College Program Questions Thread Pt 2

[csaribay]

Question (s):

What credit cards do they take for the Assesment Fee payment? Do they accept American Express?

Can I pay with my sister's credit card since I don't own one of my own?

Yep, Disney takes Amex for the assessment fee, and it doesn't have to be in your name. As long as you have all the pertinent information (address on file for the card etc, you're all good).

But is that only bussiness days or counting weekends? I'm sorry, I know my questions are a bit stupid, but I don't want to miss the deadline, hehe

I'd say it's two weeks overall. Keep in mind they probably figure in some grace period for mail delivery, so that may give you a little extra time. In either case, if you think you'll need more than two weeks, just contact your recruiter or email the general recruiting address... they may be able to provide you an extension if you ask.

 

[ilysespieces]

i know all schools are different, but how did you go around the semester you missed while being in disney?
registering for classes for fall 08 semester is this week and i don't know if i should register and then drop my classes and what to do about financial aid.
i'm talking with someone at my school sometime this week, obvs, but what did you all do?

 

[impsythealmighty]

i know all schools are different, but how did you go around the semester you missed while being in disney?
registering for classes for fall 08 semester is this week and i don't know if i should register and then drop my classes and what to do about financial aid.
i'm talking with someone at my school sometime this week, obvs, but what did you all do?

My school just started offering credit for the program like last year, so nobody really knows what they're doing here. Taking a Leave of Absence might be what you need to do, that's what I've been talking to my adviser about, it puts your classes and financial aid on hold and stuff. It's a lot more complicated than it seems, heh. Good luck!

 

[kandeebunny]

So...I'm a total klutz...broke my leg. When I arrive I very well may be in some kind of cast/walking cast/brace and still on crutches (probably through Sept is what they are saying right now.)

Do I wait until closer to arrival and call/e-mail them and inform them of this? Or do I just show up?

 

[AsianAmy]

A friend of mine thought she read somewhere that a large amount of students who do the CP end up within the Disney Company after they graduate.

I was just wondering typical CP alumni plans. Do a lot of people extend their time in the CP? Is it possible to network and possibly get a job out of the program?

Thanks so much!

 

[Sehsun]

So...I'm a total klutz...broke my leg. When I arrive I very well may be in some kind of cast/walking cast/brace and still on crutches (probably through Sept is what they are saying right now.)

Do I wait until closer to arrival and call/e-mail them and inform them of this? Or do I just show up?

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! That is a long time to be on crutches too. I would give them a call now rather than closer to the arrival date, but that is just me. I hope your leg gets better quickly!!

A friend of mine thought she read somewhere that a large amount of students who do the CP end up within the Disney Company after they graduate.

I was just wondering typical CP alumni plans. Do a lot of people extend their time in the CP? Is it possible to network and possibly get a job out of the program?

Thanks so much!

Yes, I do know some people who extended their program, and then others who went full-time (FT) in their role. I know a couple people who applied for a professional internship (PI). Others change their CP status to seasonal status (like me!). Some people go home and then plan to come back FT when they are done with school.

 

[Joanna71985]

So...I'm a total klutz...broke my leg. When I arrive I very well may be in some kind of cast/walking cast/brace and still on crutches (probably through Sept is what they are saying right now.)

Do I wait until closer to arrival and call/e-mail them and inform them of this? Or do I just show up?

I would contact them before you arrive, and just let them know.

I'm sorry you broke your leg though.

A friend of mine thought she read somewhere that a large amount of students who do the CP end up within the Disney Company after they graduate.

I was just wondering typical CP alumni plans. Do a lot of people extend their time in the CP? Is it possible to network and possibly get a job out of the program?

Thanks so much!

They sure do. I am planning on applying for FA 2009, extending the CP, and then going FT (I will be graduating next May).

 

[Leslie2010_Joshfan]

And I plan to extend my fall 2008 into Spring 2009! I still need to meet with financial aid but I'm hoping that they have a way to reserve my aid.


Thanks for all of your guys' advice on the room selection process. Just to clear things up, do you guys recommend doing the advance notification process thing? It sounds like their aren't any cons to it since it's pretty much first come first serve no matter what right?

I don't plan on selecting a specific person to room with, I just thought about doing the advanced notification process that they tell you to do next at your log-in....


