January 2015- NZ and Aus

Discussion in 'ICP Applicants Discussion' started by sems, Feb 10, 2014.

  1. suixelo

    suixelo Member

    Hi all! I've been around these boards on and off for years but finally I am ready to seriously apply for Jan 2015!! So excited! One question though - I need to get citizenship before going, the application online asks about citizenship. Do I fill this out anyway even if I'm still not finished the process? I don't know whether to put yes or no and if it'll seriously affect my application, like if they don't even consider it if I was to put no? I'm overthinking it I'm sure but it's so exciting being able to apply!
     
  2. Winger

    Winger New Member

    What's up guys!

    Have just submitted my application for the January intake, Exciting! I am from Wellington, NZ so hopefully there's some other Kiwi's on here I can get to know. Applied and got accepted into the program last year but ended up not accepting the offer as a number life things came up. Nothing stopping me now though so I'm really looking forward to it :)

    - David.
     
  3. sems

    sems Member

    Hey David, Im Sophie, from Auckland. First time applying for me. Super nervous about the applications. The waiting is frustrating!
     
  4. Winger

    Winger New Member

    Haha tell me about it! Last year I had the application, interview & offer all within about 1 week, was crazy, so I didn't really have any time process it all and get nervous.

    But I guess now we'll be waiting a while until the recruiters come back maybe in July or August for our interviews. They were here in April recruiting for the August 2014 intake.
     
  5. suixelo

    suixelo Member

    Hi guys! I'm Rebecca from Auckland :) It's so exciting applying, I'm watching youtube videos and reading blogs every spare moment I can haha. I want to get in so badly
     
  6. sems

    sems Member

    When I first sent my application in I got a message saying I would hear about interviews in the next 4-8 weeks and that was 4 weeks ago, so hopefully it isn't too much longer!
     
  7. LilyHolz

    LilyHolz New Member

  8. sems

    sems Member

  9. LilyHolz

    LilyHolz New Member

    Hey. Sorry there's no way to switch a page to a group once it's been created. I'm pretty happy with the way it's working at the moment but I don't know what's different between a group and a page. If the difference is really that important to you you're welcome to create your own and I'll tell the people who already like the page that they can go join the group instead/as well. :)
     
  10. Becsta

    Becsta New Member

    A page is intended for people to be a fan of something or for an organisation (like a business for example) to have a Facebook presence. It's a much more passive environment where the business/admin whatever post updates and people can comment etc on that information. A group is more of a meeting place for a community of people, hence why sems suggested it would be more approachable and in this case probably more appropriate. Maybe someone could set one up if there isn't already one? I'm pretty sure a page also requires a lot more moderation and organisation on behalf of the people who set it up whereas a group pretty much runs itself.

    Oh, also, I've seen some people talking about Disney emailing them and asking for them to upload documents, but I haven't received anything like that! Is that a bad thing? Eep, now I'm worried!
     
  11. LilyHolz

    LilyHolz New Member

    Thanks Becsta :)

    I guess I'll start a group as well if no one else is on it.

    I've done the document uploading and one of the girls who liked the page did it as well. Maybe they're doing it in lots so they won't overload the system? That's the only reason I would think that they'd be doing it all at different times. Hopefully they get in touch with you soon :)
     
  12. sems

    sems Member

    Exactly what I was thinking :) a group is more interactive for the members.

    I got asked a couple of weeks ago to upload my documents but I wouldn't stress about it. Are you from New Zealand or Australia? That might make a difference because New Zealand interviews are done first.
     
  13. LilyHolz

    LilyHolz New Member

  14. Winger

    Winger New Member

    Sweet have joined :) Like they were saying I think a group is much better for our purposes.
     
  15. LilyHolz

    LilyHolz New Member

    Yay! :D All good with me. Whatever is easiest for you guys :)
     
  16. Becsta

    Becsta New Member

    Awesome Lily, thanks for doing that :) I just joined the group.

    I'm in Australia so maybe that's part of the reason I haven't been asked to upload anything yet. What documents do you have to send them? My passport expires in like a month so I have the renewal form but I haven't submitted it yet because I need to get photos done and I keep forgetting to do that!
     
  17. LilyHolz

    LilyHolz New Member

    You have to send them a filled out Proof of Student Status form that they will include in the email, you fill in a form about your passport (i.e. issue date, expiry date, previous visas, etc.) and then upload a scan of it, address details, emergency contact details and Visa Appointment details (just the city & country where your nearest US consulate is no actual appointment details).

    It's all super easy stuff so don't worry. The only hard parts for me were the PSS- because it took ages to get in touch with someone who had the school's official seal- and the Visa Appointment- because I didn't realize that it was just details of the consulate and thought that I had to already have an appointment booked. All silly things that I sorted out really quickly. :)
     
  18. suixelo

    suixelo Member

    I've heard that they will let you wait to submit documents until after your interview but I guess we will have to see. I am waiting for my citizenship to come through so I don't have a kiwi passport yet... I won't be able to submit that until it arrives in a couple of months so eek!
     
  19. sems

    sems Member

    Yeah I emailed them after the asked me to submit your documents. They give you seven days and I was still waiting on my passport to arrive. Disney replied and said:


    "Your Passport is requested, but not necessary to be considered for your program. If you are extended an Offer you will then be given a deadline to upload a valid passport before your visa can be issued. Once you receive your new passport please upload it then."
     
  20. suixelo

    suixelo Member

    Thanks so much this makes me breathe a lot easier! I'm sure it will all come through by that time then, yay!
     

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