PROSCOUT review: PROSCOUT 187

This is for "martinhousetoo" I'm 15 and I'm going to the kansas city invatationals too in june.
I'll see u there I really hope I get signed..!

I would like to add more comments. Do some research on Josh Duhamel & Ashton Kutcher just to name a couple. The fact is that they were both discovered at events similar to the one Pro Scout is doing. I am sure there are many many more celebs that had to go through this same thing. Also email or call the agencies that are supposed to be represented and see if it is legit. I have already gotten ahold of Osbrink and received a confirmation. No legitimate talent agent would stand for their company name to be affiliated with a scam. There would be lawsuits out the butt!

I have been approached by many of these "so-called " agencies and the Pro Scout is the first one that I feel real good about. Believe me I have had my share of being scammed. If it were a money thing why is it that on that first day they clear out over half the room of EAGER people wanting to break into the business. Don't you think that if they wanted only money they would keep more and put them through to the invitational? As far as not being picked at the agent audition I guess it means you just didn't have what they were looking for. People need to pay attention because that is exactly what is explained at the first interview. If everyone was what they were looking for what would become of the business? I believe that they were forthcoming and I am taking my grandaughter to the invitational in Kansas City in June. As far as the cost goes trust me you are saving a TON of money doing it this way.First you have to know all the addresses of agencies, agents, etc, and then you have to have a professional resume done along with either a head shot or zed card and then you have to mail each and every one of them out at $1.38 or more a piece. There is about a .00009 chance that it even makes it across their desk. And you never get in without an appointment! Do what you want, but as for me I think they are the way to go.

Lol! I'm really wondering are the people who are for proscout working with them just saying the people who are sayig it was so great and why are people mad why some of the comments ya'll make like you are so mad they have their opinion about the company. Be fa real even at the 1st meeting they tell you that you should not have to pay any money to an agency. If that is what their preaching why are they trying to collect 800 for the 2nd interview y not just let the agency know it is talent in a certain city send them there get an interview if your liked proscout should get paid by agency for a finders fee they'll still make money. O well I just say to all who attend go with your first mind 800 bucks the first time them 200 every other time damn don't that ### add up. in my opinion proscot people don't be mad at me for my opinion. LMAO!

Agents do sometimes (rarely) sign a model just from photos. WTF! that is exactly what modeling agents sign a model for you dumb mutt... Where in the hell do you get your facts from... Oh yeah industry fakes from ps...lol

You see a model has to have a look that is going to look good on print because once you sign with a real agent a booking agent sends the models comp card (which is a collection of 2 or three PICTURES ) to the clients and based off the models LOOKS on the picture, then they will be selected for a in face or "GO SEE" to see the client directly and model for the client.

Clients pick models on how they look, honey. That is why once you go to a real agent (not pro scouts) the first thing they do is ask for your pics, if you dont have any they take pics of you right there in their office.

and I highly doubt all those D'list agents thier at your ps events are legit so technically thats not true you will have more exposure. Ok real modeling agencies are world wide, if thats not exposure I dont know what is, oh yeah and they have connections with big name designers which are some of their clients so please, if you go to a real agency, you will get tons of exposure.

The biggest cost, however, is one Marcus feels most people wouldn't even think about. ProScout advertises its events on radio stations all over the U.S. and Canada (and I can tell you as a former radio announcer, those ads are not cheap). OH ARE You talking about those fake home aid adds that are flung out over the radio, ha. You guys at PS are money hungry scamming [censored]s, I doubt that you would spend so much on advertising, then agian, that is how you reel the unsuspecting poor public to your scams...

You have no real experience in the fashion or ent biz bri4251
You know bri4251 you are a sad excuse for a human, lol. You know that all the agencies you and I listed have thier own websites and own scouting methods. You know that thier are plenty of scams like ps out in the world today. You should never, ever pay for anykind of services these fakes present in the name of promising ppl will live thier dream.

You talk way toooo much, and for what, a dying cause. Pro scouts is a scam, the Paid agent said so, like many other hard working americans.

You need to stop spreading all this bull ### and learn what it is to be an american. You are uneducated, and very silly. You get all your facts from google searching and wiki pedia, which lets me know that you are way more stupid than you sound.

Get a life, and stop lying all the damn time. You need help, lol and No i do not want to hurt your already tattered feelings, you are a broken person selling broken dreams.

You need to get a job, a real one. I know you are advertising ps, or should i say pro scam, but really you are a little to old to be carrying on the way that you do, so i got some advise for you:

1. Get a life
2. Get a job, a real one, being a ps activist does not count
3. Get a girlfriend or a boyfriend, hell even a cat or dog because you are WAY to LONELY.

But what can you expect from a loser and a reject! My hopes for you are way to high, lol so please just take my advise step by step and you will b ok.

I know that all of the top agencies for acting and modeling have thier own websites that one can easily upload thier pics to, and guess what, for free, no traveling, no motivational speeches or pic selling, for acting the top agiencies wont even look your way unless you have been in the biz and have some talent, they look for you. so

bri4251 get help and stop gathering these so called facts from the internet and do some real research, which requires you to actually go to the source, not reading ps reviews. lmao... You are a joke

by the way i posted some facts above posted on a website by an agent that attended proscout ..he gives some pros and cons on ProScout

There is a distinct advantage to meeting several agents at one time
Agents do sometimes (rarely) sign a model just from photos, but they are far more likely to take someone they have met. At ProScout, as Marcus states "If one agent loves you, every other agent knows it. That critical mass is here." In other words, when you get a lot of agents in one room, interesting models start to look even more interesting, and that isn't going to happen over e-mail or at an open call.

