A “perfect score” per round would be 260 points for each artist.

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Up to 240 points can be received from the 8 "performance"categories which range from 1 - 10, 80 points for each of the 3 judges. 

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Up to 20 points can be received from the two "life skills" categories: "Accountability & Time Management" and "Offstage Presence, Character & Punctuality"  

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The categories are below:

 

The judging categories include:

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• Pitch & Technique

• Accountability & Time Management

• Tone

• Onstage Presence & Personality

• Song Choice & Why (The Set Up)

• Storytelling Through Song (The Delivery)

• Appropriate Wardrobe Choice

• Personalization of Your Song

• Offstage Presence, Character & Punctuality

• Overall Performance

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Please note: For the VIP Showdown Round, the life skills categories will not be included in the judging criteria​. They begin in the Top 40 Round and onwards.