Applying to the Disney College Program

Do you think you want to apply to the Disney College Program? AWESOME! Here are the steps you need to take to apply.

First of all, you have to be at least 18 years old and currently attending a college or university for a semester. It is the College Program, so you have to be in college. Then ask yourself, is this something I really want to do? Can I fit it into my schooling plan? If yes, then go for it!

The first step is just a simple form online here. It's basically just making sure you are not a criminal and you are 18 and attending a college or university.

If you fulfill the requirements above, then Disney will send you an email inviting you to take the Web Based Interview. The most important thing you need to know before taking this, is that you need to be honest. They will ask questions like, are you normally a positive person 100% of the time? Let's be real here, no one is positive 100% of the time. So answer it truthfully. They put questions like that in there to see who will actually tell the truth. They also ask questions based on scenarios and what would you do if this happened. They also ask if you work best in a team or individually, if you work best in fast-paced or slow-paced environments. I know I sound like a broken record, but tell the truth! Do not try to answer the questions a certain way because you think that's what they want to hear. If you are meant to be in the program, you will get in.

Along with all of the question in the WBI, they will ask you to rank the roles with a High, medium, Low, or No interest. Everyone always says that it is best to put at least some interest for everything, but if you really don't want custodial, then put no interest. They will consider you for every role you put some sort of interest in, so if you just want to get in and don't care what role you get, then put interest in everything! Personally I put no interest in custodial, housekeeping, and QSFB because I knew that I wouldn't be happy doing those roles.

Once you have completed the WBI, you wait. Disney will review it and either ask you to sign up for a phone interview time slot, or say sorry :/ you didn't make it this time. Even if you don't make it, don't be discouraged because in 6 months you can apply again! And now you have some experience under your belt so you will be more prepared the next time around :)

Good luck to everyone applying! It really is a great experience. My next post will be focused on the phone interview process. Best of luck to everyone! :)