NYC Data Science Academy Reviews
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Gregory Weber Verified via LinkedIn
So Glad I Enrolled!!!
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Before my NYC Data Science Academy Bootcamp Experience, I was a high school mathematics teacher. In order to make informed pedagogical decisions, I increasingly relied upon data collection and data analysis. This sparked my interest in data science. Since I enrolled in the Summer Session of the Bootcamp, I was able to continue to receive my teacher salary for most of the 12-weeks.
After making the decision to enroll in a bootcamp, New York City Data Science Academy quickly became my top choice for the following reasons:
Multiple Languages (Python and R)
I appreciated the emphasis on learning both Python and R. When searching for a position, this increased the number of jobs I was qualified for, and I used both Python and R during the Technical Assessments of my job search.
Pre- and Post-Bootcamp Support
From my research, I was convinced I would be supported before and after my bootcamp experience...which was true!
Pre-Bootcamp
I had no previous programming experience, so I enrolled in 2 helpful introductory courses at the NYC Data Science Academy, one for Python and one for R. The price for these classes was subtracted from my Bootcamp tuition.
Post-Bootcamp
During the final Capstone Project, many students elect to work with outside businesses that partner with the NYCDSA. The company I worked with offered my team an additional 2-month, post-bootcamp data science internship. This was a great learning opportunity, plus a great addition to the resume!
Months after my bootcamp ended, I was able to participate in a free, 2-week intensive, marketing-focused workshop led by NYCDSA Bootcamp Founder Vivian Zhang (open to any graduated bootcamp student). The workshop was filled with marketing domain knowledge and practical applications.
In addition, I was also able to schedule over 10 meetings with NYCDSA Career Support, Bootcamp Alumni, and Bootcamp Faculty, allowing me to brainstorm and prepare for my data scientist & data analyst interviews.
I am very glad I chose to join the NYC Data Science Academy Community. I just landed my first job as a Data Analyst, and I believe my Bootcamp Experience was worth every penny. -
Khamanna Verified via LinkedIn
Worthy of your time and effort
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This bootcamp was suggested to me by my friend. She has done very well after completing the program. I'm a bit different to her. She has a math degree and my background is in languages and business. Also, I have zero experience in Data Science or programming as a whole.
The curriculum allows to build the foundation first. It's not done slowly, the program is quite intense. Somehow I found myself forgetting I knew so little and understanding the course material.
The three months wouldn't end and I think you just live longer during that time as you hardly ever sleep. But ultimately it's worth the long nights as you do learn a lot.
After the bootcamp you're given post bootcamp challenges to lock in the knowledge. Don't skip them, they are very helpful. Also, there're helpful one-hour sessions to guide your through your job search. I find them particularly useful. -
Mike Sender Verified via LinkedIn
It Worked!
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I joined NYC Data Science Academy this summer to help me make a career transition from Material Science Engineering into Data Science, and in short, it worked! I increased my salary, easily making the Bootcamp worth it as a purely financial decision, and am starting to work in a new exciting field.
I chose them over others because I was impressed with their instructors and they offer continuous career support after graduating. I was not disappointed. Their instructors are passionate and knowledgeable and seem to genuinely care about teaching and helping their students. After graduating I had two internships directly from relationships and connections I made at the Bootcamp and had many interviews from the same network. Their career services have always been available, helping me with my resume and acting as a soundboard to help prep for interviews.
I only recommend getting into Data Science if you love math and coding. If you do and are willing to put in the work NYC Data Science Academy will prepare you for and help you get a job. -
Richard C Verified via LinkedIn
HEY - DO IT!!
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I was in your shoes not too long ago and chose to attend the full-time program in the first quarter of 2020 due to the overwhelmingly positive reviews that I read on this page. As a career switcher from finance, I think NYCDSA does a great job of helping execute the tangible steps necessary to make a switch like mine, so at this point the ball in your court to take action to change the trajectory of your career.
The curriculum can be best described as comprehensive - it covers Python, R, SQL, and Machine Learning techniques to provide students with the tools needed to further develop their data science skills and ultimately become competitive job candidates. That said, I must stress the importance of putting in the genuine effort to get the most out of this program. Participation in this program isn't a job guarantee, so please don't go into this thinking of this as a shortcut towards placement in an incredibly competitive field to break into.
