College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[DisKate]

I feel the same way you do. I had my interview on the first of April, and thought it was really late to apply. I was really nervous because it was my first interview. I did good for the most part. Definitely smiled and let them know how much I wanted this. I'm still waiting to hear from Disney. I really hope I get accepted.

Katie,
how'd it go? I'm sure you did fine but I just was wondering, I'm assuming it wasn't as bad as you at first thought!! Good Luck!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

How did it go??

Thanks for the well wishes everyone! Sorry I didn't get on sooner!

I feel like it went really well...my interviewer was a sweetie (though I can't remember her name!) I had 3 roles to start out with and I ended up adding 3 more during the interview (Attractions, Merchandise, Photopass, Hospitality, Concierge, Vacation Planner) and all of the questions seemed to focus on Attractions, Merch, Hospitality, and Concierge.

My boyfriend had his interview yesterday and he didn't get asked as many questions (and had a lot of problems during his interview!) Now its just the waiting game! I'm hoping that we hear really soon 'cause I'm not sure I can stand to wait

 

[SpectroMagic125]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone! Sorry I didn't get on sooner!

I feel like it went really well...my interviewer was a sweetie (though I can't remember her name!) I had 3 roles to start out with and I ended up adding 3 more during the interview (Attractions, Merchandise, Photopass, Hospitality, Concierge, Vacation Planner) and all of the questions seemed to focus on Attractions, Merch, Hospitality, and Concierge.

My boyfriend had his interview yesterday and he didn't get asked as many questions (and had a lot of problems during his interview!) Now its just the waiting game! I'm hoping that we hear really soon 'cause I'm not sure I can stand to wait

Well I'm glad your interview went really well. And I'm sorry your boyfriend had problems with his interview (I also stumbled on a question, eek!). The waiting game is torture. It seems like everyone been getting accepted these past couple of days and I'm STILL waiting!! Getting pretty nervous...

 

[DisKate]

Well I'm glad your interview went really well. And I'm sorry your boyfriend had problems with his interview (I also stumbled on a question, eek!). The waiting game is torture. It seems like everyone been getting accepted these past couple of days and I'm STILL waiting!! Getting pretty nervous...

He only stumbled on one or two questions...but his problems included them having his name spelled wrong on his interview registration (comstock vs bomstock!) then his application had apparently never actually been submitted even though he had the email confirmation, then the computer froze so the guy had to call him back, then they had him registered for roles that he hadn't checked...it was just one thing after another and it only served to make him more nervous when they finally got to the questions!

I hope you hear really soon! It looks like today is your 2 week mark, so you should hear any day now! Good luck! What roles did you apply for? If you don't mind me asking

 

[SpectroMagic125]

He only stumbled on one or two questions...but his problems included them having his name spelled wrong on his interview registration (comstock vs bomstock!) then his application had apparently never actually been submitted even though he had the email confirmation, then the computer froze so the guy had to call him back, then they had him registered for roles that he hadn't checked...it was just one thing after another and it only served to make him more nervous when they finally got to the questions!

I hope you hear really soon! It looks like today is your 2 week mark, so you should hear any day now! Good luck! What roles did you apply for? If you don't mind me asking

I can only imagine. All that happening to me would definitely made me nervous when it came down to the actual questions. I picked Character Attendant, Attractions, and Housekeeping. I did say I would do QSFB if it was the only thing available, and I told my recruiter that I would also do Custodial. And yes, its been 2 weeks since the interview, and I'm hoping to hear from them really soon and hoping its an acceptance!

 

[DisKate]

I can only imagine. All that happening to me would definitely made me nervous when it came down to the actual questions. I picked Character Attendant, Attractions, and Housekeeping. I did say I would do QSFB if it was the only thing available, and I told my recruiter that I would also do Custodial. And yes, its been 2 weeks since the interview, and I'm hoping to hear from them really soon and hoping its an acceptance!

I really hope you get it! I can't imagine how I'm going to be in two weeks if I still haven't heard anything...and if it takes 3 weeks I'll surely go crazy!!!

 

[Goofster18]

It seems like it will go slow and some days feel like torture but it all depends. some people get it in a week (ME!!) and some wait for a month. However, they finish up by early May because that and June are the only open dates to sign-in. So you should be hearing very soon!!! Good Luck, don't worry about the stumbling, seems like they will understand especially if there were problems on their end as well.
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[Goofster18]

A question for those who have done it before/know the game. I don't plan on taking a class down there, mainly because A. I don't want restricted number of hours, if I could get more ( though I have heard the average is usually 30 but still, just in case), B. They don't really interest me (I'm more interested in the seminars and tours and forums and such, networking) and C. I don't get credit so I just want to experience it without too much going on. However, I may reconsider that depending on the answer to the question. I have seem people's pics who have done the program posing at the end with Mickey and Minnie all dressed at graduation. They have either Mouseters or Duckterate certificates. Does everyone get a Mouseters for the program and then the Duckterate is for a class? Or you have to take class to get one? Just wondering cause I really think it would be cool to end up with one or the other as a souvenir!!! Thanks!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[alindaloo]

