Teen Information
Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2010 Program
The Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Program will be held at the Garde Arts Centre in New London, CT, June 20 – 26, 2010- For more details please contact luispabon-edmcspi@snet.net
How much time is required? Contestant will need to be in New London for a total of 5 days.Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 20-26, 2010.
June 2010 - Miss Connecticut' Outstanding Teen (Exact time and location of rehearsal and interview location is subject to change) Wednesday you will arrive at the host hotel where you will compete in interview competition on Thursday morning as well as rehearse the additional phases of competition. Additional information will be forwarded to you upon receipt of completed application and entry fee. Friday and Saturday will be the days of on-stage competition. Hotel accommodations are provided by the pageant.
How can I apply? Am I eligible?
There are two ways to enter1. ENTERING A LOCAL MISS CONNECTICUT OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGEANT To find out which local competition(s) you may be eligible for please check our local pageants information page for the Local Teen Pageant nearest you! Each Local Director sets his/her entrance fee.
2. AT LARGE CONTESTANTS We accept At-Large Contestants not sponsored by a local program, as well as winners of local competitions. The entry fee is $350 for at-large contestants. You do not have to win a local pageant to compete in the state pageant in June. You can enter as an At-Large Contestant. That just means that a particular local pageant committee does not sponsor you but you compete right along with the local titleholders at the state competition. If you competed in a local pageant, but did not win, you can still enter the state competition as an At-Large Contestant. Also, if you have not entered any local competition or if there is not one in your area, you can enter as an At-Large Contestant. The deadline to enter is April 15, 2010.
You can get the form for competing as an At-Large Contestant by clicking here.
Sponsorship Fee is $350 for At-Large Contestants. Sponsorship fee includes competition experience, the opportunity to compete for scholarship awards and recognition on-stage during
Are you eligible? The eligibility requirements for Miss Connecticut' Outstanding Teen are as follows: * Resident of Connecticut for the last six months * Must be 13 by first competition - local (state for at-large contestants) * No older than 17 and not eligible to compete in the Miss America Program. * U.S. Citizen .
Areas of Competition Contestants in the Connecticut' Outstanding Teen Competition are evaluated in six areas:
Private Interview (30% of total score) At the local level, each contestant participates in an individual 6-minute interview. Interviews are 8 minutes at the state competition and 9 minutes at the national competition. There are typically 5 to 7 judges on a panel, and the interview is press-style, with the contestant standing at a podium. Contestants are questioned on their background as presented on their fact sheet, their educational and career goals, and their interests, hobbies and extracurricular activities. Scoring is based on overall communication skills, including personality, intelligence, validated opinions, emotional control, overall first impression and personal appearance. Community Service is required on the local level. The National Platforms (US Dream Academy Mentor Club and Give Kids the World) are required on the National level. However, if a contestant has a community service issue that they wish to continue, it will become secondary to their participation with "US Dream Academy" and "Give Kids the World." Training materials will be provided on this national platform.
Academic Achievement (5% of total score) - Only at the State and National Levels Academic Judges will review each contestant's resume and official transcripts. Scoring will be based on the following questions…. 1. Has this student maintained at least a "B" average during the past academic year? 2. Would her academic achievements place her in the top 10% of your (the judges') institution? 3. Is she taking Advanced, AP, or IB courses? 4. Does she hold leadership positions in her school and extracurricular activities? 5. Based on the information before you, do you believe this student would meet the description of an "outstanding student"?
On-Stage Question (5% of total score) Questions will be of a general nature and will be neither platform-related nor something taken directly from the private interview. The objective is to evaluate the contestant's ability to think on her feet and answer a question of general interest to people her age, including, but not limited to, local, state, and national current events. Scoring is based on overall first impression and extemporaneous response to an on-stage question, contestant's ability to answer the question in the context in which it was asked, contestant's ability to handle the pressure of speaking on stage in front of an audience, and if young people see her as a role model who is reflective of today's generation.
Lifestyle and Fitness (10% of total score) Each contestant briefly appears on-stage modeling sportswear of her choosing that represents something she does to stay fit. (No Swimsuits) (Example: if she is a cheerleader, she can model her uniform; if she rides horses, she can model her riding gear; if she jogs, she can model a jogging suit in character; if she takes karate, she can model her gi; if she plays tennis, she can model her tennis outfit; if she plays basketball, volleyball, softball, etc., she can model her uniform; if she is a dancer, she can model a costume or rehearsal outfit...the list goes on!) The contestant will be given a specific modeling pattern and will NOT be permitted to act out the sport. Scoring is based on overall first impression, statement of strong physical fitness and health, sense of attractiveness and presence, display of energy, charisma and expression, sense of confidence and composure. The fitness of the teen, by the shape of her body, is not being judged. Instead, her level of pursuit and dedication to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is being evaluated.
Talent (35% of total score) Contestants perform a 2-minute routine of their own choosing. Some possible talents include all types of singing, dancing, gymnastics, instrumental music, dramatic or comedy monologues, baton twirling and ventriloquism. Other talents that can be performed solo on a stage are also possible. Phone or e-mail us if you have a question about your talent presentation. Scoring is based on contestant's skill and personality, interpretive ability, technical skill level, stage presence and the totality of all elements, including costume, props, voice, use of body and choreography.
Personal Appearance/Poise in Evening Wear (15% of total score) Each contestant appears on-stage in a gown of her own choosing, representative of what she would wear to a prom or other formal event. You should be dressed appropriately for a TEEN. High slits and plunging necklines are not acceptable. Scoring is based on overall first impression, sense of confidence, personality and stage presence, walk, posture, carriage and grace, appropriateness of attire and sense of style, sense of attractiveness, beauty and charm.
Miss America's Outstanding Teen The winner of Miss Connecticut' Outstanding Teen Competition will go on to compete at the national level in 2010. More details will be available soon.
Registration Deadline Registration deadline is April 15, 2010 Entry is on a first-come first-served basis with your PAID sponsorship and completed application.
If you are interested in receiving more information about becoming a contestant in the Miss Connecticut Outstanding Teen Pageant, email luispabon-edmcspi@snet.net or call 860-886-5881
We look forward to hearing from you!
About the National Pageant:
"Promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishments,
healthy living, and community involvement for America's teens"
For questions E-mail luispabon-edmcspi@snet.net or call 860-886-5881