College Program Questions Thread, Pt 3

[rachaelfig]

The Chatham bus stop is NOT a public stop - there will never be anyone other than CPs getting off there. The difference between the Chatham and Vista stops is that the Vista stop is inside the complex gate, while the Chatham stop is outside the gate, probably because CPs from other complexes have to be signed in after 9 PM and Patterson doesn't have its own stop. The walk from Chatham to Patterson isn't that far, maybe 5 minutes tops, and it's on a lighted street (with sidewalks I believe) and there isn't any non-CP traffic. There probably will always be other people making that walk, even late at night. The MK busses are pretty much always stuffed late at night because CPs as a rule tend to close.

 

[tinkerbellmagic]

1- I would say, if your daughter is getting off the bus at 2 or 3 am, she probably would be working an EMH shift or just a really late night, probably at MK, and you'd definitely have lots of other CPs getting off at the same time.

2- http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou....378582,-81.490552&spn=0.005031,0.007789&z=17

Here's a map. See the dark roofed buildings? That's Chatham. The light roofed buildings are Patterson. At least.... I'm pretty sure. The street names make sense like that. I'm not sure what's across I-drive, but maybe someone else can name the rest of the things around that area.

Either way, it's not bad at all.

3- As you can see, it's not bad. And there's security.

Thank you for the information and the very helpful map. I appreciate it.

The Chatham bus stop is NOT a public stop - there will never be anyone other than CPs getting off there. The difference between the Chatham and Vista stops is that the Vista stop is inside the complex gate, while the Chatham stop is outside the gate, probably because CPs from other complexes have to be signed in after 9 PM and Patterson doesn't have its own stop. The walk from Chatham to Patterson isn't that far, maybe 5 minutes tops, and it's on a lighted street (with sidewalks I believe) and there isn't any non-CP traffic. There probably will always be other people making that walk, even late at night. The MK busses are pretty much always stuffed late at night because CPs as a rule tend to close.

Thanks for correcting my assumption that the Chatham stop was a public bus stop. Not sure where I got that info. I'm glad to know it isn't a public stop. Thank you for the other info as well. I guess I needed reassurance.

 

[Pure_Imagination]

Yes, especially if you're working Magic Kingdom there will be tons of people getting off the bus with her! Just use be careful, like you always would when walking at night, but anywhere around the apartments really is safe and secure! I felt completely safe living there and walking around there.

 

[tinkerbellmagic]

Yes, especially if you're working Magic Kingdom there will be tons of people getting off the bus with her! Just use be careful, like you always would when walking at night, but anywhere around the apartments really is safe and secure! I felt completely safe living there and walking around there.

Well, thank you for the helpful info! It helps put my mind at ease.

 

[Anna's_Order]

There are three or four questions that only have one right answer, if you answer it incorrectly you are automatically out. Things like having full availability, working holidays, agreeing to a background check, etc.

I was told the most common mistake people make is the background check question. There are lots of "have you been charged with xyz..." back to back and by accident people will click 'no' when asked if they agree to a background check. So read the questions carefully!

Awww..man! If you mess up on that, can you call some representative and say, "Hey, I accidently clicked the wrong answer, can you reset it so I can retake the test?"

 

[Disney_Lover06]

Awww..man! If you mess up on that, can you call some representative and say, "Hey, I accidently clicked the wrong answer, can you reset it so I can retake the test?"

Usually no, they don't reset the test for you if you click the wrong answer by mistake. However, I have heard of a few cases where they have let someone retake the test. But most of the time it is due to a server error. Just read the questions slowly, answer honestly and you'll be fine.

 

[khancock]

Awww..man! If you mess up on that, can you call some representative and say, "Hey, I accidently clicked the wrong answer, can you reset it so I can retake the test?"

I have a feeling that one of the things it is testing someone on is their attention to detail.

 

[Anna's_Order]

I have a feeling that one of the things it is testing someone on is their attention to detail.

Hhmp! You think, comrade?

I'm guess criminal record immediately disqualifies you for the program? Any criminal charges, probably, even misdemeanors?

 

[graygables]

Hhmp! You think, comrade?

I'm guess criminal record immediately disqualifies you for the program? Any criminal charges, probably, even misdemeanors?

