They are legit is regards to being a Modeling school,
BUT do not sign anything or pay any money.
My daughter has done modeling since she was 2 and we have never paid a dime.
The best way to get into modeling is to go get some "head shots" taken and have some copies made into 8 x 10's.
Get a list of Agency's off the web or in the phone book of your local area and mail 2-3 copies of your head shot with your contact information, height, weight and sizes on the back. Include a note to "New Talent Director" that explains what you are interested in and if you go to school, work etc and if you have ever done any print work or have some sort of related experience.
If the Agency is legit, they will call you to come in and meet you face to face. They will NEVER ask for a dime or to sign with them exclusively (unless you make it big time) because they do not have enough work to keep you busy full time and know you have sent out your photos else where.
Last year when my DD (who is 15 now) was in doing a shoot, they asked if I had ever considered modeling
I was like a 43 year old SAHM... They said to go get a head shot and send them a couple of copies for the file. I did and have actually done some work and a TV commercial
I say run from them, they will only try to sell you classes with promises of potential work (CROCK). It is a waste of time and they troll the malls looking for gullible moms hoping they have the next Hanna Montana or Disney it Girl
Like mentioned, they will take anybody and everybody. Modeling schools are a waste of time and money. And I really would tell your parents that it's a scam, they will thank you later for saved time and money. Years ago, when I was into modeling, there was this call-out meeting for this "agency" at a local upperscale hotel. So, I went there, and filled out an application, they took a couple of photos(there was A LOT of people there), they then razzle-dazzled us with all this BS of how this could be our starting point in the industry, then at the end they discussed that "if we call you in the next two days, we accept you in our agency and all you have to do is pay $200 to start." They also talked a lot about how they are legit and are part of the BBB, etc. Well, two days later, my mom told me that they called and said that they were interested. Well, we did reserach online, and found out that they were one of the biggest scams out there. So, of course, we didn't join them and we didn't pay them the $200. But I felt the same way as you, my parents were really excited and when I found the stuff online about how it was a scam, etc., I hesitated to tell them, but I did tell them, and they were happy that we didn't get into such a hole with that "agency." 
