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Barbizon Modeling / Barbizon International Shady business practices to get leads

Guidance counselors and teachers BEWARE! Barbizon has a crafty Public Relations program designed to get leads that is nothing more than a ruse. They go into schools under a "leadership" and "scholarship" ploy just to get names and addresses from unsuspecting parents of teens and children as young as 12-years old. They say, they give away a $100, 000 scholarship every year to one lucky student out of the tens of thousands that enter. I have not checked the legitimacy of the scholarship out so I can't say either way on that...my problem is that they are getting private information from under age students to use as their modeling school sales leads without the knowledge of the parents. TEACHER'S & GUIDANCE COUNSELORS BEWARE, you may get some angry parents calling you. They ALSO go into malls and get the same information from UNDER AGE CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 8-YEARS OLD. They then call the parents with their "telemarketing scheme" to say their child has won a make-over and photo shoot...of course the winners have to pay for the pictures if they want to keep them and the goal is to get the parent to spend several thousand dollars on their modeling school program. It's all too scammy like ...I understand how the "enter to win" marketing ploys work but this just doesn't seem right when you do it with CHILDREN.

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Deb Thompson
Austin, US
Nov 03, 2009 8:08 pm EST

I am a guidance counselor at a high school in Texas that lets Barbizon personnel come in and discuss a range of topics and am a bit puzzled by your outrage. There is no secret that in return for providing this service for our students we allow them to solicit names of interested students. The important thing is that, in three years, we have not received a single complaint which would seem to indicate that their sales practices must be reasonably professional. We have also confirmed the validity of the College Scholarship and found the program as represented. All in all, the relationship has be mutually beneficial.

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Barbizon Modeling / Barbizon International - Rip off

Barbizon Modeling Agencey is a rip off. Please do use this agency. It is a waste of money, time, and engery. This company is fake. They are racial towards the selection of girls they choose and pick. The classes they offer do not help the girls grow at all, the make-up products they use are cheap and sleazy. Its a waste of time. If they pick you child in...

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Barbizon Modeling / Barbizon International UNPAID WAGES ETC.

I have never been paid my sales commissions for enrolling people into their school. This company owes me over $1000.00. First they blamed it on accounting errors, then told me they couldn't pay me because my boss had stolen my sales and was no longer with the company. I was made to work about 60 hours a week with no overtime, no breaks, and was paid less than minimum wage for my time. The schedule was nothing like what I was told when I was hired. The cubicle I had to work in was in a filthy, dark room with stained carpet and little lighting that still worked. The employees referred to it as the animal pen. Other employees were constantly complaining about not getting paid, and it was just an overall horrible experience.

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Barbizon Modeling / Barbizon International - they are cons...

Barbizon is a complete waste of mine and everybody's time... They make you come into there little auditioning to look and judge you. After that they say you have so much potential. Thats just them sweet talking you so they can pull as much money as they can. Trust me you dont want to deal with these people. Their all fake!

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Barbizon Modeling / Barbizon International Don't waste your money

A few months ago I attended Barbizon...FOR ALL THE MONEY MY PARENTS PAID...it was NOT worth it at all. YOU learn things like facials, make-up, and walk down a runway- which, they don’t even go over that well.

Yes, I made some friends. But it didn’t do S*** for me, it didn’t boost my confidence or anything. Then they say when you graduate there will be agents there ...yaw okay, ONLY THE TEACHERS WERE THERE. Biggest rip OFFF EVER.DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY...but rather find an agent and take photo shoots. That’s what I did, and I got major movie parts.

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Charlotte, US
Feb 03, 2009 8:54 am EST

Those grammar and spelling errors alone should be enough to show anyone what kind of professionalism they can expect from Barbizon.

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David Lawrence
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Nov 23, 2008 12:35 pm EST

Barbizon grads are seen daily on TV and in Feature films, check our success stories.Barbizon does not create the scripts nor do they select instructors as you mentioned they were there for training students. Agents and managers send talent out for many auditions and some new talent our lucky on a first or second audition but this is not normal. You have been extremly fortunate. In persueing your career you should be Professional as another opportunity with them. may arise.No industry Professional wants to deal with a sour talent. There is so much new talent with manners and good nature that get the jobs.Barbizon records show that you never completed your classes and are a drop out. It is unfortunate that your a drop out, and it is innapropriate for you to comment about Barbizon.

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Jul 15, 2008 12:21 pm EDT

I am a graduate of Barbizon and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I do not think it was a waste of money. You pay for dance lessons, but don't expect to become the next great dancer. Barbizon does not guarantee jobs, but many graduates have made it like Sean Faris, Carmen Electra, Moises Arias.

