• When was the last time you kissed you father?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?  Ten years?
• What qualities constitute a good friend?
• If you caught another contestant violating a pageant rule or regulation, how would you react?
• You have just won the state title, but you have a local title for Miss Teen USA, which title would you relinquish?  Why?
• Which contestant, other than yourself, should win this pageant?
• What would you do with a red crayon?
• When you look into the mirror, what do you see?
• Why are you competing in this pageant?
• Tell me a joke.
• What food best describes your personality?
• You can be a superhero for one day!  What is your superhero name and what is your power?
• Substance abuse is huge problem among teens, how do you stay drug free?  What solutions do you propose to solve this problem?
• Which TV Program best describes your life?
• If you can choose to be beautiful, intelligent, or rich, which quality do you choose?
• What is your favorite charity and how do you help their cause?
• What makes you unique?
• How do you overcome adversity?
• What three qualities constitute a great leader?
• What is your favorite charity, and how have you contributed to their cause?
• Tell me about the most important decision you have had to make.
• What makes you happy?  Angry?  Nervous?
• What is the greatest challenge facing young women today?
• Compare yourself to your favorite dessert/color/fictional character.
• Tell me a story about your family.
• What is your most embarrassing moment?
• How do you feel about women being drafted?
• Who do you think will be the first woman to become president?  Why?
• As a student in college or college bound, do you think it is fair to use affirmative action?
• What have you done to make a difference in someone's life in the past three days?
• Compare yourself to your favorite food.
• What do you think about this pageant?
• Which competition is your strongest point? Weakest?
• When do you feel the most like yourself?

• What is the name of the contestant that stands in front/behind you in the line up?  How do you feel about her?
• What makes you a person of character?
• If you can be president for one day, what would you do?  What will you say when you have to address the nation?
• Which is more important, friendship or personal success?
• Which freedom do you value the most: life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness?  When do you think these rights should be taken away from a person?
• Why do you think so few eighteen year olds vote?
• How will your extracurricular activities prepare you for your future career?
• If you had to spend the rest of your life eating one thing, what would it be?
• How do you feel about the increasing popularity of "Reality TV?"
• What is the oldest clothing article in your closet?  Why is it still there?
• Tell me what you think the world will be like one hundred years from now.
• Which TV show best describes your family?
• What do you feel contributes more to character development: success or failure?
• What opportunities do you look forward to during your year of reign, if you are chosen as the new queen?
• Which contestant do you think is most deserving of this title?  Why should she win over you?
• Tell me what constitutes a winner in this competition.
• What is the worst habit you have?
• There were Baby Boomers and Generation X in the generations before you, what do you think your generation will go down in history as?
• What is the best thing about living in the 21st Century?
• Do you think there will ever be a female president?  Who will it be?
• What is the strangest food you have ever tried?  Did you like it?
• If you could be on any reality television show, which one would you choose?
• Which constitutional freedom do you value most as an American?
• What do you enjoy most about being a young adult?
• Do you think contestants with cosmetic surgery should be permitted to compete in pageants?  What if the contestant was in a severe accident?
• You have been granted a miraculous healing power that could terminate any single disease, which one disease would you choose?
• It is okay for women to wear pants, but why are people so uncomfortable with men in skirts?
Practice Interview Questions
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