There is a background check with fingerprints involved during the check-in process and I have heard of people turning around and going back home.

 

[jewjubean]

There is a background check with fingerprints involved during the check-in process and I have heard of people turning around and going back home.

Yep.... It happened for our program. They found out they would have to go through that and they left. I dont know why someone would go through all that just to turn around. Why they didnt ask before they got down there.

 

[Pure_Imagination]

^ I know! At pretty much any job they ask if you're willing to submit to a background test, or whatever, and especially at somewhere like Disney where they have a huge responsibility when it comes to security! They can't let just anyone in.

 

[glendalais]

Hhmp! You think, comrade?

I'm guess criminal record immediately disqualifies you for the program? Any criminal charges, probably, even misdemeanors?

All past criminal convictions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Prior convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment. However, persons convicted of certain crimes which offend the public morality; or those with criminal records which suggest that they may pose a risk to the Company, fellow Cast Members or our Guests, will likely undergo much scrutiny.

 

[Anna's_Order]

Yep.... It happened for our program. They found out they would have to go through that and they left. I dont know why someone would go through all that just to turn around. Why they didnt ask before they got down there.

Err.. I don't mind doing the background check, its just that they might not like what they find.

I'm supposed to get most of mine erased when I'm an adult, but what if a teensy bit of adult record shows up?

Will they say I can't do the program?

 

[ifoceanscollide]

It's totally a case by case thing. They give you a chance to explain, but you have to be up front about it. I can remember several people who were turned away due to criminal records, but it's not an automatic disqualification.

 

[TweedleMe]

I've asked this to many people but I like to get opinions from all different sources...
My main question with the college program is how much money should I have to bring down with me?
I've heard 300-500...
I don't have a lot of money so "budget-wise" how much should I bring?

 

[graygables]

Err.. I don't mind doing the background check, its just that they might not like what they find.

I'm supposed to get most of mine erased when I'm an adult, but what if a teensy bit of adult record shows up?

Will they say I can't do the program?

This is definitely something you do not want to hem-haw about on the questionnaire or with a recruiter if you get to that point. Be truthful and the recruiter should be able to offer clearer insight. As I said, people have been sent home b/c of the background check and it stinks to be them. It's a very serious process.

 

[SportsChick]

I've asked this to many people but I like to get opinions from all different sources...
My main question with the college program is how much money should I have to bring down with me?
I've heard 300-500...
I don't have a lot of money so "budget-wise" how much should I bring?

Enough to get you by for 2-3 weeks. That includes groceries/food, shoes for your new location, any fun money, bill money etc. For everyone that figure is going to be different.

Our first paycheck is like nothing because it's generally only for a couple of days, the second one has double rent taken out so not until the third do you have a "normal" check.

 

[Anna's_Order]

Enough to get you by for 2-3 weeks. That includes groceries/food, shoes for your new location, any fun money, bill money etc. For everyone that figure is going to be different.

Our first paycheck is like nothing because it's generally only for a couple of days, the second one has double rent taken out so not until the third do you have a "normal" check.

Do you really make as much money as you would in an actual job??? I mean, I had planned to have enough saved aside to cover my expenses (except housing) for the entire length of the program. I'll be keeping my bank account so I should have as much money as I need.

 

[Anna's_Order]

This is definitely something you do not want to hem-haw about on the questionnaire or with a recruiter if you get to that point. Be truthful and the recruiter should be able to offer clearer insight. As I said, people have been sent home b/c of the background check and it stinks to be them. It's a very serious process.

I know its very serious, and I'm counting on the fact that most of my record will become clean. I don't want it to disqualify me, but I'm afraid if I even mentioned the tip of the iceberg the recruiter would hang up the phone on me. I guess I should have thought of that a while ago, but at least there's less damage done since I'm not quite legal adult status.

 

[SportsChick]

Do you really make as much money as you would in an actual job??? I mean, I had planned to have enough saved aside to cover my expenses (except housing) for the entire length of the program. I'll be keeping my bank account so I should have as much money as I need.

Guess that depends on what a regular job is to you. I'm Main Entrance Operations which is going to pay minimum wage. I haven't made minimum wage since I was 17, many moons ago