Thanks ahead for all of your wonderful advice!!!!

Leslie

 

[Joanna71985]

It's up to you. I have never done the roomie notification process, and have been happy with the way things have worked out.

 

[sandybobandy]

I would contact them before you arrive, and just let them know.

I'm sorry you broke your leg though.



They sure do. I am planning on applying for FA 2009, extending the CP, and then going FT (I will be graduating next May).

Joanna I can't wait to meet you next fall!!

 

[AsianAmy]

First of all, thanks to everyone who has been posting replies. You guys rock.

Second of all - it's getting down to the wire, which means packing. I signed up to take classes, so I was just wondering when classes met (aka how many times a week) so that I can gauge how many business outfits I should bring...

 

[tinyt396]

First of all, thanks to everyone who has been posting replies. You guys rock.

Second of all - it's getting down to the wire, which means packing. I signed up to take classes, so I was just wondering when classes met (aka how many times a week) so that I can gauge how many business outfits I should bring...

I took Hospitality Management in 2005 and it was one day a week for 4 hours. I believe it was 8-12 (but I could be wrong). You can also go in your costume if you don't have too many dress clothes.

 

[lindz0625]

im sorry to hear about you leg feel better!!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Joanna I can't wait to meet you next fall!!

Thanks! I can't wait to meet you too!

First of all, thanks to everyone who has been posting replies. You guys rock.

Second of all - it's getting down to the wire, which means packing. I signed up to take classes, so I was just wondering when classes met (aka how many times a week) so that I can gauge how many business outfits I should bring...

Classes are once a week (if I am correct).

 

[pinkpanda38]

I have another question: If you accept your CP role and then afterwards hear back from a PI can you get out of the CP?

 

[spectroaddy]

I have been accepted to the CP program, but on the website I logged on and did not see my position. On the letter, it has me doing qsf&b, but it is blank now, it has my arrival and departure date. When I first logged on to accept had my positions a few days ago, now its gone, does anyone know what is going on, a little worried????

 

[AsianAmy]

Because so many new CPs are confused about this:

Recruiters. If you didn't go to a recruiting event at a college and just watched the online presentation, you don't have a recruiter to start with...

However, some people who applied by watching the online presentation received a phone call from a recruiter - and some didn't. So some of us don't have recruiters...

SHould we all have recruiters or no? Can we get one if we don't have one?

LoL. Thanks!

 

[Bounce_Tigger]

Because so many new CPs are confused about this:

Recruiters. If you didn't go to a recruiting event at a college and just watched the online presentation, you don't have a recruiter to start with...

However, some people who applied by watching the online presentation received a phone call from a recruiter - and some didn't. So some of us don't have recruiters...

SHould we all have recruiters or no? Can we get one if we don't have one?

LoL. Thanks!

EVERYONE should have a recruiter - regardless of the presentation you did. The recruiter "introduces" themselves to you in an email after you interview. The email is usually sent 1 day-2 weeks after your phone/in person interview and just says "thanks for interviewing, I'm ______ and I'm your recruiter! Make sure you mail your application and if you have any questions, email me!"

 

[AsianAmy]

EVERYONE should have a recruiter - regardless of the presentation you did. The recruiter "introduces" themselves to you in an email after you interview. The email is usually sent 1 day-2 weeks after your phone/in person interview and just says "thanks for interviewing, I'm ______ and I'm your recruiter! Make sure you mail your application and if you have any questions, email me!"

Er...LoL. I interviewed probably a little over a month by now, was accepted two weeks ago...SHould I email the recruiting office to find out who my recruiter is?

 

[lovedoggies]

My mom and aunt are coming down with me in aug to help me move in and then they are staying a few days to play. They'll want to come visit me, Im sure, so..........

1. How far is it from the disney resorts to vista way or chatham?
2. Can they park near the apts? is there any visitor parking?
3. Are they allowed to visit IN the apt for a little while?
4. Will there be times during the first couple days that I can go eat with them or something? Will the schedule of things be pretty much set for me, or will I have to hang around and wait?
5. On what day will I be actually training or in the parks so they can see me 'working'? Is it the third day? Or 3 days after check in day? Or is it another unknown thing that depends on what job you have?

Thank you everybody. You are so awesome to keep answering all these questions.