College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[xxlollipoplilxx]

3 times before I got in. When did you apply?

I applied for spring 2010 and fall 2010. For fall one I applied in late march but I got my pending letter a few days later. Plus I knew my interview didn't go so well. I always get nervous and forget words like if I am describing something I just forget how to describe it so when I end up talking about it it sounds really weird because I use the wrong words for it

 

[AllisonMak]

Why would they be done on April 23rd...don't their presentations go into May?

 

[ZeroToHero]

I applied for spring 2010 and fall 2010. For fall one I applied in late march but I got my pending letter a few days later. Plus I knew my interview didn't go so well. I always get nervous and forget words like if I am describing something I just forget how to describe it so when I end up talking about it it sounds really weird because I use the wrong words for it

I do that too - I usually jot down key phrases I want to say, that way I can just look down and remember the words.

What I advise, if you don't get it this time around, is apply earlier next time. If the applications go up in September (or August, I don't know when they go up for Spring) apply in the first two weeks. You can have them email you to let you know when the application goes up - I would do that, then apply immediately.


Also, for AllisonMak - the presentations in May are for culinary students only.

 

[AllisonMak]

Oh alright...my interview is in 4.5 hours...

 

[ZeroToHero]

Ooo, good luck!

 

[kmg148]

Why would they be done on April 23rd...don't their presentations go into May?

The last presentation for the College Program is April 21st. Presentations go until May for the culinary/pastry College Programs which are run slightly differently. Applications online close on the 23rd.

 

[Pure_Imagination]

If you R.O.S. from your shift at work can you still go to the parks or does that follow the same no-I.D. rule as calling in?

 

[Joanna71985]

If you R.O.S. from your shift at work can you still go to the parks or does that follow the same no-I.D. rule as calling in?

If you were to get an ROS, I wouldn't go to the parks (as they are usually given out as last resorts). Now, if you were to get an ER, it's fine to go to the parks.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

If you were to get an ROS, I wouldn't go to the parks (as they are usually given out as last resorts). Now, if you were to get an ER, it's fine to go to the parks.

What is ROS?

 

[Pure_Imagination]

What is ROS?

You can either leave early with an E.R., which doesn't go on your record card at all, or you can ask to ROS (I think that's the term????). These go on your record card, but they don't count as any points. I'm told the only concern with these is when you have a bunch of them.

 

[Joanna71985]

What is ROS?

ROS is Release of Shift. It usually is used as a last resort if you can't get an ER, or ERs aren't available.

 

[ZeroToHero]

What taxes are taken out of our paychecks? I know Florida doesn't have a personal income tax, but are there other taxes?

 

[glendalais]

What taxes are taken out of our paychecks? I know Florida doesn't have a personal income tax, but are there other taxes?

In accordance with U.S. Federal Law, all Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. Cast Members have the following taxes taken out of their paycheques:

• Federal Income Tax Witholding
• Social Security Contributions
• Medicare Tax

In addition, California-Site Cast Members have the following taxes deducted from their paycheques, in accordance with California Law:

• California State Income Tax Witholding
• California State Disability Insurance Contribution

Depending on elections and sign-offs, other deductions may be taken from the Cast Member's paycheque. This includes things such as United Way/Charitable Donations, Union Dues, 401(k) Deductions, Pension Plan Contributions and the like.

 

[WDW_lover_in_SC]

In accordance with U.S. Federal Law, all Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. Cast Members have the following taxes taken out of their paycheques:

• Federal Income Tax Witholding
• Social Security Contributions
• Medicare Tax

In addition, California-Site Cast Members have the following taxes deducted from their paycheques, in accordance with California Law:

• California State Income Tax Witholding
• California State Disability Insurance Contribution

Depending on elections and sign-offs, other deductions may be taken from the Cast Member's paycheque. This includes things such as United Way/Charitable Donations, Union Dues, 401(k) Deductions, Pension Plan Contributions and the like.

Same as SC just no state tax so 7.25 is just a wee bit more in FL

 

[newdrama12]

Just Federal taxes. Federal withholding, Social Security, and Medicare. which I think comes to about 10% tax rate

 

[SportsChick]

The rate depends on your W9 form and what you claim - not everyone has the same tax bracket

 

[ZeroToHero]

Thanks guys!

Should I estimate at least 10% then? One of my roommates asked me, so I asked you... the collective mind over here knows more than me.

 

[graygables]

Thanks guys!

Should I estimate at least 10% then? One of my roommates asked me, so I asked you... the collective mind over here knows more than me.

The minimum tax bracket is 10% (no more than $8,025 in income), so chances are, you'll be in the 15% bracket. FICA and Medicare are 7.65%, straight up. I would count on 20% at a minimum, 25% at a maximum.

Here is a confusing thing...you are paid each week. If you have a week of killer overtime, that will bump up your tax bracket as the computer assumes you've just gotten an awesome raise and are now making $50K per year. It really stinks, but there is no way around it. It all evens out in the end once you file, but it can take a bigger chunk of the paycheck in the interim.

Try to budget within 75% of your regular paycheck and you should be OK.

 

[steph1021]

I have NEVER been to Disney and am considering doing the program, so it's very exciting. However, I am a little worried about getting a semester behind. I think the pay-off will be having Disney on my resume and future job applications...so I just wanted to know, from CP alumni, how much does it help? Do you think it gets employers more interested in you? Thanks.

 

[ZeroToHero]

I have NEVER been to Disney and am considering doing the program, so it's very exciting. However, I am a little worried about getting a semester behind. I think the pay-off will be having Disney on my resume and future job applications...so I just wanted to know, from CP alumni, how much does it help? Do you think it gets employers more interested in you? Thanks.

If you do summer classes or came in with credits from AP, then you might not even get a semester behind - in my case, I'm a year ahead, so now I'll only be a semester ahead.

However, the pay-off is great. People say that if you go in with Disney on your resume, the whole interview is about that, haha. I know that I got a summer job after saying that I was headed to Disney in the fall... I'm not sure if that's what did it, but they hired me on the spot, so who knows.