Barbizon Reviews

A friend's daughter had participated in Barbizon and she had a wonderful experience. She told us about it so we contacted them and put my daughter's picture on the website. We went in and everybody was really nice. We talked to them and it was kind of a little conference about what to expect. It was very informative. My daughter enjoyed the classes and everybody was super nice.

One of my friends was talking about Barbizon. I'm interested in theater and acting and have always wanted to get into that world. I'd taken theater all through high school, and middle school. My friend says it's a great chance or opportunity to learn more and it's not just based on one particular area of theater. She was totally right. It taught me a lot about my self-worth too. They taught adequacy as well and it was really nice and cool and I really loved it.

Letting my daughter attend Barbizon worked easily for us because the lessons were conducted once a month and they were right here, close to us. Signing up my daughter online took a week or so of back and forth with them, but they were helpful whenever I missed anything. My daughter also said the teachers were nice. However, there was a time when she complained that they were using some former students. There was also a time that she came back and didn’t seem to have enjoyed her experience that day.

We were at the mall and we saw that all the girls were standing out there for Barbizon. We also signed up for my daughter's career and their process was very good. She wants to take up modeling and acting, and Barbizon would really help her out in the public eye and in being able to know how to carry herself. The people at Barbizon seemed to be very nice and I appreciate them all. They talked things through with me and explained things so that I’d understand. Chevy was the one that helped us a lot. The Barbizon Modeling program was a great experience for my daughter. She participated in the Dallas competition and all the classes. She’s had a lot of gigs already come through to offer her jobs and we haven’t had any problems whatsoever. The only thing that kept us from doing some of them is school, but we’re going to do a lot more in the summer.

A couple of years ago, my daughter was walking through a shopping mall when someone stopped her and she signed up for Barbizon. We hadn’t heard of any other modeling agency that had been in the long term for as long as Barbizon that’s actually pursued her so we decided on them. Two years later, we got a call saying that they wanted her to attend a seminar, which was in West Columbia, and her career took off from there. Everything was excellent and I loved our experience. Barbizon's process was fairly easy and their staff was so nice and friendly. I also enjoyed all the seminars and my daughter had a wonderful time there. We learned a whole lot about the business industry, not just about modeling, and it was a total learning experience for both of us which was amazing.

My daughters have been wanting to be models since a very young age. They have auditioned for many different events. The initial audition for Barbizon was a little grueling for them as it was just a really long wait but they stuck it out because they were determined. My 10 year is more outspoken while my 9 year old was a little shy. I had the opportunity to put my 10 year old through the classes. Yes it was a little expensive however the experience, knowledge & confidence that she has gained is well worth it. She also was able to make some really good friends that she keeps in contact with. With the things she learned she has been working with my 9 year old to teach her as well. During their wait to audition for Passport to Discovery my 10 year old & a few of her Barbizon friends coached my 9 year old & helped her choose a commercial in which she did very well with so I am truly grateful for the opportunities Barbizon is providing for my girls.

Barbizon's reps were in the mall and my daughter filled out paperwork. It was easy signing up with them and they were good. My daughter’s classes are over now and we had a fine experience with them.

I looked into Barbizon Modeling for my daughter since she was interested in them. She took the 6-month classes then she was part of a competition. Signing up wasn't easy, but wasn't difficult either. However, when we first went to the audition, they had a closed door. We waited in the den and that was when we found out how much it costs. It was a big decision to make whether you were gonna do it or not, even though you might not get hired all the time. They've done a good job in helping my daughter become more confident when it comes to standing in front of a large group of people -- she used to have doubts and second thoughts about it.

Modeling and acting were some of the things that my daughter wanted to do forever. When she was little, I paid an agency but that didn’t work out. Then she went to another audition but they wanted a lot so that didn’t work out either. Then I met someone at the mall who told me about Barbizon. My daughter went to the audition and Barbizon’s reps really tried to work with me to make things happen. They offered her half-tuition and allowed me to do the payment arrangements that worked with my schedule of how I got paid, instead of telling me what exact dates I should make my payments. They were amazing and very nice people.

My daughter was interested in modeling and acting, and I got her into Barbizon because of its convenient location and years of experience. Everybody at Barbizon was knowledgeable and helpful. When we signed up, there was an information session and they did an overview of the program and how to sign up. It was in the same location that was convenient and had a lot of information. A lot of people were talking about it as well, which gave me a lot of information upfront. Getting into Barbizon made my daughter very confident and she had a lot more information and tools about what she was interested in and a lot of network with her peers. She had a lot of really nice pictures and I liked that she was able to interact with her peers who have the same interest. I like the mentoring of the more experienced staff at Barbizon, too.

My experience as a Mother for my child was horrible. My daughter didn't really do anything in these classes. I had to pay 1000 for her to enter and her metro pass. Not only that I had to cancel her class since, I have an economical problem and I can't afford to pay her class. I paid what I was missing which, was close to $2000. I paid half of the money and called how much I still owed and they said because my daughter was in two class I have to pay $3000 more. This is a scam. Don't join Barbizon. There are millions of ways to be spotted to become a singer, model, actress. DON'T JOIN BARBIZON. IT'S A COMPLETE SCAM.

Imagine my surprise when my daughter, the Tomboy wanted to begin Modeling at 14 years of age. She soaked it up and thoroughly enjoyed it! After completing the course she traveled to Manhattan with them. It was the experience of a lifetime. She modeled all through college. I would recommend Barbizon to all parents. It is a wonderful educational tool.

While the classes were beneficial, I feel this is a financial nightmare for parents. They told me only 12 kids would be accepted in their Atlanta trip and we find out all 50 in her class were accepted. I tried to cancel my contract and they said I had to do it over the phone but was unable to reach anyone. I feel they baited me and switched what was told. I feel like they prey on people who want the best for their children, feeding them the words they want to hear when in fact they don't care. It's all the money. Stay away.

I attended the Savannah Georgia Barbizon courses and I was very dissatisfied with my experience. I am 16 years old and I was placed in the class for 8-12 year olds. My mother and I requested to have me moved to the proper multiple times (seeing as that particular class was taught to accommodate small children) and they denied my request. I had to have my father come and speak personally to the director before they would change my class. Even in the correct class we learned almost nothing towards the industry and we generally just sat in chairs and talked amongst ourselves. For the last 3 classes the instructor for the younger children quit and the children were moved to our class. Once again our curriculum was slowed down to accommodate small children. We repeatedly had "photoshoots" which were very unprofessional and the photos were taken from an old iPad with horrible camera quality.

I've had amazing comments from those who attend Barbizon about ten years ago. However, my experience and the experience of parents in my daughters class was horrific. Our children were scheduled to go in a training area of a very unsafe neighborhood. We were informed it was the only location available. There's a huge lack of communication amongst the teammates, for these reasons Barbizon isn't what it used to be???

Do not go to the Suffolk Barbizon. (Every Barbizon is different). You are paying thousands of dollars for only 5 classes. They teach you the basics which is ok but not worth thousands of dollars. It's one class a month. The photos you take aren't with a professional they come out looking like trash. They promise to give you job offers but I rarely get any unless I call their Florida office. Their office is in Florida so living in New York you can't do much about it. Side note: I have met people who went to different Barbizons and have had different experiences but DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME with this one. If you are living in New York go to the Manhattan one.

I'm pleased that we came to an agreement on the situation Kelly Friar listened and understood where I was coming from. I would like to thank her for all her help and quick response.

My child originally signed up with Barbizon Modeling a couple of years ago. She was with her friend and they saw Barbizon at the mall. She and her friend decided to sign up to see if they would receive a callback. They gave their name, phone number, and information. She got enrolled and finished the courses and she has to make up a couple of the classes in August and September. The classes that we have been able to attend, she was able to learn a lot from them. And that has helped her when she was trying to look for work this summer.

This is our first experience with Barbizon and it was really good and warm plus the signing up process was pretty easy. Janai participated in a class wherein they had to do a music video or an acting skit and she said it was an amazing day. It’s been wonderful just for them to call and check on her and keep me informed of the little things that she need and now she is more confident in herself. he's not so shy, she's accepting that she's a very beautiful young lady and it's teaching her mannerisms and lady etiquette. So, I appreciate that. It was a big help. The representatives in Barbizon kept communicating with me and they went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable.

My sister and I both attended Barbizon and graduated in 2009. I wasn't into the whole modeling thing. I was more interested in the acting world because we did professional theater for three years and we both joined Barbizon hearing they were great and where we took the classes was close to our house as well. Everything went well. There was an audition process. We had to walk and present ourselves. And we had to let them know if we have some type of talent. I told them I could sing so I performed a song and did the follow-up process. And then, we talked about money and the down payment. There was a payment plan too. Everything was very professional and well-polished. When I was 15, I was very tomboyish and shy. I was in a shell all the time but Barbizon did boost my self-esteem. We worked on presence, manners, how to walk, how to do our makeup, and how to make friends all at once.

Both of our daughters have already been to Barbizon and our youngest is doing mall promotions with them. Barbizon is well known and it started off as a finishing school so it was more of the cause that we are aiming for like being able to speak publicly and know how to represent yourself in front of people. Experience with them has been great except for some reason they keep losing track of our kid's ages. Barbizon really affected our children well. My wife had our younger daughter get involved in a girl scouts as well. She was kind of an introverted kid and she really learned how to put herself out in public and be able to speak to people that she had never met before and be able to do it past their parents so it was very good.

My daughter went to Barbizon and she graduated and they told her after everything she was gonna be place. The first time I paid almost $3,000 did not receive any of my money back. They kept calling me outta Florida and never got a placement package. And when they call me the second time for my daughter I still had to pay out money so Talia said forget it was about the money to me. And she is 18 now and this was back in 2012 and 13. Got the paper of the money I paid but I wish they would at least have gave me my money back since they never helped her. And the lady I was talking to was Ms. Judy at the time. To me it was a ripoff.