I graduated in March 2020 just as the COVID-19 pandemic was starting, so things like the job fair weren't an option for me, but I do feel that the academy made an earnest effort to make up for this through engagement. Continued check-ins from staff and complimentary workshops really gave me the push I needed to keep going through this unique time and ultimately find a role as a data consultant.
In short, there's no time like the present, and if you can honestly tell yourself that you are willing put in the effort to learn about this awesome field, unequivocally DO IT! -
Huimin Ou Verified via LinkedIn
Data Scientist
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I attended the Data Science 12 week Bootcamp in Sept 2019. Making career change is definitely the best decision that I ever made. I found a job three months after graduation.
The professor all have PHD. They are all very knowledge and helpful. The TA mostly have master's degree and PHD. The curriculum is intensive but it is very informational. The machine learning projects that we completed are very good. I have a few interview questions that asked me to explain my machine learning project.
The bootcamp is expensive but it is an good investment for people who want to make quick career change. -
Karoly Lajko Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing Staff
I was not sure what to expect before I enrolled. The pace is fast, the program is demanding. You need all your ability and energy for this course. The staff is composed of brilliant and kind folks who are there to support you in all possible ways. It is up to the individual how much is taken out of the program. It is not inexpensive but certainly amazing experience and tool under your belt. -
Haining Fu Verified via LinkedIn
Excellent Data Science Bootcamp
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I started this program with absolutely Zero coding background. I was a little skeptical about signing up this program. However, school prep you 2 coding languages (Python and R) from scratch. Instructors are very friendly and helpful, students can reach instructors easily if you have questions. After the 4 weeks intensive basic coding training, i was able to understan and build a strong base for the advanced topic such as, Machine Learning, Visulization. There were 4 projects needed to be completed in order to finished the program. The data we aquried for final capstone project was from the company in leading industries. I would say this school opened a door for you in the data world and help you land your dream job in the future. -
Zack Zbar Verified via LinkedIn
The bootcamp experience can't get better than this
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In trying to enter the Data Science field, I came to the conclusion that the bootcamp route was my goldilocks option, somewhere between self-teaching (low cost/commitment) and a master’s degree (high cost/commitment). If you come to the same conclusion, I couldn't imagine a better bootcamp experience than NYCDSA.
Curriculum: Comprehensive and (more importantly) realistic. NYCDSA focuses on building a strong DS foundation. So instead of becoming a superficial expert on the most complicated buzz-word models, you become a solid expert on DS foundations with experience applying those foundations to projects. This turned out to be hugely important, as many of my DS job interviews focused on fundamental ML concepts, and I could give in-depth answers.
Faculty: Top notch. The instructors are experts with years of experience, and they're skilled at breaking down complex topics. This allows them to work with both beginners and advanced students. Further, they're incredibly supportive, and always available to answer questions and help with projects. For me, that alone made the investment worth it - to have experts available to help work through your questions, instead of banging your head against the wall trying to figure it out yourself.
Job Support: The Covid job market is tough, but the NYCDSA team does what they can to help. They made introductions/recommendations, hosted events, helped prep for interviews, and met with me many times for career services. Of course, at the end of the day, you’ve got to get the job… but they’re on your side every step of the way.
The only issue I have with the bootcamp route is that going in, there’s often this “do a bootcamp, get a job” misconception. More realistically, it’s “do a bootcamp, then study for a few months independently, then commit yourself to interview prep and job hunting, then get a job.”
As long as you’re ready for the work, the bootcamp can be a perfect first step. For me, NYCDSA and the self-led study that followed provided the very necessary foundation of my DS career. -
David Zask Verified via LinkedIn
Top Notch Program
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I have a philosophy degree and was working as a data analyst, but I was interested in taking my career in a more technical direction. NYC Data Science academy provided me with all of the tools to become proficient as a Data Scientist. Their 3-month program gives students a unique opportunity to gain a deep conceptual understanding of the field as well as exposure to real-world projects. No other program provides this level of immersion in the field. The projects are real data science projects that you would work on as a professional data scientist and provide you with an impressive portfolio.
