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Founded in 2012, App Academy is a global online coding bootcamp with a focus on software engineering. App Academy offers both full-time (24 weeks) and part-time (48 weeks) online options. Alumni have found Software Engineering roles at a range of start-ups and top tech companies.
App Academy's curriculum covers AI, SQL, JavaScript, Python, HTML, and CSS, in addition to state-of-the-art tools and web frameworks like ReactJS, Express, Flask, and SQL Alchemy. Working in a dynamic team environment, students will build complex web applications that will form the foundation of their portfolio.
App Academy’s goal is to ensure students not only land a full-time Software Engineering role, but also advance in their careers for years to come. Dedicated career coaches offer job search support ranging from mock technical/non-technical interviews and resume reviews, to connecting grads with App Academy's vast employer network. From there, App Academy's partnerships team connects graduates with some of the most prestigious tech companies in the industry.
I was going to write a whole review but I think it would be way too long so I'll do a TL;DR and supply my email if you have any questions about my time at App Academy and Flatiron School.
A little background, I was a psych and business major who wrote his first line of code 8 months before attending a/A. I was at app academy (a/A) starting in November '17 for 5 weeks before being released due to 'not passing' two assessments. The reason I am writing this review is to warn others ...
I was going to write a whole review but I think it would be way too long so I'll do a TL;DR and supply my email if you have any questions about my time at App Academy and Flatiron School.
A little background, I was a psych and business major who wrote his first line of code 8 months before attending a/A. I was at app academy (a/A) starting in November '17 for 5 weeks before being released due to 'not passing' two assessments. The reason I am writing this review is to warn others like me and to hope they don't make the same mistake. a/A isn't a bad school. It's just not for everyone. Full disclosure, I am now attending Flatiron School and am 9 weeks in so I will be comparing the two because I wish someone told me what I am about to tell you.
I'm sure you've read it a million times, a/A is rigorous, difficult, and very STRESSFUL. And that can't be said enough. Even when I was released, an instructor told me that a/A is the most stressful bootcamp. Anyway, I am not afraid of challenges and that alone would never disregard a school, however, that along with a subpar curriculum, unnecessary attendance takes (you have to log your attendance three times a day, when you arrive, after lunch and after a 15 minute break), and LOADS of readings and homework every night makes learning and retaining information very hard. 100 hours a week is the time you will be grinding if you attend a/A.
My assessment story...
The first assessment that I failed was my fault because since a/A has class on Thanksgiving, I didn't get to see my family so I ended up meeting my brother in the city that weekend, he was here from Virginia. The night ended later than I thought and messed up my weekend studying and ended up doing poorly on the test. The second test I failed, I missed by ONE SPEC. There were 76 specs and I got an 83.33%, and 85% was passing. So after the second fail, you get to retake THE SAME DAY. The test was two hours, I was tired, but now I have to take another 2-hour test. You might be thinking I should be good because I only missed one spec so I should pass the second. Well, when the retake in 5X more difficult than the first one and you're exhausted from just taking a 2-hour test then good luck. I was in that room doing the retake with two others. One of them stopped typing after a half hour because she had no idea what was going on, and the other left with a half hour left. No one was close to passing the second exam and we were all booted along with the other 8 ppl that were booted before us. That is app academy for you.
I would say the biggest difference in a/A and Flatiron is that Flatiron not only teaches you how to code but to love it and know it. While App Academy teaches you how to memorize in order to pass ridiculous assessments.
App Academy has a take no prisoners feel and Flatiron has an all things have a soul feel. In other words, Flatiron cares about you, they know how to teach you how to code and build great things, and they get you to love code. Flatiron's platform is the best platform for learning code bar none and if you are falling behind the TAs are more than happy to take you one on one to make sure you understand.
App Academy thinks beating you over the head with the info via readings and lectures will get you to learn.You have to teach yourself at a/A. Yea the instructors give you the information, but the course moves so fast that if you don't understand something you have no time to try to understand it, so you are forced to memorize code in order to pass assessments.
You can email me at EsbeeScribe@yahoo.com if you have any particular questions regarding my time at either App Academy or Flatiron School.
Description | Percentage |
Full Time, In-Field Employee | 85.9% |
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 2.6% |
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
Employed out-of-field | N/A |
How much does App Academy cost?
App Academy costs around $22,000. On the lower end, some App Academy courses like Free Bootcamp Prep (Online) cost $0.
What courses does App Academy teach?
App Academy offers courses like Free Bootcamp Prep (Online), Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online), Part-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online), Self-paced Open Course.
Where does App Academy have campuses?
App Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is App Academy worth it?
The data says yes! App Academy reports a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $101,000 and 90% of App Academy alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2023, App Academy reported a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $100,000, and 91% of App Academy alumni are employed.
Is App Academy legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 1,151 App Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed App Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Does App Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like App Academy offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read App Academy reviews?
You can read 1,151 reviews of App Academy on Course Report! App Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed App Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.66 out of 5.
Is App Academy accredited?
App Academy is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and the New York State Education Department.
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