ProScout can't make you come to their event
I've heard from people that felt pressured to make a quick decision about their attendance at ProScout. If you're uneasy, walk away. If you aren't sure this is the right event for you, and can't afford to spend a few hundred dollars to find out - don't stress about it.

There are other ways to get discovered
If you are more comfortable visiting agencies at your own pace (and on their open call schedules), it might save you some money. It will definitely take a lot more of your time however, and limit your exposure.

ProScout has a lot of their own expenses
# If you're wondering where the registration money goes, according to Brian Marcus: Each weekend ProScout pays for between 75 and 80 staff, scouts and speakers to fly to the event, and covers their meals and accommodations.
# ProScout, not surprisingly, is also required to pay for the meeting rooms, and has to provide a substantial upfront deposit to secure the space.
# Then there's the cost of sending the advance teams across North America to do the initial screening.
# Of course there are staff salaries, and physical office expenses as well.
# The biggest cost, however, is one Marcus feels most people wouldn't even think about. ProScout advertises its events on radio stations all over the U.S. and Canada (and I can tell you as a former radio announcer, those ads are not cheap).

So im definitely laughing my ### off at this dumb ### scammersbs! clearly your dumb ### is incapable of reading.. i didn't say ProScout was the ONLY option to go through nor did I say I was actually going (but of course YOU wouldn't know a damn thing about that because your main aim is to HATE you are a HATER!) i'm not close-minded, your the only one talking all kind of ### HOPING your hurting my feelings, the only feelings your hurting is yours sorry, i definitely don't live my life letting people like you hurt my feelings. AND best believe i dont set my hopes of getting anywhere in life on anyone except myself, i'm too grown for that. I clearly said that what I believe ProScout does is not a scam and i clearly said that is my OPINION, on the other hand your close-minded ### says ProScout IS a scam like you personally know everyone that has been through ProScout or that you've done it yourself, so you heard about ProScout Google it then clicked on the first link read some reviews that it was bullshiit and you made your own assumptions, yea that's great! sounds VERY open-minded to me..Elite, Ford, Wilimenia, IMG, L.A. Models, etc no they don't need ProScout to find talent but it is another door for them to look in, agencies do their own scouting, they go through other ways of scouting (ProScout), they have modeling contests hosted through other vendors (MySpace, DOVE) or people come to them (which i promise you is almost always a costly deal ESPECIALLY if your not anywhere near the major cities where these agencies are based like New York, Miami, L.A., Milan(yes in Paris))..nowhere did I say these agencies wait for or follow ProScout, ProScout helps THEM and makes money by finding THEM talent..that's what they get paid for..to go find TALENT and bring it to these AGENCIES...and you seriously need to do your own research man, I wouldn't just be on here talking ### for no reason like you, I actually did the research for this thing talked to people who have done it and are successful and I called the agencies, call that number I posted on the other comment like seriously, call the other agencies your so hell bent on believing wouldn't attend a ProScout event, its okay if you want to believe that because you have to pay a fee to be seen by 40 legit agencies that its a scam, I understand its a recession and your probably broke as ### working your 9-5 and yea spending $800 on lotto tickets does sound smarter especially when after you spent $800 YOU STILL DIDN'T WIN THE LOTTO!

Again people i'll say one more time (because i'm done trying to be civilized with scammerthacaveman) its important that no matter what you pursue that you do your research so that you don't get scammed, don't just listen to one person when they say its bullshiit, don't read a few bad reviews (that could be people who just didn't make it) and decide its bad, really weigh in on some pros and cons about the decision your making and then make a decision because ultimately its up to you (no one can scam you without your permission), I CLEARLY said there are other routes to go and that ProScout is just another route, now whether you believe its a good one or not is entirely your opinion, but please lets all be adults (except for scammerbs) and not try to ruin it for other people who actually have a shot at something they want.

Anyway that's my last post on this board people, finals is coming up and i want my B.A. lol so ill be too busy, and whatever else scammersbs post slandering anyone on this bored including me just continues to prove my point that hes close-minded (too bad hes not close-mouthed) hahaha, and again remember to go for whatever opportunity presents itself just make sure your knowledgeable about it and hopefully whatever way you pursue your career goals whether through ProScout or Paris GOOD LUCK AND I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST! =]

