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Phases of Competition
Private Interview
30% of final score
Talent
20% of final score
Fitness
20% of final score
Evening Gown
20% of final score
On-stage Conversation
10% of final score
Eligibility Requirements
Must live, work, or attend school in Maryland
Must be a United States Citizen
Miss Age Group:
18-28 years of age. You must be no younger than 18 on September 1, 2027 and no older than 28 on September 30, 2027.
Teen Age Group:
14-18 years of age. You must be no younger than 14 on September 1, 2027 and no older than 18 on September 30, 2027.
*Miss America's Teen allows for an 18-year-old contestant to have a 'pivot' year to decide if they would like to compete as a Teen or a Miss. Once this is decided it cannot be changed.
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