Those answers are all very useful for me because they show different perspectives and points of view. I think this modeling is very subjective now and that everything depends on the inner objective of the one willing to model.
What I could see so far (I’ve been reading a lot as well as looking for schools, groups of models, designers and photographers as well) is that modeling can be REAL expensive! The schools have prices that are like knives on our hearts. By saying this I’m not disagreeing that enrolling one of these schools is waste of money or time.
The possibilities of earning Lindens are not much and they're difficult as well. I found out that models earn by winning contests of different natures, which is far dream for a beginner who still needs to get settled.
Regarding the learning part of the career, I read a critique blogger some days ago and I almost gave up my dream. He was not wrong, but he was really very rough in his comments about the mistakes made by what he called “new generation” of models. I guess he referred to newbie models. Well, after some time that I did shopping my motivation came back once again, fortunately - that was like some 5 minutes after I read his article.
I can be self-taught as many other people, but I don’t demerit the schools. I’m even trying to enroll the free ones and have my wallet some shy lindens to enroll in another one in the future. I also love to speak with older models (when I miraculously have the chance), some of them give us advices in very warm way. I saw that this helps a lot too, as long as I’m respectful with everyone and humble as well.
The little I researched about the schools, I found out that the plus they offer for a self-taught model is leading to runways and designers, having them interact with the others of the fashion world easier...
The practicing part of it is also very relevant for the schools, since I noticed that they practice a lot before performing.
So, to my point of view after reading all these comments, I see everything depends on how much one wants to reach it as well as the availability and dedication of this person.
I thank each and everyperson who commented rather here or in-world. It was very important really to know what you think and why you think this way, so I could sit back and conclude what is my point of view in all that.
Good Holidays to all!!!