Sweety (bri4251) I know you are fragile right now, they say the truth hurts and I know my posts may have hurt you but someone has to tell the truth, and obviously its not you. I know its hard to swallow, I know, I would be upset also if all my bets were on a scam, but one day you will see the light.
First of all hilary did not get discovered at pro scouts, please verify your facts don’t believe everything wiki says honey, and second of all NONE of the top agencies are associated with pro scouts, they do their own hunting. Elite, Ford and so many others also visit small towns to select talent (so you call them or better yet visit their website), so they don’t need pro scouts.
I am so sorry you are passionate about this pro scam stuff, but it’s a hustle honey, one big fat ### hustle, and anyone with their childrens best intrest or their own would do better to go to the agents directly. Pro scouts arent industry professionals. So you can call me names all you want but I don’t see the validity inany thing you say.
bri4251 you should never pay a talent/ model/ acting agent either, you need to watch tyra, and you need to stop all that damn lying… IMG does NOT attend ps events. I mean seriously this is the top modeling agnecy in the world and I highly doubt they spend their time tracking PS every move and attending their sorry D list events to find talent, what a load of crap…
PS is a SCAM, all you are doing is paying for a motivational speech, lol and to see some un nammed agents.
Like I said before ALL of the top agencies have their own ways of scouting, there is way to much competition out their for them to need the likes of pro scouts. And so what they have been around for so long, because technically what they are doing is not illegal, just immoral. Barbizon, orang models and so many others has been around for years as well…
Pro scouts is a SCAM, I am so sorry, again if I am crushing your dreams bri4251, im sorry if the only way you though you might make it is through Pro scouts, im sorry, you need to find another profession.
And yes any one can be a model( a model is a broad term and it can apply to anyone of any body type) you piece of rancid ###, every type of modeling has its criteria, of course if you want to be runway you have to have a certain body type, but even that can be trumped look at Kate Moss 5’6 when average runway models are 5’9 and above(of course there are lmitations to each but nothing is impossible). You can be a fitness model, plus size, senior, tatoo/ body art. So bri4251 stop being so damned close minded, I mean I understand that pro scam has brained washed you and all, but for all of those who are not about to be pimped out of their hard earned money, please we have our dignity. I would rather buy 800.00 worth of lotto tickets at least I know that Im spending money on something worth while.
Fashion is a very broad specturm of creativity and inginuity, all fashion designers do not target tall, skinny young women, but Im sure you wouldn’t know anything about that would you!

And how in the hell is Pro scouts a good opportunity? Its a scam... You loose flat out.
Thier are so many people in the world that were scammed out of thier life savings all in the name of a good opportunity, so you need to research alittle harder and I am not slandering PS, its a scam, I can see if what I was saying was not true, in reality thier is absolutely no need for such a service. Y go through a middle man, go to the source you get a much better result and some very helpful information...

TO SCAMMERSBS

you are a real joke and full of BS, your the bird brains and half the people on this board can clearly see your just another closed-minded ignorant person who is a very sore loser.

###ED COMMENT RIGHT HERE 4rm scammerbs
"Second hilary got famous from IMG, and an IMG agent would NEVER even remotely associate with pro scouts you ape."

1st off your a [censored] for knockin me on my facts by saying your not going to waste your time verifying them but you can sit here and talk more unsupported lies! 2nd Hilary Rhoda DID get discovered AT a Proscout event by IMG and yes they were there and yes they are going to be there this year why don't you call them and ask them the # is [protected] =] and since all you do is sit here and talk more ### about people than you do about Proscout then clearly your the one with many psychological problems. You keep saying you have better things to do than research facts and/or press issues but yet you somehow keep finding your way to this board to talk more ### when someone throws facts in your face. Clearly everyone voicing for Proscout are just saying that its a good opportunity that anyone should try at their own decision.

ANOTHER ###ED COMMENT RIGHT HERE 4rm tha infamous scammerbs
"First of all anyone can be a model, seeing as thier are various modeling categories any one person can fit into, commercial print, runway, plus size, ect... its not like you have to have a brain (something that you clearly dont have because you are a loser)."
whats flawed about this comment is that no not everyone can be a model, modeling is a high profile business as is any other real business, a lot of money is involved and a lot of ### are on the line. Modeling is a very picky prestigious business, its not always about your body type, it involves looks as well, not everyone has the look and for the most popular form of modeling (fashion and runway) its almost seldom to come across the right body type for that type of modeling, most the time when they find models they still put them on strict diets to get down nd stay at those impossible sizes they're rockin nowadays! And if you are really someone going into the entertainment industry with no brains (as scammersbs is suggesting that your able to do) then you deserved to be scammed (which is probably what happened to him).

To everyone out there dont listen to sore losers like scammersbs (super close-minded, very ignorant, and quick to slander you with every insult in the book for every fact you throw in his face lol) you should always do your own research of any scouting service (which proscout is) or agency (which Proscout is not) and decided if its the right opportunity for you because it definitely isn't for everyone.. Proscout is not your ticket to stardom they clearly say that their job is to scout talent to showcase to agents, they are putting you on a spotlight to TOP agencies all in one day for one fee, whereas showcasing yourself on your own takes months or more and thousands of dollars (so either way your paying to go see agents). Proscout is not the only route or option to take but it is a good opportunity. There have been many successful discoveries THROUGH Proscout, again do the research to see this. Some major nationally known entertainers that you might already know i.e.Garrett Hedlund, Ian Somerhalder, Hilary Rhoda, Nate Parker..these people and tons more were discovered at a Proscout event and matched with the agencies that helped them become the million dollar making stars they are today, again this is not the only way to get somewhere, some are discovered in malls/random places, at other events, working there way up, good networking, etc and in no way does Proscout say or even hint that they are the only way to go! The fee you pay them is to pay for the hotel where the event is hosted, to fly all the agents there, and employees that host this event and make it as successful and as beneficial to you as possible. If you feel its a waste of money then don't do it plain and simple, there's no need to go slander something you have no knowledge base on, if you think it wasn't worth your money then it wasn't a good option for you but only you make that decision, don't hate on other people that want to pursue a good opportunity no matter the outcome. And someone posted a comment that made all the sense in the world, if you doubt the agents there are from the agency they represent or you believe hickbs when he says the agents aren't legit then CALL THEM AND ASK! duh! i read a few comments where people were claiming to be paid agents just paid to go and not really find talent (FAKE), i had doubts so i copied the list Proscout has on there website of all the agencies attending the event and i called EVERY SINGLE agency and they ALL confirmed that yes they were going to attend the Proscout event that i was inquiring about in orange county. So in my OPINION if Proscout was such a scam they wouldn't have been around this long.

