All competitors must be girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years of age. The competition consists of several parts of competition which consists of an eight-minute interview in front of a panel of judges, talent, lifestyle and wellness, evening wear, and an on-stage question. It is the sister program to the Miss America Opportunity, and it aims to 'promote scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens.' In order to be eligible to compete, participants must first compete and win at the local level and then win the state title. Miss America's Teen is an American scholarship pageant. Robin Fleming (CEO, Miss America Organization)
