Barbizon Reviews

My son is really good looking and I love to send him for a modeling program with Barbizon. Signing up with Barbizon was easy, but the money was not. They want him for the acting program because they saw that he got talent. He has a really good memory. When I went down there, I wanted to see how they were doing in the acting class or in walking for modeling class, but we didn't have much time to spend to see. Also, there’s no room for parents to stay late. But I saw that it was really good.

Barbizon Modeling was at the mall and my daughter told us that she wanted to do it. We told her we would let her try it and signing up was easy. The whole thing was a good experience and the program has affected my daughter's development well but I wish that there was a little bit more for her to do. We haven't really done a lot with it now that she has finished. Also, we started getting bad vibes about it with the way things have been going so crazily with a lot of stuff. So we're pulling her out. We just want her to be safe.

My daughter signed herself up with Barbizon. They were pretty helpful at the beginning because I'm a single mom, so they let her have a scholarship. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to afford it. She enjoyed the experience and gained more knowledge. But I'm a little unhappy right now and there is really nothing that I can do about it. My daughter was chosen to go to the Washington annual thing that they have there. So I agreed to it because I had a couple of people that agreed that they were gonna help me pay for hotel and stuff like that. I paid for $1,200 just for her to get in to meet the agents. But when I contacted Barbizon to let them know that we wouldn't be able to make it down there it was kinda like, "Oh, well, that sucks" attitude. So I'm out $1,200 and it's pretty sad. I'm way too poor to be out $1,200. To me, Barbizon seems more like a finishing class than anything.

My daughter's senior year pictures came out gorgeous and that made me think of modeling and acting classes for her. I chose Barbizon because they did more of the natural beauty. It didn't necessarily have to be a perfect 10 shape and size and it was more about inside as well as the outside. So far all of the staff has been wonderful. There was only one time I had been unhappy and that was when there was a criteria that needed to be met and Jess met all that criteria, but the other girls didn't seem to have to. They were allowed to sit there doing nothing while my daughter, Jess was walking around doing the spokesmodel thing. And also the only other complaint I have is we still have not got her placement package.

One of my daughter's friends in school told us about Barbizon and when we went to the place, one of the people that was interviewing said that our daughter had a unique look that she could use in the campaign that they were doing for jobs. So we signed her up. They offered many different options for payments and they explained the training requirements. It was a great experience and the whole enrollment process was really easy. Their staff was very nice, too.

My daughter showed interests in acting and modeling, and she signed up for something at the mall. Then Barbizon called her and we decided to go with it. It was very expensive, but the process of signing up was easy. Their staff is always giving me updates and they are professional and energetic. The program has done a good job and it’s gonna be a nice base for her.

Barbizon offered my daughter a 50% off after I told them that we weren’t gonna be able to do it since the price was too high. I was very skeptical 'cause I felt like they were promoting themselves as a talent agency and most talent agencies would've not required upfront money. But after we got there, and she had gotten all excited, we found out it was more of a modeling school where they would charge and teach you how to be a model. So it was just a little bit not straightforward initially.

The sign-up process with Barbizon Modeling was very easy and the interactions with their staff were very good. Their modeling program changed my daughter as she's more responsible now. Overall, the experience with Barbizon Modeling was amazing.

My daughter and I were talking about modeling schools and we didn’t know a lot in Omaha. And it was right on time when someone from Barbizon called. My daughter was selected to go and audition. She is 18-years old and gorgeous and always wanted to walk so I looked into their modeling or acting class. We paid for a nine-month session that she went to. The enrollment was easy and once we paid the money, everything else was simple. If we needed any help, their people were there to assist us. They were welcoming too. Barbizon’s Modeling program helped her communication and social skills for she has trouble making friends. The program also helped her become comfortable with the people around her. We worked on the acting skills as well as the modeling program.

The opportunity of going to Barbizon presented itself. My husband and my daughter went to the initial interview and my husband was the deciding factor. If he liked the school, he liked it but if he didn't, then he wouldn't let us do it. He admired the fact that Barbizon is big on education. He felt personal development was a great opportunity for experience and exposure to other things and career paths. Our daughter took all six classes and completed the program. It gave her a skill that she didn't have before. Personal development assisted with boosting up her confidence, something that we, as parents, already work on with her before and after Barbizon. It helps to add and to advance what she already knows and has.