I guess we all are dreamers and should follow our hearts but also protect our children's from getting high expectations at thinking that by going to a huge event they will be discovered as the next Hannah Montana or ...jummm, I thank all of you for sharing your oppinions and pls let me add to them that I was scammed by JRP to pay $2700 for courses that never got my daughter an agent, call back or any future business, a nd believe me, she is talented!
So let me not make another mistake through others fortune, I rather make mistakes and assume direct responsabilities for them!
Won't be going to Orlando and spending +7xx for the weekend event + expenses + my expose my daughter to such a risky situation>
Thanks!

Ok you uneducated 22 idiot I see that i am going to have to drop some knowledge in your pathetic life...

First of all anyone can be a model, seeing as thier are various modeling categories any one person can fit into, commercial print, runway, plus size, ect... its not like you have to have a brain (something that you clearly dont have because you are a loser).

And you even contradict your self you said that “But I still understand that being one takes a lot of hard work and dedication.” If you want to be a model you have to research, ps does all the work for you and they claim all these high profile agencies will be there but in fact its some rincky dink agents that are paid to be in attendance. Real model wannabee’s go directly to the source they chase their dream, and they wouldn’t fall for this pro scout bull. If I wanted to be a model I would be in NYC right now, going to open calls, getting recommendations for good photographers because that Kmart crap pro scouts dish out is just rediculous.

Second hilary got famous from IMG, and an IMG agent would NEVER even remotely associate with pro scouts you ape.

Third why in the hell would I pay ps 800. to see an agent I can see for free? It would cost me 150. Both ways if I just drove… I don’t care if I lived in Potatoe, Iowa, if I wanted to model nothing would keep me from those agents.

Fourth just because ps is registered with the bbb doesn’t mean they are not a scam, millions of companies are registered with the bbb that are scams, that is until the SEC investigates… I can name you hundreds of companies that are fraud/ scams that are registered with the bbb.. So just because you see they are registered that’s ok, right? You are stupid, to boot, did you grow up in cage? Did your parents love you as a kid, probably not...

And no I didn’t spend hours finding this site (google) you ingrate I was showing a friend tht ps is a scam and we were reading the comments and she didn’t do it, she used her money to to to the agents herself and I bet shes going to have a bright future.

So uneducated22, if your not a model reject, or a pro scout reject, since you claim you don’t want to be a model… Y n the hell are you directing you comments to me? You make these pathetic assumptions about my life and you don’t know what I do, just because I disagree with Ps, so my conclusion is that you probably work for them, so since you are in the business of robbing ppl and selling dreams, I can see your animosity aginst me, because I tell the truth, ps is a scam and it is an avenue for lazy ppl… if you want something you got to chase it,

and to the uneducated 22: I would spend my post making assumptions about you and calling you names(cant help this part) but ive got more pressing matters I need to attend to, so y don’t you crawl under that same rock and shove the key in your ###, at least it will take the place you r head usually rest at.

LOL you ps activist make me laugh, you are scoundrels and thieves with no morales and you make a living off of these fake promises, you are less than dog ###, and probably live in the middle of nowhere with your father, whos probably your husband, just do the world a favor: PRODUCE NO OFFSPRINGS AND DIE. Lmao, man this is funny to me

Wow ScammerBS... you are a total waste of life... you really are pathetic...

first of all I have no intention of ever being a model or trying to be one. But I still understand that being one takes a lot of hard work and dedication. and if one can make it then it can lead to a substantial amount of money... but you can be content with your dead-end 9 to 5 job that you probably hate... (and not anyone can be a model... if you really think that then why dont you become one since the top ones make far more money than i bet you make)

second you must have no life... and are extremely stupid to boot... you say you dont want to "waste your time" checking facts such as the name that Bria gave (in response to your own uninformed comment!) yet you seem to have time to sit here and look like an asinine ### with your imbecile comments. If you dont want to waste your time why did you devote time to find this site, read the comments, and then comment yourself... seems to me like you spent a good bit of time on this to not want to spend a couple of extra minutes to educate yourself...

NOWHERE ON THE PROSCOUT WEBSITE SAYS THIS IS YOUR "MAGIC BULLET" TO FAME! This is not a golden ticket, this is not a "guaranteed" chance to get booked... this is an opportunity plain and simple. It is up to the people that get invited to be talented enough to get chosen by the agents... what you are paying for is the chance to get seen by the agents... why dont you research how much it would cost to do it on your own... go ahead and add up the airfare to go to the agencies, the cost of food and hotels, the cost of headshots to show, and all for the chance to MAYBE get seen by the agents and then to MAYBE get signed with them... it will come out to a hell of a lot more than 800.

