College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[MikeMike]

I've got an other question...
Does anyone happen to know the accept/reject percentage?

Also, I was talking to my mom about the CP, and she seems to think that it would be impossible for me to do the program without getting extra money from her--that I wouln't make enough money to get by.
She also thinks that housing isn't guarenteed. I told her "if you get accepted, you get housing." Was I wrong in saying that?

 

[PrincessJordynx]

I've got an other question...
Does anyone happen to know the accept/reject percentage?

Also, I was talking to my mom about the CP, and she seems to think that it would be impossible for me to do the program without getting extra money from her--that I wouln't make enough money to get by.
She also thinks that housing isn't guarenteed. I told her "if you get accepted, you get housing." Was I wrong in saying that?

if accepted you WILL get a housing spot, as long as you pay your $100 hold fee. once in, thats it your in. HOWEVER, you more than likely will need extra money. im saving as much as i can now my mom wants me to have atleast $1000 by the time im down.

 

[MikeMike]

Ah, thanks.
Bummer, though, money is incredibly tight for us right now...

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Ah, thanks.
Bummer, though, money is incredibly tight for us right now...

Ive heard its important to have a couple hundred dollars for the first few weeks of your program, since you wont get paid for a few weeks and you'll need to buy stuff for your apartment.

After that though, your rent pays for your boarding, cable, internet, transportation... So really, you're just paying for food, gas if you drive, and fun things to do (but you get free admission into the parks!).

I've heard from multiple people that they've actually saved money from their job in the program. It all depends on your spending habits.

 

[MikeMike]

That's reasuring, thanks.

Now, I know the acceptance rate was fairly high in past years, but given the current state of the conomy, I would imagine it would be significantly lower now. Anyone have a ballpark idea of what it is?

 

[Joanna71985]

That's reasuring, thanks.

Now, I know the acceptance rate was fairly high in past years, but given the current state of the conomy, I would imagine it would be significantly lower now. Anyone have a ballpark idea of what it is?

I am not positive about this. But I heard somewhere that there are 6,000-7,000 CPs at a time (this includes Spring CPs, Fall CPs, CS, ect).

 

[Wiisa]

I think as far as internships go, if you are tight on money and you need an internship, this is a good way to go. That's my opinion. Other interships I looked at weren't paid at all and I was going to have to get loans just to live in the cities where they were offered.

I am hoping to get help from my family while I am down there, so that I have extra spending money to enjoy Florida to the fullest on my days off. But we'll see how mom feels about that in August when she's babysitting my 2 cats with her 2 dogs, lol...She may not be as giving then.

 

[Wiisa]

I have a question about roles...


I was told Parking Lot Attendants are under Operations, but someone has told me it's under Transportation. I was under the impression that Transportation was boats/monorails etc, NOT parking lot attendants - so I checked transportation but not operations (since Attractions is now it's own category )


Can anyone tell me what it's really under? I am not interested in working in the parking lots and I did check transportation.


Thanks.

 

[Joanna71985]

I have a question about roles...


I was told Parking Lot Attendants are under Operations, but someone has told me it's under Transportation. I was under the impression that Transportation was boats/monorails etc, NOT parking lot attendants - so I checked transportation but not operations (since Attractions is now it's own category )


Can anyone tell me what it's really under? I am not interested in working in the parking lots and I did check transportation.


Thanks.

Parking Lots fall under Main Entrance Operations. Like you said, Transportation is the boats and monorail.

 

[Angie210]

Is anyone doing or applying for the disneyland college program in Anaheim?

 

[Wiisa]

Thanks Joanna.


How does requesting time off for visitors work? Can you do it when you first get there? How much time can you request? Is it still the point system, will it count toward you negatively?

 

[Joanna71985]

Thanks Joanna.


How does requesting time off for visitors work? Can you do it when you first get there? How much time can you request? Is it still the point system, will it count toward you negatively?

You can request time off as soon as you are registered for the HUB. It helps to request it ASAP. Just be aware that some days may be denied.

 

[Wiisa]

Do you know how much time you are allowed to request off?


Also, is it true if you call in sick you can't work for three days?

 

[Joanna71985]

Do you know how much time you are allowed to request off?


Also, is it true if you call in sick you can't work for three days?

I don't believe there is a limit. Now, as for how much time is given, I can't say.

No, that is not true. I wouldn't recommend it unless you were really sick, since it is 1 point per call-in.

 

[graygables]

Do you know how much time you are allowed to request off?


Also, is it true if you call in sick you can't work for three days?

It will depend on a lot, but in Dinoland Merch, I know CPs who have managed 4-5 days off for family visits over the next few weeks. I put in for one day off the minute I had Hub access and got it, so I'd just suggest doing it ASAP.

As far as the call-ins go, there seem to have been several rule changes the last few years. As it stands now, 1 day = 1 point with one exception...You can call in for 3 days in a row for 1 point IF you provide proof from a doctor that you were really THAT sick. You only get that ONE TIME per semester, however.

 

[MikeMike]

I'm not exactly sure as to what, in this case, is considered a "full semester".
Also, is there any way to get that semester done online?

 

[Joanna71985]

I'm not exactly sure as to what, in this case, is considered a "full semester".
Also, is there any way to get that semester done online?

Usually a semester is late Jan-late April/early May (or Sept-early Dec).


That would be up to your school. Every school is different when it comes to credits.

 

[Wiisa]

CPs are required to live on the property, correct?

 

[Joanna71985]

CPs are required to live on the property, correct?

For the most part, they do. However, if the CP has a good reason (they are married, have family nearby, ect), they can live off-site.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

i've been thinking about this a lot lately. i don't know if i'll feel comfortable doing a phone interview. just feels a little weird (for me). the school i'll be attending next fall doesn't hold presentations but according to a friend of my they know about the disney college program. i've read somewhere on this site where the persons' school has never even heard of the program. so anyway when the time comes can i still go to another schools' presentation to have my interview? if not i'll just brave that phone interview. but i'll just feel more comfortable talking face to face with someone. does anyone guess what i'm trying to say? i know i can sound a bit comfusing sometimes.