My daughter Valerie has always loved fashion and she always loved to sing. But I needed something to bring her personality more out of the shell because she’s a bit shy. So we thought maybe modeling would give her the confidence that she needs. We live in Canada and we’re in Ontario. We’re close to the border to the states and for us, Barbizon in Canada is only in Toronto. But it’s four hours away and they won’t accept anybody who lives so far so they recommend that I get the Barbizon in the States. I called them and they told me they do it in Michigan. And we agreed because for us, a ride to Michigan is just 30 minutes away.

I wanted my daughter to increase her self-esteem and confidence, and have her learn make-up and how to take care of her skin. She then participated in Barbizon's six-month program, where she would go once a month for something from 9:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the afternoon. She would learn how to walk, do make-up, skin care, nails, and how to dress and do different hairstyles. They did a couple of mock interviewing, too. Signing up with them was pretty simple and I just filled out forms. Overall, I would recommend them.

My daughter's interested in modeling, and she signed up with Barbizon. Their program sounded like it was a good fit at the time, so I let her do it. And since they wanted money, they made the process of signing up easy. The person that we signed up with was nice, but I didn't really care too much for the school and stuff that she attended. It seemed like they didn't really teach her anything useful or good. And every job that they tried to send her on is something we have to pay for and not anything she gets paid for. It was a waste of my money and I don't think that she benefited at all. So, I used other resources that I found myself that we did not pay for and she got paid for and those helped her way better. I wouldn't recommend Barbizon to anybody. Their program is just to take people's money, and I wish that there was a way that I could get back some of the money that I spent on it.

My daughter went through the training course that Barbizon has. She goes on Saturdays for like three months. During the signing up process she had to go to a competition and then she was chosen. It was fairly difficult. It was not like you just walk in and sign up. People call and say we owe money or we gotta pay for something. Barbizon seems like they wanna charge for every single thing. But if you had a quick question about that day or session or whatever was happening at the hotel they were at, you can ask one of their staff. Since getting into Barbizon my daughter is a little more excited and has a little more hope that she's gonna become an actress or model.

We got a random call from Barbizon Modeling. My son has always been kind of interested and he has wanted to be into the acting industry so that was what prompted us to look into personal development. The experience when signing up my son was a little crowded but it felt okay. The lady that we spoke to was great. She felt super interested in him. We were told that we were gonna get an introductory packet and we've yet to receive that. That would've been in January, and we're going on June. All we've gotten was a postcard. It was the lack of resources or the knowledge that made us go with Barbizon over a different acting school. But for what we paid for, my son has not received the opportunity that I feel like he should have. So do a lot of research before doing it.

I've always wanted to model since I was little. My sisters and I, would like play pageants and do fake photo shoots. My sister was at the mall and Barbizon approached her and she signed me up for them. My parents looked it up and they saw a lot of good things about it and they decided that was the place that we should go. I feel like Barbizon explained things really well, and some things that I didn't understand, they helped me to understand it.

We had signed my daughter up with Barbizon years ago when she was eight years old. Now she's 26, she's gone to college and finished. We didn't continue 'cause at the time, we couldn't afford it. Fast forward years ahead, my nephew ended up getting signed up with them, and he is two years older than my son. My son asked me and my husband, and we asked him if that was something he wanted to do. He was a little shy and introverted, so we thought it would be a good idea as well. We allowed him to sign up and it was a very smooth enrollment process. He signed up on a little card that my nephew had while he was in the mall. They called him back and told us when the first class or meeting was gonna be, and attended.

My daughter ran into someone at one of the malls and then filled out a form from Barbizon. They called the house phone, and knowing the background since I went to Barbizon when I was a young girl, I went ahead and signed her up. It was easy and I was real pleased with the way everything was handled. Everybody at Barbizon seems to be very professional. My husband has stage four lung cancer and everybody has been great about working with us as far as my daughter's schedule. She went to the modeling and acting classes and it's been great. She also signed up for the Passport to Discovery so we're excited about that.

We were looking for someone to teach my daughter the basics, and when she was walking through the mall one day, someone approached her with a Barbizon certificate. We went to that and signed her up. The process was easy and everybody there was friendly. It was a good experience. With Barbizon's program, my daughter’s confidence and modeling skills have improved because it's not just all about looks. She has to know what she's doing. She gained all of her skills through Barbizon and now she knows what to do with them.

