Give us an example of how you are strong willed.

• A. I blame others.
• B. I do not give up and practice until I can't get it wrong.
• C. I rarely practice.
• D. I give up quickly.

Answer: (B)

Perseverance and disciplined effort are being tested here. In a pageant context, being strong-willed means you set a goal, push through challenges, and show steady, focused effort to improve. The strongest example is one that demonstrates you don’t give up and you practice until you can perform it reliably. That shows determination, patience, and a growth mindset: you identify a skill to improve, commit time to practice, and keep refining until you master it. Judges look for someone who can stay persistent, take ownership of their progress, and demonstrate resilience under feedback and pressure. The other patterns—blaming others, practicing rarely, or giving up quickly—tend to signal a lack of persistence and accountability, which doesn’t convey the same level of strong-willed, growth-oriented mindset.