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Barbizon Modeling / Barbizon International Fraud

So I graduated from Barbizon in 2004 it is now 2008! I paid190 every Saturday and learned how to... put makeup on! I would not suggest any one to go to John Casablanca’s or john Robert powers! Check out the site. Barbizon has nothing to offer despite their big school. Every time I call that school they never have anything for me and I am supposed to be a student there. So please just take my word for it and don’t go to barbizon. It really is a fraud.

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Mia D
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May 16, 2016 8:25 pm EDT

I've worked behind the desk for this company. The Illinois owners are jerks. Rude to many. The male owner would talk about students behind their backs, "she'll need a nose job." The money parents paid were pretty much for Saturday morning babysitters for their kids and funding the owners spending habits.
They treated mist of their employees like expendable garbage too. ANYONE AND EVERYONE got accepted into this scam as long as they had money to pay for it.

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Juliejohnson
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Dec 28, 2015 8:21 am EST

Barbizon USA is amazing. There are people who have negative things to say about Starbucks ... Who doesn't like Starbucks ?! People will complain that their .50 cent coupon wasn't honored at their grocery store and never go back to that store again. Life is what you make it. Negativity will consume you. Halley berry came from Barbizon not to mention the rest of the celebrity list. Barbizion can't change who you are, you have to do that yourself and not hold people that try to help you along the way responsible for your outcome and success ! Good luck !

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EmilyB531
Pleasant Hill, US
Feb 26, 2012 8:24 pm EST

I just had a meeting yesterday at Barbizon in SF and I was the only girl there. They had me walk ( i was wearing 4 inch heels and i don't usually wear heels considering I'm 16 and 5'10.5 ) and read a script out loud. I do have some previous acting experience and the interviewer did comment saying that my walk was already perfect and my voice was loud and clear. She told me that if i had a portfolio ready then she would set me up with agents without even taking the classes, but that the classes could help me fine tune some things and practice makes perfect. She didn't pressure me AT ALL about jumping right into things, and that a payment plan was available because she understood money is tight and I'm a busy girl. She said I could take as long as I want to go through the classes, spreading them out to fit my schedule and even though I'm 16 I'm mature-looking and could possibly be in the adult classes. She accepted me right then and there no "call-backs" or anything like that. So at least in my experience there, they arn't trying to just take my money. She gave me her personal cell phone number and that I can call at any time. I'm not going to rush into this because I have other priorities but I feel that maybe for me it would be a good experience and help me later in life. The classes are all about working hard and practicing and taking things seriously. If the instructors see this, then they are more likely to take you seriously and more modeling jobs will come out of it.

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Watertown, US
Apr 05, 2011 4:30 pm EDT

We recently participated in one of the hotel session sales pitches. We had only a few days notice before the session and interview, and were told of the need for prompt payment, etc. The interviewer called late, as noted by others, and wanted to speak with both me and my daughter. The interviewer told my daughter all of her lovely attributes and that my daughter was one of the less than 70 accepted of the 400 girls who had applied. We had done some research online earlier in the evening because we felt the high-pressure tactics were suspicious. When the rep called I asked if there were girls in the area we could speak with who had gone through the program so we could get their feedback (one would think there would be hundreds considering the school has been in existence for so many years and scouting sessions are held regularly). I was told this was not possible and that the rep would get in trouble if she shared such information. This struck a chord. Any reputable school has an alumni network---that is usually front and center on a website---where you can reach out and talk with alumns. To be told it was against company policy for this to be possible and there would be repercussions for the rep did not bode well. In regard to payment, we were given various means to spread out the payment and still take advantage of the full payment discount, which seemed a bit desparate compared to what had been initially proposed; which also indicates the reps get a percentage of the tuition. High pressure tactis of giving only four days to make a decision, playing on the dreams of children and their parents, and not being forthcoming with information necessary for a balanced decision is why we are not taking them up on their "opportunity." Based on the sales video we were all shown at the hotel, there were no major movie stars included who had been mentioned in the presentation, so can the school truly take credit for their successful careers? Surely the school has been beneficial to some, but based on the input of those above and on other complaint sites, and the thousands of successful people in the industry, there are many ways to achieve one's goals and this is not the one we will be pursuing.

