To compete you must:

• Be a young lady at least 13 years of age as of June 22, 2013, the first day of the State of Vermont Competition, and no older than 17 as of July 31, 2013
• Be a United States citizen
• Must have resided in Vermont for 6 months prior to competition, must be enrolled in and attending classes on a full time basis in an accredited public, private or homeschooling program with passing scores in academic and citizenship grades
• Meet character criteria as set forth by the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization (contact the Outstanding Teen Coordinator)
• Be in reasonably good health to meet the position requirements.
• Be able to meet the time commitment and responsibilities as set forth by the Miss Vermont’s Outstanding Teen program
• May not be eligible to compete on the Miss level in the Miss Vermont/Miss America program
• Must compete in all levels of competition below for the duration of the  2012 competition

Scoring:

• Talent - 35%
• Personal Interview - 25%
• Evening Wear / On-Stage Question -  20%
• Lifestyle and Fitness -10%
• Scholastic Achievement - 10%