The Official Fall/Fall Advantage 2010 Thread!

[tink774]

I haven't been on the DIS in forever. Now I'm waiting, waiting, waiting for CP applications to be up! I wonder if I'll need to talk with my advisor about anything considering I'll be graduating in May so I won't be enrolled at my university anymore. Maybe I'll swing by the office in my department just in case. At least it's something to do while waiting.

Meanwhile I'm reading some of the blogs of fellow hopefuls for Fall 2010. I'd love to start one up so that I can even blog about the application process, but I'm worried I'll jinx myself!

Good luck to all other applicants!

 

[c0pperboom]

just made a vlog about waitingg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7P7POa39gA

(( too long

 

[BHub101]

Hello! Im new to the board so I came here for some advice first!

I am planning on applying for the Fall 2010 CP. I was just wondering when the first day we could apply was. I heard it was on January 20, but was not sure. Also does anybody know if there are advantages to applying online as soon as the applications open up rather than having to wait a few months for my school's presentation; such as a higher change of being accepted, getting your top role, etc?

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Hello! Im new to the board so I came here for some advice first!

I am planning on applying for the Fall 2010 CP. I was just wondering when the first day we could apply was. I heard it was on January 20, but was not sure. Also does anybody know if there are advantages to applying online as soon as the applications open up rather than having to wait a few months for my school's presentation; such as a higher change of being accepted, getting your top role, etc?

Yup - the sooner you apply, the more roles available! The process is now basically the same for online and presentation apps, too, so your best bet is just to apply as soon as you can!

 

[c0pperboom]

Hello! Im new to the board so I came here for some advice first!

I am planning on applying for the Fall 2010 CP. I was just wondering when the first day we could apply was. I heard it was on January 20, but was not sure. Also does anybody know if there are advantages to applying online as soon as the applications open up rather than having to wait a few months for my school's presentation; such as a higher change of being accepted, getting your top role, etc?

As Abby said, the earlier you apply the more jobs are open, so applying earlier is most likely better!!
We're not sure exactly when apps are coming out. It's been said the 20th, but people have also called up recruiting and they said February. WHO KNOWS! Hopefully it's soon!

 

[PidginPea]

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[!!!Khriz Love WDW!!!]

Me! We tried this once in my family, and trust me, if takes some practice. You have to each something very light in each pavilion, otherwise you will have a serioussss tummy ache.

But I definitely want to eat at all the full service WS restaurants, but obviously not in one day.

I'm in!

lets do it!

 

[PidginPea]

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[Ylushi]

Random question...

Does anyone know how the start dates work? Do we get to pick our own start date or is it assigned to us?

You get to pick. They have certain arrival dates and when you log on to accept, you get to choose from those dates. Dates do fill up.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

You get to pick. They have certain arrival dates and when you log on to accept, you get to choose from those dates. Dates do fill up.

I think FA quarter only has one date though, which I believe is also the last check in date for fall advantage (June). Buuut I could be wrong.

 

[ltwentyone]

While we are on the subject of check-in dates, does anyone know how late they go? I have a vacation the first week of August I really want to take, but I don't know if I will be able to. Are check in dates usually early August, or will I be able to make it work and check in towards the middle of August?

 

[Disney_Lover06]

While we are on the subject of check-in dates, does anyone know how late they go? I have a vacation the first week of August I really want to take, but I don't know if I will be able to. Are check in dates usually early August, or will I be able to make it work and check in towards the middle of August?

The check-in dates usually span the entire month of August. There will be some towards the middle of August.

 

[PidginPea]

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[ltwentyone]

Great! Thanks!

 

[BabyPiglet]

Applications are so close! Get excited people!

 

[Zocha]

Hello Everyone! (another newbie here who is anxiously waiting/freaking out over the application. lol)

I plan on applying for the Fall Advantage while I'm in my senior year of university. (Woo-hoo seniors!) While I would LOVE to be placed in Costuming (Entertainment), I wouldn't mind doing Merch. (well, anything really, lol)

Thought I'd finally join the thread and hope that we all get a chance to meet each other down in D*sney!

 

[khancock]

I'd like to offer a different opinion on the "the sooner you apply = the more roles available" concept.

If you have a very strong interview, it isn't going to matter when you apply. They are going to offer you something.

they are recruiting from February through April. they are not going to fill all positions in February and when April rolls around spend the money to travel to a campus and hold a presentation, and then tell those kids to go sign up for an interview, and then say "sorry, we don't have anything now".

Yes I know that some people may have been pended and were told that they needed to wait and ultimately were told that they didn't have anything for them, but i think if someone was a strong interview, they wouldn't have been pended (but obviously they weren't a horrible interview or they would have been turned down immediately).