My daughter Tatiana has always been the girly type and modeling, as well as acting, are things she has always wanted to do. She got the opportunity to do so at Barbizon. We chose them because of their friendly attitude and the way they interacted with individuals. They are very hands on. Christian was the one who always stayed in contact with us. From the beginning, she was the one who would always check up on Tatiana. In fact, even though my daughter has completed her classes I can text her and ask questions and she would still respond. Moreover, they understand the business, so that’s what made me comfortable and not making me feel like I'm just giving money.

We were in the shopping mall when we learned about Barbizon. My daughter is extremely shy and I was hoping it would help her to sort of be a little bit more outgoing. She participated in eight sessions where she would go once a month. We signed up and they told us about the fees and what would be the dates and times of it and what types of things they would be learning. The enrollment was a seamless process.

My daughter gave me the puppy doll look and hooked me to sign her up in Barbizon. When I signed up for my daughter, people were talking about who did Barbizon and some of the famous people who made it. Some of them made it and tell you what to expect on payment-wise. And if your daughter or son has been chosen, then they will do a quick interview. Later on, they were chosen.

My daughter was already feeling that modeling and acting were what she wanted to do so I wanted her to build some confidence and get a bit more experience in that field. I looked up Barbizon's reviews and they have really good ones, so I was confident that that was where she needed to go. My daughter got a chance to build that experience and she’s a bit more confident in herself and not as shy as she was before she started with Barbizon. Financially, it was difficult because we weren't really prepared, but we made it happen. Also, their staff has been awesome. My daughter graduated back in January so I had to call them a couple of times to receive her certificate. But they were upfront about the process and how that worked, and she received her certificate of completion.

My daughter was approached by Barbizon in the mall. She was with her sister and I got a phone call a couple of months later, saying that Barbizon was gonna be in the area and asked if my daughter could come in for an interview. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good time at that particular moment, but then, they came back and so my daughter was able to make the second one. She's always the one who wanted to do something with acting. It has been a bug of hers for a while. Not that she has ever done anything with it, but I figured this would give her an opportunity to try it and if it worked, great and if didn't, it was out of her system.

I took my daughter to a counselor at the time because she is shy, quiet, not confident, all that stuff that teenagers go through. So, her counselor mentioned Barbizon Modeling. She said her granddaughter did that. She went through Barbizon and it helped her. I started checking into it and got involved with Barbizon. It was a good experience. Their process was easy and the people were very cordial. We had one session with them and then they started the classes. The limited interaction that I had with them was pleasant. The program was okay and very expensive but we wanted to invest this money to hopefully get my daughter out of her shell a little bit. However, my husband and I don't see a whole lot of difference. She's the same kind of person that she was before Barbizon. But she said she liked it and she feels that the program is a little better. So, we'll take her word for it.

Mia has been wanting to try personal development and modeling for a long time already, and it was her decision to look into it. A long time ago, I've heard of Barbizon's commercials and I thought it would be a good idea to start it off with them because they have been around for a while. Sign up process was pretty easy. They were friendly and helpful. Still, they've been very helpful lately. This is just the start for her. However, getting information sometimes is slow from them. The placement information was gonna take about four to six weeks. How can we can't submit that online? That's how information is transmitted nowadays. We no longer use mail. We're not living in the 1800s anymore.

My daughter was in the mall and she saw a booth, and she signed up for it and Barbizon called back. It was an easy process. I talked with someone and he answered my questions. My daughter does modeling because it's part of the program, but she's mostly into acting as it's her passion. She took all of Barbizon's classes and graduated. She’s auditioned for Simone, the Passport to Discovery and for a competition in Dallas. I recommend Barbizon.

I am a mother of twin daughters who was targeted by Barbizon a model school. They target ** and ** in urban communities with false advertisement of how to succeed in show business and life. The education part is good but this agency has no credibility and charge thousands of dollars for unnecessary classes. When I attended their seminar I realized no other race besides ** and ** was in the room. It was a lot of young kids under 14 years old some without parents. When I enter the agent room she started to ask 3 times what was my kids' nationality. She touched their hair to confirm texture to see if they was considered ** or ** in my opinion. She played it off by asking if they went to the hair salon giving a complimenting. I gave $1000 for both kids holding a spot under the assumption I have 3 days to cancel but that was a lie. I was targeted because I was ** and young. This was a scam as per the Better Business Bureau.