A question for those who have done it before/know the game. I don't plan on taking a class down there, mainly because A. I don't want restricted number of hours, if I could get more ( though I have heard the average is usually 30 but still, just in case), B. They don't really interest me (I'm more interested in the seminars and tours and forums and such, networking) and C. I don't get credit so I just want to experience it without too much going on. However, I may reconsider that depending on the answer to the question. I have seem people's pics who have done the program posing at the end with Mickey and Minnie all dressed at graduation. They have either Mouseters or Duckterate certificates. Does everyone get a Mouseters for the program and then the Duckterate is for a class? Or you have to take class to get one? Just wondering cause I really think it would be cool to end up with one or the other as a souvenir!!! Thanks!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

I think you have to take the classes to get those certificates.
Why won't you get credit? Your school doesn't acknowledge the internship?
I know someone here who didn't take classes but was still given elective credits just because it's college internship.

And, let me just tell you Goofster--I love how positive and upbeat you are!! I hope you know it spreads and helps brighten everyone's day

 

[CCLEE]

hello everyone!

I called the disney recruiting office today to check on the status of my application, and yesterday they said it was still pending, and that they would email me with the status. I didn't get an email yesterday so I called again today, and I was told the decision was already made and I would be receiving a letter in the mail, then she also said "oh you should also check your email". Since this was such a vague answer, I asked "Can you just tell me over the phone first?" LOL and she said "Due to legal reasons, I can't tell you over the phone." LOL What do you guys think this means? I read on a post that receiving a letter after you got the pending letter is a bad thing? You guys think I got accepted, or rejected? Please give me your honest opinions. I've waited almost 5 weeks already AHHHHHHHHHHHH =[

 

[piratechick]

hello everyone!

I called the disney recruiting office today to check on the status of my application, and yesterday they said it was still pending, and that they would email me with the status. I didn't get an email yesterday so I called again today, and I was told the decision was already made and I would be receiving a letter in the mail, then she also said "oh you should also check your email". Since this was such a vague answer, I asked "Can you just tell me over the phone first?" LOL and she said "Due to legal reasons, I can't tell you over the phone." LOL What do you guys think this means? I read on a post that receiving a letter after you got the pending letter is a bad thing? You guys think I got accepted, or rejected? Please give me your honest opinions. I've waited almost 5 weeks already AHHHHHHHHHHHH =[

If they are telling you to check your email, that means you were most likely accepted! People who were accepted got informed over email and than got their purple folder in the mail several days later. Check your email!!

 

[Pam N]

hello everyone!

I called the disney recruiting office today to check on the status of my application, and yesterday they said it was still pending, and that they would email me with the status. I didn't get an email yesterday so I called again today, and I was told the decision was already made and I would be receiving a letter in the mail, then she also said "oh you should also check your email". Since this was such a vague answer, I asked "Can you just tell me over the phone first?" LOL and she said "Due to legal reasons, I can't tell you over the phone." LOL What do you guys think this means? I read on a post that receiving a letter after you got the pending letter is a bad thing? You guys think I got accepted, or rejected? Please give me your honest opinions. I've waited almost 5 weeks already AHHHHHHHHHHHH =[

I just posted a long response to your question and I dont know what happened--I must have messed up somehow. Anyway, dont get too freaked out yet! I know its been five weeks for you--but, here's the thing. My daughter waited six weeks and a few days-- then she did what you did-- called-- got the same exact response as you did-- so, we figured that when they said she'd be getting a letter that it'd mean rejection bcuz everyone that day was getting emails -- acceptance emails! Anyway, long story short, yesterday morning she called me at 7am--- she received an email-- she got accepted! So, even tho we know how much its torturing you-- its awful to have to wait-- try not to freak out too much! Be patient and best of luck to you-- we hope you get in!

 

[DisKate]

Hi all!

I just had my interview a couple of days ago so I have a lot of time until I get an answer, which is already driving me crazy

I have a couple of questions that have been bouncing around in my head all day, and I realize that they fall under the "if I get to go" category, but I still am curious...

1. Whats the bathroom situation in the apartments? How many vs. number of rooms/roommates?

2. Whats the laundry situation? Coin operated? Included? On-site? Off-site? In the apartment?

3. When do they close off the CP? When they fill up? Or do they set aside a number of spots for each presentation date?

TIA!

~Katie

 

[Joanna71985]

Hi all!

I just had my interview a couple of days ago so I have a lot of time until I get an answer, which is already driving me crazy

I have a couple of questions that have been bouncing around in my head all day, and I realize that they fall under the "if I get to go" category, but I still am curious...

1. Whats the bathroom situation in the apartments? How many vs. number of rooms/roommates?

2. Whats the laundry situation? Coin operated? Included? On-site? Off-site? In the apartment?

3. When do they close off the CP? When they fill up? Or do they set aside a number of spots for each presentation date?

TIA!