The one advantage to applying early is that you will have your notification that much earlier. Which means that you will be able to start prepping for WDW or you will have time to seek out other internships or jobs for the summer or fall.

It really us ultimately up to how you do in your interview. Each year there are people who psyche themselves up, apply on Day 1, and then get declined for whatever reason. they aren't going to offer someone a job just because they applied early.

my advice would be to study the roles. pick out the ones that you can see yourself working in and focus on those. don't say you will do "anything" just because you think that is what they want to hear (they don't). Don't say that you will do any job that you don't want to do because you think that is what they want to hear.

I know that some will disagree with my viewpoint and that is OK. This is based off of my program experiences, being a rep, what I've seen on here, and staying in contact with the recruiting over the years.

 

[Amanda08]

I'd like to offer a different opinion on the "the sooner you apply = the more roles available" concept.

If you have a very strong interview, it isn't going to matter when you apply. They are going to offer you something.

they are recruiting from February through April. they are not going to fill all positions in February and when April rolls around spend the money to travel to a campus and hold a presentation, and then tell those kids to go sign up for an interview, and then say "sorry, we don't have anything now".

Yes I know that some people may have been pended and were told that they needed to wait and ultimately were told that they didn't have anything for them, but i think if someone was a strong interview, they wouldn't have been pended (but obviously they weren't a horrible interview or they would have been turned down immediately).

The one advantage to applying early is that you will have your notification that much earlier. Which means that you will be able to start prepping for WDW or you will have time to seek out other internships or jobs for the summer or fall.

It really us ultimately up to how you do in your interview. Each year there are people who psyche themselves up, apply on Day 1, and then get declined for whatever reason. they aren't going to offer someone a job just because they applied early.

my advice would be to study the roles. pick out the ones that you can see yourself working in and focus on those. don't say you will do "anything" just because you think that is what they want to hear (they don't). Don't say that you will do any job that you don't want to do because you think that is what they want to hear.

I know that some will disagree with my viewpoint and that is OK. This is based off of my program experiences, being a rep, what I've seen on here, and staying in contact with the recruiting over the years.

Even though I wasn't the one to ask that question, I appreciate your answer. It's always nice to hear the other side of things.

 

[BabyPiglet]

I'd like to offer a different opinion on the "the sooner you apply = the more roles available" concept.

If you have a very strong interview, it isn't going to matter when you apply. They are going to offer you something.

they are recruiting from February through April. they are not going to fill all positions in February and when April rolls around spend the money to travel to a campus and hold a presentation, and then tell those kids to go sign up for an interview, and then say "sorry, we don't have anything now".

Yes I know that some people may have been pended and were told that they needed to wait and ultimately were told that they didn't have anything for them, but i think if someone was a strong interview, they wouldn't have been pended (but obviously they weren't a horrible interview or they would have been turned down immediately).

The one advantage to applying early is that you will have your notification that much earlier. Which means that you will be able to start prepping for WDW or you will have time to seek out other internships or jobs for the summer or fall.

It really us ultimately up to how you do in your interview. Each year there are people who psyche themselves up, apply on Day 1, and then get declined for whatever reason. they aren't going to offer someone a job just because they applied early.

my advice would be to study the roles. pick out the ones that you can see yourself working in and focus on those. don't say you will do "anything" just because you think that is what they want to hear (they don't). Don't say that you will do any job that you don't want to do because you think that is what they want to hear.

I know that some will disagree with my viewpoint and that is OK. This is based off of my program experiences, being a rep, what I've seen on here, and staying in contact with the recruiting over the years.

I'm not sure anyone said there wouldn't be ANY roles open later on, but there will be less variety. That's why at the end many people were only being accepted for the less desirable roles like QFSB. Applying early gives you a better chance that your dream role will still be open.

Just my two cents.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

I'm not sure anyone said there wouldn't be ANY roles open later on, but there will be less variety. That's why at the end many people were only being accepted for the less desirable roles like QFSB. Applying early gives you a better chance that your dream role will still be open.

Just my two cents.

I think this combined with khancock's post gives a pretty complete picture of the situation. I applied for Spring 2010, actually, and in like mid-November. I was VERY surprised to get FSFB when accepted, since I believe that is a more "selective" role. (But I could be wrong - I've no idea how acceptance works "behind the scenes" really!)

I think it's done on something like a rolling basis... not strictly rolling but similar. And I believe attractions is one of the "first" to fill up, so to speak. But I'm not a campus rep or an alumni so you should probably take my $.02 with a grain of salt.