The people at Barbizon were very helpful and so signing up was an easy process. I thought about the price that morning but I see potential in the classes. I was in modeling when I was younger and I thought that that will help my daughter with the confidence and the self-esteem. She went to part of the classes and she’s been working for Barbizon many times, in different events at the mall.

I was really shy but I also enjoy acting, so I felt like Barbizon could help me. I put my information in on the internet and then they called me for an audition. It was a very easy process. At the audition, they wanted me to walk like I was walking on a runway. They asked me what I expected to get out of Barbizon and then I went to the classes. I attended their modeling, acting, and personal development classes, which were very inclusive. The staff was really good, nice and understanding. They still keep in contact with me whenever they have an upcoming event that I would be interested in working. On the whole, it was a great experience.

One of the ladies at a table in the mall came up to us and that's when I decided to go with Barbizon. I went to their acting and modeling classes. It was good to learn proper etiquette and how to act in a job interview. Their staff was friendly and able to answer any of my questions.

My daughter was approached in our local mall by Barbizon. She was with a friend and the friend’s mom, and no one mentioned it to me. Then I kept getting calls from Florida and I didn't answer. At one point, they left a message and referenced my daughter's name. The message didn’t mention that it was Barbizon but said it was about a great opportunity. It pinched my interest so I called back and spoke with Debra. My daughter said she was interested and then she attended her classes in Syracuse, New York. She also did the PTD Cruise and done some work at the mall in behalf of Barbizon.

I attended Barbizon School many years ago. My mother paid the tuition which was a couple of thousands of dollars. I went through the classes. They weren't that bad. I eventually graduated and when I did, my mother asked me "Well what now? Are they going to help you find a job like they said they would?" So we went up to them and they seemed more forced than anything to try to help me after the graduation.

It was nice to finally hear from someone. Kelly called me and was very empathic and I appreciate her calling me and apologizing for the mistake. Thank you Kelly for hearing me out and thank you and Barbizon for resolving this matter. I realized that not everyone is the same. Just keep in mind that if anyone agrees to the contract, then that means you do not get all your money back if you want to discontinue along the way. The exception would be only if there was a mistake on their end.

I'm on the dance team at my school and we were doing a competition. I went to the mall at Nashville, and I decided to sign up with Barbizon and see where that takes me. I used to watch Shirley Temple when I was little and I always wanted to be an actress or model. Then I got a call from them a couple of months later. I looked through the magazines that they gave me and wanted to make sure that their program was not like one of those fake ones. But I saw some people there that I recognized, so I was like, "Okay, that's good."

It was Olivia's second time to go out with something like a personal development. I told her once she got a little older that we would try it. I looked and read some reviews online and we decided to give Barbizon a try. So far, it’s working out good. She learned a lot and met new people and friends. She really has shown growth in her personality so it was a great experience. Also, the staff there was always very respectful and helpful and their communication was very well.

For the most part, my daughter enjoyed the experience with Barbizon. It has opened her up in regards to the way she looks at life although she's young. Also, I've seen her confidence level go up. The classes have opened her up to be more outspoken, not in a bad way but to be able to voice her opinion, not feel threatened by it and voice it in a way that she is not offensive to others. She's also being more inclusive of others and other people. I've seen the growth in her over the course of the classes that she's taken in the last six months. She completed her classes in December, but even at school, she volunteers more for public speaking. Now she's still enjoying the opportunities that she's hopefully able to participate in. She's doing the audition for Passport to Discovery and she's also doing the audition for the Capital District that's coming up in May. The one for the Capital District, I appreciate Barbizon inviting her to that.

The Director of buffalo go by the name Michelle has a very bad attitude and very unprofessional to be working with kids. My daughter was attend her 2 day of class and I owe .50 cent and she wouldn't let my daughter go into the classroom until I pay the .50 cent and I told Michelle when I came to get my daughter I would bring it back and she told me no because she can lose her job over .50 cent. Then a situation happen in class and Michelle the Director of the school told my daughter if they kick her out she will not receive none of her money back that her parents put in. Very unprofessional to say to a child that didn't know her parents was paying for her to attend them class.

Barbizon called me but I wasn’t positive it was something I wanted to do. Then they called me back again and I thought it would be good for my child, to help instill confidence and learn how to conduct herself around others and in interviews, to put on makeup. It's been a very positive experience so far. My daughter's doing something nobody else or her friends are doing, and it's building confidence knowing that she can do what Barbizon is asking her to do.

One of the reps from Barbizon was at the International Mall. My daughter got a sheet and signed up, and we got a call from them. We enrolled her because that made her happy. Barbizon taught them how to behave in public, as well as manners so it wasn't that bad. Then we got a call from Passport to Discovery, and in my opinion, that's a total scam because I pay almost $4,000 for a Carnival cruise, which is the cheapest cruise. But other than that, my daughter got lots of confidence and that was why we supported her. This is something that made my child happy and I don't regret doing it for her. That was a very, very positive thing but it was very expensive to gain this positive feedback. The only reason I won't recommend it to anyone is the fee.

My parents got a phone call. They told me that I was a selected to audition, and we found out about Barbizon through that. Barbizon sounded very promising. I needed confidence and skills, so my parents thought it would be a very good investment. I have the want and the drive to finish, and I felt Barbizon was going to improve my acting and modeling skills.

My daughter was approached at the mall, along with a bunch of her friends, and was asked to fill in some information if she was ever interested in modeling. It was a right time, right place kind of situation. She had been interested in it for a while, so she put the information in. Signing up was very easy for her. She’s a happy-go-lucky kid and she's lucky enough to be tall, skinny and pretty. So she just showed her own personality and I think that's what attracted them to her.

My daughter was at the mall and got a brochure from Barbizon. They were a little more affordable so we went with them. She took the class where they went once a month for six Saturdays, which was best to have a little of everything. Signing up was easy but financially a burden. Every time there's something to be offered, there has to be money to be shelled out. Right now they got the D.C. thing that they're talking about, and just to do that costs $795, which doesn't include the hotel stay. I'm still struggling to figure out how I'm going to pay for the cruise because they highly recommend getting sought out by agents. They tell you, “Your daughter is this, your daughter is that.” But then when you're talking to the other girls, they all have the same critique.

My daughter was 10 years old when she first wanted to go to Barbizon. She attempted the first time and she missed a call to do it. At 16 she made it and she went through the entire program. The worst part of signing up was the financial aspect of it because it's really high, but Barbizon wanted her so badly that they were willing to give her a partial scholarship, which really helped. She paid her way through Barbizon and I did not pay a dime for her.

The Barbizon staff has been very nice. Signing up my daughter with them was fine but they could do better about explaining ahead of time before you get there into the big room. Also, once you get to a certain level, you think you're coming in just for an audition but you're gonna need to pay a lot more money for it. That could be explained a lot better too. I also had questions on some of the classes that my daughter went through as to why they did them. Then after they graduate, it would take six weeks to get the paperwork. I called them after the six weeks and they told me that it was going to take anywhere from four to six weeks for me to either get an email or a package in the mail. So I asked the lady to let me talk to someone above her and then she said that I'd have that email in the next couple of hours.

I was walking through the mall and Barbizon had a table set up. They have been around for a long time and for fun, I filled out a card for my daughter who had talked about wanting to try modelling. The process of signing her up was easy. We came down to Tampa to meet them. It was like an audition and it's a no-brainer because my daughter is 6-foot-1. She then took the classes, but was a little too old because she's 20. She was hoping it would open up more doors for modelling. She has been hired as a paid intern for Barbizon. She would work maybe one week in a month but would work more if offered. She likes working with the kids, loves everybody very much, and is enjoying it, which is awesome.

My daughter has always expressed that interest in personal development. Since Barbizon Modeling was what we had available at the time we were looking, we signed up with them. The whole signing up process was easy. They started with a presentation and they walked us through the process. So far, it has boosted her confidence and created additional interest in modelling and acting. However, the website and their method of communication when they send letters by email, the quality is not there. Sometimes, the documents that we receive is very low quality and when we print it off or enlarge it, it's difficult to read.

My daughter was walking in the mall when Barbizon stopped her and asked if she was interested. She filled out an info card and they called and said that if she was interested, she should call back some talent person. When we called that person, we were told that there's a big meeting where they were interviewing possible Barbizon people. My daughter went to it and 400 people showed up. They claimed only 50 was chosen and she was one of the 50.

My daughter, Brianna, went through the Barbizon modeling and acting class. We received a call from a scout who told her that they wanted her to come through on a plan. They gave the information to let me know what it was all about, and it sounded like it was something good to get her in to give it a shot because she wants to model and do acting.

My daughter's friend at school told her about Barbizon. Signing her up went well. Their staff were courteous and able to answer my questions. She took modeling and acting, and now, she's got more confidence though we're still kind of in the beginning stages of dealing out her cards.

When my daughter met Barbizon when she was about 12 years old. She was in the mall with my older daughter and they signed her up somehow. They called me a month later but I didn't and couldn't do anything to get her in because I wasn't able to go to the appointment. Three years later, they asked me and said, "Well, she's 15 now.” And I said, "We'll give it a shot. We'll go to the appointment and all that." We did and ended up loving it. Everything was very smooth and quick and everybody was very oriented and seemed very happy. They guided us through everything. She went through her classes and graduated so we're all done on that. Now, she just got the paperwork she was waiting for. She's definitely filling those out and waiting on the agent. She's very thrilled about it.

We were at the mall then and a young lady came up to us and asked about signing up with Barbizon Modeling. Since my daughter really wanted to pursue modeling and acting, I thought it was a great opportunity for her. So, when we received a call about classes that were going to start here in Atlanta, my husband and I talked about it and we decided that we'd go ahead and let her take a shot at it to see what it was all about. So far, my interactions with their staff went well. She had a great instructor and she really liked her a lot. Their program really gave her some self-confidence to help her come out of her shell a little more. She’s very focused now that she’s signed with an agency, which was not going as well as we thought it would go. But, otherwise, it’s been an awesome experience, overall.

