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Step 1
Make sure you meet the requirements of the pageant. You must be a resident of your state for at least 6 months before the competition. You also need to be at least 15 and no older than 19.
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Step 2
Understand that the pageant rules exclude anyone who has had a child, anyone who is or has been married and all males and former males who have become females.
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Step 3
Submit an up-to-date photograph with your name on the back. It doesn't need to be a professional snapshot, but it should be a well-done photograph that accentuates your beauty. The old junior high school picture featuring you with braces, acne and glasses probably won't cut it.
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Step 4
Complete your application and send it to the Miss Teen USA Pageant office in your state.
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Step 5
Prepare yourself for the pageant. You'll be judged on three things: the interview, the swimsuit competition and the evening gown competition. Practice and build your confidence. Remember, not only are you competing for the title, you're also competing for a scholarship. Also, you'll want to refresh yourself on manners and etiquette. You'll be interacting with many people, some of whom may become valuable connections for you later when you enter college and a career.
