Keenen Jones wrote:
I signed up for this on craigslist.they tell you too write a couple paragraphs on why they should choose you.  Dosent seem like a scam me and my friend did some research on it and couldn't find any dirt. and they're actually keeping in touch with me, seems legit. Its called achievum nyc.



YOU SEEM VERY DRIVEN AND AMBITIOUS, WE LOVE THAT , 
We want you to give us a chance at pointing you in the right direction .
We are a "FOR ARTISTS BY ARTISTS" organization holding free classes to
only a selected few aspiring artists every week.We select only those
we believe are NOT a waste of our time, and those we believe stand a
chance in this business.
 
The class we give is valued at $250 an hour and on any other day ,
people do pay that ,but  through the ACHIEVIUM program, we found a way
to give back- we select 10-20 people to attend for FREE,and you are one of them .
 
75% OF OUR ATTENDEES have either gotten work or represented within 3 to 6 months
time of attending the class.

YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO ATTEND THURSDAY: MARCH 24 th  AT 6:00 PM SHARP


Please reply AND put in the subject title space: CONFIRMED

NOTE: We are NOT agents, but can help you get representation.
ACHIEVIUM  is holding a consultation session with a value of over $250
and has arranged for you to meet with the ACHIEVIUM  founder;
FREE TO YOU by Celebrity model and actress Xenia Siamas.

You will receive a consultation in a structured session to help you
get to that next level. See OUR TESTIMONIALS on our website.(link
below)

http://www.achievium-nyc.com/

You will discuss about agents and how to get one, portfolios and
practical methods you must use to be successful. They will also show
you how to avoid scams and what to look out for. There is no fee, no
hidden charges, no scam.

Simply attend and meet with Mentor:
XENIA SIAMAS : www.xeniasiamas.com

LOCATION IS 330 WEST 38TH STREET SUITE # 702, BETWEEN 8-9 TH AVENUES.

TAKE ANY TRAIN TO PORT AUTHORITY (42 ND ST) OR TO PENN STATION (34 TH
ST) AND WALK TO 38 TH STREET HEADING TOWARDS 9 TH AVENUE.

PLEASE BE ON TIME- SEMINAR STARTS AT 6:00 PM & ENDS AT 8:30 PM .

It's a free seminar, but we CHOOSE YOU AS ONE OF OUR ATTENDEES.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE

I'm not sure.

I don't understand why one needs to attend a seminar to find out information about getting signed to agencies.  Maybe acting classes if you want to sign to a talent agency and offer them more than just a face for print work (since some do that). 

But really, I'd think you'd be better off saving the time and just going into the open calls at agencies.  They'll either love your look and stats, or you won't be what they're looking for.

I have a feeling it's going to be one of those "this part was free but if you want to learn more you'll have to attend X, Y and Z and pay us more".  They'll either try to sell you more classes, seminars or photos you don't need and won't do you any good anyway.

There's lots of great info at www.newmodels.com that might help you out with deciding whether this is worth it or not.

ETA: FWIW, I would personally stay far away from this.

Keenen Jones wrote:
I signed up for this on craigslist.they tell you too write a couple paragraphs on why they should choose you.  Dosent seem like a scam me and my friend did some research on it and couldn't find any dirt. and they're actually keeping in touch with me, seems legit. Its called achievum nyc.



YOU SEEM VERY DRIVEN AND AMBITIOUS, WE LOVE THAT , 
We want you to give us a chance at pointing you in the right direction .
We are a "FOR ARTISTS BY ARTISTS" organization holding free classes to
only a selected few aspiring artists every week.We select only those
we believe are NOT a waste of our time, and those we believe stand a
chance in this business.
 
The class we give is valued at $250 an hour and on any other day ,
people do pay that ,but  through the ACHIEVIUM program, we found a way
to give back- we select 10-20 people to attend for FREE,and you are one of them .
 
75% OF OUR ATTENDEES have either gotten work or represented within 3 to 6 months
time of attending the class.

YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO ATTEND THURSDAY: MARCH 24 th  AT 6:00 PM SHARP


Please reply AND put in the subject title space: CONFIRMED

NOTE: We are NOT agents, but can help you get representation.
ACHIEVIUM  is holding a consultation session with a value of over $250
and has arranged for you to meet with the ACHIEVIUM  founder;
FREE TO YOU by Celebrity model and actress Xenia Siamas.

You will receive a consultation in a structured session to help you
get to that next level. See OUR TESTIMONIALS on our website.(link
below)

http://www.achievium-nyc.com/

You will discuss about agents and how to get one, portfolios and
practical methods you must use to be successful. They will also show
you how to avoid scams and what to look out for. There is no fee, no
hidden charges, no scam.

Simply attend and meet with Mentor:
XENIA SIAMAS : www.xeniasiamas.com

LOCATION IS 330 WEST 38TH STREET SUITE # 702, BETWEEN 8-9 TH AVENUES.

TAKE ANY TRAIN TO PORT AUTHORITY (42 ND ST) OR TO PENN STATION (34 TH
ST) AND WALK TO 38 TH STREET HEADING TOWARDS 9 TH AVENUE.

PLEASE BE ON TIME- SEMINAR STARTS AT 6:00 PM & ENDS AT 8:30 PM .

It's a free seminar, but we CHOOSE YOU AS ONE OF OUR ATTENDEES.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE

This reminds me of mailers you get being personally invited to a timeshare seminar.

Bobby Maack wrote:
Doesn't sound legit to me. I am not exactly sure how the scam works (unless they demand money form you when you get there), but If I were you, I would disregard this.

Chances are, they'll rope him into buying more classes, photo sessions, or other useless crap that they say he *needs* in order to be signed. 

When in reality, the only thing he needs to do is walk into the agencies' open calls and find out if they're interested.  If they are, they'll sign him.  If not, he'll get turned away (sometimes, without a reason).

That'll be $250 please I'm so great I just gave you that advice for free!

Keenen Jones wrote:
Yeah ill definently just stay away from this by the looks of it. Getting my comp cards done, ill just walk into casting calls

You might want to just go to open calls with polaroids, and bring a 9x12 book to casting calls, instead of investing in comp cards.

That way, if you do get signed, and the agency doesn't like the shots you have chosen for your comp cards, you're not out the money you spent on both the old ones, and the new ones they'll have you order (and possible even pay to shoot for).

Just food for thought.