My daughter has always wanted to be in that industry of modeling and acting and always participates in pageants. Barbizon's reputation is pretty well known and I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt it had to be a reputable company. We got a flyer through the mail, filled out the paperwork, and then they sent the information. Signing her up wasn't difficult as they pretty much already had everything in place. They had the packets with the different plans we could choose from, the different payment options, and things they had available to all the parents going through the lifestyle. They would also call me, and sometimes send me information via the post or mail. My daughter attended their six-month program and she said it had given her a sense of confidence and a lot more information as far as runways, the turns, what to do, and what not to do. It was a great experience for her and I would recommend it to a friend.

My daughter was at the mall and there was a Barbizon kiosk, and she filled out information for their classes. Then they called us the first time and I didn't believe them because I didn't have a clue, and I'm like, "Oh my gosh, who is she giving my number to?" So, it went rather badly and we didn't attend the audition the first time around. The second time around, I spoke to a person who was very charismatic on the phone and made me feel quite at ease. We went and did the audition, and they said that they would love to take and train my daughter.

My daughter was in the mall and she signed up in the Barbizon Modeling kiosk. With their modeling program, she got the audition to go the cruise. Everything is just great and easy.

My daughter was approached in the mall about modeling with Barbizon. We attended the tryouts where they determined whether or not they qualified. The next day they pressure you into committing or you are out. We committed and attended training about once a month. There was a final showcase the last day where the girls showed off their ability. It was pretty bad watching some of the girls run down the runway. It appeared they were not trained by a professional as they said they would supply. At the end, they invite you to try out for a cruise.

Lina joined Barbizon's modeling and acting classes. I called in for a packet and haven't received it yet when she graduated. It's been a couple of days, but I got her certificate.

My daughter wanted to do modeling and acting, and we went with Barbizon since they seemed very enthusiastic for the kids that they were working with. Signing her up with Barbizon was very easy. The Barbizon staff has been like family. My daughter went to the audition for Passport to Discovery, and she got accepted. Barbizon's Modeling program helped her achieve obstacles that she used to not know how to achieve before.

My daughter signed herself up with Barbizon and she said it was easy. She still has some work to do when it comes to her shyness, but Barbizon is more personal versus a large-group training session that she had done before. She had smaller-group training sessions so it worked out a little bit better. The biggest disappointment was that she hasn't had any acting or modeling jobs to come through from it. When you join these programs, you want more than just the personal development.

My wife and daughter went to the mall a while back and my daughter filled out a card, then I got a phone call one day where I was briefed about Barbizon. It was a good opportunity and the right thing to do at the right time to put our daughter in Barbizon and it was the right place. Their staff were very knowledgeable and were always nice and the ladies were great from the times that I had drop my daughter off.

I got signed up with Barbizon in the mall and I told my mom about it when I got home. We were worried at first but my parents came up to me and asked if it was something I was interested in. It seemed fun to me so we went in to Barbizon inside the mall and my parents heard in the meeting that all of them in Barbizon are nice. It was easy for my mom to sign me up but it was hard on the budget. I had the modeling class and we talked about everything. My interactions with the staff were good and I felt really close and comfortable with them. My mom was told how easy it was going to be for me to get jobs and that Barbizon will help out with jobs really quick after graduating but she doesn't see results that much.

We signed up with Barbizon for the fun of it. It was an opportunity to see where they can go. Signing up with them was pretty easy. Everything was pretty smooth and the staff was wonderful. The only problem I had was trying to get my daughter into the business. Everywhere she's been to or wherever they sent her to, people like her right off the bat. But sometimes it's costly trying to get her into other areas and getting her be recognized by someone. My husband is on a fixed income right now and it's kind of hard.

My daughter saw a Barbizon stand in the mall and she signed up for it. It was an easy process although I was a bit worried having to spend the money and not knowing where it would take her but we went through with it. She went to the classes that were held in Hebron, Kentucky. She was leaning towards acting but I guess she did wind up modeling. My daughter now wears cologne and make up which she never did before. Their staff was real nice. Anytime I needed something I could call them and they would always make sure to answer our questions. Now I'm waiting for her placement packet.

Signing up with Barbizon was fairly easy. The staff were all very friendly and were able to answer any questions I had. I would recommend Barbizon Modeling to other people.

My daughter was interested in personal development, such as in modeling and acting, and it seemed to help her self-confidence. It was an easy and pleasant experience signing my child up with Barbizon Modeling & Acting Centers. The lady that we signed up with seemed very knowledgeable of what we were doing and able to answer any of our questions, and was really easy to talk to. My child participated in a class in Shreveport last year during this time. She's always been into dance, so it helped her self-confidence and taught her how to be a little lady. I wouldn't recommend the Barbizon class to everybody since it's not something that's for everybody, but I have recommended it to people I thought it would be good for. Overall, we had an amazing experience with Barbizon.

I went to the meeting that Barbizon Modeling had. I wanted to really see what it was about. Signing up with them was easy, and my child went to all the classes and to events in Cleveland, Tennessee to audition. She has better modeling skills with Barbizon along with her overall appearance and how she acts. However, it got a little costly and I didn't really see the reason for all of that. I'm a little bit dissatisfied as they didn't do enough booking too.

I've been in Barbizon since September, I just love it!!! I do modeling and acting and I have gotten a lot of experience lately! The teachers are really polite, lovely, they make you confident! Ms. Marylin is a one of the awesome teachers in the industry, and Also Ms. Jezzel is awesome! You should check it out!

A friend of my daughter that was doing Barbizon introduced us to it. It's something my daughter wanted to try. She has lupus and an abundance of illnesses and I thought getting her into Barbizon would help her. Signing her up with them was relatively easy and their staff was pretty good. My daughter did the full class and it was exceptional and wonderful. She enjoyed it and the people she went in there with.

The staff at Barbizon was always very professional and more than helpful. My daughter enjoyed being under the program. She learned a lot and enjoyed the cruise that we just did. However, signing her up was time-consuming. They did a little presentation and then we had to wait in line to meet with people to see if they wanted to pick my daughter or not and it took up five hours of the day.

My daughter enjoys modeling and acting. The staff at Barbizon was good and Barbizon did boost up her self-esteem and did what it’s supposed to have done with the courses. However, after the courses were over, we were just left out in the cold. She did an audition but we thought after we paid the $2,000, she would start trying to get gigs in order to get the money back. She's not and my husband is highly upset about that.

This is amazing modeling school of barbizon. This is new way for all who wanna be a model or acting because really in the Barbizon very nice and funny school and I'm student there and I get nice experience! I like it.

Ms. ** and Ms. ** are great teachers. For the couple months that I have been attending Barbizon I love it and learn a lot. It is a really good school and is worth the money and time. I know that after I finish with Barbizon I will become successful and I am glad that my mom enrolled me in this program. It is awesome.

It's a fun but expensive experience. They teach you the way of the industry and how it works and helps you build confidence. They also hold photo shoots, teach you how to pose, how to walk a runway, improvisation, as well as edict and how to carry yourself.

BARBIZON is my first ever acting and modeling agency and I can't really say that they are the BEST AMONG THE REST but I can say that the way these people treat their students...it's just sooo full of positive attitude. They always motivate you to do better. Since I got here in Barbizon my confidence has been boosted up, more than ever. I never really actually do fashion and "girly" things because I was afraid what others might think BUT since I came to Barbizon I became more of myself.

We've had a good experience with Barbizon. My daughter was at a weird place as far as teenagers can be. I'm not the most socially graceful person and she gets that from me but she does better than I do now. Getting their services gave my daughter confidence and a boost to her self-esteem. And now, she could walk into a room and be able to stand there, smile and talk to somebody. Those kinds of things are the biggest benefits to me even if their price is expensive. My daughter also has worked for them so she's earned a bit of money for them. She's had the opportunity to sign with an agent so she's had good experiences with them.

My daughter wants to be a model and it was easy signing her up with Barbizon. Everybody was friendly and excited. They pretty much explained what the whole program was. It's been good for her and for her personality. She's become more outgoing and more disciplined. She's done the Barbizon competition audition, the Passport to Discovery audition, and something at a horse convention place in Conyers. It has been a very good and pleasant experience with Barbizon.

My 14 yr wanted a career in modeling. He is a good looking young man. Because I would not make an immediate on the spot decision on getting him to the modeling school, an 8 hour round trip, on their schedule, he is not going to be with this company. He truly wanted this, I wanted it for him. I was willing to do almost anything to get him there, 4 hours one way. I had 2 days with previous commitments I could not change over the next 5 months. They refused to work with us. He was saddened they would not work with us for those 2 days. It was not about the almost $2,500 they wanted that day. It was about 2 days that I had previous commitments.

I have trust issues with some agencies but meeting the people from Barbizon made it seemed really legit. They seemed really confident in themselves and the people that they were signing up for classes. I really liked it. They're really clear about everything that I needed to be prepared for and what I needed for classes. The staff were really nice. They understand that most people aren't already in that business and they're really patient with you and really thorough about the things that you need help with. My confidence is better since signing up with them. Meeting everybody, getting along, making new friendships and the different projects that we had to do together made us closer and more experienced. I've learned a lot about the modeling industry and how to present myself in public. I would definitely recommend Barbizon to anybody.

I've always thought about modeling but I never knew how to get into it. I got a random call from Barbizon wherein they told me that I was in. When I finally got this call, I thought it's my chance so I might as well take it. Signing up was easy. The difficulty is on my part trying to figure myself out and raising my confidence. After I realized how to do that, the experience became so much easier and clearer. I am about to go on the PTD cruise. I loved the teachers. One in particular was awesome. She made me come out of my shell and helped everybody. It's been an outstanding, life-changing experience with Barbizon. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I feel like I'm actually like myself now. I don't really worry about what people think or say about me.

As I was walking one time, I saw a Barbizon stand at the mall that I shop at. I've always wanted to try modelling. It's one of those things I always thought I could do. So, when this opportunity came up, I figured if I didn't try it I'd be regretting it years from now. It was super easy to sign up with them. I went for the initial interview and I was in and out in an hour and a half. Then, they called me back right away. Everyone there was super attentive and helpful. My teacher was awesome. It was one of her first classes but she did a great job. Even though it was an eight-and-a-half-hour-day, I still looked forward to it every month.

