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what was your score on this test?
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I'm hoping that the 7th time will be the charm.
I think I nailed it. 50/50. For the first and hopefully last time.
I was hoping that this year, the 10th time (passing the test) would be the charm (ie getting invited to a flippin' audition). I've passed every test since, but haven't had a tryout since 2010.immaf wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:35 amI'm hoping that the 7th time will be the charm.
There's always the open call in Vegas. I'll be there!lincoln23 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:55 am I was hoping my 6th in-person would be the charm (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, and after my first online test in 2008). But with no Columbus invite so far, it's looking like 10 online tests in a row with scores of probably 39 to 44 is still not doing it. I know the odds of getting an audition invite aren't great, but I don't think they should be this bad! Oh well, just keep on trying!
If you do get an audition, I would make absolutely sure you don't give them even a whiff of this being the case. I don't think they'd put anybody on the show because they need the money. Just my opinion. I certainly hope things turn around for you and you do get The Call.
While I agree in principle, they DO ask for your occupation and, well...
And that’s why your answer will be, “professional game show auditioner”
When entering the audition room and a J! staffer is there, greet the person with a good morning/good afternoon while remembering any please/thank you type manners where appropriate.TenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:14 pm So what should I look forward to here? Anyone got some good prep advice?
This is the part that worries me the most. When I took the online test, I got like, the first 11-12 questions right without hesitation, which I think gave me the confidence boost and ability to access later answers better. When I kept score regularly, I would often have fluctuations of $30,000+ on my Coryats, and I recorded $0 or negative several times (even had two $0's in a row once). It honestly can't be normal to have a swing that extreme from day to day. Although in this case, I imagine nerves, caffeine, a good breakfast, and the ability to jump around the questions instead of taking everything in order will help (as will whatever attempts I can make at studying).MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:48 pmYou passed the online test so that means you are capable of passing the in-person written test. There is leeway for the scores to differ while both in the same ballpark would be better than a 20-pt. drop. Do your best and only give one answer with no double crossouts.
That shouldn't be a problem since slow-moving contestants are one of my biggest pet peeves as a watcher.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:48 pmThe mock game is waiting to ring in, remember phrasing, and moving the game along with the next clue selection. Category and clue in that order as instructed. No preamble and certainly no "same category" nonsense. Do what the contestant coordinators like and take clues top to bottom. Switching categories is fine.
I think I've proven my interview skills. We all remember the hand map I did when on Wheel.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:48 pmShort interview is not long to make yourself stand out. You have mentioned McDonald's and organ playing on this board for work while sometimes sharing some things negative about the experiences. Please keep everything positive and upbeat in that audition room. It's very important.
Buy the ingredients to make the world's largest stroopwafel. (Should I bring one of those in?)MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:48 pmBe prepared to answer what you would do with the money. Be creative and not boring. Trips, student loans, debt...all very boring and typical. Do better.
That was one thing I was planning on tying in somehow.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:48 pmIf you are asked about your experience on WoF then that is your place to shine since that went well. Use that to tie into trying for J! that you had such a wonderful time with the fellow contestants, show staffers, and playing the game for real. Do not make it only about having won money, trip and car.
I might still be jumping the gun a bit, but I have been trying to think of something to fill that gap for awhile should I still be woefully adrift by then. Some are even partially serious.triviawayne wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:59 pmAnd that’s why your answer will be, “professional game show auditioner”
When I was laid off in 2002, I started hosting trivia nights.RJRouge wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:27 pmI might still be jumping the gun a bit, but I have been trying to think of something to fill that gap for awhile should I still be woefully adrift by then. Some are even partially serious.triviawayne wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:59 pmAnd that’s why your answer will be, “professional game show auditioner”
Aspiring comedy musician would probably be my best bet, though I have always liked "gadabout."