It really comes down to the people at NYCDSA from the instructors to career services and the alumni network. They are all ready to make a significant investment in you and your career as a data scientist. I loved learning from my instructors and from my peers. I truly feel like I am part of a community. Even in difficult economic times, you are put into a great position to launch a career as a Data Scientist. You need to be willing to invest a lot of time, but the investment pays off! -
Matthew Boccio Verified via LinkedIn
Fantastic Coursework and Instructors!
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NYCDSA went above and beyond to make sure that their students had a stellar bootcamp experience despite being in the midst of a global pandemic. Having a "live online" model meant that we were all taking classes remotely, but that instructors were giving their lectures live through zoom and using screen sharing to share lecture notes, slides, and example code. Instructors and TAs were very readily available digitally, and made sure to make themselves available to teach and answer questions at almost all hours of the day.
Aside from the impressive response to COVID, overall the curriculum was very involved - a difficult but worthwhile challenge for both beginners and experts alike! The coursework is designed to push you and involve real-world datasets as examples in your analysis, and projects give you a real sense of how to approach data analysis in an intelligent way. This a great place to learn! -
Baptiste Verified via LinkedIn
good school
A good school, open, with high level professors. Courses are introductive, but if you have deeper questions, there is no problem, the staff is there for you, which is great and adaptive for everyone. The job assistance is very effective, and they help you to be your best! -
Catherine Tang Kim Sin Verified via LinkedIn
Silver Lining in the Middle of a Pandemic
i started this program during the pandemic and absolutely no regrets. i was skeptical having it online at first but the instructors and TA's make it as hassle-free as possible to help you out. Its tough but worth the handful of sleepless nights. -
Swarup Malli Verified via LinkedIn
Fantastic instructors and thorough curriculum
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I'm a software engineer with work experience in Business Intelligence. I always felt data science was a logical extension of business intelligence. I had been planning to transition into the data science space by joining an immersive data science Bootcamp. I picked NYCDataSceince Academy after researching on various boot camps near my area.
My experience has been a positive one. I was able to learn a lot of data science-related subjects in a short span of 3 months.
Thanks to the instructors, who were always there for the students. They really cared about the students and are well versed in the subjects they teach. The career services are very efficient, leveraging a large community of alumni.
I would recommend this Bootcamp to professionals who are looking to break into the field of data science. -
Simon Yates Verified via LinkedIn
Excellent Teaching Staff and Thorough Curriculum
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I attended the 12-week Data Science Bootcamp in May 2020 and gained a great deal from the experience. I came in with a background in mathematics, but with limited experience programming in Python. By the end of the bootcamp I was very comfortable using Python to work with data and run machine-learning analyses such as Random Forests and Gradient Boosting.
What I thought was exceptional about the course was the quality of the instructors. These ranged from mathematicians with a distinguished track record in academia, to hands-on software engineers with experience working with complex systems. In all cases the instructors were encouraging and generous with their time.
The bootcamp has an extensive pre-work section and I'd advise any attendees to complete this thoroughly. 12 weeks is a short time to cover the amount of material that's on the curriculum, so building basic coding skills before the start will be very beneficial.
