DCP question... WBI failure?

[nicolee23]

Hi everyone! I recently applied to the Disney College Program and I'm so excited! I'm an older student (26), and in my last quarter to finish up my BA. Just this week, I received an e-mail to apply to the DCP, so I figured why not, right?? I have no immediate plans, I'm a huge disney fan and it seems like a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at a major company! Plus I'd be spending time (and most importantly my free time) in the most magical place on earth!

Shortly after I applied, I received an e-mail indicating that I needed to complete a Web-Based interview. So yesterday I completed the WBI and did not receive a congratulatory message nor a failure message, but rather a confusing one?


"Interview Complete

Thank you for completing the Web-Based Interview and for applying to be a part of the Disney College Program.

You will receive an email within the next 24 hours indicating next steps.

In the meantime, we encourage you to prepare for your interview by exploring disneycollegeprogram.com. On this site, you can explore more about available roles, the course offerings, and the housing experience."



So I got a little excited thinking that maybe, just maybe, I had passed! But then I get an email saying:



"Thank you for your interest in the Disney College Program. Due to the high volume of applications received, not all applicants may proceed in the interviewing process.

You will be contacted with further updates on the status of your application and interview no later than April 20, 2015

If you are not updated regarding a final decision by April 20, 2015, please contact our office atwdw.college.recruiting@disney.com.

We sincerely thank you for your enthusiasm and interest in the Disney College Program."



It seems like many receive a definitive message following the WBI and if passed they immediately pick a time for a phone interview, so I was just wondering if anyone else has gotten a message like this or if this is a tell-tale sign that I've reached the end of the line on the DCP application?



Also.... It just so happens that I'll be visiting the Magical Kingdom (for the first time ever!!!) in April, and OMG, I'm so excited!!! So if you have any tips for any of the parks, then please do share!!

Thanks!!

 

[heatherrrrz]

it's not a failure, basically you're just going to have to wait longer for a phone interview I believe.

 

[sarahwithanh]

Hi everyone! I recently applied to the Disney College Program and I'm so excited! I'm an older student (26), and in my last quarter to finish up my BA. Just this week, I received an e-mail to apply to the DCP, so I figured why not, right?? I have no immediate plans, I'm a huge disney fan and it seems like a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at a major company! Plus I'd be spending time (and most importantly my free time) in the most magical place on earth!

Shortly after I applied, I received an e-mail indicating that I needed to complete a Web-Based interview. So yesterday I completed the WBI and did not receive a congratulatory message nor a failure message, but rather a confusing one?


"Interview Complete

Thank you for completing the Web-Based Interview and for applying to be a part of the Disney College Program.

You will receive an email within the next 24 hours indicating next steps.

In the meantime, we encourage you to prepare for your interview by exploring disneycollegeprogram.com. On this site, you can explore more about available roles, the course offerings, and the housing experience."



So I got a little excited thinking that maybe, just maybe, I had passed! But then I get an email saying:



"Thank you for your interest in the Disney College Program. Due to the high volume of applications received, not all applicants may proceed in the interviewing process.

You will be contacted with further updates on the status of your application and interview no later than April 20, 2015

If you are not updated regarding a final decision by April 20, 2015, please contact our office atwdw.college.recruiting@disney.com.

We sincerely thank you for your enthusiasm and interest in the Disney College Program."



It seems like many receive a definitive message following the WBI and if passed they immediately pick a time for a phone interview, so I was just wondering if anyone else has gotten a message like this or if this is a tell-tale sign that I've reached the end of the line on the DCP application?



Also.... It just so happens that I'll be visiting the Magical Kingdom (for the first time ever!!!) in April, and OMG, I'm so excited!!! So if you have any tips for any of the parks, then please do share!!

Thanks!!

Hey, I also got that response and was really confused because I've heard you either get an immediate NLIC or an immediate invitation to interview over the phone. This is the first I've found of someone else getting the same response, so I can't help you out with knowledge on what it means haha but know that someone else is in the same situation

 

[nicolee23]

it's not a failure, basically you're just going to have to wait longer for a phone interview I believe.

Thanks Heather, hopefully you're right.

 

[nicolee23]

Hey, I also got that response and was really confused because I've heard you either get an immediate NLIC or an immediate invitation to interview over the phone. This is the first I've found of someone else getting the same response, so I can't help you out with knowledge on what it means haha but know that someone else is in the same situation

Thanks for letting me know and glad that we're not alone! Hopefully our applications are just taking a little longer than normal and we'll find out soon and who knows, maybe they were just flooded with a lot of applicants for the Fall.

 

[leebee]

I wonder if this is the same status as the infamous "pending."

 

[nicolee23]

I wonder if this is the same status as the infamous "pending."

I think you're right!

I found this board (link below) and thought it might be helpful to anyone else who might be looking for answers!! Good luck everyone!

http://www.disboards.com/threads/the-dcp-pending-and-you.3068927/

 

[nchi]

Anybody get any updates? I just took the WBI a couple of days ago and got the same response :/

 

[nicolee23]

Anybody get any updates? I just took the WBI a couple of days ago and got the same response :/

Just got an email yesterday basically saying that my application is pending because there are so many applicants, I may get an interview if a spot matching my interests becomes available, and they'll let me know by April 20th.

Keep positive because you never know, good luck!

 

[nchi]

Just got an email yesterday basically saying that my application is pending because there are so many applicants, I may get an interview if a spot matching my interests becomes available, and they'll let me know by April 20th.

Keep positive because you never know, good luck!

Thanks for your reply! I actually just got an email this morning for a phone interview
Good luck to you as well <3

 

[sarahwithanh]

Hey, I've been meaning to let you guys know but it's gotten super busy this last week. I got to schedule a phone interview too!
I hope your interview goes well, nchi! And I hope a spot opens up and you get the chance to interview too, nicolee23!
This is all very exciting

 

[IrishEyes112]

Oh, thank goodness! I thought I was the only one who'd received this response. Glad to hear some of you have been able to schedule phone interviews!