Private Interview: Each Miss Illinois Teen candidate participates in an individual 8-minute press conference-style interview with our panel of judges. Candidates are asked questions from their resume, social impact initiative, education, career goals, and other topics decided by the judging panel.
Talent: Candidates perform a 90 second talent of their own choosing. Some possible talents include singing, dancing, gymnastics, instrumental music, monologues, baton twirling, etc.
Talent Track Information
Red Carpet: Candidates model on stage in an outfit of her own choosing, representative of what she would wear to a formal, black tie social event.
On-Stage Interview: Candidates will be asked one question written by the judges as a continuation of their Private Interview.
Health and Fitness: Candidates will walk a high-energy routine with movement and posing to demonstrate commitment to health and fitness. Candidates are required to wear Rebel Athletic wear from the special Miss America collection. It is required to be Miss America Red at locals, state and national competitions.
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Required documents and due dates can be found on the
Instructions for Miss Illinois Teen page.