All-in-all I felt the bootcamp delivered exactly the skills that I was looking to build. I'd recommend it highly to anybody who wants a serious foundation in the subject. -
Elina Egiazarova Verified via LinkedIn
Immersive 12-week Data Science Bootcamp
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I attended the 12-week Data Science Bootcamp at NYC Data Science Academy and it was a fantastic experience. It was meant to be in-person but the classes were moved online due to pandemic. The transition was seamless even though we were the first on-site cohort to become fully online. I can't recommend this program highly enough to anyone interested in a career in data science and machine learning. You will learn a lot in a very short amount of time so be prepared for an intensive experience but you'll enjoy every minute of it. The instructors have strong backgrounds in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics and machine learning - as well as industry experience - and it's extraordinary how much time and energy they put in to make sure that students understand what being a good data scientist means. You'll do homework, quizzes, exams, projects (individual and in groups), it's a lot of work but you will never feel stuck as they have excellent TAs who are always there to help. You will learn Python, R, SQL, different machine learning algorithms as well as how to work with data. But that's not all: what I particularly liked was how strongly they emphasised the importance of presentation skills and the ability to tell a story behind your numbers. Their devotion to making sure that they prepare you well for a career in data science is quite remarkable. Their career services are outstanding - you will have regular meetings to discuss your resume, prepare for interviews, network with alumni. My background is in applied mathematics and quantitative finance but the curriculum is so intensive that I had to work 12 hours a day to meet all the deadlines. But - and that's what makes NYCDSA truly first-class - it will never feel like hard work because you will be surrounded by people who are not just very good at what they do: they are passionate about data science and their enthusiasm will inevitably translate into you enjoying it, too. So if you are interested in a career in data science - NYCDSA is an excellent place to start. But even if you are considering data science but not sure whether you'll like it or not - try to get into NYC Data Science Academy: not only will you learn a lot but you'll actually love data science and will want to make it your life's work. -
Robert K.N. Atuahene Verified via LinkedIn
Oustanding intro to data science and machine learning
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Without question, this is an outstanding Bootcamp for those looking to break into the field of data science. The curriculum is structured to help students master the essential vocabulary in Python (and R) needed to gather, clean, analyze and visualize fairly large data sets(up to a few million records of data) as well as master the theory behind the traditional machine learning algorithms used in supervised and unsupervised learning - ie. penalized MLR, SVM, DA, LR, DT, RF, Gradient boosting algos, clustering and PCA along with hands-on homework, quizzes, exams and project work to consolidate theory with practice. And all this is crammed into 12 weeks so prepare for an intensive ride. But as others have mentioned you will get as much out of it as you put in and this includes utilizing the wealth of resources available to you via the instructors and your cohort.
In addition to the coursework, the Bootcamp prepares students for the job market by emphasizing presentation skills and the importance of using data to tell a relevant story or solve a business problem. The founder of the program is personally involved in the resume and interview preparation as well as many aspects of the job hunt process.
I enrolled in the 12weeks in-person Bootcamp but due to Covid-19, all classes were made virtual. I commend the Academy for making this transition seamless without a reduction in the academic experience.
I certainly recommend this Bootcamp to beginner/intermediary level data science professionals or those looking to make a complete switch. For more advanced students, the Academy offers advanced courses in deep learning and working with much larger data sets that are unfortunately separate from the Bootcamp(at an additional cost of course!) -
Arliss Coates Verified via GitHub
Graduate of Sept '19 cohort
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The NYCDSA is about as rigorous an education as it's possible to pack into 3 months. I was a total beginner in coding, computer science, math, and statistics, so I found the experience very challenging, but very rewarding. Data science is not something to get into idly, but if you're committed, you should be able to make it through. It helps to know someone outside the camp who can assist with the coursework, even though their group of instructors and TAs is top notch. You're going to encounter a pretty brilliant group of people. -
William Ponsonby Verified via LinkedIn
A great bootcamp!
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NYCDSA is a fantastic bootcamp. I picked them on the recommendation of a former student and it didn't disappoint! It was a seriously tough 3 months, I had never coded before I started the course pre-work having just finished a humanties degree and they pack a huge amount in. With their syllabus the course should really be much longer than 3 months, so you'll need to spend time on the pre-work and also consolidating post-bootcamp, but they give you a solid base to work off and plenty of material to work through even after you've left.
You get out what you put in to this course. I was often pretty exhausted and increasingly had no weekends! It was no picnic but definitely worth it as I now have a job at a consultancy specialising in data.
I think the best aspects of the course were that you could ask anyone for help, both students and teachers, plus the nature of the project work where you were also judged on your presentational skills. -
Sammy Dolgin Verified via LinkedIn
Supportive and Dedicated Community
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Very fast-paced, intense experience that gave a vigorous run-through of the Computer Science, Mathematical, Statistical, and Business-oriented skills necessary to break into Data Science. You won't graduate an expert, but you'll at have at least a baseline understanding of countless tools that you can continue to develop your understanding of upon graduation. The staff is VERY dedicated to student success and will go out of their way to ensure your understanding, and even more so if you approach them first. They do a good job building a strong sense of community among the students and faculty. If you're eyeing a career change or a way of breaking into the field, I'd highly recommend NYCDSA. -
Kailun Cheng Verified via LinkedIn
Project-based Learning is a Must for Data Science
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I have a biomedical engineering background, and I enjoy solving complex problems using quantitative methods. I had decided to venture into the field of data science and machine learning because I realized that there are many processes that are insufficiently modeled in a deterministic way. When I graduated with a Master's degree in Data Science, I had acquired many tools and methods in disciplines such as computer science and applied math; however, I was lacking some experience actually "doing" data science, especially in working with real-life data. NYCDSA gave me the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in the model building process. I also had a great time collaborating with other fellows, instructors, and mentors on challenging projects, which further expanded my skill set in proper data collection, data retrieval, and data visualization. Overall, NYCDSA fosters an enriching and inclusive environment for students of all different backgrounds to gain valuable experience that's needed for a data-driven career.
