<p>OP, please realize that we parents are really concerned that you don’t burn your bridges behind you. Especially if you MAY wish to consider modeling, as it appears you do, you DEFINITELY need a support network and some money of your own. </p>
<p>Please do careful research. Talk with models who have used that agency you are considering–those who are happy and those who are unhappy. Try to find out as much as you can. You’re a very smart young woman and need to make good choices. Cutting your parents out of your life does not seem like a carefully considered choice.</p>
<p>You truly can’t afford NOT to have an attorney look over what you may be getting yourself into. The models have to repay the things that are “fronted” to them, with interest, including their lodging, photos, and pretty much everything else. At NYC rental prices, you can rack up A LOT of debt in a very short period of time and have nothing tangible to show for it.</p>
<p>The “promoters” and “new face” men do NOT have the model’s best interests at heart, only THEIR own financial interests.</p>