My daughter got a phone call from somebody at Barbizon telling her that they were going to be in the area and that she should come and audition. Signing up was good and easy. The staff have all been great. If I had a question, they got back to me right away and were very pleasant. Victoria has a little bit of anxiety, has always been shy and lacked a lot of confidence, and we were hoping that going to the classes would make her a little more confident. She enjoyed the classes, made a lot of friends and now has a lot more confidence. She’s done a couple of auditions for Passport to Discovery and I’ve seen so much growth in her during everything. I definitely see a big difference in her modeling skills. She carries herself much better and I see a bit more maturity in her. Barbizon is well worth the time and money as what the students get out of it is just amazing.

My daughter was talking about stuff like modeling and she was interested in it. My husband came across Barbizon and asked her if she would like to try it. She went through her classes okay and seemed to learn a lot. Everything seemed pretty fine to us. They’re really good with the knowledge and helping her. They answer any questions you have and are really helpful if you have any problems. And they're cooperative and informative. She’s still going through some things with them now. They're really good with the kids and I would recommend them.

I’ve known about Barbizon since I was a young girl and I’m almost 50 now. My daughter already has an agent but we felt that she needed additional training, and Barbizon offered the best in that venue. Signing up was very easy. The Barbizon reps are very good and they answer very quickly. My daughter did the whole program in Pensacola and she learned a lot of real world applications that she wouldn’t necessarily listen to mom about. We have recommended Barbizon.

My daughter is interested in performing music and acting, and while Barbizon represents that they can get you in touch with the right people, all we saw were opportunities to pay $2,000 - $6,000 for a promise of an interview/introduction. First, we spent about $2000 for my daughter to take the class. I was not impressed with the people I dealt with. Nobody was aware of the "deals" we made with our phone representatives, or of payments we had made.

Our experience today March 11th 2018 was something else, my daughter was walking in the mall with my mother the day before and was approached by someone about Barbizon and to come in early on a Sunday morning, I found out late at night about the whole thing, so I didnt even get a chance to look up any information about the company off hand, and as a parent you want to know what you about to walk into, my mother wasnt aware of things like that and this hasn't been our first time being asked for one of my children to model. Anyhow, we get there to the New York office and it was nice to see a professional place of business and see how well set up everything was, gave me a better feeling than the last few places we have been to in the past, so I had hope after being there for a few hours and I found that each child in there would be a client no matter what, as long as their parent had the money to make it happen that day.

My daughter had signed up for some make-up. The girls really liked her and they passed it along because they were actually from Barbizon. They convinced me that she’d be really good at it, so we went ahead and went forth with the classes, and she really liked it. She’s really interested. She took all of her classes, and we went to the Orlando competition. It was an easy sign-up process and the staff is friendly.

My daughter, since she was two years old, wanted to do either modeling or acting. Before she got involved with Barbizon, she entered into her first pageant, and she came first runner-up for the state of North Carolina and South Carolina for Top Model, and she never had any prior experience. She did that first in 2016, and then in 2017, she went to all six classes for Barbizon and enjoyed them. She learned a lot and honed in on her skills with things like the runway, speaking and doing commercials. She has more self-confidence. It’s been good for us, overall.

My daughter was interested and found more information about Barbizon. Then, she presented it to us, asked me if she can fill for it and I told her, “Yes”. The staff was good. Her sponsor let us know if she was prepared to the class and if she had any questions and reminded her about her next class and what she needed to prepare for. She has finished her classes and has learned a lot but we haven't been able to look for more things about modeling and acts because she has been doing a lot of stuff. But we went to one interviewer in New York where they gave her a small paragraph that she has to learn real fast and act like any type of actress that they prefer. They ended up choosing somebody else but it was a nice experience and it was fun for us. She could see how that industry moved.

My daughter, Arielle, always expressed interest into personal development and we hadn't found a good avenue to plug into. So, when she found out about Barbizon and I did my research, I thought it was a good thing to do. And because of the reviews about them, we went with them. Signing her up was very easy. I did appreciate the customer friendliness. That meant a lot to me. We’ve had to call in a few times for questions here and there and everything has been professional and on point. They're very prompt and punctual. Arielle participated a year ago. She was with a different class, but I think it was six weeks. She has a lot more confidence. She walks with her shoulders back and with her head up, and I’m loving it. If I have a friend who has a child with the same interests as Arielle, I would definitely recommend Barbizon and tell them to do some research, plug into it and it’s a go.

