"After the interviews, we want to really get to know the people," she said. "We're looking for someone who is fun, charismatic and knows their trivia."
In the videotaped interview, students had to answer questions about themselves and their personality, trying to prove themselves TV-worthy. Those who were lucky enough to be interviewed will be called back in mid-October.
The show qualified contestants on the basis of "poise, sense of humor and television presence," and finalists will be flown to New York to have the chance to compete in the show.
Though Harvard students were scarce in the 150 member crowd, Andrew P. Marcus '01was on hand to try for a million dollar prize.
Last April, Harvard student Richard Cooper '01 won $1000 on the show.
"Being on national TV is pretty cool but it would definitely be nice to have a lot of money," he said.
Kane said she was relying on her winning personality to survive the interviews, and like Leone, considered herself to be an "all-around genius."
"The coolest part of the show is that whole music, lights, dan dan daahhhhhh effect," she said.
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