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Flatiron School offers immersive on-campus and online programs in software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and product design (UX/UI design). Flatiron School’s immersive courses aim to launch students into fulfilling careers by providing a robust career services framework and dedicated one-on-one coaching post graduation that is included as an added value with the tuition.
The application process asks prospective students to share a bit about themselves and what is driving them to start a career. The process includes speaking with an Admissions representative in a non-technical interview to allow for the opportunity to get to know each other better in a friendly conversation. Applicants will also need to complete a 15-minute critical thinking and problem-solving assessment afterwards. Applicants will receive an acceptance decision from Admissions within 4 business days of completing the assessment.
Flatiron School’s Career Services team provides weekly 1:1 career coaching sessions, mock interviews, and access to an extensive employer network to help students launch fulfilling careers in tech after graduation.
Flatiron School powers the Access Scholarship which invested $1.5 million into the futures of more than 500 students across all of Flatiron School’s campuses and online courses in 2020. The Access Scholarship opens doors for aspiring innovators who may have experienced barriers to education. To build a more diverse and inclusive tech community, Flatiron School has awarded over $10 million in scholarships for women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups in tech.
Flatiron School was one of the first bootcamps in the industry and a pioneer in providing 3rd party examined job placement reports. Read their full independently-examined jobs reports at: https://flatironschool.com/jobs-reports/
I decided to transition my career into Tech back in December of 2016. At the time I had not written a single line of code and had no clue what I was doing. I started the in-person Flatiron School Software Engineering Immersive course in March 2017, and graduated late June 2017. In August 2017, I accepted an offer and am currently a Software Engineer working at a start up specializing in software and data science consulting thanks to the Flatiron School!
Overall E...
I decided to transition my career into Tech back in December of 2016. At the time I had not written a single line of code and had no clue what I was doing. I started the in-person Flatiron School Software Engineering Immersive course in March 2017, and graduated late June 2017. In August 2017, I accepted an offer and am currently a Software Engineer working at a start up specializing in software and data science consulting thanks to the Flatiron School!
Overall Experience
I did a ton of research before applying to these so-called "coding boot camps." My research put Flatiron School at the number one spot out of the 3 boot camps I was looking into. One of the main reasons was because of the transparency with job outcomes. Graduate results were a huge factor for me. Not only is Flatiron School transparent, but they also have their outcomes report audited by a third-party firm. Still, I was hesitant to pull the trigger. To me, it seemed like a crash course that simply accelerated the process of learning how to code. If you are currently looking to transition, know this. I have been in your shoes, reading through review after review on various boot camps, trying to get more clarity on how these schools work. If you devote yourself to this craft and follow the meticulously designed curriculum, you will fall in love with programming, learn things in 3-4 months that you never thought was possible, make life-long friends with classmates and land a job as a Software Engineer after graduation. I must emphasize one thing, however - this is not an easy program! You get what you put into it.
Instructors
Every instructor that I had the pleasure of working with at the Flatiron School were passionate, patient, and knowledgeable individuals who helped shape my programming skills throughout the program. The culture that the instructors instill onto the students is something that I cannot put into words. The school also does a phenomenal job in accepting students who align with the culture. Every person in my class comes from different backgrounds but we all had one thing in common - we all wanted to see each other succeed. This was mirrored by the instructors. It was obvious that they enjoyed watching us grow from newbies to full fledged engineers. The instructors made the course enjoyable but intense at the same time. It is quite clear that Flatiron School does not just hire anyone to be an instructor. They are not only knowledgeable but also can effectively communicate with the students. I also appreciated the fact that their responses to my questions allowed me to discover the answer on my own but with careful guidance; helping to build the underlying fundamental skill every programmer must develop, problem-solving.
Curriculum
As of writing this review, Flatiron School's in-person curriculum consists of a couple of weeks of pre-work that must be completed before the official start date. This helps students build some programming foundations in either Ruby or JavaScript. The course itself is divided into 5 modules, each revolving around a particular topic. It looks something like this -
Week 1 - Ruby
Week 2 - Rails
Week 3 - JavaScript
Week 4 - React
Week 5 - Computer Science/Specializations
I felt that the curriculum overall was fantastic. The Learn.co platform and its IDE is built from the ground up and designed specifically for students to learn. This alone puts the Flatiron School ahead of the boot camp race because the platform is so intuitive and conducive to learning.
That being said, I took one star off in this category because I feel that the curriculum's Computer Science module didn't live up to my expecations. We learned a bit about data structures and algorithms, but not quite to the level that potential employers expect. From my experience, many employers expect a baseline knowledge when it comes to these fundamentals, and so I spent a huge chunk of time learning these topics on my own. This is the one aspect of Flatiron School that I think needs to improve. However, if you are willing to read and work through Cracking The Coding Interview or Interview Cake or through any other interview books/resources, you will be fine.
Job Assistance
I am amazed by how smoothly and efficiently Flatiron School is with assisting graduates to land their first role. As a graduate, I worked with several members of the business development team whose primary focus is to build and cultivate connections with companies. Once I officially began my search, I was receiving 3-4 introductions to companies a week! These introductions were with engineers, recruiters, and HR reps at the respective companies. It is quite overwhelming but in a good way! This is also why the Flatiron School assigns a Job Coach/Mentor to you who will guide you throughout the entire process. From building my resume to strategically structuring my LinkedIn profile, to mock interviews, to negotiating, to mitigating interview anxieties, my Job Coach was there every step of the way.
I can't be thankful enough to the Flatiron School and how they changed my life!
Description | Percentage |
Full Time, In-Field Employee | 72.6% |
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position | 13.5% |
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelance | N/A |
Employed out-of-field | N/A |
How much does Flatiron School cost?
Flatiron School costs around $17,900. On the lower end, some Flatiron School courses like Data Science cost $16,900.
What courses does Flatiron School teach?
Flatiron School offers courses like Cybersecurity Engineering , Data Science , Product Design (UX/UI Design), Software Engineering .
Where does Flatiron School have campuses?
Flatiron School has in-person campuses in Denver and New York City. Flatiron School also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.
Is Flatiron School worth it?
The data says yes! In 2022, Flatiron School reported a 70% graduation rate, a median salary of $72,000, and 90% of Flatiron School alumni are employed.
Is Flatiron School legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 577 Flatiron School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Flatiron School and rate their overall experience a 4.46 out of 5.
Does Flatiron School offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Flatiron School 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 Flatiron School reviews?
You can read 577 reviews of Flatiron School on Course Report! Flatiron School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Flatiron School and rate their overall experience a 4.46 out of 5.
Is Flatiron School accredited?
We are licensed (or otherwise authorized) in various jurisdictions for all Immersive courses. See flatironschool.com for more details.
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