Center Broadcasting Company recently interview Mr. Seth Wilson, Jeopardy Champion. At the time of the interview, he has won $231,000 and counting on the trivia game show. From Chattanooga, TN, 31-yr old Seth Wilson currently teaches English at SFA University. He always loved school and was an eager student while growing up, so teaching came naturally to him. He has considered himself a lifelong student. He grew up watching Jeopardy every night with his parents. The first question that he ever got right as child was about Kennedy Space Center. When questioned about the process of getting on Jeopardy, he said that you have to take an online test. It is given several times a year; consequently, it will be given next just this week. He took the online test 4 times before finally qualifying.
After taking the test, you must qualify by score to attend a test center and take yet another test in person. Once that has been successfully accomplished, you must audition in a mock game of Jeopardy. This is to see if your personality favorable for the TV setting. Finally, if you are successful in all of these prequalifying steps, you are put on a list to be called within the next 18 months. If you are selected, you are out-of-pocket the expense for air fare and housing accommodations while you are there. There is a shuttle provided to take you to the set which arrives early in the day.
Mr. Wilson said that the biggest surprise was that the set was smaller than what he imagined. A 30% tax is taken out of all winnings and payment is given out 4 months after the show airs. At this time, Mr. Wilson has yet to see any of his prize money. He encourages every one with an interest in Jeopardy to take the online test this week.
You may take the test at the link below on October 4th:
RADIO INTERVIEW WITH SETH WILSON:
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