Regarding the job prospects post Bootcamp, I find it challenging in finding a suitable position in this ever-changing career field coupled with the tough economic situation. However, I do think that NYCDSA is a great guide in pointing me in the right direction by providing the appropriate resources. After graduation, a couple of recruiters reached out to me, and I was able to pass rounds of interviews with the knowledge I gathered from the projects I did in the boot camp. Ultimately, I'm able to receive a full-time data scientist position offer about three months post-graduation. -
Jae Ko Verified via LinkedIn
Rewarding and Advantageous
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I recently graduated from NYC Data Science Academy in March of 2020. Before I began my cohort, my background was in finance and was a novice in the data science/coding world. Though challenging and difficult at times the staff, instructors, and the TA's really helped me to push myself and assisted me to complete the program.
The curriculum not only covers coding and data science but the individual & group projects, presentations, and the helpful feedback is very advantageous in the real world. Also, I really appreciated how NYCDCA went what of their way in little things that can make a big difference such as: head shots, resume reviews, interview preps, strategy in job hunting etc...They did an excellent job of covering all topics and encompassing everything that comes with either career change or building up your current career.
From my experience, I only have positive things to say about the staff, instructors, curriculum, job support, and the community at NYC Data Science Academy and highly recommend NYCDSA to anyone who is interested in data science. -
Michael Link Verified via LinkedIn
12-Week Data Science Bootcamp
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This bootcamp helped me go from code illiterate to code proficient. The curriculum at NYCDSA is amazing. Trying to become an expert at anything in 3-months is nearly impossible, but NYCDSA does a pretty dang good job of presenting all salient data science topics and pairing these with four major projects that help to solidify your understanding. I was incredibly pleased with the quality of instruction and the expertise of the teachers. It felt like the instructors truly cared about my development and reception of the material. The career services team has been very very helpful. Like many things, you get out what you put in. I highly recommend this bootcamp, but if you do decide to attend make sure to complete the prework, devote 100% of your time to it (i.e. don't work at the same time), and put your all into each project. The four major projects (R Shiny, Python Web Scraping, Machine Learning, and Capstone) are important in how you market yourself post-bootcamp and were fundamental in giving me the confidence to say that "I am on my way towards becoming a great data scientist". Listening to lectures and understanding concepts can only take you so far, so make sure to befriend stack overflow, your instructors, and your keyboard as much as possible. Best of luck in your studies! -
Luke Gray Verified via LinkedIn
True Preparation
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I graduated from the NYC Data Science Academy in September 2019. Though I lived in Austin, TX - home of many data science schools -, after vetting the success of past graduates and the credentials of the instructors at the Academy, I made the decision to temporarily move to New York to attend this school.
The requirements and coursework was very intimidating, but certainly appropriate given the requirements to be an effective data scientist. The typical student spent at least 12 hours a day at the classroom to meet homework and project deadlines, but those hours were well-spent. Even though the difficulty in the material ramped up, the quality of the students' projects and in-class discussions definitely became much more substantive and impressive. The devotion of the students definitely rubbed off on each other, but the expertise of the instructors definitely helped foster that growth as well. It is also worth mentioning that the close alumni network also played a part in student growth.
Beyond the hard skills learned (Git, Docker, SQL, Python, R, ML, etc ), the program required a lot of soft-skill development as well. Between developing effective presentation skills for our projects, and collaborating with our peers, teaching assistants and instructors, you truly learn what it means to become a data scientist amongst data scientists.
It is also worth mentioning that they play a big role in your professional development as well. They devote a lot of time to your resume building, interview preparation, and student networking, and, personally, I found the alumni presentations they prepared were some of the most insightful presentations I've had.
