
JR BEAUTY USA PHASES OF COMPETITION
EVALUATION CRITERIA
JR Beauty USA is a national platform where grace, intelligence, and beauty come together to highlight outstanding young talent from across the country. What sets this competition apart is its comprehensive and transparent evaluation process, designed to identify delegates who embody the qualities of a true USA ambassador. From the start of the journey, each delegate is carefully assessed through multiple phases of competition, with every stage thoughtfully scored. This process ensures that the delegate selected not only reflects the core values of JR Beauty USA, but is also fully prepared to represent the United States with confidence, elegance, and purpose on the international stage.
COMPETITION SCORING
PRELIMINARY & GRAND FINAL SCORING SYSTEM
This scoring system explains how delegates are evaluated throughout the competition, from preliminary events to the final crowning moment.
PRELIMINARY COMPETITION SCORING — 100% TOTAL
The Preliminary Competition determines which delegates advance to the Grand Final.
1. Pre-Pageant & Official Activities — 10%
Judges evaluate:
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Daily outfits and presentation
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Hair and makeup
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Punctuality
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Discipline, professionalism, and attitude
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Social media engagement
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Participation and commitment throughout the week
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Attendance and performance at seminars and official meetings
2. Official Photoshoots — 10%
Judges assess:
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Photo composition
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Presentation and confidence
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Overall professional image and first impression
3. Closed Door Interview — 25%
A major scoring component conducted privately with the judging panel.
Judges evaluate:
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Communication skills
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Confidence and authenticity
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Intelligence and articulation
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Personality and presence
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Ability to express goals, purpose, and personal story
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Why the delegate deserves the title
4. Preliminary Swimsuit Competition (Official Event) — 15%
Judges evaluate:
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Confidence and comfort in swimwear
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Body awareness and posture
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Poise, elegance, and stage presence
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Overall presentation and impact
5. Preliminary Sportswear Competition — 15%
Judges evaluate:
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Athletic confidence and energy
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Body control and posture
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Walk, movement, and projection
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Overall look and presentation
6. Preliminary Evening Gown Competition — 25%
A major scoring category.
Judges evaluate:
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Elegance and grace
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Gown fit and styling
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Poise, confidence, and movement
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Overall stage impact and presentation
TOTAL PRELIMINARY SCORE: 100% = 50%
The delegates with the highest combined scores advance to the Grand Final.
GRAND FINAL SCORING — 100% TOTAL
Once selected into the Grand Final, scoring continues through multiple competitive rounds.
ROUND 1 — Opening Round
7. On-Stage Mini Interview — 10%
Judges evaluate:
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Voice projection
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Clarity and confidence
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Personality and charisma
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Overall first impression on stage
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Connection with the audience
8. Swimsuit Competition — 15%
Judges assess:
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Confidence and comfort in swimsuit
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Body awareness and posture
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Poise, elegance, and stage presence
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Overall presentation and impact
ROUND 2 — Performance & Presence
9. Sportswear Competition — 15%
Judges evaluate:
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Athletic confidence and energy
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Body control and posture
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Walk, movement, and projection
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Overall look and presentation
10. One-Minute Speech — 10%
Judges evaluate:
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Message clarity and purpose
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Confidence and delivery
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Ability to inspire and connect with the audience
ROUND 3 — Elegance & Intelligence
11. Evening Gown Competition — 25%
A major scoring category.
Judges evaluate:
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Elegance and sophistication
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Poise and confidence
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Gown fit, styling, and movement
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Overall stage impact
12. Final Question — 10%
Judges evaluate:
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Ability to answer under pressure
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Clarity and intelligence of response
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Confidence, composure, and presence
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Time management within 40 seconds
FINAL ROUND — CROWNING MOMENT
13. Final Look — 15%
This is the final and most powerful on-stage presentation.
Judges assess:
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Overall elegance and confidence
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Poise, security, and commanding presence
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Star quality and winner energy
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Ability to captivate both judges and audience
FINAL QUESTION & WINNER SELECTION
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The Top 6 delegates with the highest combined scores advance to the final question round.
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Judges consider:
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Overall performance throughout the competition
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Pre-pageant activities
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The delegate with the highest overall score is crowned the winner.
TOTAL GRAND FINAL SCORE: 100% = 50%
The delegate with the highest combined score will be crowned the winner.