I personally paid for my sister's classes. I was there when she signed up. When I asked them how long does it take to get a response on an event or a special, they told me it was fast or it depends on the kind of agent they’re looking for. I saw her training every day, learning the poses, the catwalks and she took it very personally. In fact, I was the one who took her to all the places. However, we still haven't got the packet and every time we called for the packet, they keep telling us to wait but it's been three months, and we still haven't gotten it.

Somebody just randomly called me and said somebody picked my name in the drawing for Barbizon. I decided to try modelling and acting because I wanted to have experience in it, learn more about the industry and find a career in that field. Right now I am interning with them. I help the educational director with the classes. I also help the girls set up the room until they'd work. I haven't participated in any event yet. Everything is easy except for driving up there to class. Since there's like a lot of events going on, it's hard to find parking and you had to pay for it, too.

My daughter is a very beautiful person inside and out and she has an interest in fashion so I thought Barbizon might be a good step in the door. I was very concerned about some of the reviews that I've read online and so I didn’t want to spend all those money and not get anywhere which, unfortunately, is where we’ve ended up. But I’m sure it’s the lack of ability to know where we need to go within marketing her. She completed the initial program where I had to pay $2,000 for her development and she attended this audition for a cruise and she was selected, but we just could not afford to pay more to go on a cruise.

We had a pretty good experience with Barbizon. It was eye-opening in life. But I haven’t been able to follow-up with the people that request a callback for my daughter. Also, they could have been more informative for the competition. We’re new to this and it felt like we were out there by ourselves. And we had to ask questions instead of them having an agenda set up when we arrive at the hotel that this is what we'll be doing and these are the classes we'll go to.

I’ve always known that Barbizon is a reputable company, and I contacted them because my daughter was interested in modeling. Also, she was lacking in self-esteem and I thought going to the classes would be good for her. We went to an informational session and signed her up, and then she started her classes. It was very easy. She took all of the classes that they have, and she graduated from the course and got her certificate. I would drop her off and pick her up. There was always somebody at Barbizon, and they seemed friendly enough. There were a couple of times that I had to call the 800 number to get a question answered. They called me back but there was one time that they never did.

Signing up at the kiosk in the mall was really easy. But once I made it past the auditions, the payment process and filling out the paperwork online was kind of hard. But other than that, it was pretty easy. The staff has been awesome. I just moved in, so I haven't sent in my placement, and haven't gotten any jobs yet. But I'm currently teaching for Barbizon, and I've had my own class and was also a sub for another class.

Modeling and acting are something I wanted to get into as a career, so signing up with Barbizon could be a good try. At the time, I wasn't really looking into the modeling agencies, but we were walking through the mall and they were passing out fliers. I thought to try it out, so I wrote my name down and a couple of other people. Their staff was friendly and understanding. They work with us well and they are able to answer our questions. I'm going on that cruise that's supposed to be coming up in October. Their program has improved my self-esteem, posture, and also gave me beauty tips to look better and healthy.

We had a lot of people at Barbizon to help us sign up so it was easy. My daughter wants to be an actress, and she did all the classes and she went through recruiting jobs with them. Her confidence went up a little bit and she had fun doing it. It was an interesting experience.

My child was walking in the mall with a friend, and Barbizon caught them. My child loves to act, and she needed a little bit of a boost on the other end, so we went with them. Signing her up was an easy process. However, it hasn't really done anything for her. They've called a couple of times asking her to come to some auditions, and when we would get there, it was discouraging because they would tell her it was for one thing and then it would end up being another thing. Also, they wanted more money from us that we didn't have. It was just a discouragement because she thought she was going to get to do an audition and go out for a job, and it wasn't what it was supposed to be, or what they told her. I have not been pleased with it. We spent $2,000 and we haven't gotten a thing out of it.

My daughter was trying to build her confidence and get into doing some modeling. She likes that. She was happy with the teachers that she had at Barbizon, and everyone that I've had to deal with was nice and helped us out a lot. The program made a big difference. She's more outgoing, not as shy, and she's happier with herself. I was generally pleased with the outcome. It was a very good experience, and I would definitely recommend them to a friend.

My daughter said that acting and modeling were what she wanted to do. She’s always been a person that loves stars. She mentions the stars' names and looks them up on the internet. So, I felt it would help her earn some money for college. Signing up with Barbizon was easy. The difficult thing was coming from Tuscaloosa going to Hoover once or twice a month, but it wasn't too bad. Their staff are pretty nice people. If I have a question, they try their best to answer it and if they don’t know then they’ll find somebody that could help me.

We were walking in the mall one time and there was a Barbizon booth. They stopped my daughter and a couple of girls in the mall. She’d always wanted to do personal development and Barbizon was the only one I knew. When we went to the introduction session, just listening to the past people that have been in it got my attention and the fact that they do God, family, and school. I thought those are the most important things in our lives so, that made me feel good. Signing up was very easy to do. Everybody was really nice and friendly. It was a good experience. However, she’s graduated for eight months now but she still hasn’t gotten any jobs from them yet.

My daughter has done the six months training with Barbizon. She went to a local day-long event and we were at the weekend event in Washington, DC in June. The staff at Barbizon are easy to talk to and helpful. But it was a little difficult when I was trying to get some information for the regional events. I had to call the number in Florida five times and had trouble getting a hold of someone who knew the answer.

The Barbizon Modeling program definitely affected my child’s personal development. She was always into self-grooming and taking care of herself but they gave her a little bit more objective information about how to groom, dress, and present oneself. But so far, we’re doing Passport to Discovery with a little questioning about the opportunities.

I saw great reviews for Barbizon and enrolled my daughter in a modeling class with them. They offered to help with some of the expenses because I couldn’t afford the full tuition so we got a half off of it. She enjoyed herself and received awards in her class. She has also gained a better confidence level and etiquette in different areas since she joined the class.

My daughter has always wanted to do personal development so we decided to sign up with Barbizon. She did the six months classes and she also did the regional competition where she qualified for state. So she's going to state this next week. Every time we talk to their reps, they're really friendly and helpful. She just turned 10 and she's just starting to get into that phase. She has been taking care of herself more and wants to be more independent, and her confidence is better. I can really see that it has helped her. She really likes runway modeling.

It was in one of the kiosks at a carnival where we found Barbizon and my daughter signed up with them. They explain everything upfront, what to expect, and how much is the cost. It was no pressure. They contacted us about a couple of months later and my child wanted to do it. We went to the first workshop they had and she started going to the classes. They did everything-- how to model, how to apply makeup, how to work behind the scenes, and other different stuff.

My daughter always wanted to be on TV and do acting, and Barbizon were the first people that ever called to be interested in my daughter. We were nervous, hoping we would get the call for her to attend, and she did. We were very excited about it. The staff was always very cooperative. Any time I had a question, they always answered it for me. My daughter attended classes on how to do makeup, interviews and props, and she learned a lot. The things she’s taught me, I’m learning. We’re just waiting for someone to give her a call to see if she's eligible for any commercials. I want her to go back once she gets older so she can be proficient in what she wanna do.

At first, I thought Barbizon was a modeling agency because I had my daughter with me while we were walking through a mall and their reps were standing there and said my daughter is really pretty and she'd be a great model so I should sign her up. My daughter has always wanted to be a model so I signed her up thinking that it was for modeling. But when I went in Columbus for the big meeting, I found out that I had signed her up for classes in modeling and acting. They should have explained initially more about what Barbizon is before we had that meeting because we didn't even live in Columbus. It is about an hour and a half from where we are located.

My daughter's grandmother and her twin sister were with Barbizon when they were younger. One day, my daughter was stopped in the mall by Barbizon and since she really wanted to model and act, we looked further into it. She went through all the classes and events and got some confidence with it. She carries herself a little bit better and speaks more lady-like which is nice since she was always a tomboy. Now, she wants to get a booking.

Barbizon has been around forever and is well respected so when our child showed an interest, we signed her up for their modeling program. The sign-up process was a great experience and everything was easy to follow. There were no complications. Their staff were very professional and nice. We talked to them and we got answers. With the program, our child definitely seems to be more mature and professional as far as when she goes to get a job or set up to an interview. She takes all that with her and that seems to be amazing. I'd recommend Barbizon to anybody.

My daughter has been wanting to act since she was little. We're taking every opportunity to be able to get her the skills that she needs. Signing her up with Barbizon was very fast-paced. We went to the audition one Saturday and then they were going to call us back on Sunday to see if she would qualify to attend. She did and then we worked out the kinks throughout the week, like what was going to be the cost. Barbizon worked with me with a financial assistance due to not having all the funds at that time. They're very persuasive. I understand that it's a business, so they are going to say and do whatever it takes.

I was part of Barbizon's program when I was a kid. I wasn't able to complete the program but I definitely enjoyed it and gained a lot of confidence while in it. That was one of the things I was looking for for my two girls. I signed them up and it was amazing. We got all of our information out there at once, which I appreciate. One child is currently enrolled and one has already graduated, moved on, done the competitions and enrolled in the cruise coming up. She's doing wonderful things. The program has helped them with their confidence and the way they carry and present themselves. Overall, it's been a wonderful experience.

My daughter signed up at one of Barbizon's kiosks at the mall. She was interviewed and I liked their package, the school was very convenient as well as the class times. I like that if she needs to go in for a touch-up, she can always go back and do that because she's part of their system for life. When we had questions during some of the group meetings with the parents and students, we were able to get all of the questions answered there. And whenever an issue had arisen I was able to get someone and get an answer in a very timely manner - always before school or before the next class - so we were never unprepared.

My daughter was interested in modeling at that time and Barbizon was the cheapest. However, everybody was constantly asking for money. She attended the weekend classes where she learned modeling, make up and how to walk on a runway. They talk to them about skin care and fashion too. Our experience when we signed up was okay. They offered her scholarship to be able to go but after that, every audition we went to, they wanted this ridiculous amount of money. She's more self-confident about herself now but I honestly don't see a difference. She's still the same outgoing person she has been before. She's still into fashion and she likes to dress up.