If you are serious about becoming a data scientist, you go to this school. -
Simon Verified via LinkedIn
Great Learning Experience
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I graduated from NYC Data Science Academy in September 2019. I was recommended by a friend of this bootcamp, as he told me that I will be able to learn a full spectrum of skills needed to enter a data-related job. Having almost finished my Master in Statistics, I wasn’t sure about the tools needed in the industry, because the master program focuses very much on theory but not on the practical tools. Hence, I was very glad to be introduced to a toolkit of data science skills, those of which will be very applicable to any data science/engineer jobs in the future. One thing I really liked about the program was its intensity. I understood that students coming to this bootcamp came from different backgrounds, some of which might find it a bit challenging. For someone who has background in statistics and a little bit of computer science, the pace was very good because I could learn a lot of things within 12 weeks, bombarded by one project after another. I really liked the instructors here, especially Luke Lin and Zeyu Zhang, as they were so knowledgeable and patient. I also made many friends here, especially for someone who just moved to New York City. -
Oleksii Khomov Verified via LinkedIn
Exceeds Expectations
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NYC Data Science Academy’s program covers more material than any other leading bootcamp. Curriculum is created with long-term professional development in mind, while at the same time being incredibly “up-to-date” with all the latest developments in the industry. Thanks to the things above, bootcamp positions students for immediate success right after the completion of the program, while keeping on serving their career in the long run. In other words, NYC Data Science Academy’s curriculum includes some extra components, which are essential for getting a job at the top companies in the industry (e.g. FAANG).
In addition to the core of the program, NYC Data Science Academy also offers practical and extensive preparatory material (already included in the price of the bootcamp). Thanks to these materials students are capable of building a strong foundational knowledge of the core material, and as a result, have a much easier time during the program.
One of the greatest advantages of NYC Data Science Academy’s bootcamp is the group of extraordinarily supportive teaching assistants. Since 100% of teaching assistants are former bootcamp students, they possess a unique understanding of anything that current students are going through at any given moment.
Another pivotal part of the program is its amazing collective of instructors, most of whom possess advanced degrees and multiple years of industry experience. No other place creates such a remarkable mix of academic and industry knowledge that allows students to not only learn how to code but to understand the underlying principles of the scientific and business processes.
Last but not least, is the selection of projects that students have a chance to complete during the bootcamp. These projects not only allow students to apply newly-learned coding techniques but also push them to solve “real-life” problems and to create industry-specific practical solutions. Bootcamp has a healthy mix of individual and group projects, which gives students a chance to work with different kinds of dynamics, and most importantly to learn from fellow students.
Overall, the unique selection of material, amazing teaching and supporting staff, along with the ability to be among a diverse group of people with all sorts of professional backgrounds is what distinguishes NYC Data Science Academy from the rest. -
Sunny Lee Verified via LinkedIn
Immersive 12-week Data Science Bootcamp
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Before thinking about any kind of bootcamp, my background was in finance and I wanted to brush up on coding skills and my statistics knowledge. Once I decided I wanted to explore careers in data, I spent an insane amount of hours researching and talking people. I was scared to leave my job without any guarantee of getting a new job. Ultimately, I chose NYCDSA, and looking back, I am very grateful that I did. The people that I talked to from admissions were friendly, informative, and helpful. They were empathetic about the fact that this was a big step and they were not pushy or sales-y at all, which was very refreshing compared to some of the other bootcamps. During the bootcamp, the instructors and TAs were very invested in the students. They helped me think through project ideas, review concepts, fix a bug, and all of the above. I came out of the bootcamp with Python, R, and SQL skills along with a portfolio of projects that I wasn't embarrassed to talk about in interviews. The hard part of networking, interviewing, and studying for a new job doesn't go away - but NYCDSA gave me the tools and the job support to feel confident that I can do it. I've learned so much more in the 3 months than in the one year I tried self-studying for a career pivot. I've also met a great group of friends and people while doing so. Even with COVID, which forced our cohort to go online for the last 2-3 weeks, I was able to get a handful of data scientist and data analyst interviews. I went in with the goal of making a successful career pivot and they've helped me accomplish exactly that as I accepted an offer at a new firm which I'm very excited about. -
David Levy Verified via LinkedIn
An Incredibly Positive, Life-Changing Experience!
