CP 201_: a thread for college program hopefuls who have to wait a few years.

[utkscvol1]

For those accepted - do you find that being involved in clubs and sports helps any?

[angelmichelle]

Looking to do the DCP in Fall 2014... first semester of my junior year! Spring 2015 would work, too, but I'd rather do Fall. But, I have to talk to my academic adviser(s) first and foremost.

[PirateSnowmen]

Originally Posted by utkscvol1

For those accepted - do you find that being involved in clubs and sports helps any?

Not really. I can't remember if there was a place to put any of that info on the application, but I may be wrong. I only remember having to submit my previous work information, which was discussed in the phone interview. They never discussed extra-curricular activities with me.

However, those extra-curricular activities may help give you some experience for a question they may ask on the interview. For instance, when they asked me if I preferred working indoors or outdoors, I was able to tell them about my experience having to be outdoors many times in 100+ degree weather as a part of one of my extra-curricular activities I participate in. I felt like that experience allowed me to give a good answer to the question.

So, while they don't specifically ask about any extra-curricular activities you participate in, you may be able to answer some interview questions by giving examples from being in sports/clubs. Hope that makes sense

[keypooh90]

Originally Posted by angelmichelle

Looking to do the DCP in Fall 2014... first semester of my junior year! Spring 2015 would work, too, but I'd rather do Fall. But, I have to talk to my academic adviser(s) first and foremost.

Awesome!

I plan on doing it that semester too. It will be immediately after I graduate!

[angelmichelle]

Originally Posted by keypooh90

Awesome!

I plan on doing it that semester too. It will be immediately after I graduate!

Awesome!

[keypooh90]

Originally Posted by angelmichelle

Awesome!

A year from now and we will be applying!

[utkscvol1]

Originally Posted by PirateSnowmen

Not really. I can't remember if there was a place to put any of that info on the application, but I may be wrong. I only remember having to submit my previous work information, which was discussed in the phone interview. They never discussed extra-curricular activities with me.

However, those extra-curricular activities may help give you some experience for a question they may ask on the interview. For instance, when they asked me if I preferred working indoors or outdoors, I was able to tell them about my experience having to be outdoors many times in 100+ degree weather as a part of one of my extra-curricular activities I participate in. I felt like that experience allowed me to give a good answer to the question.

So, while they don't specifically ask about any extra-curricular activities you participate in, you may be able to answer some interview questions by giving examples from being in sports/clubs. Hope that makes sense

Just looking ahead. My daughter is really interested in this program- however she does not have any work history. She dances at a local studio and is on a competition team. She also is on her high school dance team and involved in several clubs within school so her schedule does not allow for a job. I'm not sure if when she graduates if it will or not but she does a lot of volunteering thru church and school so maybe that will help make up for work history.

[leeg229]

Originally Posted by utkscvol1

Just looking ahead. My daughter is really interested in this program- however she does not have any work history. She dances at a local studio and is on a competition team. She also is on her high school dance team and involved in several clubs within school so her schedule does not allow for a job. I'm not sure if when she graduates if it will or not but she does a lot of volunteering thru church and school so maybe that will help make up for work history.

Absolutely that will help! They look very favorably on volunteer work! Having never held a wage earning job shouldn't hurt her one bit. There are plenty of people every season who are hired having never held a job before.

[FairyPiranha]

Hiya y'all! So I am pumped for this, I've been planning since freshman year and now that I am a senior I a even more excited!

I am planning on participating in the fall advantage either '14 or '15. I'm hoping for character performer since I'm 4'10" and that seems to be a popular height. I would absolutely love to be Minnie, she was the first character to hold me when I was child, and I've loved her since then.

I have a whole plan for my future based on working for disney. I am going to Georgia Southern University for a double major in International Studies and Public Relations, with a minor in French or Mandarin, depending on if they have the classes to make the minor requirements. So yea! I'm excited for this great opportunity and to meet people who are interested in it as well!

[keypooh90]

Originally Posted by FairyPiranha

Hiya y'all! So I am pumped for this, I've been planning since freshman year and now that I am a senior I a even more excited!

I am planning on participating in the fall advantage either '14 or '15. I'm hoping for character performer since I'm 4'10" and that seems to be a popular height. I would absolutely love to be Minnie, she was the first character to hold me when I was child, and I've loved her since then.

I have a whole plan for my future based on working for disney. I am going to Georgia Southern University for a double major in International Studies and Public Relations, with a minor in French or Mandarin, depending on if they have the classes to make the minor requirements. So yea! I'm excited for this great opportunity and to meet people who are interested in it as well!

You should do Fall 2014! Seems like lots of us on this thread are planning for that time! And yay for another GA person! I go to UWG, majoring in History and Communications and minor in marketing!