My daughter and I signed up with Barbizon at a state fair when she was young. They called us from there but we kept declining it because we were still with another agency. When our contract expired with the other agency, we went with Barbizon. She's done a couple of beauty pageants and she loves photography and acting too. She's a pretty girl and she likes everything like that so we decided to go into Barbizon. They talked to us about what the company does and what it can do for us. We went with the deal and she's still with Barbizon, but they lie sometimes. We paid a lot of money, they promised us placement but we haven't gotten anything. She loved the classes, and she met great people. She has also learned how to put on great make up and do the walk but she hasn't had any jobs to prove herself.

Barbizon contacted me through email and it happened to be the right time and place. My daughter was already interested in doing something along the lines of personal development, modeling, and acting, and so it would be a good opportunity to go and listen to what they had to say on what their program was all about. The staff at Barbizon were all very friendly and responsive when we were first deciding whether to sign up our child with them, because their course was definitely pricey. I had a lot of questions and they were responsive to every call or email I made. I got called or emailed back within minutes.

I attended their acting, modeling and make up classes. Recently, I was able to do voice lessons which was pretty cool. The staff were very supportive and totally nice people. They showed us all the things we didn't know. The program has helped me in many ways, and I've got more job opportunities. I definitely recommend Barbizon.

My daughter was at a cheerleading camp and went to the mall where Barbizon was set up. From the information they were feeding me, it seemed like it would be a good experience for her. We were excited about it and the process was okay as far as signing up. The hard part for us was we were constantly traveling. She attended the class in the Dallas area which was a six months course. She also participated in the ones in Shreveport, Louisiana. We don't live near Dallas or Shreveport. She's more confident in modeling and makeup now. I was a little concerned, though, because it seemed the process we were going through was repetitive. We weren't getting any results but we were constantly paying money. But we're going to the PTD and hopefully, we can pick up some stuff from that experience. Overall, it's been an interesting experience.

Different people called me and when we heard about Barbizon, we went on it and they picked my daughter. She went to class where they taught her a lot of different things, like doing their make-up. Now she's going for competition. She loved the experience a lot, so she is very happy.

Barbizon was just a recommendation from a friend of mine who went to their program and was very pleased. My daughter went through the six months program once a weekend and it has definitely improved her and helped her to learn etiquette.

My child was interested in personal development activities so I signed her up with Barbizon. Their staff was nice and good. Also, they gave plenty of information on what to expect. All of her classes were good. She had to miss one but she was able to make it up because they excused the absence. My daughter's now more outgoing and has a lot of confidence in herself. She just gets up on the stage and does what she has to. She was included in Passport to Discovery but that had to be pushed back because of her personal reasons. She will also do an event in December.

We walked by a mall kiosk and saw Barbizon. We looked at it and we decided that we should wait a little while. And then we got some email and we auditioned for something. When we went through the introduction part, I’m taking all of the glamour and the opportunity to become a star out of the equation because we’re very realistic. That’s not going to be the case for everybody. But I saw a lot of skills that I thought would help my daughter grow as an adolescent, 13 year-old girl. This will teach her some skills that I, a full-time single dad, can’t teach her. It would be a good self-esteem boost and it would give her social interactions. It would teach her some skills that she would be able to take with her for the rest of her life such as how to speak publicly, how to command an audience, how to walk into a room and take over without being aggressive or egotistical.

We were walking through a mall and there was a Barbizon kiosk set up. They said that if we filled out a card, my daughter could possibly win a scholarship, so we filled it out. They called us months later and said that she got selected to go in an audition to join Barbizon. They sent us the paperwork and then we went to the audition. The audition process was really good and through the classes, the staff were really nice. They came to me one time when Acacia was a little discouraged. They kept me in the loop about everything.

My daughter's experience with Barbizon has been okay. She gets to work and she seems motivated about working for Barbizon. If she’s happy, I’m happy. She’s always wanting to more likely go for acting and having a little bit of work experience would help her in her self-confidence.

We heard about Barbizon through a friend but put it off for two years. My daughter, Sarah, wanted to do it so we finally broke down and saved enough money to get her into it. She always wanted to do some kind of acting or modeling so it came at a good time because we needed it for her. I also felt that they were safe and I heard a lot of good things about the positiveness of the girls. We had a lot of information when we signed her up and it was an easy process. They made us feel welcome not pressured and made the parents feel like we can have trust in them that our child is not being hurt because you have to be careful what kind of organizations you put your child in and make sure they're not predators. I also like the way they talk to the girls and lift them up. It didn't matter how big, small, short, or tall the girls were. They found something good in all of them.

Barbizon admitted to receiving my letter within the 3 day period from signing the contract and my credit card has been refunded.

My experience with Barbizon has been pleasant. I'd recommend them.

We’ve had a great experience with Barbizon. I had a beautiful little tomboy and Barbizon improved her self-esteem. Now this little girl is a little girly-girl. They have brought her out and showed her abilities and confidence in herself. Now, she’s got better posture. They taught her how to act, how to pose, formal dining and stuff like that, and that has helped her. That’s a wonderful thing to see as a teenager and she’s just beaming more now. During training, Barbizon was always available to answer questions. I also like the way they keep us up-to-date.

I liked the way Barbizon presented itself by letting us know that education and discipline are its priority. When we signed up, everyone was very friendly, congenial, and helpful. My daughter has graduated and she’s going to an event in Dallas. We’re leaving on August 13 and we’re going on a cruise which is the Passport to Discovery. Joining Barbizon has helped my daughter out and changed her attitude. She also recommended two of her friends. It’s a good experience but an expensive one though.

My daughter went to Barbizon initially when she was 7, which was eight years ago. She just went through it again this last year and it was a good experience. She enjoyed it and learned a lot. Signing up was easy and the experience overall was very informative.

My older daughter was with her daughter and my younger daughter at the mall and they signed up for something at the mall. Barbizon called and said that they had chosen my younger daughter. We went in, sat through their seminar and listened to everything that they had to say and it sounded like a good deal. My daughter liked the atmosphere and the people that she met there and she knew some of the girls from around town that were going to sign up also. The staff is also very nice and helpful. When there was a mix-up and I called them about it, they didn’t hold that against my daughter or me and sent her another invitation out. They were very understanding. Every time I took her to her classes, they were very courteous.

I've always liked taking pictures and have always been into acting and modeling. It helps build yourself up and give the experience with it. I thought Barbizon would be a good choice because they're a school so they can help you learn more about it. I started going to their classes and loved it. I also liked how they are organized. The last time that I went, I went to a casting call that they had and Miss Renee helped and guided me through it. The staff is very outgoing and I like their vibe ‘cause they give you positive energy. I used to be shy and never liked talking all the time. But Barbizon opened me up to more opportunities and I could talk to people and get myself out there more.

The sign-up with Barbizon was wonderful. They answered a lot of questions where I had little to no questions to ask being new to the process. They’ve been very communicative. The emails that we get on a regular basis have been very informative. My daughter has participated in the development class which has made her grow so much, so kudos with that. And she’s gonna be participating in the Dallas competition, so we are prepping around for that and they’ve been very good at making sure we’re very ready for that competition. And also, she’ll be going on the PD cruise. Barbizon is really a worthwhile program.

My daughter was really interested in modeling and acting. When we were in the mall, Barbizon had a table set up. They asked what my daughter's interests are and then they contacted us based on her interest that she filled out on a form. She did all the classes and did one event where she went to try to get qualified for the cruise. She picked up on how to do French poses and has tried to tell us what's the correct way to do them. The only thing is that when they are in the beginning orientation of class, they can go more in detail of how far for the parents to know exactly what they want the kids to do instead of the kids explaining what needs to be done. But if we had questions, I will call and they will help us.

My daughter is participating in Barbizon's program and she loves it. Since we started with the orientation and her getting selected and the whole way the process went, everybody has been very friendly and understanding. She hasn't completed it, but it's been amazing for her but more for me being a supportive parent. I have to do the driving, signing up and speaking to people because she's not 18 yet. The people at Barbizon have been very cooperative with me and work with me with everything I need to do. Anything that I didn't understand or wasn't sure about, they were very good at keeping in contact and explaining it with me by responding to emails, text messages or voicemails. They were very helpful through the whole process.

My daughter has always had a very outgoing personality. Even when she was a little kid, she used to pretend she was in the movie and tell me about all these stories. She’s a pretty girl and has a lot of personality so I thought that she’d be perfect. The Barbizon person who called me was the Southeastern Regional Director. It impressed me that she took a genuine interest in the selection process, which I thought was pretty wild. She was actually the one who selected my daughter and convinced me. They helped me out with getting the reduced tuition because I’m a single father working at a minimum wage job. There were some things that went on that I didn’t understand as far as paying the tuition but they worked it out with me and let me know what had happened.

Signing our son up with Barbizon was very easy. Their staff was very pleasant and helpful. They helped him get set up with an agent. Our son did acting and modeling classes, and he has gotten so much better, has a lot more confidence, and seems a lot more prepared. He actually got picked out for HBO on his first audition. He's also been on Target, Papa John's, Old Navy and Furby. We’re so excited for him. I’m very grateful and we’re very satisfied.

We were at a shopping center and someone approached us looking for talents and asked if my daughter was able to memorize some lines in a commercial so she went and did well. From there, they selected the ones that they felt could possibly be a good fit. Barbizon offered runway, modeling, acting and improvisation classes. Signing up with them was fairly easy. My daughter was ffive at the time and isn't shy but the modeling program has helped her refine and do it in the correct way. It also helped her be in a room where she feels comfortable to act with others in the same manner. She enjoyed it and interacted well with the instructors and other kids. Every so often, they would put on a runway show or they would have to film commercials and she just basks in it. It was a positive experience for both of us.