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concernedparent111
Chicago, US
Mar 22, 2011 3:34 am EDT
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We were almost duped into the same scam. Read this lawsuit againt Barbizon: http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/06/25/28372.htm
The name of the biggest scammer is: CHARLES R. NEMES 434 E. SIXTHSTREET HINSDALE 60521

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Schuamburg, US
Feb 01, 2011 7:27 pm EST

I am so glad to see that these people are getting caught in their lies! Thank gosh for the internet! I worked for them YEARS ago, 3 months and couldn't take the corruption. The owner told me, if I didn't do a good job, me and my kids would starve to death, I knew then this was not the place for me, I do not work under scare tactics! It was a experience I will never forget it, it made me feel bless in anything I did after that experience. I do feel terrible for all the families that fall for the BS, it is just terrible. MAYBE 1 out of 100 kids gets something from it, a boost to self esteem, but mostly their families get debt. all for wanting their child to be happy because some [censor] told her that she will go far, just take the classes, It is sad that they have been put of of business long long ago, , but still happy to see all their stink being broadcasted on the internet! DON'T GO TO BARBIZON! YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER is WORTH MORE!

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celestialjess
Alpharetta, US
Jan 29, 2011 8:20 am EST

Barbizon's okay for persobal development, but the only real way to get a job is to proactively go for it yourself. Some people don't even need classes like Barbizon to get a job. I sent a simple picture in and got a call back. I've been to the classes and the only thing you learn is how to walk and how to apply their cheap makeup.

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Wichita, US
Oct 16, 2010 6:15 pm EDT

A lady from Barbizon "Lana Cox" Called me on Sunday and told me that my daughter's friend in school recommended her. I did not know what's Barbizon all about. Anyway, We went to the interview, Lana said she will give us a call on Monday. She called on Monday and said my daughter got accepted. My daughter was so happy...Well, Lana went over the paper work with me and ask if I can fax the from with credit card number to her now. I said, I had to do that at work tomorrow morning...She asked What time?

I had a very bad feeling about this. I had my asst. to check on this comapny and all these scan pop out ?
Lana kept calling me all the time days and nights...I know this is not right. I talked to my daughter and she check on out this comapny herself...She told me mom this is a scam...

Lana left me a message said that I broke my daughter's heart for not supporting her blaaaaaa...

I wonder how she can sleep at night for doing all this...

Lana, this is for you..Comes around goes around ...put that in mind you monster :((((((((((

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ktelfor
Hudsonville, US
Mar 28, 2010 5:03 pm EDT
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Okay, so you say that the classes are bogus, but has anyone gotten called for a job? How often? THAT'S what I'm looking for, is results. Does it work in terms of getting jobs?

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AmyLinda
Haymarket, US
Feb 06, 2010 7:53 pm EST

I was almost scammed by Barbizon. Fairfax, VA Fall 2009. Turned out to be almost the biggest mistake I have ever made. 700 girls show up for the interview that was scheduled for my daugheter. The phone call I received at home was even a scam; they said that my daughter's friend at school, Katie, recommended her. A lie. There are a million Katies at the school so my daughter didn't think anything of it; she was just excited (turned out she signed up for info at SCHOOL!; how did they ever get this scam company in the school!). She was accepted at the interview; along with probably everyone else. The rep called us the next evening (said she had hurt herself and was home in Tampa Florida!); pressured us to sign; needed an immediate deposit of 600.00 (any credit card would do to hold her position)...seemed strange when she said we could think about it, but don't wait too long, she would give my daughter's place to someone else!...told her I would contact her the next evening. My husband went on line and found all this info (thanks!) about this scam...thank goodness. The rep called like clockwork the next evening; told her we weren't interested; she was very terse. I phoned the hotel that was hosting their first training session and there were 20 girls signed up! HAHAHHAHAHA. Of the 700 girls that appt (more like 1600 or more for the weekend); only 20 were caught! sorry that even one person paid these people a dime. They fool with a child's emotions and sensitivities. It is crushing to girls when/if they find out it is a scam. All the women who participated now make me nauteous. I cannot believe they sleep at night working in this corrupt business. My daughter is 5'11" tall and gorgeous. She can do better. signed, Happy in Haymarket!

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Barbizon Modeling / Barbizon International They are rip-offs

My daughter enrolled in their modelling class on the Mississippi gulf coast before Katrina, at a hefty price and was charged, pay per you class. $100.00. After the hurricane they called and requested she continue classes and after a few classes the just left the area with no explanation at all. These girls were devastated and lied to. Not to mention all the money the parents were swindled out of fpr classes and photo shoots. Just be careful I would never have dreamed they were a fly-by-night company...my daughter will investigate all offers while searching for modelling classes.

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Scam my daughter who is sickly out of time hopes promising money etc is horrible

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