Disney College Program for Parents Thread...

[Berlioz70]

Yep - Patterson too... they have a new education facility there that is very nice! You can ride the buses between complexes.

 

[PrincessJordynx]

gracias both of you =]

 

[bboxmom]

What attractions and parks do the teens like the most in Disney and Orlando?

 

[LauraMacC]

I've been doing a lot of research on the CP. My daughter is going to apply in April for Fall '09. I have a question that I've never seen any info on. Approximately how many students apply to the CP and how many are offered roles? Thanks to everyone for the plethora of information!

 

[PrincessJordynx]

I've been doing a lot of research on the CP. My daughter is going to apply in April for Fall '09. I have a question that I've never seen any info on. Approximately how many students apply to the CP and how many are offered roles? Thanks to everyone for the plethora of information!

it really varies. recent numbers have been 6500-7500ish applicants and 1700 rejections. these are not 100% accurate of course but have been recently recorded. might i ask why she is waiting so late to apply? i would sugguest applying as soon as possible.

 

[Berlioz70]

There are four housing complexes that together hold 7,000 people. The Commons, which holds 1,000, are reserved for ICPs so that knocks the total down to 6,000. That number includes the rest of the ICPs, CSs, PIs, and of course the CPs.

The "rejection" number really varies based on the semester and the number that apply so there is no percentage average (espcially with the recent changes in housing). The best advice is to apply EARLY, mark a lot of roles, smile during the interview and to be positive.

Answers that are BAD and will guarentee that you're NOT hired:
Can you cover your tatoo/piercings? No.
Are you fully available? No.
Can you work over the holidays? No.

 

[LauraMacC]

My DD is applying April 15 at a college that's about an hour away from us. I hope it's not too late for her to get in. Do you think it may be? I hope not since they are still holding interviews.

Thanks for your answers and help.

 

[kmg148]

My DD is applying April 15 at a college that's about an hour away from us. I hope it's not too late for her to get in. Do you think it may be? I hope not since they are still holding interviews.

Thanks for your answers and help.

Why not have her watch the e-presentation online now? April is a while away, and that way she has a better chance at the role she wants. I've been to a presentation in person, and I was glad I did the one online. She can still go if she wants, that way they can answer any questions she may have after her interview.

 

[jellipop]

What could anyone tell me about insurance? I'll be off my parents healthcare come September and I was wondering if Disney had something of the sort?

 

[kmg148]

What could anyone tell me about insurance? I'll be off my parents healthcare come September and I was wondering if Disney had something of the sort?

You'll have to get a plan yourself.

 

[jellipop]

ahh pooies lol

 

[mjk721]

Can you please tell me where you are getting these cute name tag counters. Thanks for your help!!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

Can you please tell me where you are getting these cute name tag counters. Thanks for your help!!!!

The website is http://www.**************.

 

[mjk721]

thank you very much

 

[DeeCee735]

The interviews that are going on now are just for the Fall semester? If my son is interested in the Spring 2010 semester, does he interview now?

TIA!

 

[MaryPoppins86]

The interviews that are going on now are just for the Fall semester? If my son is interested in the Spring 2010 semester, does he interview now?

TIA!

yes the interviews that are going on now are just for the fall 09 semester. no, he would have to wait untill the fall to apply for spring 2010 semester.

 

[Joanna71985]

The interviews that are going on now are just for the Fall semester? If my son is interested in the Spring 2010 semester, does he interview now?

TIA!

Disney will be recruiting for Spring 2010 starting in Aug/Sept.

 

[DeeCee735]

There are four housing complexes that together hold 7,000 people. The Commons, which holds 1,000, are reserved for ICPs so that knocks the total down to 6,000. That number includes the rest of the ICPs, CSs, PIs, and of course the CPs.

The "rejection" number really varies based on the semester and the number that apply so there is no percentage average (espcially with the recent changes in housing). The best advice is to apply EARLY, mark a lot of roles, smile during the interview and to be positive.

Answers that are BAD and will guarentee that you're NOT hired:
Can you cover your tatoo/piercings? No.
Are you fully available? No.
Can you work over the holidays? No.

Thanks for the info, my son and I are new to all of this, looking into it seriously for the first time. Can you please tell me what the abbreviations stand for? Also, where would we get to see the "brochure" that's mentioned in previous posts? Does he have to attend a presentation or can it be found in the online presentation?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

 

[MaryPoppins86]

Thanks for the info, my son and I are new to all of this, looking into it seriously for the first time. Can you please tell me what the abbreviations stand for? Also, where would we get to see the "brochure" that's mentioned in previous posts? Does he have to attend a presentation or can it be found in the online presentation?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

ICP - International College Program
CP - College Program
PI - Professional Internship
CS - Career Start

 

[WDWPrincess1208]

Thanks for the info, my son and I are new to all of this, looking into it seriously for the first time. Can you please tell me what the abbreviations stand for? Also, where would we get to see the "brochure" that's mentioned in previous posts? Does he have to attend a presentation or can it be found in the online presentation?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

I see that someone already answered the abbreviations question. As for the brochures they are usually on campus for the presentation and at information tables and such but most of what is in it could be found on the website. The brochures offer just a little bit more for students that want to walk away with something in hand but if your son went on the website he would be able to access more information than the brochure would be able to hold.