Barbizon's staff has been very good and were very professional. Having all of them is perfect and they’ve done a good job. I’ve known about Barbizon for years but we found out about them when my daughter was walking on the street with her grandmother. My daughter is already very involved in musical theater arts programs and Barbizon seemed like a natural extension. I hadn’t really gone out looking to join them so they came to us. They seemed a good fit for us at the time with our schedule and the signing up process was easy. It was definitely a sales pitch, but it was simple. Although, there’s a couple of things I wish were a little easier but it’s been good for us for the most part.

We were out shopping and someone from Barbizon approached us. Then we went to a show where my daughter had to say something in front of the microphone. Barbizon talked with me and told me if they chose her, I would get a callback. That was very simple, and then I got the callback. We went to the facility and I was able to speak with someone in more detail about Barbizon - what they would offer, and the pricing. The overall signing up was very easy and informative. They've been very good and helpful. The program has helped my daughter very much in her personal development being more outgoing and positive. She's more open to perform and not scared. It was an excellent experience.

Me and my son were approached by a Barbizon scout to see if personal development was something that we might be interested in and we did. Enrolling him was very easy and the Barbizon team have all been great. My son signed up for the acting and the modeling classes. It gave him a lot of confidence, taught him how to go in for auditions and gave him an understanding of posing for print modeling. A very positive thing is that Barbizon also provided the parents with the information on taking modeling further even if their child is not picked up by an agency. Signing up with Barbizon was life-changing for us because my son did get picked up by an agency and was actively scouted by seven others. He has been booking work every month since he graduated from Barbizon.

We were walking around the Ontario Mills mall when a scout came up to me and asked if I wanted to join Barbizon. It seemed really nice, so why not? I've always wanted to be an actress or a model. We went to a meeting and they talked to us about how the whole thing worked and how much it was going to be. It was really fast, easy, and cool. They were all super friendly and helped a lot with any questions that I had.

My child was interested in modeling and acting so we decided to look for one. We have heard that Barbizon has been around for a while and when we went there, we were interested in the experience with them and how they presented themselves so we signed up. The process was explained to us in a way that we understand it and it's pretty easy, we didn’t have any questions. Since with Barbizon, my child's confidence had pumped up a little bit more and she’s booked jobs with them. They're knowledgeable and my daughter had a fun experience with them at the Diamond Bar office. It was a good experience.

My daughter Lainee was five years old at the time that Barbizon scouted her. It was very easy to get her signed up. We live in the City of Downey and they have a mass auditioning day at the Downey Suites here. She did her audition and that’s when they gave her a call back. We love their staff. We talk to them all the time and follow each other on Facebook. They follow all of Lainee’s stuff. We consider them family, and this is years later. My daughter is a full-time actress and model, and she’s one of their success stories. So it went very well for her.

My daughter has been wanting to do personal development and she finally got sucked into it. I heard of Barbizon, they've been around for a while and it seemed good. When we went to her initial audition they signed her up then that first day and it was super easy. She went through all the classes and graduated in December. She is somewhat more confident now and since that modeling they did she has gotten a couple of acting jobs. So she's learned a lot from the acting side of it but it was beneficial to her overall growth. Also, she's always been serious in learning but she likes the make-up the best.

We met a person in Costco who gave us an invitation to Barbizon. It sounded exciting and my child wanted to go ahead and see how it worked. It was easy to sign up and he took different classes with different teachers. We didn't have a lot of communication with Barbizon, just the meetings they ask us to go but their program was very good for him.

My daughter signed up with Barbizon online to win Cody Simpson tickets. She didn't win but we ended up going in and signing up. We had never heard of it before but it's right down the street from our house, and I thought it would be a good idea because my kids were at the right age to learn stuff like that. Signing up was easy. They gave me a discount because I had twins, so that was nice.

My daughter participated in a modeling class with Barbizon, and signing her up was easy. She's still in the business and she's doing pretty well. Their staff has been great. They are nice people and we are very fortunate.

Barbizon has a stall up in one of the malls where we live, so we went in. My son has always wanted to become a little actor. He also loves to dance and to sing. Signing up was very easy, and everything is wonderful. There were multiple classes for modeling and acting and he did both. And he can still go and take refresher classes until the age of 12 years old, which I really like. I like their teachers and their time schedules. The person who runs Barbizon is wonderful. Plus, they’ve helped us find agents. My son has done a couple of things. The little guy learned how to be confident on stage. He also learned how to think and I believe by putting all these skills by Barbizon, he was able to carry them.

I was 15 then and I have never really done anything before. I’ve always wanted to do personal development ever since I can remember. Barbizon was the first one I had ever heard of so I brought it to my mom and she did a bunch of research. We decided to go to the orientation to see what it was about, and we went through with it. Signing up with them was easy but it was expensive. We had to do some budgeting around it. Nevertheless, it gave me all the insider info and really helped me grow and learn what the business is about. However, it was more geared towards modeling, and I’m more of an actress, but it was still very helpful and it got me a good start. It was fun, exciting, informative and it gave me everything I needed to start. I don’t think I’d be where I am without Barbizon. Through them, I went to IMTA and that’s where I got my manager. And since then, I’ve taken acting classes.

I used to be in Barbizon and my daughter wanted to do the same thing too. I’ve been told by a lot of people that my daughter is a very pretty person and she should get into modeling. I want her more out there to interact with people so I signed her up with Barbizon and they've been very professional and friendly. I love it that there is always someone there that I can speak to with no problems. I also like how Barbizon's classes are broken down and the way they train for walking, make-up and photo shoot. Also, my daughter just went through a cruise. They always keep me informed, get a hold of me through email and they’re very responsible. Barbizon has the best training and is the best schooling I’ve ever experienced.

We were walking at the mall and one of the girls from Barbizon approached my daughter. I got my daughter into personal development before when she was only five because she wanted to, but it backfired. Smaller kids had to face all those huge convention and she got scared. She did her monologue the first time, which was in a room, but the second time was in front of all the people and she panicked. She didn't do it and didn't get picked by agents.

Our daughter has been into personal development for some time and we never took the next step, so we figured it was time to sign her up when Barbizon came up to her at the mall. We also felt comfortable with the lady that we worked with and the staff inside of the Diamond Bar location. You have to be willing to know and trust them, and having our daughter there with strangers was our biggest concern and they made it easier. Our daughter really enjoyed the acting and the monologues. She wasn’t a big fan of the modeling portion of it, but it came with the package.

My daughter always wanted to do modeling and acting, so when the opportunity with Barbizon came up, we pursued it and everything seemed to play out accordingly. She's a little actress and it was a good fit for her. I couldn’t pass up this opportunity for her. Signing up was very easy. With regard to the payment, you could pay a lump sum or do it over time, so it's very convenient if somebody’s strapped financially. I didn’t encounter any issues.

Clearly these people do not understand what cancellation means. I contacted Jae ** letting her know my daughter would not be participating and I was canceling. I asked her to send me whatever forms I needed to sign. Of course they proceeded to charge my account anyway. I will take the appropriate steps to receive a refund. My child has and will not attend any training through Barbizon.

For a good portion of the students and parents involved, this school is great. That portion usually consists of wealthy families and kids with social problems. And, I have seen first hand some great stuff happening with the kids, with confidence issues or money. I am a student of Barbizon who has one more class to graduate. Personally it's been both good and bad. My teacher was awesome! She was super bubbly and overall a great figure. I did learn model stances and I had teachers review my work, which was great, but since I am an older teenager I already know most of what I learned. Maybe I just don't know how money works, but the materials we used really didn't seem to add up to the price that I paid.

This was all new for us. But signing up our daughter wasn't too difficult, we just needed to commit to taking her that one weekend out of the month and getting the dresses and all the required stuff. It can be pricey at times. The couple of times I went, the people at Barbizon were really polite and interacting. And when they contacted us on the phone, they seemed courteous and professional. The program definitely improved our daughter's confidence and it was a good thing. Barbizon gave a good opportunity for my daughter to develop into something that she likes and I am grateful for that.

I've seen my daughter go through such a positive change during her classes here at Barbizon. Any money spent has been well worth all the knowledge she has acquired during this past year.

When we were in the mall, we passed a booth with some young children, males and females, talking about modeling and handing out some Barbizon flyers and offering people to sign up if they were interested. My daughter is outspoken and she likes different things in drama setting, acting and singing and I thought it would be good for her growth and development so we signed up with them. She participated in the basic acting and modeling program. When we signed her up, everything went smoothly. We received a phone call stating that she was selected for an audition, so we went to the audition. There was more one-on-one, speaking with someone after the initial presentation. Then, we were told we’d be receiving a call back. And she was selected in the final round. And from there, she joined the course. It was an easy process. Their staff was great and everyone was polite.

My child's very pretty but has always been shy. Enrolling her into personal development like modeling and acting would be a way for her to try to get comfortable in maybe speaking. Signing up with Barbizon had been great. I had good experiences with them, so did my daughter. They're very polite. If I have any questions, they're good at calling me back. My daughter finished the art classes and she's going to the Passport to Discovery in October. She’s now a little more open. She's still shy but she's getting better.

My stepdaughter initially applied with Barbizon, but when she got a call she eventually didn't want to do it because of her low self-esteem and because she's a bigger girl. Barbizon agreed to bring in my other daughter who had the looks and personality. It was easy to sign her up. She's a little different and they all loved her so she fit right in with it. The program is improving her academics and she's learning to grow up. She's not into the girly and fashion stuff but she likes acting. She's enjoying meeting new people, and so am I. It's an exciting experience.

My child wanted to do modeling and acting and it was good signing up with Barbizon. Their process was easy and their staff was courteous. Barbizon's program was good for my daughter. It boosted her confidence.

Barbizon approached my daughter at a mall and she thought it was an interesting idea. Their staff have been very courteous. They make the signing up very easy since they want to take our money. The program to solicit for other girls to join Barbizon through opportunities of working at the mall is also a little misleading in terms of the types of opportunities that were truly available versus what we've actually experienced as being available. Overall, it was an interesting experience that was very expensive.

