Comments on: Modeling Schools and Scouting Conventions…Scams or Not? https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/ Trustworthy Advice for Models, Actors & Moms Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:02:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-9092 jill Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:24:11 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-9092 Hi Bryant, I’m so sorry that this question got lost in my inbox! Although I did start out at Barbizon, you have to be careful because it really is not necessary to spend thousands of dollars on modeling classes. You should read this post on my blog: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/

Where do you live? If you are in a decent modeling market: NY, L.A., Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, San Francisco… you can find a legitimate agency to assess if your daughter has potential. Generally child models are quite short for their age (so they can model clothes of younger kids, but have the advantage of maturity on set); adult model are usually tall. In other words, child models don’t usually go on to have careers as adult models, and few make a lot of money. I have many posts on child modeling: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/category/child-models/

All that being said, the Barbizon I attended had the only agency in town and got me my first bookings. A scout from Elite New York also used to come through Barbizon periodically. If you have the money, the classes might be fun for her.

Let me know what has transpired since you last wrote.

Best, Jill

]]> By: Bryant Langston https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-9056 Bryant Langston Mon, 21 Sep 2015 03:03:40 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-9056 Hey I just enrolled my daughter in barbizon they scouted her out of the mall and really.loved her I always felt this would be easy for her because she’s a natural actor and loves dress up and all that she’s 7 all I want to know is if they will for sure give her the exposure to make it

]]> By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-8921 jill Fri, 09 Jan 2015 14:25:50 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8921 Hi Shanice,

Thanks for reading; so glad you liked my story ;) You probably made the right decision re. Barbizon. At 5’4″, you need to look into commercial modeling (not tall enough for fashion modeling). Here is some info on commercial modeling: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/category/commercial-modeling/
Also be sure to sign up for my free newsletter: http://modelingmentor.us5.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=9ac8c2abbe1af96e0b38238cb&id=2742c18b6e

Best of luck!

Jill

]]> By: Shanice https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-8920 Shanice Wed, 07 Jan 2015 20:48:39 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8920 Aww man. I’m from Maryland. It’s not much work here, at least not that I know of. It’s so cool because I got accepted into Barbizon at age 11 too but, unfortunately my parents declined because they thought it was just a scam, which I don’t blame them because it did seem like that. It probably wouldn’t have been good anyway because one of my other siblings didn’t get a callback (I think she may have been too old) and that may have caused some sibling rivalry. Anyway, I’m 19 now and I really want to start modeling probably because many people, some who practically beg, want me to model (even though I’m freaking 5’4″ and 133 lbs) so it kind of seems like it’s a part of my destiny (lol sorry if that sounds corny). Modeling seems fun, despite it’s harsh industry. I guess I’m in a rush because I don’t want time to fly and then I’m old looking back on my life on the many things I wish I did. Thanks for your info and help. I love the short story you told about despite your rejection you were able to succeed later anyway, that’s freaking awesome! With all of this said, what’s the first step I should take for getting into the industry? I have no idea where to start.

]]> By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-8786 jill Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:51:11 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8786 There are so many agencies in New York where you can submit photos or go to open calls and get feedback on your potential without any strings attached–i.e. salespeople pushing you to take modeling classes (that is how Barbizon makes their money). Sometimes Barbizon makes sense in really small markets where there aren’t other options, but that is not the case in New York, a huge modeling market. Check out these listings and open call times: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-modeling-agencies-in-new-york/
https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/new-york-modeling-agency-open-call-times/
https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-top-commercial-agents-in-new-york/

Good luck!

]]> By: Fathima https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-8785 Fathima Tue, 26 Aug 2014 23:44:24 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8785 Hey, I have an interview for Barbizon on Saturday in Manhattan, NYC. I was wondering if you can inform me/give me more advice as soon as possible please.

]]> By: jill https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-1633 jill Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:45:25 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-1633 Hi Maria, where do you live? Let me know that and I’ll Try to guide you in the right direction. I’m glad you are getting informed. That’s a good first step! All the best, Jill

]]> By: maria https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-1632 maria Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:18:23 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-1632 This is my email address

]]> By: maria https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-modeling-schools-and-scouting-conventions-scams-or-not/#comment-1631 maria Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:15:03 +0000 https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-1631 Wow . I have an appointment with babazion on saturday i am 12 years old and my mom is taking me. I wanna go put after ready your post im wondering if its worth it…can uou give me some advice. Thank u …maria

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