Leta Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 ...by passing the online quiz. This means I have to go to Chicago, on my own dime (at the specific time and place they dictate). Then, should I make it to the third round, they can call me to come out to L.A., again on my own dime, but then they might not even put me on the show. The "callback" to L.A. is an invitation, not a commitment. They decide who they want on the show based on the pool of contestants that are available that day. Considering this could get quite expensive, should I even bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 ...by passing the online quiz. This means I have to go to Chicago, on my own dime (at the specific time and place they dictate). Then, should I make it to the third round, they can call me to come out to L.A., again on my own dime, but then they might not even put me on the show. The "callback" to L.A. is an invitation, not a commitment. They decide who they want on the show based on the pool of contestants that are available that day. Considering this could get quite expensive, should I even bother? If it won't be a hardship for your family, I think it would be fun to keep going. You know we'd all be routing for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Cool! That sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 ...by passing the online quiz. This means I have to go to Chicago, on my own dime (at the specific time and place they dictate). Then, should I make it to the third round, they can call me to come out to L.A., again on my own dime, but then they might not even put me on the show. The "callback" to L.A. is an invitation, not a commitment. They decide who they want on the show based on the pool of contestants that are available that day. Considering this could get quite expensive, should I even bother? I would. I am not really Jeopardy material, I'm more Wheel of Fortune.:lol: We'll root for you if you go!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 If you can afford it without a hardship sounds like it would be fun!! Go for it! We'll be rooting for you all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 How exciting! If I could afford it, I'd do it. Do you live far from Chicago? Maybe we could help you with some inexpensive ideas of places to stay if you come here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I went to Cleveland for mine, so it wasn't far. Which was good, because it was *hard*. Way harder than the actual show. Only one lady out of about 100 of us made it through. It was really fun to meet all of the other interesting people, though! I'd say go if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket1178 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 If it wouldn't be a financial hardship on your family, I think it could be fun. If you think you have a chance, then go for it. You could win a lot of money and it would be fun for us to see you on T.V. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 My mother has gone through the process a couple of times and has had so much fun (even though she has yet to have the chance to be on the show). As someone else said, the try-out process is really, really hard. And even if you make it through, your name won't necessarily come up to get to go to LA (much less be on the show), but... It would be so cool! :) (Actually, I have another friend from high school who made it onto the show. Unfortunately she didn't win, and she hated being in LA -- too bad, 'cause I *still* miss living there!) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Personally, I would not pay to fly to LA if I weren't definitely going to appear on the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamao32001 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'd say go for it! And let us know how you do so we can cheer you on :D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leta Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 How exciting! If I could afford it, I'd do it. Do you live far from Chicago? Maybe we could help you with some inexpensive ideas of places to stay if you come here. Ooh, that would be great! The tryouts are at the downtown Westin Hotel. I don't live too far from Chicago. I'm in the U.P. of Michigan, so I am remote to virtually every major metropolitan area in the U.S., but Chicago is the closest of those. Our little airport has daily commuter flights to Chicago; a ticket is about $300. So we could swing that, even if I had to stay a night in a hotel. Getting out to L.A., on the other hand, probably would be a financial hardship. I know that my family would be very supportive, and probably lend me (or even give me outright) at least some of the money to go. But I am frugal by nature, and the thought of spending good $$$ on a plane ticket (that may turn out to be utterly pointless) just kind of sticks in my craw. But, if the second round tryouts are really hard, what the heck! In a way, that makes me want to go, because I can afford a little Chicago get-away. It's the L.A. leg of the journey that has me worried. I got the mental_floss and College Quiz Bowl books to study. If anybody knows of good trivia books, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 A homeschooling mom here was on in Nov. (well that was when she taped, she aired in March). She won $25K in one game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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