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Date Posted: 05:56:20 03/27/12 Tue
Author: Cheryl
Subject: Scores

I just wanted to mention something in case anyone is wondering about their scores. The purpose of scores in a pageant is to place the contestants in order ... not to rate their value in the world. Judges will assign whatever numbers are necessary in order to get their desired result. For example, in an age division that has only 2 in it, a judge can give their favorite choice a 9, and their next favorite an 8.

These same 2 people could be in a different pageant with 3 or 4 others .. say a total of 6 contestants in a division. Now these same judges would have to give their favorite choice a 9, their next an 8, next a 7, then 6, then 5, then 4, etc. Does this mean the contestant who got a 4 is a horrible competitor? Not at all. It just means that today, in this pageant, with these competitors, that contestant is not near the top of a particular judge's list so they need to give them a lower score to put them in the order they want today.

Some judges will just tie 3 or 4 contestants with a score like a 6 or 7, and give their very favorites the top scores of 8, 9 or 10. Other judges will rank all the contestants according to their desired outcome, which means the last ones will get lower scores, even though the judge thought they did a fine job.

I would pay more attention to the comments than the actual numbers. You would be surprised how many low scores are actually given in pageants, especially with more contestants in the division, because judges need to do that in order to rank the contestants. The only way to truly tell whether your scores are "good" or not is to know whether that particular judge has a high or low threshold. Some judges will never give a 10 in their lives and they think a 7 is an amazing score, and other judges wouldn't dream of giving below a 7.

I haven't heard much about scores so I'm assuming everyone understands these things, but please let me know if you hae any concerns.

Everyone did a wonderful job on Sunday, and I wish there were more titles to give out. You all got ready so quickly and allowed us to move the show along beautifully. Thank you for being such good friends to each other and for making the experience more positive for each other. It was a pleasure meeting all of you!

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[> scores -- Valerie, 08:03:54 03/27/12 Tue [1]

Hi Cheryl, are we still able to get a copy of Alina's scores? I meant to get them, but I didn't. Is it too late?

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[> [> Hmm, I don't know where they are! I don't recall having any to bring home. I thought staff handed them all out. I haven't unpacked yet so I can get you a copy of Alina's scores as soon as I do, but there are lots of boxes to go through so it may be a while! ;o) -- Cheryl, 09:08:44 03/27/12 Tue [1]

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[> [> [> scores -- Valerie, 09:13:27 03/27/12 Tue [1]

Not to worry. If you come across any, let me know. If not, it's okay. Thanks. :)

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[> [> [> [> I will find them either way, hun. I just can't guarantee when. LOL I need to get Pageant Event tickets out now, and photos from Miss Royalty International. Sooooooo much to do! -- Cheryl, 12:34:16 03/27/12 Tue [1]

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