My husband and I enjoyed our experience with Barbizon Modeling & Acting Centers. It was exceptionally awesome. Our daughter, Bethel, had a blast. Ever since she's joined Barbizon, she made a complete 180 out. She was a problem child, but when she got into Barbizon, it turned her life around. She lost interest, though and she hasn’t participated in the past few months, but we would like her to continue. She still keeps in contact with Mr. Dale but we don’t know if he can light a fire under her again.

I signed up for a scholarship when we were shopping at the mall and several months later Barbizon called and invited my daughter to an audition. Gymnastics was her interest but my husband wanted her to have every opportunity to learn so he encouraged her to do it. It was fairly easy signing up. Also, I did like that they encouraged modesty and no drama. I wanted her to keep her morals and values and I thought that they promoted that. She gained a lot of confidence. She’s not afraid to be who she is and her public speaking has definitely improved. It was an exciting experience. I’d recommend them.

About two years ago, we talked to somebody from Barbizon at a mall event where they usually had super models. We once tried a different modeling school, but it ended up costing us a lot of money. Then with Barbizon, initially, we really saw nothing out of it as far as benefits for our child. We were skittish, but they worked with us. I felt better about their view on the importance of school and grades and not just focusing on what it was that they needed us to do. Barbizon definitely helped my child's self-confidence and helped her in taking good care of herself. We've had some things that they’ve corrected such as some fashion modeling, and at the same time, it's given her a lot of experience as far as getting up in front of people and not feeling paranoid. It was a very good experience and they still keep in contact with people when they're no longer with them. And so we've recommended Barbizon to others.

I’ve known about Barbizon since I was a child and knew it was a good thing. I remember seeing them in magazines way back when so I knew about their reputation. I have twin daughters and when they were in middle school, I knew it would be a good thing for them to have good self-esteem to get through middle school years. So I signed them up with Barbizon, and it was very easy. The gal who did the orientation and spoke to us was very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job. In fact, the people at Barbizon, my daughters and I are a family. Everybody that I work with is wonderful. I did so many different things with them, and I’d call myself a middle school survivor mom with twin daughters who both made it through. They had a lot of self-confidence and they did not succumb to a lot of peer pressure because of the other's self-confidence.

The girls were interested so we looked into Barbizon. The sign up was easy and their staff had all been great and been very informative. The modeling program has helped my child in her growth as a person. If I had to do it over again, we would do it again for sure. It's been a really good experience overall.

My child did a National American Miss Pageant and started getting postcards for Barbizon, so we acted on one of the postcards and went to Barbizon's audition. She was always taller than the rest of the girls and everybody goes, "Maybe you should model." But she was quiet and passive. That's when I put her in NAM and then we went forward from there once she gained a little more confidence. Then she was able to go into Barbizon and she's been going ever since. We went to their workshop once and we love what we heard about Barbizon and how the girls can move forward in their career: modeling, acting, and all different types of things that she could do with that type of experience.

I’ve taken the whole Barbizon training course. I signed up online and it was easy. I did wait a very long time to hear back from them, which was a little frustrating. I had almost forgotten about it. The staff is usually pleasant. Every once in a while they’ll get somebody who doesn’t know the answers to anything and I have to call back later to get any information. But I absolutely love my Passport to Discovery ambassador. He’s so fantastic. I also love the woman I worked with when I was at the promotional event. They were friendly, helpful and encouraging.

We originally thought Barbizon was a scam because of paying for training. It wasn't something that we understood. A couple of years ago, at a mall, my cousin pushed me into signing up at a Barbizon booth. So I signed up and then they called me a year later, and I completely forgot about it. And I said, "Okay, I guess I'll just audition anyway." I did it, got more information about them. I met Ms. Joey from Florida and then I started my training. Many things have changed and happened.

My daughter Pamela was very interested in modeling, and so she went to classes in Chattanooga, the preparatory classes and then we went on the cruise. She got quite a bit of confidence thanks to the program. She doesn’t really do any modeling at this point, but she’s very confident and it's really helped her as far as the overall self-image and the way that she presents herself. Signing up was easy and the staff was always good. Everybody has always been nice. The Passport to Discovery was a little pricey, but we made the sacrifice. We still recommend Barbizon because Pamela still works with them and does things in malls and stuff. They have been very helpful, and some of the other people that I know that have done things with Barbizon were also very pleased.

I went to Barbizon back in 1989 in Alabama because at that time, I loved the idea of modeling. Then we heard that Barbizon will be doing classes and my girls were excited about it. Barbizon has a good reputation and I've always heard about positive things about it. At that time, they only wanted to take my oldest daughter. She’s not interested in acting or modeling and only went along with her sister. The other one was very interested. I told Barbizon that I wanted them to go together but I can't afford for both of my girls. Barbizon gave one of my daughters a scholarship and both of them were able to go together. It's one of the reasons why I love Barbizon.

I know Barbizon's been around for a while 'cause when I was younger, I wanted to do it, but I ended up going the route of playing guitar. When we were at the mall, they were having a countywide camp program going on. Barbizon had a table at the Town Center and they spoke with my daughter, Sarah. She filled out something and then they called her. It was an easy process. We signed up and even signed the contract for her to do the last invite. It's been really great with their staff. They've been very helpful. We decided to sign her up into Barbizon for confidence and self-esteem, and because Sarah's tall and pretty and likes to do makeup and hair.

I had participated in a local modeling competition in my mall. The auditions were raw, but they would say, for example, "Oh, we want you to be in California by tomorrow," and I really couldn't attend them. Barbizon called my parents so we went to the interview. I liked it so we decided to do it. My interactions with their staff have been really good. I still talk to the head of the school frequently, even though she's not there anymore. I graduated last April and have been out of Barbizon for almost a year. Then I went to a D.C. competition, and to Passport to Discovery in October, and I'm now signed to MSA Models in New York. I'm moving there in August. Overall, my experience with Barbizon was really fun and I learned a lot of things that were really valuable and relevant once I started meeting with all the modeling/acting agencies in New York City.

My daughter wants to take theatrical arts, and I thought that signing up with Barbizon might give her some exposure to people. And it would be a way for her even to make some money while she’s going to college. It's very easy to sign up and the staff is very courteous.

When I was a teenager, I went to Barbizon, and I thought it might be something my daughter would want to do. The people at Barbizon liked her really well, and she did well in her classes. She has her modeling certificate for a six-month course. It’s been a good thing, and she finished a few months ago. We haven’t really pursued a lot right at this point because she’s really active in her sports and school, but it’s something that will be able to help her in the future.

Barbizon was having local tryouts. My daughter, Sarah, went in and did well so we decided to give it a shot. Signing her up with Barbizon was disappointing because the only time we ever heard from Barbizon regarding anything for Sarah is when something that has a price tag attached to it and they try to see if I can spend a little bit more. The only thing that Sarah has done since graduation last year was when she did an extra as a part in a movie filming here in Rhode Island and I got her that opportunity from where I work at and didn't even come from Barbizon.

Barbizon seemed credible as an agency during the introduction session. So we signed up with them and the process was easy. I communicated with them mostly via telephone and email and it was good. The program helped my daughter a little bit, I did see a change in her. The one thing that I had an issue with was the distance. We had to travel to the location they fixed for the classes. That was one of the things that was kind of exhausting. But other than that, it was a good experience for my daughter to go through. That way she was able to see if she was really thinking of pursuing modeling or acting.

It was easy signing up with Barbizon. They were very helpful because I was concerned about money and they did everything they could to work it out and give me the best so it was awesome. They made expectations clear, were super friendly, and made me feel welcome. I had a good experience with Barbizon. It built me up as a person which is really nice. I’m more knowledgeable in the modeling and acting fields now.

I had a 13-year-old several years back that participated in modeling and career advancing classes at Barbizon and all of it was quite pleasant and professional. The staff were very good and on-point. A lot of different agents were all in one accord in the way they represented the company and directed and edified my 13-year-old. I was quite pleased with that. The program helped her branch out more than where she was, and we looked at it as a positive thing. They were consistent and good role models. It was a good experience and we’ll recommend for sure.

My daughter’s friend who was enrolled in the classes referred Barbizon to my daughter. My daughter then applied and auditioned for the classes. She attended a couple of auditions and now she’s selected to go on a cruise in October. There was a big gathering that all the parents and their children went into at the local hotel. It was an all-day event. They’re very good at what they do, and they got us all hyped up and excited. I was concerned that my daughter is a minor, and I wanted to make sure they had all their checks and balances in place. It looks like they have so I’m not worried about that anymore.

My daughter loves being on the stage, so I gave her a chance to learn something more. I received a phone call from Barbizon and she got selected after the audition. Signing up my child with them wasn't difficult. It was all step-by-step and everything went smoothly. Everyone was nice, helping for everything, and answered all my questions when I was calling them. My daughter enjoyed the modeling and acting classes and she's more confident now and better than before.

My daughter Mackenzie really wanted to do it when she heard on the radio, "Do you want to be a model? Do you want to be a Disney star?" so we went to a Barbizon audition but we heard it was an acting school, so we didn't sign up. Two years later, Barbizon contacted us and sold us during their pitch about how one needs to learn how to be a model. Once we realized that one needs to learn the tools, that's when I decided Mackenzie needed Barbizon. I was upfront and honest that I can't afford the full price and they were willing to work with us and we came to an agreement. My mom helped pay for the classes so my daughter was able to attend them and we made sure we finished their book at the end. We didn’t miss a single class and worked really hard.

My daughter was interested in modeling and acting class, so she signed up for Barbizon when she was in a mall and attended the whole six-month class with them. She enjoyed the class, but signing up was a bit expensive. They said she was getting a discount but it wasn't quite the discount the way that they said it was but the cost ended up being a little bit more because of the installment plan.

