College Program Questions Thread, Pt 4

I don't remember exact items, but it's structured on a continuum from something like "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree". So it will be something like "I always show up to work on time" and then you'll choose an option.

Typically, you want to go with the answers that make you seem honest and dependable. A trick that these test writers use (I am in psych grad school and know a lot about assessment) is that they will ask questions multiple times in order to gauge your "true" answer and your consistency. So just remain consistent. :)
Awesome, thanks so much once again! Super helpful :)
 
Are the recruiters able to see the resume you've uploaded on the career's site? I noticed there was no place in the application this time asking me to upload a resume, but I do have one on the career site already for when I applied to The Disney Store that I just started working at.
 
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Can anybody tell me what sort of questions they asked, or how they went about calling you?

"Calling" is what we old folks did before texting was a thing. First, the caller will dial a number, which will cause the other person's phone to ring. Once the other person answers the ringing phone the two parties can carry out a vocal conversation. ;)
 


Does Disney offer anything similar to the college program that is just for the summer? I would absolutely love a type of summer internship with the company, but I haven't found anything I could apply to just for the summer.
 
Does Disney offer anything similar to the college program that is just for the summer? I would absolutely love a type of summer internship with the company, but I haven't found anything I could apply to just for the summer.

Their summer program is only open to DCP alumni.
 


Does Disney offer anything similar to the college program that is just for the summer? I would absolutely love a type of summer internship with the company, but I haven't found anything I could apply to just for the summer.
My son did a summer Professional Internship this past summer. He had already accepted a Fall Extended CP, so they changed that to a Fall Program instead. His PI started mid-May and was over mid-Aug. Then he started the CP and two weeks later was hired based on his summer PI. He graduated four days before he started his PI.
 
Does applying for the DCP require a resume?
No resume required, but it would be helpful to have one in front of you during your phone interview, to make sure you remember specific experience you want to highlight in your conversation. It's exciting and nerve wracking, since it is your snippet of time to make a great impression. It's not like you have the luxury of face to face contact. It's an abbreviated time on the phone, so make the most of it! Good luck!
 
My daughter did the CP back in Fall 2014 and has decided to go back! :) She and a friend both applied and were made offers (which expire today BTW). My daughter accepted her's last night and received the "thank you for accepting" email, the email to reset her dashboard password, etc., all the way through submitting her program fees. Her friend, however, received the "thank you for accepting" email, but nothing after that. She is worried because the offer expires today and she hasn't been able to complete the process. Has anyone had a similar issue recently?
 
Hi, I'm a rec major at my university and am applying for the 2016 Fall Advantage and I was wondering a couple of things.

1) Is it possible to apply for both Fall and Fall Advantage?
2) Is there a certain way acceptances are sent out? For example, do they send out the Fall/Spring advantage acceptances first & then fall/spring?
3) As for the WBI, I know honesty is the best policy, but what about if you answer honestly, and they say you're only answering "what you think they want to hear?"


Thanks!
 
Hi yah!
I applied to the Disney college program way back in September and held my phone interview on the 20th of September! I still haven't heard back and I already emailed the company wondering if something went wrong. The last day to find out if youre still being considered is tomorrow and i just feel like I should've heard something by now. This isn't normal is it?
 
I dont know how the CP works at all but my daughter is planning on applying for the Fall term. She has researched the program but I dont know very much. What are "program fees"?
 
1) Is it possible to apply for both Fall and Fall Advantage? Yes! It will have an option to select one or both. The interviewer will also ask you your preference. I checked both, but wanted fall, and emphasized that in my interview, and I got it.
2) Is there a certain way acceptances are sent out? For example, do they send out the Fall/Spring advantage acceptances first & then fall/spring? There is theories. I know for me, there was a wave of acceptances where the majority of people were attractions, and that's when I got accepted, in that cluster. As for fall/FA, There might be some groups together, but there is no set certain way they're sent out. It's really rather random.
3) As for the WBI, I know honesty is the best policy, but what about if you answer honestly, and they say you're only answering "what you think they want to hear?" My interviewer didn't bring up my WBI. So if you pass it, a topic or two might be brought up in your phone interview, but they aren't going to give you the 3rd degree over what you said. Seriously, be honest, be yourself. If you aren't, you'll probably have a harder time passing the WBI.
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I dont know how the CP works at all but my daughter is planning on applying for the Fall term. She has researched the program but I dont know very much. What are "program fees"?
As of last year, the program at WDW was $300 and I believe DL was $800.
 
This may be a silly question. But is it tough to get into the college program? I've had a few friends who said the process wasn't too bad, but I don't want to get these ides of going during like the fall and then find out I didn't get in.
 
This may be a silly question. But is it tough to get into the college program? I've had a few friends who said the process wasn't too bad, but I don't want to get these ides of going during like the fall and then find out I didn't get in.

I think it really depends on some factors, one of which is luck. I got in on my first try and most people I know who applied also got in. The key is to just be able to get through the Web- based interview and then nail a phone interview. However, there is a small segment of people who never even receive the web based intervention and I am not really sure why. There are a lot of applicants, but also a lot of spots.
 
This may be a silly question. But is it tough to get into the college program? I've had a few friends who said the process wasn't too bad, but I don't want to get these ides of going during like the fall and then find out I didn't get in.
The program is highly competitive. I think for fall 2014, they said they had about 20,000 applicants, and there was maybe 4,000 participants accepted? It's around that. The process itself is not bad, but Disney is looking for a certain type of person, and they have very good screening techniques to find those people. I got in my first time applying, however, one of my roommates had applied once before, and another had applied twice before getting in on her third try. I wouldn't go in thinking you've got it in the bag, because it is competitive. There are plenty of blogs and tools out there to help you prepare for the application process though, so utilize those to help you do the best you can in the process.
 
The program is highly competitive. I think for fall 2014, they said they had about 20,000 applicants, and there was maybe 4,000 participants accepted? It's around that. The process itself is not bad, but Disney is looking for a certain type of person, and they have very good screening techniques to find those people. I got in my first time applying, however, one of my roommates had applied once before, and another had applied twice before getting in on her third try. I wouldn't go in thinking you've got it in the bag, because it is competitive. There are plenty of blogs and tools out there to help you prepare for the application process though, so utilize those to help you do the best you can in the process.

Hey! Thank you! :) That is nice information. I just tend to overthink situations a lot and my biggest fear obviously is that I'll never get in. My friend just said she was able to do the program for a year and told me about the process, but I wasn't really aware Disney rejected so many applicants. And I've heard about that Disney is looking for that type of person. Scary thought though.

Oh Hannahinwonderland I didn't see your post! Thank you for the advice. I've heard a couple people say they got in their first try and I've never heard people say they had to reapply again to get in. It's good to see everyone's stories
 

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