Finally, I actually looked up Proscout on the Better Business Bureau website... not only are they accredited but they are rated A+... THE HIGHEST RATING... so why dont you crawl back to the rock you crawled out from and IN YOUR WORDS "I hate to be mean but seriously every one is going to give thier opionion, if you dont like it lock yourself in a box and throw away the damn key."

to bri4251
I will name one thing that you are: LIAR. Come on now, you need to be ashamed of yourself. I would research this so called "super model" but um I have got way more important things to do in my time. Oh, and F.Y.I, anyone can be a model, its not like you have to have a H.S diploma or even remotely educated to be one, Id rather spend my life doing something productive honey, and chasing PS for a modeling opportunity is not one of them, so get a freakin life you loser. lol... bird brains.

Um, NO...NO... NO... All of you people who fall for this deserves every thing you get. A broken, heart, Broken dreams and Broke wallets. If you all who say pro scouts is not a scam then by all means, go and get ripped off, but dont go around saying that people calling PS a scam is just mad because they didnt get picked. No, not the case, im just not stupid enough to fall for it, sorry. And for all you kids out their saying that reading these posts are crushing your dream, you seriously dont need to go into the entertainment industry. U r way to sensitive, being a model or an actress means that you are going to be rejected, thats the nature of the biz, not everyone will like the way you look, act, or sing. My goodness, get a grip on reality. If you want to act join a freaking acting theater in you town, its just that simple, u want to model, find a reputable agent, u want to sing audition for talent shows and stop looking for that magic bullet thats going to make all your dreams come true. Work Hard and Hard work is what models, singers and actors are made from not F@*$ing Pro Scouts. I hate to be mean but seriously every one is going to give thier opionion, if you dont like it lock yourself in a box and throw away the damn key. If you think PS is great, good for you, now go and get ripped of like the thousands of other people, if you think it is a scam, great for you, you listen and you are SMART, and most of all you saved money and you can do what i do: look at all these dreamy eyed idiots who got ripped of by PS and shake your heads in simpathy for all of these mis guided and mis informed folks who got screwed all in the name of chasing a dream...

I just wanted to say that i've recently been invited to go to the invitational. I myself am only 12 yrs. old. I want this more then anything and for all who are saying this is a scam please dont give your opinion out of greidf or disappointment because of you being turned down because looking at this and knowing this is my dream, this is what i want, and coming from a small town opportunities like this don't come offten all youre doing is litterally crushing my dreams. I really want to become an actress. Like really bad and am willing to give that 200% stated above. I want to be one of those sucess stories and am very opptomistic after reading this. I just wanted to say for anyone who is CALLING THIS A SCAM, unless you know of any easier ways of making my dreams come true, stop it, and for everyone saying and sharing their sucess stories thank you, you have no idea how much it means to me hearing them. -a.

to scammersbs..ill name you one person in the industry that went through proscout HILIARY RHODA! shes one of the top paid super models in the world! lemme guess stupid right? do your research of the REAL success stories before putting down something that maybe only you have no chance succeeding at!

I agree with Egomania.. it is NOT a scam.. the fact is, there are too many people going to these events who honestly have no shot at modeling or acting! Of course proscout is going to make money off you in that case, but if you legitimately have raw talent that certain agencies are looking for, you'll have to opportunity to pursue the career!
I went to an invitational in Minneapolis and got 6 callbacks, where I could have signed with 2 of them. I wasn't expecting to get any callbacks at all and I have never received any callbacks from my email submissions, and if it wasn't for proscout, i would have never had the opportunity to be a model for a big time agency.

If you think it's a scam, don't go. Easy as that.. but if you have true potential, proscout is a great opportunity for you to get your foot in the door with some great agencies around the world. If you choose to go.. prepare yourself well, and gain as much insight as possible. Be prepared, but don't complain if you don't get any callbacks, that's life!

p.s. It's not like there are hidden fees or any information they are hiding from you! You know how much it costs, and you know the agencies that are going to be there. It's your choice if you choose to act on it.

It's registered with the BBB case closed, I know of no scams under the BBB

There registered with the BBB case closed

I think most people think it's a scam because they didn't get chossen, and if you didn't get chossen i'm
sorry, and i'm sure it sucks but on there web site you have to keep in mind where it says"proscout is NOT for everyone"
Okay so stop complaning about not getting chossen, and realize that maybe you just wernt good enough for their agencie.
And you can do better next time maybe for the same agencie or maybe for a diffrent one(:

All of you ppl praising pro scouts should be ashamed of yourselves. Pro scouts is a Scam! None of the top agencies need pro scouts help with finding them new faces, these REPUTABLE agencies have dedicated business units that search for ppl, its called NEW FACES, for example if you want to model at Ford, as a newbie you start with open calls in their new faces division. Why in the hell do you ppl spend 800 bucks for this crap. Name one person who got in the entertainment industry with Pro scouts? what in the hell. All of you ppl are so stupid, and truthfully if i google something and it has as many scam reports on it as pro scouts then i would not do it. but go ahead and waste your money. You will do better buying yourself a plane ticket to NY to audition, than wasting your time with these jokes. Pro Scouts is a talent agency, they are not legitimate. Why do you need to pay someone 800 bucks to introduce you to agents? you will do better to go on craigslist looking for gigs lol. All of you sick ### get a life and stop trying to scam ppl out of money. On the other end all you hungry tigers or newbies need to do your research because I find it harder to keep blameing pro scouts if you ppl keep going to them. No one deserves to be played but if you dont educate yourself them you will be in for a rude awakening, say goodbye to [protected] bucks in the process.

