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Interview
Miss 25% (8 minutes) | Teen 25% (6 minutes)
A private interview with questions regarding personal and professional goals, current affairs, the Miss America Organization, and the candidate’s platform. -
Talent
Miss 40% | Teen 35%
A 1½-minute artistic presentation. Talent performansces must comply with Miss America rules. -
Fitness
Teen 15%
Teens wear athletic wear and tennis shoes. -
Formal Wear
Miss 20% | Teen 20%
Focus is on stage presence, poise, presentation, and a general inner beauty that shines through. -
On-Stage Question
Miss 15% | Teen 5%
Shows a candidate’s public speaking skills. (Teens will be judged in conjunction with Formal Wear.) -
Scholastic Achievement
Teen 5%—STATE LEVEL ONLY
Teen titleholders will need to provide scholastic information at the State level which will be judged at 5% reducing their fitness score percentage to 10%.