Q&A for How to Become a Successful Runway Model

How tall you eventually grow is based on your genetics, not how much or how little you exercise. If both of your parents are tall, you have a good chance of being tall, as well. If you don't grow that much, you can still model petite clothing.

Step back and look at what you're doing. Is there anything you're doing wrong? Is your portfolio carefully curated and professional-looking? Do you smile, are you friendly and do you have good references? You also need to consider the fact that you may be applying for the bigger, better modeling agencies when you should begin at a lesser one to gain a reference.

It's definitely possible, but it depends on how your body grows, which mostly comes down to genetics. Just remember to eat healthy, exercise, and stay active. Also, you're not too young to apply right now at some modeling agencies.

One possibility is to research modeling scholarships that will pay for your college tuition. (Remember your backup plan! A college education can only help you.) The more the scholarship pays, the less your parents will have to worry about paying for your education.

Yes. Work hard and be ambitious about your goals and you can do whatever you want.

The youngest you can realistically be a runway model is 16 or 17. Since the industry is so competitive, becoming a famous model does not happen overnight, so the chances that she'd need to leave school for a modeling career aren't terrifically high. Visit some agencies, though, and get some input on your daughter's potential.

It's extremely unlikely that you will grow that much. By this age, most girls are done growing. But if you have a good face and body, you could be a petite model.

Not all models are super-skinny. Many designers look for models to model their lines of various sized clothing, as well.

Studying for being a Charted Accountant is a difficult task, and requires hard work and ambition. It'd be really difficult to do two things at the same time. It is better if you choose one of them. Go for the one that makes you happiest.

Sure! A lot of people practice different careers at the same time, you just have to balance everything and put dedication into both.

Unlikely. 25 is usually the end of the standard model's runway career. However, you could still do commercial modeling.

Yes, you can become a successful model at any age. You will need to ask your parents to sign you up with an agency in order to get started.

Sure, there is always a chance. It would be quite difficult to break into runway modeling at your height, but you could always do commercial modeling.

It's not impossible, but it would be hard. For modeling, you have to have the right looks and the right connections, so whether that pans out is only partially in your control. To be a lawyer requires intense schooling and study, and a law career is often all-consuming, so it would be challenging to have anything else going on while preparing and embarking on your career.

Yes, you could grow a lot between now and 16. See How to Grow Taller for some guidelines to help maximize your growth over this period. But know that you can still be a model even if you don't end up super-tall!

A lot of people want to be models, so there is a lot of competition. Chances are, by the time you turn 25 there will be plenty of younger women waiting to take your place. So yes, it's risky. Your best bet is to model in your spare time while still attending school, or even model for a few years until you're 21-22 and then go to college.

The average catwalk is 30 meters (about 98 feet) long and three meters (about 10 feet) wide.

No, it's not too late. The average age of runway models is 18 to 21.

It's very unlikely. The average age of runway models is 18-21, and 162 cm is too short for runway modeling. You should pursue print modeling instead.

It depends on the company that you are working for. Each company has different height requirements.

While a runway career is unlikely, you could look into being a hand model or a shoe model.

Yes. If you want to be a successful runway model you will be required to travel a lot. The big runway shows are New York, London, Milan and Paris, therefore travelling among those four places within one month is not unusual.

Most runway models weigh 100 - 130 pounds (54 - 59 kg). If you want to become a runway model you'll need to be at least 5'9", but taller than this is preferable.

Get a professional photographer to photograph you. When doing so have them take headshots, full body, and even a few of you when you are not paying attention!

You don't have to, but it can be very helpful. Either way, do plenty of research on modeling and don't stop your normal studies: you'll need a degree to find a career when you'll become too old for modeling. Participate in everything you can as a newcomer model to collect experience that will make your CV better even without modeling school.

All parents are different, so there's no one way to persuade them. But, here are some tips to show them that you are interested in modelling; One, start giving signs that you are interested in modelling and fashion careers. Perhaps start reading more fashion articles and magazines, or start dressing up a little bit more, add a tiny bit more makeup or an extra accessory. Two, start researching modelling agencies in case they do notice your signs. Finally, three, talk to them about modelling and see what they say. If they don't agree, then wait a few months to broach the subject again.

Your main job could be an announcer, and your side job could be a model. Look up Kylie Jenner and see how she has managed both.

Put 8-12 photos in your photograph portfolio. You could become a plus-size model or a runway or a fashion model. Or a commercial model. To be a commercial model, you have to look like a regular person for commercials on TV. To create a photograph portfolio, put about 3-4 head shots in it, and a few of your whole body, and a few of your upper body including your head. The maximum amount of photos should be 12.

You don't need to go to college to become a model, but it would be helpful to get a qualification in high school for modeling/photograph/fashion design. If you want to be a model and still go to college, then go to a arts school that people who want to become actors, models, etc. go to.