I attended a Dallas, TX event. ProScout is FULL OF IT when they say no photos or classes required! I have been doing some minor modeling and brought a few pictures along, however I am only 5'5" tall. The ProScout guy asked, "What are you here for?" I said, "My passion is modeling but I am afraid I am too short and am now looking into commercials etc." He said "At 5'5" you are! You are a very beautiful girl but too short for fashion modeling, have you taken any acting classes?" I said, "I took 4 years of theater arts in school." He asked "Nothing after that?" I said "Unfortunately, No." He said, "Come back to me when you do and I will help you, I promise ok?" I said "Thank you." and walked off.
So when they say classes and photos are not required, they LIE! Classes could've at least got me in a commercial. This was a MAJOR waist of a lot of my time!

Proscout is the real deal i went last year and got 15 callbacks! im now working with disney and working with top stars like Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Janice Bernice, Selena Gomez, and much more!

Its not a scam!

u just have to be ready for it. thats all. if u go and pay ur $8OO and you didnt get in or any callbacks, maybe your either just not ready or your no good at it.

...that simple...

so dont take it out on proscout cuz u cnt act. its ur fault not theirs.

Want my advice?

"Practice More!"

well if you got invited to an invitational...then youre not ugly.
but chances are very slim to none that youre good enough to be a model.
and chances are, youre gunna waste 8OO.
unless you cant go anywhere in public without every guy wanting you
and every girl wanting to be you.

proscout only scams ugly people hello?
the people who are really pretty enough to be a model will get chosen.
you people think youre gorgeous...
you think you have talent...
you just look like a ### on american idol who cant sing.

PROSCOUT IS NOT A SCAM!
IF SOMEONE WORTHY OF BEING A MODEL SHOWS UP...THEYLL PROBABLY GET SIGNED
THE THING IS THAT NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE.
THE ONLY REASON WHY ITS ALMOST KINDOF A SCAM IS BECAUSE YES THEY MAKE A LOT OF MONEY OFF OF THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TALENTLESS AND NOT PRETTY ENOUGH TO BE A MODEL.
OFCOURSE NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE WILL GET THE INTERVIEWS EVEN AFTER PAYING 8OO BECAUSE NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A MODEL...
YOU PEOPLE THINK YOURE PRETTY ENOUGH BUT YOURE REALLY PROBABLY NOT.

i'm going in 6 days to san diego for a meeting. anyone who has expirience, please let me know if i have a chance!
i'm 13 but people mistake me for 17
i'm 5'9 (why people mistake me so much)
i have a lot of expirience with the camera-my dad's a photographer.
i have a sister who's 15
we live aproximately 30 miles from L.A.
i have never taken pictures of myself with the camera held up high and me looking down, pursing my lips or sticking out my tounge...i despise girls who do that..bleh. what a waste of time.

im very excited about going! any tips?

i got accepted to go to the proscout convention. yes ive been to john robert powers=SCAM. Ive been going to meetings trying to get in the business for about 6 years now..but i never gave up. anyone who is asking you to pay large amounts of money typically is trying to scam you. since ive been scammed before i know exactly how it works, but let me say this...ive done 2 tv shows tons of commercials and my acting career is going swell. why u ask? not because i paid anyone. if anything i only paid "la casting" and "actorsaccess" .com trust me those are legit ### sites for aspiring actors to get work or at least the audition. you just have to hustle in this business it doesnt happen over night for many it takes sacrifice and commitment. just like you would prepare for going to college your high school years then going to college for four years it takes time to reach a goal and to be successful in a legit business. my best advice is to hustle, network you dont need 500$ headshots or 900$ acting classes find cheap ones. and just give your self time...look at the bios of other stars and see how they made it. its a 10 year process "just giving a round about" just like any other profession. if you work hard and its something you really want you'll succeed. now since ive been on real sets and ive had guest staring roles and im only 17 your probably wondering why im going to proscout and ill tell you. ive been with a boutique agency (small not so well known agencies) for sometime and ive been bugging their ### to submit me to stuff. and thats exactly what happened im not gonna sit here and tell you my full story but eventually i auditioned for some guest starring roles and i booked them cause ive had training and so on. for FREE if not cheap and not through my agency just things i found on google. i now realize that my talent can and will go further. proscout brings you a-list and very well known agencies. ive tryed on my own to get with a well known agency and it is difficult unless you know some high up people who can get you in. so if proscout is willing to literally put me infront of these agents for a little fee then im down. cause im gonna go with my monologue and act my ### off and model my socks off and ill be dammed if i dont get called but ill def. keep you guys posted on everything. email me.. me10u90@tmo.blackberry.net

If an agency likes you...they pay for you. They pay airfare, travel expenses etc. This company sounds like it's the "middle man" connecting people with agencies for a FEE. If you feel like you have the talent or are model material, seek the agencies directly with your portfolio. I would say very rarely do things like this fall through. If you are going just to have fun and you have the extra $800 to dish out then do it. If you are going to have to pay money to fly different places and pay all of your own expenses, might as well do it on your own. It's a real slim chance that something will fall through...BUT there is that chance, just as there is if you did it on your own. So, why pay the "middle man?" Good Luck!

