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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/
The review below is in reference to the iOS program. Many of the pros and cons are not applicable to the Web immersive :)
Pros: I was almost unable, and completely intimidated by code when I came into Flatiron. I had been attempting to learn iOS programming(objective-c) on my own, but it was slow to the point of just not happening. Flatiron managed to make a curriculum that was digestible for my learning style, which revolves around hands on experience. I came out knowing how to...
The review below is in reference to the iOS program. Many of the pros and cons are not applicable to the Web immersive :)
Pros: I was almost unable, and completely intimidated by code when I came into Flatiron. I had been attempting to learn iOS programming(objective-c) on my own, but it was slow to the point of just not happening. Flatiron managed to make a curriculum that was digestible for my learning style, which revolves around hands on experience. I came out knowing how to make applications well enough to work on my own and get better, although I would say I was not completely job ready.
If you do your best on all the coursework and the extra challenges on each unit, you will come out knowing how to make things. If you do that AND do work outside of the classroom developing applications or studying comp sci/best practices/other programming languages, then you will probably be truly hireable immediately.
Cons: Flatiron's courses are only 3 to 4 months(4 if you are on one of the NYC scholarship programs). This means they have to cram as much as they can about iOS development in during that time and some major things go missing.
It results in students having no knowledge of architecture practices, design patterns, etc. While it would be lovely if employers were willing to take Junior developers on knowing that they can learn these things, that is just not how the current iOS market is, and it can make it hard to get a job. I understand that the motivation for not including these things is because they feel like they literally can not fit it in the timeline that they have, and that makes sense. But, that means they either have to change their job placement promises, extend the programs, or provide extra resources for learning outside of class, because it absolutely affects initial hireability.
I also think that they could create extra curriculum for the students who think they could complete it, or even just a study guide. Architecture, Design Patterns, suggested languages, Comp sci fundamental topics. Just to give students who are comfortable the option so that they can be doing it outside of class for four months instead of in a mad rush two weeks before an interview.
Summary:
Flatiron is what you make it. You must do the coursework and care about doing the coursework. If you do, you will absolutely learn all the things you need to grow as a developer. There is no other way to learn to program this quickly and to create the mentality you need to be a developer.
If you also do work outside of class and study and practice all of the things mentioned above, you will absolutely be 100% hireable. I got a job within three months and have been working professionally since.
Flatiron changed my life. It changed the way I think and the way I learn. I wouldn't have the career I love without it. I recommend it to my friends and have referenced them knowing full well Flatiron will give them the tools they need to be successful.
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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