Here are 5 reasons why you should be part of the Miss American Organization:

1. $$$$$

That's right, money. The Miss America Organization is all about helping women further their education. When you place in and/or win a pageant at the local, state and national level you are awarded scholarships.

2. Platforms

As a constant in Miss America preliminaries you have to have a platform. This can be anything and it allows you to bring awareness to an issue that is close to your heart. Some have chosen to raise awareness about an illness and others have went in a different direction and chosen to help provide lunches for needy children. Whatever the platform is it helps better people in some way and in the process it helps you better yourself as well.

3. Handle interviews like a boss

Before each pageant you have an interview with a panel of judges. They ask you questions about yourself and different issues in the world today. You learn how to enter an interview with confidence and poise. This helps in many life situations as well as job interviews

4. You help make a difference

This Miss America Organization raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. As a contestant you have to raise money as well that most definitely goes to a good cause.

5. Friendships

The amazing women you meet and compete with become wonderful friends. Sure it's a competition but everyone is always honestly happy for the winner.