John Robert Powers Modeling
School
To Whom It May Concern:
When I was 19, I saw an ad on television for John
Robert Powers in Chicago. It advertised their
success rate, so I attended their "cattle call."
At the cattle call, they told me I had what it takes,
and told me all I needed for success was a class costing
me about $750.
I took the class and was signed to their in-house agency,
Premiere Model and Talent Management.
I then purchased a photo shoot with a "recommended" photographer
for $700, turned the comp cards in to the agency, and
never heard from them again.
I received all my cards back from the agency six months
later, further evidence that they didn't send any out,
with a letter attached saying they had gone out of business.
In the end, I shelled out nearly $1,500 for nothing.
If you're a Chicago resident, beware of John Robert
Powers and their subsidiaries. All you'll get are empty
promises and an empty wallet.
R.S.
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