Basically zero effect.badgerfellow wrote:I noticed on the application that you are asked if you know any former contestants, how often you communicate with them, etc. How much bearing does this question have on your chances of making the show?
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econgator wrote:Basically zero effect.badgerfellow wrote:I noticed on the application that you are asked if you know any former contestants, how often you communicate with them, etc. How much bearing does this question have on your chances of making the show?
Awesome, thanks. They must ask that in case there's a good story to tell.
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Just today, I received an invitation to audition in Detroit on June 12. I took the online test for the first time ever this year (2016). I *believe* I got 40/50, based on the Reddit posting of the questions and answers.
Kinda freaking out here! Time to bone up on geography, which is definitely my worst subject.
Kinda freaking out here! Time to bone up on geography, which is definitely my worst subject.
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Congrats! Boning up might be a good idea, geography is my wheelhouse so I didn't bone up on that, there were two geography questions I rang in on in my mock game and missed them both. That showed me refreshing wheelhouses are probably s good idea too.RandaPrince wrote:Just today, I received an invitation to audition in Detroit on June 12. I took the online test for the first time ever this year (2016). I *believe* I got 40/50, based on the Reddit posting of the questions and answers.
Kinda freaking out here! Time to bone up on geography, which is definitely my worst subject.
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Congratulations! I'm glad to hear that more Detroit invites are going out.RandaPrince wrote:Just today, I received an invitation to audition in Detroit on June 12. I took the online test for the first time ever this year (2016). I *believe* I got 40/50, based on the Reddit posting of the questions and answers.
Kinda freaking out here! Time to bone up on geography, which is definitely my worst subject.
I wouldn't freak out too much, yet...just remember, you have plenty of time. Four weeks can go a long way.
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Nothing for Oklahoma City so far?
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Apparently not - that's the city I chose and I'm hoping that silence doesn't mean they aren't going there.lisa0012 wrote:Nothing for Oklahoma City so far?
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It is sooooooooooo early, only three cities so far, one of which they filmed in.earendel wrote:Apparently not - that's the city I chose and I'm hoping that silence doesn't mean they aren't going there.lisa0012 wrote:Nothing for Oklahoma City so far?
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Have they started filming the next season yet? I am curious about whether the people who have already auditioned, are receiving calls (I know, I know, anytime within the next 18 months!).
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With rare exceptions, a season generally starts taping in the middle of the preceding summer.lbligh wrote:Have they started filming the next season yet? I am curious about whether the people who have already auditioned, are receiving calls (I know, I know, anytime within the next 18 months!).
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Oh I know, I've played this waiting game before. Just checking intriviawayne wrote:It is sooooooooooo early, only three cities so far, one of which they filmed in.earendel wrote:Apparently not - that's the city I chose and I'm hoping that silence doesn't mean they aren't going there.lisa0012 wrote:Nothing for Oklahoma City so far?
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I play this waiting game every year. I was hoping after seeing Charleston I'd see Raleigh. Now I'm hoping it will be Detroit, NYC, then Raleigh. But they might do something else entirely.lisa0012 wrote:Oh I know, I've played this waiting game before. Just checking intriviawayne wrote:It is sooooooooooo early, only three cities so far, one of which they filmed in.earendel wrote:Apparently not - that's the city I chose and I'm hoping that silence doesn't mean they aren't going there.lisa0012 wrote:Nothing for Oklahoma City so far?
As Sunwillcomeout would likely sing, "waiting is the hardest part..."
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I have just received a invitation for an in-person audition in New York City on June 27th!
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Congrats! Go get 'em!immaf wrote:I have just received a invitation for an in-person audition in New York City on June 27th!
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Got a NY invite, but of course I got it on Wednesday and didn't check it until tonight. Please tell me that's still within two business days and I didn't RSVP too late!!!
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I received an invite to the NY audition on June 28th tonight (Friday). I also received an invitation a couple of weeks ago for a Sports Jeopardy audition on June 18 in Boston. So, two Jeopardy auditions in 2 weeks!!!!
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From what I've heard that should be ok. Just don't delay any more! (And congrats!)corvo wrote:Got a NY invite, but of course I got it on Wednesday and didn't check it until tonight. Please tell me that's still within two business days and I didn't RSVP too late!!!
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Dang, guess it wasn't my year. Congrats NYC folks.
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I got the NYC audition for June 26th... my 2nd try at the big dance.
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Congratulations, NYC auditioners. Go get it!