Talent

Talent is worth 35% of your score, making it the biggest phase of competition. Your talent presentation is limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes in length. As you select wardrobe for your talent presentation, make sure it is a costume that enhances the piece you will be presenting and that it does not distract in any way from your facial expression, technical skill level, or the quality of the talent. Talent is indigenous to the Miss American System, and the disproportionate scoring in this phase of competition acknowledges the importance of great talent and personal discipline. The talent competition is not an end in itself, but an insight into a woman’s preparatory and performance skills, and judges are instructed to place extra emphasis on entertainment value.