~Katie

1. The BR/Baths are 1BR/1Bath, 2BR/2Baths, 3BR/3Baths (Chatham/Patterson), 3BR/2Baths (Vista); 4BR/2.5Baths.

2. At Vista, there is a laundry room in each building, and Chatham/Patterson have about 4-5 scattered around the complex. The machines are run via cards. The cards cost $5, and leaves $3 on it after you buy one. Then it's $1 to wash and $1 to dry.

3. They probably will keep on interviewing through April, and maybe early May. But there is a chance not all the roles will still be available.

 

[Goofster18]

I think you have to take the classes to get those certificates.
Why won't you get credit? Your school doesn't acknowledge the internship?
I know someone here who didn't take classes but was still given elective credits just because it's college internship.

And, let me just tell you Goofster--I love how positive and upbeat you are!! I hope you know it spreads and helps brighten everyone's day

They don't acknowledge it here, they only acknowledge the PI. I might be able to get some sort of credit, but I'm pretty sure I have to be enrolled here, and since I'm out of state and not even going to be here, I want to save that money for the extra year I have to do cause of this program. But they just don't really like this one so early and the classes at Disney are very specific and don't really translate well here. I may do a class either way, I'm still deciding!! I'm glad I can brighten people's day a little!!! I just like when people have nice things set as their status or under their names or as a signature so I thought I should definitely try to work it in for me. and because I need to be prepared for Disney!! Recently, fewer and fewer people there and on the phone have said "Have a Magical Day" and that's my favorite line. And I try not to be rude because no one else is attacking me so there's no reason, it's just great vibes an a lift to my day when I get time to log on (or i skip homework, like I am now...) But this is long. Thanks everyone for making this a great forum, and thanks for the nice comments alindaloo!!! It's really appreciated. And you just made my day brighter!!! So it's a circle YAY!!! lol:
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[Goofster18]

Wow i love how with the most bedrooms they skimp on the bathrooms. those will be where the most people will need them and where people get ready in the morning!! So with 3 rooms you get a bathroom but with 4 rooms, i.e. 8 people, you only get 2.5?! thats basically 2 showers cause the .5 is just a regular bathroom without showers. So 4 people to a bathroom?! That could be bad. but I don't want to pay more than i need to lol.
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[piratechick]

Wow i love how with the most bedrooms they skimp on the bathrooms. those will be where the most people will need them and where people get ready in the morning!! So with 3 rooms you get a bathroom but with 4 rooms, i.e. 8 people, you only get 2.5?! thats basically 2 showers cause the .5 is just a regular bathroom without showers. So 4 people to a bathroom?! That could be bad. but I don't want to pay more than i need to lol.
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

Actually, there are some 4 bedrooms in Chatham that have 3 bathrooms and I even saw a couple with 4 bathrooms, but those are hard to get because there are only a few of them. I know one of my friends got a 4 bedroom/3bathroom apartment when she was there, so she was really lucky.


P.S: The reason the 4 bedroom/4 bathroom are in Chatham is because back when they started building the complex, the original plans were to have them, but Disney saw that they were taking up too much room, so they decided to change the plan back to 4 bd/2.5 bath. They kept the few already build 4 bd/4 bath and decided to make them available. They also decided to throw in some 4 bd/3 bath to make up for changing the plans. This is what the lady at housing told me.

 

[Berlioz70]

Does everyone get a Mouseters for the program and then the Duckterate is for a class? Or you have to take class to get one?

Everyone gets a general certificate of completion for finishing the program.

Mousters Degrees are given to CPers who finish a Professional Development Class. They may also be given to the Exploration Series too... but I'm not positive because I didn't take one of those.

Ducktorate Degrees are given to CPers who finish a Collegiate Course.


Here is my blog with pictures: http://brennailya.livejournal.com/#27547

Here is my vlog where I talk about the certificates: http://brennailya.livejournal.com/#22756

Here is my vlog where I talk about classes: http://brennailya.livejournal.com/?skip=20#17811

 

[lime]

Hi all!

3. When do they close off the CP? When they fill up? Or do they set aside a number of spots for each presentation date?

They haven't yet, because I have my interview tomorrow!! I am nervous about them filling up, too, but I figure they wouldn't interview me if they didn't still have open positions...I also tried to be very open in regards to which roles I wanted, because I'm sure some of them are probably filled already...

I know you all were talking about this a little while ago, but how long after I interview do I hear back a yes or no?

 

[SpectroMagic125]

They haven't yet, because I have my interview tomorrow!! I am nervous about them filling up, too, but I figure they wouldn't interview me if they didn't still have open positions...I also tried to be very open in regards to which roles I wanted, because I'm sure some of them are probably filled already...

I know you all were talking about this a little while ago, but how long after I interview do I hear back a yes or no?

Good luck on your interview. As for how long you'll have to wait to hear a yes or a no, it really depends. Some people get a response a week or 2 after their interview and some people wait 4-6 weeks.

 

[DisKate]

Good luck on your interview. As for how long you'll have to wait to hear a yes or a no, it really depends. Some people get a response a week or 2 after their interview and some people wait 4-6 weeks.

If it goes past 2.5-3 weeks is it a good idea to call them? I think they told me I should hear back in 2-3 weeks...I think I'd go crazy if it takes 4-6!