Casting calls, tryouts and America's next top model cycle auditions for the year 2012 have been announced. The new requirements that will determine whether you qualify for the auditions are as follows.

2012 will have the cycle 19 and 20 casting for the new season. America's top model boasts of many successful cycles where so many beautiful models have won. America's model auditions are held annually. The show, casting directors together with the crew, move across America in the biggest model search ever televised. The Americas next top model show hit big cities like Los Angeles in equal measure as it hits mid sized cities and small towns. This makes it easier for models to be discovered even if they live outside the acclaimed metropolitan areas.

Americas next top model auditions 2012 expects thousands of aspiring models each year. Recently, they have modified the searches to include petite models-models that are under five foot and eight inches in height and plus size models too. Cycle 17 was accepting shorter models and has even seen a plus sized model win.

America's Model Auditions

For 2012, video submission will not be rejected as it has been announced. They can be sent via their mailing addresses. There will be also open auditions where markets are limited. Contestants are required to apply no makeup at all. Strive to appear as natural as you can possibly can. The directors like it when they see you for a rough stone to get a clear picture of what to work with. Make your hair as simple as you can. If possible, let it be a pony tail that can be let loose if need be.

Always strive to be in comfortable shoes. If you bring heels, be sure you can walk in them comfortably.

When it comes to dressing for the auditions, jeans and tees are perfect.

Look out for casting calls: A preproduction process in performing arts where cast is selected, for Americas next top model auditions in 2012, in a town or city near you. This is only if your gut tells you, you got what it takes to rise to the challenge of being the next top model. If you can't send a video message, you can as well email the casting team to be considered among other qualified contestants for an official appointment with the casting director. You never know America's top model auditions in 2012 could just be the cycle you conquer the modeling world.

In the email, please include your name, height, age, weight, contact information and photos of yourself. Three photos will be okay.