[blindlaw] OT: Auditioning for "Jeopardy!"

[Dan Matzkin]

Hi Locke,

Many thanks for the advice! Yep, I took the online test. I had my
roommate, a fast reader, read and type for me. I think part of my "secret
for success" was not having him read the category unless it was necessary
to answer the question (e.g. Before and After); not hearing the category
saved at least a few seconds per question.

I've naturally been listening even more intently than usual to the clues
since I got the good news, and I've found that world capitals tend to come
up more than state capitals, so I'm taking special care with those.

Thanks again. And, incidentally, just because you didn't get an invite
doesn't mean you didn't pass. Not everyone who passed was invited to
audition; there was a random selection process from the group that did
pass. Give it another shot next year!

Take care,

Dan

> Dan,
> Did you try out using the online test on Jeopardy.com?  It used the flash
> player and I ended up having to do it over the phone with my dad who was
> trying to read and type the answers.  I apparently didn't make the cut.
> Congratulations!  I wish you the best of luck.
>
> My suggestion would be to introduce your vision in the as anncilary to
> another accomplishment or annecdote.
> e.g.: "I did X, Y, and Z, and by the way, I'm also B."
> Alex may address it at the beginning due to the use of the tone
> notification
> for when the answers are read and contestants are allowed to buzz in.
>
>
> This being the casepeople may be more interested in a particular method
> you
> use to adapt to surroundings, or in a service project you work with.
>
> My ultimate advice is to just study state capitals and bodies of water.
> Jeopardy staff will help you with your blurbs.
> Again, Congratulations!
> Locke
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