First let me make it clear that I am NOT here to criticize or agree with anyone. I have seen many here asking for recounts of ACTUAL experiences, and that's what my post is offering. My youngest daughter, 12 and 1/2 years old, has been in plays before. She has been bugging me for YEARS now to "get [her] an agent." I heard about ProScout on the radio and decided to give it a try. At that interview, back in August '09 she got selected by Marwan to go to the Philadelphia event a couple of weekends ago (November '09.) Marwan said he chose her because he was impressed by the fact that, not only is she "adorable" -his words, not mine- but she actually worked and came up with a short monologue -and did it well!- for him within a matter of minutes. He said most kids her age would've just given up and walked out the door when given that challenge. After all of this, I was still reticent, especially with the large amount of money involved. But my daughter was SO happy and excited, that I decided to go ahead and pull my family's resources to help her go. I did make it VERY clear to her, however, that this was a ONE TIME SHOT, that we would NOT be able to do this again, and that she'd BETTER do her ABSOLUTE BEST to make it worth all the sacrifices. We read all the information, followed their instructions to the t, got school pictures that looked JUST like what ProScout RECOMMENDED, and my daughter worked her butt off with her monologue, practicing and PRACTICING! Before the event, we even kept in contact with Jennifer at the main office to arrange for my middle daughter to also attend as a guest (she is a minor and I couldn't leave her behind) at a discount. We chose to stay at the Marriott because I don't know Philly and we were offered a hotel discount. Jennifer, and everyone else we met at the event, ProScout or not -with the exception of a few "weirdo" and rude agents- were amazingly nice to us! My daughters and I met three other families with whom I hope to stay in touch -and wish them the best! We also met Didiayer Snyder (Extreme Makeover - Home Edition) who, for being a top model, is actually an extremely sweet person. We also met Chambers Stevens, who was not the one who judged my daughter's monologue, yet offered us some invaluable advice and asked us to seriously think about coming to California for his "boot camp." Most parents think their kids are beautiful, so I don't want to sound biased, but at 5'2" and barely 99 pounds, my daughter has a very striking and beautiful look with her European / Native American heritage. I have been told this by every single adult who ever meets her in person, so it's not just mom talking here. But she's also extremely talented, academically and artistically (straight A's, violin, piano, gymnastics, etc.) Trust me, I would NOT be doing this if I didn't think if was worth it to give her every possible chance. So we went to Philly and it was CRAZY! About 1000 participants alone, not counting their guests. Of them, about 400 tried out for monologue auditions. Only about 78 got called back for a second audition in front of the actual agents. My daughter was one of them. This was Saturday. On Sunday, EVERYONE got to walk the runway (with previous pointers from Didi, which some were obviously NOT paying attention to, so they messed up.) After that, EVERYONE again got a chance to walk in front of EVERY agent present, holding their best pictures in front, and with their BEST attitudes forward, even if many of the agents didn't even seem to be paying attention to them. Afterwards, everyone except the "actors" were released for lunch. The 78 or so remaining repeated their monologue performances in front of the agencies. We barely had a short break after that to grab lunch and be back for call-backs announcements. Of all those 1000 participants, "models" and "actors, " only about 1/3 got call-backs. Most only got one or two, and only about 4 or 5 people got more than 5. I was flabbergasted when my daughter got FOUR call-backs, one of them from FORD! Especially since she wasn't even there for modeling. I have to admit that I was a bit upset, and I do agree with many that ProScout events seem more geared towards models than actors, and many of the agencies that were listed (mostly for acting) didn't even show up. My daughter didn't get a contract with FORD or Management First because she's still too short and too young for their women's division. However, both agents were very nice, seemed genuinely interested, gave her contact information, and told her to "give [them] a call" when she gets a little older. The other call-back was from an agency in New Orleans, which I don't think we're going to pursue, since it's too far for us (Pennsylvanians.) However, we did follow through with a reputable agency in New Jersey (hop and a skip from New York) which deals with both models and actors. We went there for my daughter's screen test this past week, and the owner liked my daughter so much, she wants to promote her for both acting AND modeling. Of course, now we have to shell out the $500.00 or so for comp-cards, 100-count stack of them, to serve as my daughter's "calling cards." My husband was able to come along with us that day (he usually works very long hours and weekends, ) and we all agree that all the staff members at the agency are very nice and straightforward. My daughter is "IN" with them, and they are willing to wait until after the Holidays for us to get the comp-cards done. Well... I still wonder about the cost, but from what I have researched, it seems reasonable for professional photography... We'll let time tell... In the meantime, like I tell my daughter, do your research, do your work, LISTEN to directions, be respectful, be friendly, be grateful... And BEST of LUCK to all!

Okay so...i'm a 13 year old girl who just got picked for an invitational in mass. reading this, i still believe that THIS IS MY CHANCE. if you didn't get a call back at the invitational then I'm sorry, but please don't say negative things about proscout because of it. look, this is my first year so i don't know a whole lot about it but it seems pretty legit.

I know what you're thinking "13 year olds are so naive." right? well, i guess we are. but i'm incredibly mature for my age and i just think that this is a great opportunity.

not everyone is going to get a call back, i understand that. but if YOURE WHAT THEYRE LOOKING FOR, then you'll get one. That's how it works.

my mom doesn't even know if i'm going to the weekend invitational because of reading things like this. i just want to say "if you're lying, and just mad that you didnt get picked, congratulations! you just possibly ruined my one chance at my dream.