My granddaughter is happy. She's learning tremendous confidence and the little techniques, that’s all part of the confidence. I just don't know what direction she’s going to go yet, but she has the interest and she’s doing well with it. She was taught how to move her body when picking something up. It sounds like she had a good all round approach to modeling. And I think she needs to go further. She was selected to go to the Discovery in September and she’s looking forward to that. That’s going to be a cruise and it’s going to be 110 people who work with models. She could be selected. It’s all been a positive experience. I researched Barbizon before. We took the big plunge, and they're the number one modeling agency.

I grew up modeling. I was in Atlanta, and I started at 7 when I was placed in several magazines. I wanted my child to go through the program. I didn’t know of any programs around here. We got a call to go and listen to the presentation that Barbizon had. After they talked to me about the program, it was like, “This is great. We’ll just do this.” The class was once a month in Birmingham. And so, we went up there, and I think it was 9:00 to 5:00 learning how to do makeup and doing runways. It was more of the etiquette. It definitely helps and it’s great, especially for beginners. We don’t know how far it will take us, but hopefully, we’ll get something out of it. Sarah is very mature for 11. And I guess it exposed her. She has never done runway, and she didn’t know how to apply some of them, so it did give her some application.

I wanted my granddaughter to build her self-esteem. I’ve heard of Barbizon the longest and I signed her up for their classes. I had no problems with the process and so far it's been a good experience for me. I had to let their staff know that we were missing a couple of classes and we rescheduled. They seemed pretty good. Barbizon taught my granddaughter how to put her makeup on and they did modeling and walking. They were also able to do acting. The program did what it was supposed to. My granddaughter was very pleased and she had a great time. She did a recruiting session for future people which she enjoyed.

My daughter likes modeling and acting. And then somebody called my cell phone and told me that there’s a lot of agencies in Dallas that might be looking for someone with her height, her hair, her skin color, and everything. And since we live in Dallas, we signed out for her to take the classes at Barbizon. This person said that when she graduates, some agencies will be calling her.

I felt my child has the qualification to be an actor or a model so I decided to look into personal development. We went to the audition when Barbizon went to his school and they chose him. We got Barbizon since it was convenient. It was local too. My child had acting classes and it was an eight-hour class for six months. After we paid for it, we were on a waiting list. They talked to him one time and offered him a job and getting other people to sign up. Then, that’s when they called for my daughter. I took my daughter and she just had a class but they required us to make a down payment. I picked up a class, credential and a qualification and they did. There was some type of discount for my daughter when I told them that my son was a graduate of Barbizon but there wasn’t a discount applied. That was only for a hundred dollars and it’s $2,700.

My child has been wanting to do modeling and acting for a while. Her grandmother felt like the name Barbizon Modeling meant something. My daughter participated acting classes and classes on how to draw makeup, how to handle an interview and how to pose. She enjoyed the classes that she had and the program helped with her confidence. She also made a lot of good friends. But I haven’t heard back from Barbizon since the classes ended and my daughter hasn’t gotten any work stuff yet so I feel like I wasted money.

Barbizon has been our first dabble in the performing arts and the signup experience was good. It was encouraging and very positive. It gave us a lot of hope. My daughter Natalie is a little more on the curvy side and I wanted her to feel good about herself. I was trying to give her self-confidence but the program had the opposite effect. It became very much a comparison of herself to other girls and it wasn’t so evident up to the class.

Barbizon had people in the mall and my daughter signed up with them there. They were helpful but we didn’t talk to them that much and when they were in the classes, they didn't want us there. My daughter has graduated and so, I am in the process of filling out her paperwork so she can do vocal. We wanted to boost my daughter’s confidence. But she said she did not like the program. That may just be part of her teenage thing though. Other than that, my experience with them was pleasant but I would wait until we find something that she can do local.

My daughter was in one of the pageants and after doing that, she had a choice between doing that again or looking at modeling, which was something that she wanted to do. She got an invitation to go to one of Barbizon’s orientations and our interaction with the staff was all good. Signing her up was pretty easy. The only frustrating experience was that she wasn’t able to start right away. So she ended up having to finish that class later, which then somehow confused the folks that were getting us all set up for our stuff. She had already graduated but somehow we all got invited back to the initial orientation. We thought it was something different because we didn’t think they would send us back to that. And of course, we couldn’t say anything until the end. So that was a little frustrating. But otherwise, everything else has gone rather smoothly. Barbizon’s modeling program made my daughter a lot more confident.

