GSN. "We hope to match that success on a national level by encouraging every high school student, regardless of where they live, to take the online test right now for their chance to compete for the NVC title and money toward college. There's nothing to lose, and all the power of words to gain."

Top scorers on the online exam will be invited to take an in-person regional exam at a nearby Princeton Review location. Scores will be weighed against the scores of other students who took the regional test. Forty-two students with the highest marks will join the winners of eight live NVC events held across the country as NVC finalists. This group of elite word-whizzes will receive a trip to Los Angeles, CA in March 2008 to compete in the NVC Finals for the $40,000 grand prize, which will be deposited into a '529' Higher Education Savings Plan, and the title of National Vocabulary Champion.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed the National Vocabulary Championship on the NASSP National Advisory List of Contests and Activities for 2007-2008, and the program has also been endorsed by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

"I am always looking to help our young scholars find ways to reach their potential, and an extensive vocabulary allows precision of thought and expression," commented Claes Nobel, chair and founder of The National Society of High School Scholars. "The National Vocabulary Championship is to be commended for encouraging and supporting students to help them enrich their language and communication skills -- tools which can only serve to empower them for future success."

Put your spectacular vernacular to the test! Log on to http://www.winwithwords.com/ now through November 30 to take the online National Qualifying Exam. The site serves as the online destination to download free Princeton Review study materials, connect with other NVC-participating students and find out more information about the National Vocabulary Championship.

                                 - N V C -    About the "National Vocabulary Championship"  

GSN's National Vocabulary Championship (NVC) is a nationwide academic competition that offers high school students the opportunity to win money toward college tuition through local and national events. Created by GSN, along with educational partner The Princeton Review, the NVC is open to eligible high school students in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The NVC is the cornerstone of GSN's award-winning "Win With Words" public service campaign dedicated to improving language arts skills in high schools by promoting the value of an enhanced vocabulary, providing free Princeton Review study materials and engaging students in wordplay. For free vocabulary study materials, to take the NVC qualifying exam, or for more information on GSN's National Vocabulary Championship, please visit http://www.winwithwords.com/.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or participate in the NVC. Open only to high school students who are legal residents of the U.S., between the ages of 13 and 19 as of the date of the applicable NVC exam and/or event. Minors in their state of residency must provide written consent from their parent or legal guardian to be eligible to advance to an NVC citywide championship or regional exam. Fifty finalists (eight citywide champions and 42 top scorers from the National Qualifying Competition) will win an opportunity to compete for $40,000 towards college tuition at the National Vocabulary Championship Finals. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules at http://www.winwithwords.com/ for complete details, including dates of NVC qualifying examinations and events, additional eligibility restrictions and prize descriptions/restrictions.

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