You people are so gullible that it is not even funny.

First off, do your research before getting into anything in life, especially the modeling/acting industry. What I find it hard to believe is that just with one click of the mouse, you will find out it is FREE for an agency to see you. It's called an Open Call. Most agencies around the country have a day set aside JUST SO THEY CAN SEE YOU. If they like you, you will then be contacted by the agency. FOR FREE!
So, what's the purpose of these scouting events? That's quite simple. To take your damn money. You seriously wanna give your money away just to get a phone call? Heck, I can e-mail an agency and get an e-mail back. You really think I'm going to pay almost a thousand dollars for that?
Seriously you guys and gals, stop being so easily fooled. That's why most people never become successful in what they want to be. It's the lack of understanding and initiative. I walked into an agency one day during an open call and THAT is how I got my modeling contract.

If you feel like wasting your money, e-mail me and I'll be glad to take it from you. Otherwise, do your research and keep your hard earned money.

All comments good and bad are interesting. People don't understand what these types of places these actually are. They are not an agencies. They tell you that up front. That being said yes, agancies are suppose to pay you no the other way around. But they are not an agency. so how do you expect these people to get paid and run their business. They try and sell you something! Wake up people and act and think like adults here... make resonable decisions that are good choices for you and your family! Some offer classes and photos in return for auditions which they might get you but its not probably what you want. It seems proscouts offer a chance to get you in a room with real agents in person. Now whether or not the agents are the real deal...thats the real question...but in truth you audition for these people, you audition for agents, and may never get chosen...nobody promises that you will be picked for anything..whether you paid something or not! what people need to realize that in entertainment nothing is guaranteed at all..if an agent likes you you get picked it not you have to keep trying...the way you go about getting an interview or audition though is totally up to you. If you feel one of these places is best then fine..if you fell you can go knocking door to door to every agency in LA or New York then fien. But NEITHER WAY is a guarantee instant success people! do people realize that it takes hard work to become famous or even to get into the business? these places offer an oppurtunity not instant fame...My point is make common sense decisions...with the internet now its is so easy to check out the lies so there is no such thing as a scam...read between the lines that these people are telling...no one promises anything even if you do sign with a real deal agent it is up to you and your talent to get to get the job...its all on you people not anyone else!

Hello - long time I have not posted. I just wanted to update everyone. We attended proscout in Orlando, recieved 7 call backs. From the 7 my daughter has followed through with 2, she did test shoots for 2 agencies. This past weekend, she did a test should with an agency, she ended up getting an exclusive contract with them and was booked on the spot for another shoot.

Just so you all know, its not a scam - it is expensive and you will have to come out of pocket at first for the actual event and perhaps for the test shoot - however if you decide you do not want to do it - the photos are yours..

Hello Everyone,

I have read everyones comments and it is really hard to decide if this is a scam or not. I took my 4 year old daughter to the interview last week and she was invited to the December event in Chicago. I need to give the deposit by Oct. 11! don't have much time! What should I do? Like I said my daughter is only 4 years old, well she is turning 5 tomorrow. She is very photogenic and she loves modeling but she is young! and the sound of everything, it just seems that it is really hard to get into being so young. Please advice!

I don't know what and who to believe. Have any of you people even tried emailing them. I did and I got a great answer. I got a list of people who are attending and email addresses for the agents. I think that this will be great and fun. I will be attending the Chicago one on december 5&6. Part of the money is due October 17th. I need to know what to do... I am so confused. We will be getting a packet of more info in about a week and my mom and dad are waiting for that to arrive and that is when they will make their final decision. I would pay for it myself if I had the money. Because of tight money issues on my family we have to consider all of our options... please tell me what you think...

It is not a SCAM! It was fun I got eight callbacks now i might be famous!People think its a scam because they didnt get any callbacks and they didnt do good!GO if you belive you daughter or son has talent and will be sucessful go my dad loved it and so did i but it will make you very tired!ITS FUN THOUGH!GO!

Hello:

Just wanted to touch basis, I have attended proscout twice with my daughter, first time she recieved 2 callbacks - second time she recieved 7. We have gotten 1 test shoot and are scheduled for test shoot got BMG in Oct - THIS IS NOT A SCAM, BUT - you have to be tall, thin, pretty to get callbacks .. NO MAKE UP! they don't like, LESS IS MORE.. if you are 13 or younger - you must be TALL.. 5'8 at least! Be prepared for monlogues, they will give you 1 chance ONLY, you mess up.. you can try for modeling..

If you are short, you have a small chance, unless you are super cute and super thin... these are just the facts.

Testshoots will cost you anywhere from $300-$800, nothing is free, you have to have money to be involved in this industry.. its is not free!

All the terrible stuff that you say about Proscout is wrong! I went to Proscout and got a call back and now I'm trying to get the money to go to the event in November in NC. I won't be going to the event because I can't get the money but I will try again in the near future. Proscout is a wonderful program with wonderful people that try to make your dreams come true if your not serious about it then why waist your time. Alot of you people that come on here and complain about them are just stupid, immature people that don't have anything better to do, or your just hurt cause you didn't get anywhere with Proscout cause maybe they didn't want you. So you figure since they didn't want you that you would talk bad about them. Wow you all should be ashamed of yourselves.