Preliminary Judging

There are nine judges and two tally masters.

Preliminary Interview:

60% of preliminary score

One score (0 to 120 - whole numbers only) given from each judge to each contestant. After each group of contestants the score sheets are collected. Scores are tallied as follows:

1. Drop High and Low score for each contestant.

2. Add remaining 7 scores to result in Preliminary Interview Score. (0 to 840)

3. Review for accuracy.

4. Retain Final Preliminary Interview Score for later use.

   
   

"Pecs and Personality" Stage Presence and Personality:

40% of preliminary score

One score (0 to 80 - whole numbers only) given from each judge to each contestant. After each group of contestants the score sheets are collected. Scores are tallied as follows:

1. Drop High and Low score for each contestant.

2. Add remaining 7 scores to result in "Pecs and Personality" Stage Presence Score. (0 to 560)

3. Review for accuracy.

4. Retain Final Pecs and Stage Presence Score for later use.

   
   

Computation and Determination of Top 20 Finalists

1. Combine the Final Preliminary Interview Score and the Final Pecs and Stage Presence Score to arrive at 100% of the Final Preliminary Judging Score (0 to 1400).

2. Review for accuracy.

3. The 20 highest Final Preliminary Judging contestant scores will be announced as finalists at the Sunday contest event.

   
   

In the event of a tie for 20th place, refer to Procedure for the Elimination of Ties - Preliminary Judging.