Evening Gown: Contestants must wear an evening gown of their choice, which is typically an elaborate and elegant design.
On-Stage Question: Contestants are asked an on-stage question by the judges to assess their personality, intelligence, and ability to think on their feet.
Swimsuit: Contestants must appear in a swimsuit, a category that some critics have decried as promoting unrealistic body standards for women.
Interview: Contestants participate in a private interview with the judges to discuss their backgrounds, goals, and future plans.
The winner of the Miss America Pageant is the contestant who accumulates the highest score across all categories.