What's Proscout you say?

What is Pro scout? Pro scout is a company who's purpose is to hookup talent with an agent. This is the company I used to find my agency and it worked very well for me. The way it works is you have to attend a screening. What they look for at the screening is something special in you. They weed out the people that they believe don't show enough potential. They look for physical requirements as well as personality because they do recruit actors too.
IF you make it past the screening you will be invited to their invitational at a location hopefully close by. Mine was in Philadelphia, but they have invitationals in a number of major cities every year. IT DOES COST MONEY. The first time you go it will be (unless the price has gone up) 795$. Yes it seems like a lot but for what they are offering you it truly isn't. Think off all the money you would have to spend going to these agencies individually. Pro scout brought over 30 top agencies practically to my doorstep. as well as giving me a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
The event is truly an experience to remember. I met more amazing people and made even more amazing friends while I was there. The event is usually held in a hotel in which they will give you a discounted rate to stay there and It is also much more convenient.The weekend consists seminars, workshops and other intriguing activities. Saturday, your first day will be mostly seminars and workshops. The speakers are all amazing, they are people that have immersed their lives in the industry. Former models, currently working models, agents, managers, they all speak there as well as the wonderful president and founder, Brian Marcus. Sunday is the big day, you meet ALL the agents in the photo sesh which consists of simply walking by the agents with your 8x10s and basically looking pretty for them. You will also walk a runway in front of ALL of them so if you are stage fright...well, you probably shouldn't be trying to break into the modeling industry.
Then the callbacks. Probably the scariest moment of mine, and everybody else in that rooms lives. Brian or another representative for Pro scout will read off every agencies list of callbacks at the event. If your number is called you go to a private room to meet with your agencies representative. Every agency is different but if you got a callback that means they are interested. If you didn't get a callback, you go home. Yes you go home but their is an upside. First of all if you think you wasted your money, you didn't. The amount of knowledge alone is a good investment as well as the experience. Also you are aloud to go back! Without  going through the screening process. The price for a returning pro scouter comes at a hefty discount, 249$. Not bad right? I found my agency on my second try. The second time is honestly so much better, you are more prepared, more confident and IT SHOWS! The agents notice and they will give you a chance if you prove yourself so I urge you to never give up!
I would recommend this company to anyone trying to find a direct path in to the industry. It really doesn't get much more direct. Thanks for reading!