I have another daughter whom I wanted to do some personal development work with because she seemed to need it. She’s grown up now, and partially due to the family circumstances and divorce, she could have used some other kind of help. She’s gone about her own way of getting some of that information that we would have gotten from classes at Barbizon. Due to that experience, maybe it would be beneficial for my other daughter for her to get it. She was looking into doing some sort of modeling like runway work. She’s interested in doing that for money, for her college. She likes the classes at Barbizon Modeling although she was a bit critical of the classes because she didn't feel she was really learning anything.

My Beautiful 13 year old daughter was approached by Barbizon at a mall. We attended the presentation, which was an hour of a Korean American corporate spokeswoman telling us irrelevant personal information about herself. When she finally cut to the chase she revealed that it would cost $2500 to attend modeling school. If that wasn't bad enough once I read the requirements for this "education" I told my daughter we were leaving. It is truly shameful to impose archaic gender roles on our children. Girls are expected to wear dresses and high heels, boys slacks and dress shirts. It's 2018 for heaven's sake!!! Kids should be encouraged to be themselves, and not forced to abide by what society thinks a girl should look like. My daughter has short hair and my son has hair to his waist. Barbizon is the same "charm" school it was back in the 80's.

My daughter was out at a mall and Barbizon Modeling saw her. I went with what my daughter was looking for and some of the things that she wanted to accomplish. We were supporting her dream. My daughter's very quiet but she's always been bold. If she was in a room, you would not know she was there. But when it comes to speaking or doing things, it's like she turns into somebody else. I felt like if she had the training to give her that extra confidence, she would be great. This program did that for her. It boosted her confidence and gave her an idea of what she wants to do.

Our experience with Barbizon Modeling was okay. We were walking through some mall and our child saw it on the kiosk. Signing up was very easy and as long as you have the money, you’re in. She filled out some sort of form at the mall and mailed it in, and surprisingly enough, they called and responded to it and we decided to give it a try. The staff was very pleasant and very personable. Our child went through the classes and she enjoyed it. She no longer works with Barbizon. We decided not to continue because after paying a few times, it was just a never-ending bank. But she felt very confident at that time in terms of personal development skills. We found out later Barbizon Modeling had been in business for a very long time and they’re very reputable. They’re good and I would recommend it to a friend.

My daughter was interested in personal development for a while and she filled out a questionnaire when she was walking around the mall. Then Barbizon Modeling called me back, requesting for her to come see the initial audition. Once we did that, she decided she was interested and we went forward with it. Their staff was good, friendly, knowledgeable and usually answered any questions that I had. I got my daughter’s placement card in the mail and I have not turned that in yet. I need to do that, get with somebody and talk to them again. But they’ve always been really good whenever I call or talk to them in person.

We received a letter and we also saw Barbizon Modeling at an affair so my daughter filled up some things there and then we got a call or an e-mail to come and try out. Signing up was easy and the staff did really well at answering the questions and everything that we had. They were very friendly and helpful and as far as customer service, everything was good. They did a lot however it cost a lot of money and the price could be improved.

Our daughter did summer classes at Barbizon Modeling twice a month for over a five-month period. Their reps were good and my daughter really enjoyed the classes and the instructors. With her acting and modeling skills, she has been going out more for participation and plays stuff at school. She looks at her appearance a lot more, especially with the makeup. She has a sister who’s heavy into makeup and they talk all the time. She got invited to an event but couldn’t make it, though, and she hasn’t been called for anything else afterward. So, if there’s something that we need to do, somebody should initiate the opportunities that may come up, whether it’s acting or modeling or whatever the case may be. We’d still recommend it to a friend but we want to see the opportunity given to my daughter to be able to advance on what she's learned.

We found Barbizon one day and my daughter had an interest in modeling and acting so we thought that it was an opportunity for her to explore a little bit. We were invited out to a general session that talked about the company itself and they were very informative. They told us what to expect from each student and what to expect financially. They also told us about the classes that were coming up and where they will be held. The system was well oiled and everything was smoothly done.

