Frequent Questions
The following questions are commonly asked by our applicants. If you have any additional questions, please email them to us: classmateusa@bellsouth.net
Q: How do I know that my pictures will actually be looked at?
A: Every application we receive is thoroughly reviewed by our staff. Even our founder will personally review your application. We want the " best of the best ", so it is in our best interest to review each application with great detail and consideration.
Q: How will I know if I am selected?
A: On or before March 1, you will be contacted by phone, email, and/or postal mail, informing you of your selection, and providing additional instructions on what the next step is. We will also post the list of winners and runner-ups on our Latest News page.
Q: When you say "all expenses paid",what EXACTLY does that include?
A: It means that Classmate USA will pay for your round-trip airfare( if over a six hour drive from Panama City Beach, or other spring break location, or, if under a six hour drive, transportation allowance of $100 ), shared hotel accomodation and meals for 4 days/3 nights, and ground transportation in Panama City Beach, or other spring break location.
Q: Are you "really" giving away the free trips and photo shoots?
A: Absolutely yes! We select two (2) winners from the applicants we receive for the all-expense paid trips. In addition, Four (4) runner-ups will be selected and invited to attend the photo shoots, WITHOUT the expense paid trip. A list of winners/ runner-ups will be posted for review on this website after February 15.
Q: When do I have to submit my application and photos?
A: Applications are taken all year long, and are processed in the order they are received. Submissions must be received by February 15 for the current spring break in March. Applications received after February 15 will go into the next cycle. We suggest you apply early to get the maximum consideration and review of your application.
Q: Can I re-apply "again" next year?
A: Yes. We suggest you submit newer photos to improve your chances of being selected.
Q: Is there an " application fee"?
A: We charge $25 to process and review your application, unless you have a "sponsor code" to cover the application fee.
Q: Do you have any references I can contact?
Q: How many models participate in the calendar photo shoot?
A: We usually shoot a total of between 75-100 models during Spring Break.
Q: How are the calendar models selected?
A: The final results are made by Steven R. Rosenberg, President & Founder of Classmate USA, and the publisher, Starwest, Inc. The publisher has the final say.
Q: Do models get "paid" for the photo shoot?
A: No. However, all models who participate in the photo shoot get the opportunity to make the Spring Break calendar, get to keep the swimwear they select to model, get products from our sponsors, etc. In addition, several models may be "discovered" by our sponsors, which leads to paying modeling opportunities. Our publisher, who also does the "DREAMGIRLS" calendar on Harley Davidsons, will also give a review for paid consideration on their calendar.
Making either calendar is a priceless opportunity for a modeling career, especially if you get the cover. If you make the cover of the Spring Break calendar, we will offer you a model contract to be on our staff for the next spring break event.
