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Become a Contestant for Miss Boston


Miss Boston 2012 will be held on February 19, 2012
at the Omni Parker House.



Applications due January 15, 2012

The Miss Boston Scholarship Organization is seeking the next Miss Boston!  Becoming Miss Boston is a prestigious and once in a lifetime experience. We welcome returning contestants as well as new young ladies interested in scholarship and community service opportunities. If you are interested in becoming the NEXT Miss Boston, please see the eligibility information below:

          Eligibility Requirements:
* Must be at least 17 by contestant's first Local Pageant but no older than 24 on December 31, 2012.
* Single, never been married, without children.
* Live, work full time, or attend school full time in Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk or Middlesex Counties.
* Be at least a high school senior.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen
* Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America Organization.
* Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Boston Scholarship Organization should you win the title.

Additional Contestant Requirements:

*All contestants must raise a minimum of $100 for the Children's Miracle Network.
*All contestants must submit a refundable competition deposit of $100.
*All contestants must sell a minimum of one program book ad.
*All contestants must sell a minimum of 10 tickets to the event.
*All contestants must attend the pre-pageant orientation on January 21, 2012 in the morning.

Follow these steps to become the next Miss Boston:

Step 1: Submit your inquiry to info@missboston.org stating your name, age, and some information about yourself.

Step 2: Contestants will need to prepare the following competition documents to submit with the application:

    * Contestant Resume (Download Instructions, Download Template)
         
    * Platform (Community Service) Essay (Download Instructions, Download Template)
         
    * Recent Headshot

Step 3: Complete the contestant application here.

Step 4: Contestants will also need to complete the Contestant Contract and have it notarized prior to competing.
  Contract will be emailed after application is complete.

Step 4: Complete your fundraising requirements for Children's Miracle Network. Please visit www.missamerica4kids.org to register.


Miss Boston Pageant Phases of Competition

 Competitions scored on a scale of 1 through 10 using whole numbers only.
 Interview – 25%
 On-Stage Question – 5%
 Talent – 35% (Talent must not exceed 90 seconds)
 Evening Wear – 20%
 Lifestyle and Fitness in Swimsuit – 15%
 

Benefits of competing for Miss Boston:

Earn Scholarships


Many young women like you are looking for a way to pay for their college education.  The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading  achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. This assistance is not just for the handful of young  women who become Miss America, but is available to the over 12,000 young women who compete in the state and local competitions as well.


Make A Difference


Our program provides a forum for raising awareness and affecting change for social issues that are important to you.  In addition, The Children's  Miracle Network is the official national platform of the Miss America Organization. As a contestant you must work with this organization and help in the  effort of raising funds for CMN.  Please visit www.missamerica4kids.org to register today!


Gain Experience

Whatever your career or academic goals, the skills you’ll acquire through the Miss America Organization will help ready you for real world challenges.

 
Create Opportunities

Showcase your talents...be recognized for your knowledge and abilities...meet influential people.


Preparation Tip:

Talent Music Accompaniment Information!

Remember you must keep your talent at 90 seconds or less. We highly recommend that you utilize a professional background accompaniment track  rather than attempting to "cut and paste." This is especially important for vocalists. You should search the music catalog companies for pre-cut musical  accompaniment tapes. There are excellent music companies that cater to talent and pageant competitions, producing popular songs at 90 seconds. We  have included their web links below. Make sure you order the correct time as the companies have both original tracks and edited versions down to the  90 seconds. They are very economical and can change the key to accommodate your vocal range. Make sure that you ask the Local Director what format  you should submit for your music. Musical Creations also allows for MP3 files to be downloaded off their  site for an economical fee. www.musicalcreations.com / www.omegasound.com