First, i would make a simple statement like “In a modern society where superficially reigns, i feel that beauty contest do more harm than good.’ just a general statement to state that i support the stand.

Next, i would have to brainstorm for 3 ideas which support my stand and 1 idea to counter my stand. Write about them in order and it would be good to state example and figures. You can also quotes.(Eg:Beauty is only skin deep)

Ideas for this question are that beauty contest can hurt other women’s self esteem because they see such beautiful women on TV and want to be like them so they starve themselves etc…

Another one can be that most contest focus on the Western ideal of beauty.

To counter, you can say that however, beauty contest does help motive people to donate (quote Miss World competitions, the winners usually support good charitable causes)

End the essay off with a conclusion.

Weigh the pros and cons & then write down which stand you support.

Remember not to use fancy words if you are unable to spell or use them properly in a sentence. The marker would rather you write a simple essay as compared to one full of misused words.

Cheers & all the best for the essay!! 😀

Once you get the prompt, try saying to yourself, “When people finish reading this essay, I want them to know that….” This will then serve as your essay’s thesis.

The development of your essay can explain the processes you went through before you came to believe what you believe today, and the conclusion can state the lessons you learned from the whole experience.

Wow, looks like I sort of ranted there. LOL. In any case, I hope this helped and I wish you the best of luck on the ACT! 🙂