How to Become Prom Queen

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What other title is as glamorous in high school as prom queen? It's highly coveted and involves a tiara? Where do you sign up?! The competition will be fierce and the campaigning will be hard, but if you put in the effort, the title (and the tiara) can be yours.

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Being a Likely Candidate

While it’s important that they know you, it’s even more important that they like you. So be genuine! Put the time in and show them how great a person you are. And mean it; these relationships will last a lot longer than being prom queen will.
Don’t drop these people after the voting is done, your reputation will turn sour as soon as the contest is over.

Sometimes the staff at your school can influence who makes it to the final nominations (yes, even high school can be rigged). The more they believe in you, the better your chances are to get through the red tape.

This will establish a reputation for you as someone who would make a natural prom queen. After all, being "queen" is about leading your people, right? Show your school that you're a good leader and they'll be more inclined to vote for you.

Whether it's cheating on homework, getting caught climbing the school roof, or drawing an unfortunate picture of your least favorite teacher, don't do it. Right now, everyone else is your bread and butter. They've gotta be on your side, teachers included.

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Getting Your Name Out There

It will also show everyone how much this means to you. When they see the amount of effort you're putting in, they may be more moved to vote for you.

In some instances, you may have to trade a nomination for a nomination. This is only fair! Consider it friendly competition that will make the whole thing more fun and engaging.

Make sure you're allowed to do whatever it is you're planning on doing. Some schools have strict policies on what posters you can put up where and when, where you can solicit their students, etc.

This is when you should hit up all the new friends you've made over the last few months. Make sure they have t-shirts with your name on them, bracelets, keychains, and a baked good never hurts.

Shower daily and find yourself a “prom queen” worthy, signature scent to wear every day
Piece together your fashionable outfits carefully and wear make-up that compliments your overall look.
Keep your hair clean and sophisticated. Any style is good, so long as it’s clean and put-together.

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Perfecting Your Big Day

Consider getting a color that pops. You'll feel like the belle of the ball knowing all eyes are on you.
Get a cut that flatters your shape. Take whatever body parts you're nervous about make them work for you, not against you.
Get a dress that matches your personality. Who said you couldn't be a pig-in-a-blanket for prom?

As for your makeup, it's no shame in doing it yourself. In fact, you probably know what looks better on you than a stranger does. Wear it a bit darker than what you normally wear. Smokey tones with light lips work great for prom.

Have a great time! It’s the night you’ve been waiting for. Instead of spending the hours beforehand being so nervous you constantly need to pee, try to concentrate on this being one of the most exciting nights of the year. You’re going to have a good time and you know it. All your friends, food, and music; what's not to like?

Don't hesitate to thank those that you know voted for you. They'll know they made the right decision by how kind and genuine you are.

Besides, aren’t there a couple of other high schools’ proms you could crash? Hmm.

Community Q&A

Are the best dressed people at the prom chosen as king and queen? Community Answer

Prom queens and kings aren't necessarily chosen based on "best dressed," it's really more of a popularity contest. Try to be as friendly as you can with people, act like a good role model, and present yourself nicely to have a good chance of becoming prom king/queen. (Dressing well can help, but it is not the main factor for determining prom queens/kings.)

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Do I have to have a boyfriend to become prom queen? Community Answer

No, you don't have to have a boyfriend. If you are friendly to lots of people at school and are involved in school activities, you have a good chance.

Can I pay someone off to become prom queen? Community Answer No, it's not really possible in my experience.