College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[Pure_Imagination]

Thanks.

But suddenly I feel a lot less confident about applying

 

[coorsie]

New question. Since the applications just went up, I'm toying with the idea of applying for Spring 2010. Thing is, I'd know for sure that I can't do it next Spring. I just want to see what the process is like. Would you recommend this? Or would Disney consider it a waste of time if I applied and then denied an invitation. Also, when I go to apply for Fall 2010, would they be able to see that I had already gotten accepted/denied, etc?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

New question. Since the applications just went up, I'm toying with the idea of applying for Spring 2010. Thing is, I'd know for sure that I can't do it next Spring. I just want to see what the process is like. Would you recommend this? Or would Disney consider it a waste of time if I applied and then denied an invitation. Also, when I go to apply for Fall 2010, would they be able to see that I had already gotten accepted/denied, etc?

This situation is kind of a catch 22. Its nice for you personally to be able to see what the process is like, but at the same time, if you get accepted into a role, that means some other person out there got rejected.

While Disney doesn't penalize you for applying and then denying the offer, I personally wouldn't do it just out of kindness for others. The entire process is very straight forward and if you want to know specifics just look around on the boards. I know there are threads that state questions people got in their interviews for certain roles, how long it took to get their folders/letters, whether they got their number one choice or not, etc. I would just follow bloggers who are applying for Spring 2010 because that'll be very close to a personal experience and that way you'll have a solid (and well rounded) idea of what happens.

 

[khancock]

What MarinaAndCharlie said is something that I would 2nd.

Here is another way to look at it. I'm sure a few people applied and interviewed last semester just to see what it like knowing that they wouldn't be able to participate just to prepare to apply and interview this semester. Then as the site was updated yesterday, they got hit with the new Gallup profile which wasn't part of the process last time.

You'll get an idea of what people are going through via their personal accounts on here and on their blogs.

BTW- I refuse to call it a web based interview because, while web based, it is still a profile conducted by Gallup. I'm sure some of you may strongly diasgree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree to my stance on this.

 

[coorsie]

This situation is kind of a catch 22. Its nice for you personally to be able to see what the process is like, but at the same time, if you get accepted into a role, that means some other person out there got rejected.

I suppose I didn't really think of it that way. I guess I'll just be following along and applying in the spring then. Thanks

 

[Pure_Imagination]

You could always just watch the e-presentation and then not apply. The rest really is like a normal job application scenario- you fill out an application, check off what you want to do, put down previous job experiences, and take a stupid Gallup interview.

If you want to practice start applying for other jobs with big companies- like Kroger, and I think someone said Best Buy was another. They use the same exact type of online interview.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

BTW- I refuse to call it a web based interview because, while web based, it is still a profile conducted by Gallup. I'm sure some of you may strongly diasgree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree to my stance on this.

hahaha!!! nice one!

 

[GiggleGoddess]

I know this has pry been asked a billion times before I just can't find the thread for it. But how much do the apartments cost? Specifically a 4-bedroom @ Chatham - THANKS!

 

[HallGirl]

I know this has pry been asked a billion times before I just can't find the thread for it. But how much do the apartments cost? Specifically a 4-bedroom @ Chatham - THANKS!

According to the info I have for Fall 2009, a 4 bedroom at Chatham is $82 per week.

 

[GiggleGoddess]

According to the info I have for Fall 2009, a 4 bedroom at Chatham is $82 per week.

Does anyone know of where I can find lots of info about the different complexes w/ pictures & pricing of them all? Thanks!!!

 

[NotSoLittleAviator]

Hey everyone,
I am preping for my phone interview tomorrow and am going through my top three role choices. Right now I have attractions as number one ofcourse. For number two I have transportation, i just think it would be sweet to be a monorail piolt or even sail one of the water taxis. The only drawback is that I dont think that monitoring the buses would be very fun. Anyways, for my third I have main enterance operations. Again I think it a lot of fun to be a tram narrator or driver. I also like taking pictures so photopass is an option too but I would stand in the sun all day...ugh... What I am getting at is does anyone know what that likelyhood is that youll get what you want? Im hoping that since I am in the third day of interviews that there will still be alot of things to choose from. Thank you! look forward to your posts!!!

 

[NicoleRose]

Hey everyone,
I am preping for my phone interview tomorrow and am going through my top three role choices. Right now I have attractions as number one ofcourse. For number two I have transportation, i just think it would be sweet to be a monorail piolt or even sail one of the water taxis. The only drawback is that I dont think that monitoring the buses would be very fun. Anyways, for my third I have main enterance operations. Again I think it a lot of fun to be a tram narrator or driver. I also like taking pictures so photopass is an option too but I would stand in the sun all day...ugh... What I am getting at is does anyone know what that likelyhood is that youll get what you want? Im hoping that since I am in the third day of interviews that there will still be alot of things to choose from. Thank you! look forward to your posts!!!

from what i've heard from a lot of people who have already interviewed for next season, disney is looking A LOT at previous experience. so hopefully that answers your question a bit. if you've got experience in your top role, you probably have a better chance at getting it

 

[DisneyFirefly]

Honestly, Photopass is insane enough to get into as a regular Cast Member. I wish you luck getting into that. Attractions is fairly easy to get into (most of the attractions are staffed by CP's), but you have no say whatsoever in what attractions you get. Operations and transportation can be hard to get, but I've known people who got them.

 

[Meg13]

Okay, I have a question. I'm kind of freaking out.

I faxed in my application, but the fax machine at school was acting up. I'm not sure that my letter of recommendation went through. Should I try to fax it in again, or should I just include it when I mail it in?

 

[sneekypeeks]

I don't think you need a letter of recommendation for the CP. I would not stress one way or the other over it until you get solid confirmation. But all I gave them last semester and this semester was the Role checklist and the application. (I was accepted last semester, so no worries about it being a screw up )

EDIT: NM, I figured out that you are probably a career start and not CP'er. If this is true, ignore the above. Sorry /blush

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

Quick quetion. I was talking with my mom about the program and how I can just take the bus they have and she was wondering do you have to pay for that transportation or is it free?

 

[NicoleRose]

Quick quetion. I was talking with my mom about the program and how I can just take the bus they have and she was wondering do you have to pay for that transportation or is it free?

transportation within the park is free!
i'm pretty sure the other shuttles are free too

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

Thanks for the info

 

[lala88]

so i did my online interview yesterday and let me just say that it was one of the most nerve wracking things i have ever done! So now I have to scheduel my phone interview and I am so nervous. I want to do this so bad. Does anyone know what the chances of you getting in are, like do you have a good chance of making it or just like 50 percent?

 

[Joanna71985]

so i did my online interview yesterday and let me just say that it was one of the most nerve wracking things i have ever done! So now I have to scheduel my phone interview and I am so nervous. I want to do this so bad. Does anyone know what the chances of you getting in are, like do you have a good chance of making it or just like 50 percent?

I can't really give a percentage, as it varies. I think it depends on the roles picked, the amount of roles picked, and what the recruiter thinks. But applying early should help. Good luck.