My wife dragged me to a modeling audition with Barbizon for our 10 yr old daughter. I was apprehensive and hesitant. However, I was pleasantly surprised. We listened to a very interesting speaker that excited my daughter and impressed me with how truthful she was. We then had an interview with a talent scout, and although rather short, she mentioned that she had been watching my daughter since she checked us in at the reception area. They were concerned about her grades as well as her shyness. I had never seen my daughter that excited and verbal during our ride home. She was waiting for a call all night to see if she had been accepted into Barbizon.

Barbizon made signing up with them pretty easy for us, and they were courteous while we were going through it. It was a six-month course and it was really good for my child. She learned a lot in class, but then they just kind of let her go afterwards. I thought I would get more support or help in what the next steps were. I’ve called a couple of times and really haven’t gotten a whole lot of help. They’ve called me back and they’re like, “You need to fill this out.” And then they wouldn’t send it. I just got it and it was just this little card. I’ve got to fill that out now but it took a while to get it.

I have always wanted to do modeling and acting so I did the Barbizon classes then went on to Passport to Discovery. The only reason I signed up with them was because I was given a scholarship. They have friendly staff who answered all my questions. I've graduated from the program and feel good about the experience. However, their after program after the classes needs some work as they're not helpful with that.

My daughter had gone online and submitted an application and a picture to Barbizon. They then contacted us about going to a workshop seminar thing that was close to the house, so we went to the seminar. The talent agents who were there were awesome and very professional. We didn't sign up because I couldn't afford to put her through it at what they were charging, but they called a couple of months later and offered her a full scholarship. She went through the classes and finished up in August. She said a lot of the stuff was helpful and it's like starting anything - you know some things and don't know the others. But she enjoyed the classes and got something out of them.

Daughter was chosen for school. She went too. One day of class and saw it was not worth 2000. Call the same day to cancel. I got the runaround. That was a Saturday. I call on Monday, was transfer to different lines. Left messages, no return call, text, email for a week. Finally I told the receptionist I was getting a lawyer. I got an email and call within 5 minutes. Ms ** told me to send a cancellation letter. I did and certified. That was Feb 12. I have call several times since, left voice mail and finally I spoke to Ms. ** and she told me I cannot get a refund. It will not go down like this, not on my watch.

We did a lot of research and we know some people that have gone through Barbizon and they said that they liked it. So, we gave it a shot. Signing up for Barbizon was a little time-consuming, but other than that it was easy and their staff were good. I did the competition for the cruise one, and I got an internship, and I'm currently working on becoming a teacher. Overall, my experience with Barbizon has been great and it has increased my social skills in being in front of people.

My daughter was in 6th grade when she came home and said she wanted to do the Barbizon thing. We auditioned, she got in and did the six-month class. The program has helped her a lot. They taught her how to walk in heels, how to do her make-up, pluck her eyebrow, etc. It helped with her confidence. Then, we competed in Houston four years ago and she won. She was supposed to go to Passport to Discovery because they'll pay 60% of all the expenses but we decided not to go because she would miss school.

Our child wants to be a positive role model for others. Modeling and acting were something that she wanted to pursue on her own and we gave her that push. Many actors have gone through the Barbizon program and we decided to go with it because it seems like a righteous thing to do. All the people that we ran into who work for Barbizon have been very nice. I've been to one of their seminars and when I spoke to the girls who were there, they speak confidently and that's what I want for my daughter since she's looking to be an entrepreneur. Plus, the cost is not that much and it really benefits our child.

I wanted to get into personal development like modeling because I've always watched America's Next Top Model. Signing up with Barbizon was easy. There was a stand at the mall and I signed up. The staff at was helpful, always courteous and was able to answer any of my questions. I participated in all the classes and I went to the competition. However when I got my placement package, I found out that a lot of the agencies require you to be 5' 7". I wish I was told that before.

I attended the "audition" with my son and was given the speech about how my son was perfect for TV but not camera ready. Was pressured to sign a contract and give the $595 deposit that same night to hold his spot. I was told that this was fully refundable if I changed my mind. After 2 hours of being there with my son we wanted to leave so I signed the contract. I spoke to my husband and we read the reviews when I came home and realized this place is a SCAM!!!

It was through an event at a local mall that my daughter, Ellie, and I knew of Barbizon. Since there was not anything else within our area that offered what they had, we went with them. My daughter has an outgoing personality and thrives in that kind of stuff. Signing up with them was easy. We had to go to Lafayette first for an informational type of workshop where they told us about the company and we had a one-on-one meeting with a recruiter who later called back and offered Ellie a spot in the class. She was offered a 50% paid scholarship to come. Since attending Barbizon, my daughter's made it pretty far. It boosted her confidence quite a bit too and she was named Miss Barbizon upon finishing. We also went to Barbizon's competitions in Huston and she did really well there. She was in the Top 10 of her age division. She also signed up with an agent and is filming NCIS New Orleans.

My child wanted to go to a modeling school and Barbizon is well-known. Signing up with them was easy and she learned some useful things and it improved her self-confidence but I had one complaint. They make a big deal about dress code and what one is supposed to wear and it was not followed at all. The group that my daughter was part of was pretty ghetto. It was just a lot of lip service about being classy. The teachers didn't dress much better either. I was very disappointed. I think corporate should look at that because their staff should be better dressed. You have a bunch of young girls on the staff saying they know it all and they don't. The way they dress wasn't classy - short skirts, skin-tight and low-cut. When I worked in Corporate America, I couldn't dress like that.

We were looking into personal development for my daughter as she's been interested in that for a while. We had looked into other company before and it didn't feel right at that time but when Barbizon came, the timing was right. Barbizon doesn't have an establishment in Corpus but they brought instructors in when they came and that was great. It's pretty easy signing up for the trials. Their staff were very pleasant especially since they're not local. They try to communicate very regularly via email and phone calls. However, I didn't feel like I could approach the instructors whenever we had to drop off my daughter for her classes because it was for the girls and there weren't parents there.

We were walking through the mall and Barbizon had a little kiosk set up. My daughter decided to look into personal development so we signed her up and it was a very easy process. We went to the orientation, told us all about Barbizon, what they do and how they do it. They didn’t hide anything from us, and they told us there is a cost to it. They evaluated my daughter and didn't pressure her into doing something that she doesn’t want to do. They’re very pleasing and very easy to work with. My daughter has completed her classes and she’s going on the cruise with them in October. She’s a little more confident. As far as the modelling goes, it doesn’t matter if she ever gets a job. It was well-worth it that her confidence was boosted and her self-esteem was brought forth.

I went to Barbizon as a child and so I also took my daughter. It was fun and exciting for her. We're still working on a few things but Barbizon helped her a little bit to be more confident. It was overall a good experience.

Barbizon called us and we were excited about it so I signed my daughter up. We got into American Talent Search one time through Barbizon but we had to turn them down at that time. Signing up was an easy process and most of the interactions were done by my daughter herself as she's 18 years old. She went through all of the classes for the sessions that were for her. Afterwards, Barbizon called her and asked her to be an intern assistant. She worked with them once a month for three or four months and now, she waits for them to call if they need help for that part.

Modeling was something that my daughter said she was interested in doing and that she could get skills she maybe didn't have. Had Barbizon not offered her a partial scholarship, we would not have been able to afford the classes. It certainly helped her with her self-confidence. She was struggling with anorexia a couple of years ago and it was a direct effect of being bullied. It was empowering for my daughter to go through Barbizon. She's had a couple opportunities to work promotionally then through them and she really enjoys working with the girls. She's lined up for an audition on Saturday but it caused her a lot of anxiety so I'm not sure if we're going to continue because right away she started to not eat which is not good for somebody struggling with an eating disorder.

My daughter wanted to go to Barbizon so we put her in. She auditioned in San Marcos, then she went to Houston and then we did another audition in San Marcos. But we declined to go for the Passport to Discovery. As far as signing up, it's all been pretty easy and my daughter enjoys going to classes. But the purpose of getting there and being discovered, I just don't think that happened. My daughter did whatever Barbizon class she had and completed it. But nobody's really contacted her as far as getting her placed. I thought placement would be a simple process but it doesn't seem like it. So, would I do it again? No. Because I definitely think it's all about money and I don't think that my daughter got much out of it.

She has gone to her first casting but other than that, up to now, Barbizon isn’t sending anything yet so I don’t know how it’s going to work out after the classes.

My kids were interested in acting and modeling. So we went into the interview with Barbizon to see what it'd be about. I did some research and Barbizon sounded like a good modeling school where kids acquire some good skills. My older daughter got interviewed from Ms. Lee and she chose her right on the spot. And the other one, we didn't really know. So it's alternate and she called, texted us and was phenomenal working with us one on one and a great motivator. I liked that. For my young one, it was more about personal development and gaining some confidence. My older one is more on theater and wants to go on that direction. She went up to the older division while the 9-year old stayed in the younger division. Overall, the sign up process was very easy and stress-free.

Signing up with Barbizon was a fair process. It was a long day but the staff was good. We just finished in October and its effects on my child are yet to be seen. However, I didn't like the hotel as the area was bad and of all the places in Indianapolis they could have chosen a better place for young women to be going to. There were truck drivers there that would be outside and around and I always felt like I had to be with my daughter. I always made sure that she had someone to walk her back and forth to the restroom because it was a terrible hotel.

My daughter walked in through the mall and Barbizon was recruiting. She signed her sister up. My daughter participated in all the classes. The recruitment and speech and the reality of how it works were a bit disjunctive, but it was okay once we got past it. The staff changed three times while we were there but they always make sure that we had lots of communication outside. I wasn't interested in the modeling. It was more of a finishing school for her to get to experience how to greet in the house, by phone, voicemail and different media outlets and how to do administration, and that was positive for me.

Barbizon was great and my daughter enjoyed it. There were lots of people when I signed her up. Everyone was friendly and made the kids feel welcome. It was a good and informational experience. I trusted them with my daughter. I've recommended them already to a few people.

Somebody at school recommended her to Barbizon and then Barbizon contacted us. The sign-up process was fairly easy and since being with Barbizon, my child's more confident and outgoing. She was always a leader but now she also carries herself in a more feminine manner. She does her hair more often and dresses nicer too.