The Truth About Fashion Modeling School

There is a fallacy about fashion modeling schools that if you attend and graduate from one, you’ll have great career as a fashion model. I really don’t want to burst your bubble, but there could be nothing farther from the truth.

The sad truth is that most fashion modeling schools are better at teaching their model wannabes how to put on makeup and do their hair, and walk well in public. What they should be teaching is how to work in front of a camera or on a cat walk. If you remember nothing else, please remember that a fashion modeling school that promises you work when you graduate is giving you a "come-on" line.

But not all schools are created equal. There are several types of fashion modeling schools.

Local Schools
There are some good, local, fashion modeling schools. Many of them are run by former models who have worked at the top echelon of the fashion modeling industry. Cautiously look into the qualifications of the teachers, curriculum, actual camera time, and the largest issue; how many of the graduates go on to actual modeling careers. Some of the schools try to propel one or two graduates into working as professional models and use this as the sales pitch. In addition, many of these schools are run by people with no real experience in the modeling industry and the classes are more finishing school angled.

Franchise Schools
Yes, many fashion modeling schools are franchise operations, just like McDonalds or Subway. Many of the owners have no experience in the modeling industry, but just went through some canned training taught by the franchise. Chain operations include Barbizon Modeling Schools, John Casablancan Modeling, John Robert Powers Modeling and there are others. Don’t get me wrong, many franchise school owners do have broad knowledge of the industry and can give students good insight into the industry. Although what these schools teach may not lead to a career in modeling, what one learns in their "image enhancement" or finishing school classes can be useful for later life. They can also be a lot of fun and can perk up one's self-esteem and self-assurance. Just remember that these schools rarely lead to modeling careers.

Competition Schools
Competition schools are a twist on modeling schools. Competition schools deal with the model competitions and conventions. Back in the old days, modeling schools readied young contestants for beauty competitions. These days beauty pageants are not the popular thing to do. Now instead of beauty contests, we have modeling contests taking its place. The contestants hope that winning will lead to an excellent modeling career. Many of the franchise schools and local schools focus on the model competition direction. Sadly, even the winners of the competitions rarely become fashion models.
If your desire is to be a top fashion model and you have what it takes, there are more direct routes to a career than going through modeling schools, conventions, and competitions.

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