We got a packet from Barbizon in the mail and my granddaughter told us that it was what she wanted to do. She chose both the modeling and acting parts. My daughter did the signup and it was not a difficult process. The staff was very helpful. I would recommend them to a friend because my granddaughter enjoyed it though it was a challenge. I don’t even know how to put on makeup and she showed me how to put it on.

My daughter, Winter, was at the mall and saw a group of Barbizon girls. She assumed it was for modeling, and since she has always had an interest in it, she thought it would be nice to look at and work towards. Barbizon was the first chance she had truly seen that she could be in modeling and signing up for the classes was quite an easy process. It was just filling the form out and it only took her a couple of minutes. The staff was very nice and even when she walked into that first class, they seemed very friendly. There were classes that encompassed the areas of modeling and acting that she went through for six months, and then she went to the Dallas competition. From the classes, she learned a bit more poise and self-confidence. Everything they did was amazing and she really enjoyed the experience and the people there. They were professional, kind and serious, but they’ll make you smile. Barbizon is very educational and will teach you a lot.

We were at a mall in Jonesboro, Arkansas when people from Barbizon Modeling stopped the girls. The girls then filled out a card and we got a call to go to Memphis and do an interview. I didn't know anything about Barbizon then and we had to do some research to find out about the company and if it was a legitimate thing. Once we got there, we saw everybody and how things were done and we found out that the company was really good and that it has been around for a long time. They asked if the kids had any modeling experience and I told them that they modeled for Dillard's and Belk. They then told me that they need to go to modeling classes so that they can learn the names of the walks and different things like that.

We're from a small town and I wanted my daughter to come out of her shell through the modeling and acting. Barbizon walked me through everything. Anytime I had a question or something I didn't understand I would call them and they would always help me. My daughter filled out the application and they reached back out to her. With the training that she got for those six months I feel like she can apply that even in her everyday life. One day they had also sent an email for a job to be an intern for Barbizon but by the time she got the email, it was too late. We also did the portfolio so we're waiting on them to respond back to us.

My son took modeling and acting lessons from Barbizon Modeling. There were a lot of people when signing up and it was like we were cattle being herded into different lines. Their staff was awesome but it would have been less intimidating had everyone been separated into groups instead of having just one auditorium or room. My son has ADD so it was a little overwhelming for him, but he did well despite that. He walked and entertained the idea of being with the group because not everybody feels comfortable in a crowd. As a result, his shyness and some of his insecurities have dissipated. He is more outgoing and more outspoken. He feels more comfortable speaking to people and it's built his confidence up. It was an enlightening experience.

I first heard about Barbizon Modeling at the mall and I thought it was for scholarships and grants when I signed up. Then it took them six months to call me and I forgot about it, and then my daughter Elizabeth did six months of classes once a month with them. Her classes consisted of learning how to walk properly, how to put on makeup and how to present herself. She was dressed up on different days and we had to put clothing which I provided, and they told us what she needed to wear, like a certain color one month or a fancy dress or three different outfits to change into. I thought I was going to get pictures of her and the pictures they took of her because they were going to have a professional photo shoot, but they didn’t do that. Instead, they used her cellphone to take pictures of them and the photos they gave me were tiny, so I was disappointed.

My baby girl did a little bit of acting and modeling with Barbizon Modeling. She brought it to me and it was something she wanted to do. Signing up was an easy process. There wasn't any long paperwork. Their staff I interacted with was nice and kind. They were willing to work with my daughter and answered whatever questions we had. Since working with them, she has shown development. She was really shy and so it helped her open up to speaking a little in front of people. It was a different experience and it's something that she enjoys. In fact, she did make the competition in December.

Modeling has been something my son wanted to pursue since he was little. I heard of some good news about Barbizon and I thought what they delivered was pretty good. Everybody from Barbizon was very helpful. Every time I’d call, I got an answer. If I didn’t get an answer, I was able to leave a message and they were able to call me right back. So, every step of it was easy.

Barbizon Modeling's training was good. However, after the training, things dissipated. They recently sent us placement card and I had to send that back. My daughter has been able to be involved in one event in the summer months and is planning to participate in an event in Atlanta this December. Signing up was easy. However, I didn't realize that there was going to be that much finance involved in it. The fees were higher than expected. Plus, we were not aware that there was a $1000 fee for participating in a pageant happening this December. We wanted to help build my daughter's character and self-esteem, as well as improve her communication and gain experience. She has been able to meet some really nice people and it's been a positive experience for her.

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.