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Post by kevin on May 15, 2016 12:12:40 GMT -5
WHY DID I NOT KNOW THEY HAD THOSE IN THE GREEN ROOM?! Ugh, MarioGS being super unhelpful again as usual.  |
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Post by MarioGS on May 15, 2016 12:41:24 GMT -5
They didn't have them sitting in a corner or anything. I just remember the CC's holding them all in a stack. They were stapled with our audition applications. They didn't show them to any of us. I guess they could show you yours if you ask nicely, though.
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Post by redhairedchick on May 16, 2016 10:05:27 GMT -5
Dang, wish I had known this as well!
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Post by iamtarat on May 16, 2016 17:38:50 GMT -5
Do you think they had notes on us from our wheel mobile experience or video app? Or is it an even playing field at final audition?
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Post by onmyway on May 17, 2016 14:10:19 GMT -5
The application that you print and bring to the second audition, should I make it stand out or does it really matter?
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Post by MarioGS on May 17, 2016 14:11:04 GMT -5
What do you mean "stand out"?
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Post by ten96lt on May 17, 2016 16:14:39 GMT -5
From what I recall, there was nothing in that application to make one "stand out". You stand out by showing off your game play during the mock games.
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Post by onmyway on May 17, 2016 19:04:27 GMT -5
No, I mean stand out as in really get their attention by printing in bright colored paper or writing in multiple colors....something to make them remember your name kind of stand out
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Post by MarioGS on May 17, 2016 19:17:35 GMT -5
No. Don't do that at all. Just print it out on white paper and write in blue or black ink like everyone else.
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Post by emilburp on May 19, 2016 2:51:42 GMT -5
I can semi-confirm that the test scores were meant to be kept secretive, mostly from the fact that when I made my viral rounds, the Wheel publicist said something along the lines of 'we don't usually give the test grades out, but we're telling the media of your 16/16 audition feat.'
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Post by onmyway on May 23, 2016 9:43:21 GMT -5
Last question and then I am "onmyway" to the final audition this coming Wednesday! I have filled out the application but am wondering if I need to specify which weeks I would like to play on. I wrote "any of them!!" I don't want to be overlooked if I limit myself to a specific week. Thoughts?
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Post by kevin on May 23, 2016 10:09:31 GMT -5
I would put any specific weeks you would be eligible for. (Have a pet? Write pet week! Like food? Write fabulous foods? Veteran? Write military! College student? Write that!) You will not be overlooked by limiting yourself. And, if they are looking for specific people (teachers, veterans, etc.) you will be asked to write that at the top of your application. On mine, I wrote, "College (  ), Vegas, Wheel around the world, Anything!" They know people just want to be on the show. |
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Post by iamtarat on May 23, 2016 13:10:07 GMT -5
I wrote... any week involves Pat and vanna on mine :-p
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Post by pictroy on May 23, 2016 15:07:26 GMT -5
I wrote any...then wrote Vegas or Hawaii....'cause I'm down with both of those.
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Post by leslieintx on May 24, 2016 19:42:58 GMT -5
I'm due to go to the final audition in a couple of weeks and wondered how the written portion is? Difficult? Do they primarily use that to determine if they want you on the show? I'll be there, too! (At least, I'm assuming you will be at the Adolphus in Dallas!) I have two questions - silly though they may seem, I'll ask anyway: 1. Do they give you a PENCIL or a PEN for the written test? I'd love to be able to correct myself when I realize I've made a mistake! Several times on practice tests I've filled in blanks only to realize it was a different word and I need to change it (i.e., collection instead of connection). 2. What on earth do ladies do with their purses?!? I didn't take one and wore a fanny pack to the Wheelmobile event, I was so nervous about where I would put it when I'm on stage clapping/jumping/vibrating with excitement  I didn't get called up at the Wheelmobile, but now that I'm headed to this audition, I'm trying to imagine - do we just leave them on our seat while we participate on stage? Or, is a fanny pack in order? Obsessing over details! Can't wait! Thanks for any advice! |
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Post by MarioGS on May 24, 2016 20:02:08 GMT -5
Hi, Leslie! Congrats on getting an audition and best of luck!  To answer your questions... 1. They give you a souvenir mini pencil. It looks like this:  2. There is no "stage" at the final audition. Everyone remains seated in the same spot for most of the audition and you stand up when they call on you. You can just leave your purse underneath your chair. |
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Post by leslieintx on May 24, 2016 20:40:02 GMT -5
Thank you!!! And . . . . DUH. Now that I think back over ALL the posts you helpful folks have provided on what to expect, I DO remember you saying we stand up . . .not that we go on stage. Just had stage fixed in my mind, from being at a Wheelmobile event for three hours I am SO excited. I could probably die happy just getting to tomorrow's audition! Wish my hubby could come, so we could fit into their request for grandparents. I am sure that would give me better chances for consideration, but the post office does not see fit to let him off work ): |
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Post by eybyon on May 24, 2016 22:18:04 GMT -5
Good luck and have a blast leslieintx and everyone else who's attending a final audition either tomorrow or in the near future! |
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Post by WarioSajak on May 24, 2016 22:56:18 GMT -5
I would put any specific weeks you would be eligible for. (Have a pet? Write pet week! Like food? Write fabulous foods? Veteran? Write military! College student? Write that!) You will not be overlooked by limiting yourself. I'm pretty sure writing "any week that isn't themed" will get you disqualified, though. |
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Post by kevin on May 25, 2016 12:19:29 GMT -5
Best of luck to you and everyone else! I love seeing this play out like it did for me a year ago. Major deja vu with the feelings expressed here!!
And the audition itself is fun. Sure, it's a bummer not to get picked after a final audition (been there), but consider about a million people want to get a final audition each year. Only about 10,000 do. You're already in the 1% there! Have fun, be yourself (with some extra smiling and enthusiasm), watch the show, play the game.
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), Vegas, Wheel around the world, Anything!" They know people just want to be on the show.
I didn't get called up at the Wheelmobile, but now that I'm headed to this audition, I'm trying to imagine - do we just leave them on our seat while we participate on stage? Or, is a fanny pack in order?
To answer your questions...
