Miss District of Columbia Scholarship Organization
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The Miss America competition judging system is designed to promote diversity, individuality and overall achievement among all contestants. 
Judges score the individual candidates immediately following each phase of competition. Contestants are scored on a 1-to-10 point scale, in whole numbers, within each category (more than one candidate may receive the same score). There is one panel of judges for all of the final competition. All judges have been educated about the Miss America judging system and represent a variety of professional sectors within their communities.
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  • Private Interview - 30%
  • On-Stage Conversation - 10%
  • Talent/HERstory - 20%
  • Health & Fitness - 20%
  • Evening Gown - 20%​

*All categories of judging and corresponding percentages are subject to change by the Miss America Organization.

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  • About
    • Miss DC History
    • Former Miss DC's
    • Where Are They Now?
    • Board of Directors & Committee
    • The Miss America Experience
    • Past Competitions
  • 2023 Competition
    • 2023 Contestants
    • 2023 Judges
    • 2023 Competition Results
  • Meet Miss DC
    • Miss DC 2023
    • Miss DC 2022
    • Miss DC 2021
    • Miss DC 2019
    • Miss DC 2018
    • Miss DC 2017
    • Miss DC 2016
    • Miss DC 2015
    • Miss DC 2014
    • Miss DC 2013
    • Miss DC 2012
    • Miss DC 2011
    • Miss DC 2010
  • Become A Contestant
    • Requirements
    • Areas of Competition
    • Judging
    • Prospective Contestant Information Form
    • The Job of Miss America
    • Important Dates
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Sponsors
    • Become A Volunteer
  • News
    • Miss DC News
  • Portals
    • Contestant Portal
  • Miss DC Teen