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I have nothing but positive things to say about the instructors, curriculum, job support, and community at NYC Data Science Academy!
From day 1 I felt welcome and part of an extended family. While the curriculum is incredibly challenging; the instructors, classmates, and even alumni are ALWAYS there to help guide you through it.
Like most things in life, you will get what you put in. If you work hard and embrace the collaborative community NYCDSA has built, you will be incredibly well-positioned for success in the Data Science industry.
I secured a role as a Data Analyst at FanDuel Sportsbook 2.5 months after graduating from the program. We have now hired another NYCDSA graduate and will be looking to continue to build this pipeline in the future!
Thank you NYC Data Science Academy for changing my life. -
Austin Cheng Verified via LinkedIn
An extremely rewarding experience
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I picked NYCDSA because it offered the most comprehensive curriculum. Surely, the amount of content introduced was overwhelming especially in the second half of the bootcamp but with unwavering dedication and commitment, which was pretty ubiquitous and contagious in the bootcamp, the workload was just about manageable. I would describe myself as having a relatively strong quantitative background as I have a PhD in physics (though my knowledge of statistics and coding in general is abysmal), the coursework was still challenging. I would also confidently say that the coursework is taught in a way to be conceptually accessible by all. The bootcamp teaches two popular languages (Python and R, some SQL) as well as the core concepts of machine learning. The machine learning topics are taught with a good mix of qualitative and quantitative reasoning. The students are required to do four intense projects along with many exams and homework. Overall, the bootcamp sets up the students well for future success-- it gives us the foundation necessary to continue to grow as data scientists. The job support is unexpectedly great. The bootcamp works with us personally to become competitive candidates for the job market and also actively makes work connections for us. The instructors are beyond amazing as they rise above expectations always. They make you feel that they are truly responsible for your understanding of the topics and they are very open to feedback (in fact, they actively look for it). In hindsight, as a more experienced data scientist and knowing that there is only 12 weeks, I wish that we had focused purely on Python and SQL, and spent more time on coding challenges, algorithms, case studies, AB testing and big data techniques. There were duplicate content taught as we switched between Python and R though for some this may be good because repetition of topics with a different spin can help with better understanding and retention. And despite saying I wish we focused purely on Python, working with R and having the knowledge to use R Shiny was what ultimately made me more attractive as a candidate since I was able to showcase my work as an app. All this back and forth rambling probably just means that 12 weeks is very short and given that the field of data science is growing so quickly, it's really hard to gauge what exactly and what amount to master. Given this situation, if I turned back time and had to decide all over again where to invest my 12 weeks of time, I would without any doubt pick NYCDSA. With their expertise, receptiveness, hustle and attitude of wanting to do what's best for us, I truly believe that any student there will be in good hands. -
Jun Kui Chen Verified via LinkedIn
Great experience from online cohort
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I was in one of the online bootcamp cohorts. Before I registered for the bootcamp, I just finished my graduate school in a biomedical related major. I liked doing data analysis, but I quickly found out that there was a gap between what I knew and what the industry wanted. Therefore, I decided to choose a bootcamp to ramp up my technical skills. I decided to join NYC Data Science Academy because it offered a very competitive curriculum that included Python, R, SQL, Spark, Hadoop and Hive. The projects we did, which includes Rshiny app, web scraping, machine learning, and a final capstone project, are a good portfolio that students can present to potential employers and those skills can be directly applied to work.
It was hard to keep up as I was also doing a full time job while attending the online bootcamp. NYCDSA provided many service to keep students on track. One of the service I like the most is the TA assistance. I was paired with a TA and we met regularly to go over my progress and the questions I had. My TA was also a NYCDSA student before and was working in the industry as data scientist. Therefore, he not only knew what my struggles were on the course work, and he also taught me a lot of practical experience that was using in the industry. -
Aparna Sundaram Verified via LinkedIn
Excellent Bootcamp
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I took the 2019 summer bootcamp at the Academy, and chose it over other bootcamps based on the excellent reviews and ratings. I was not disappointed. Aiko, Luke, Alex, Drace and Michael were terrific teachers, and taught us Python, R and Machine Learning from scratch. The bootcamp is three months long, but because there is a lot of material to cover, it is incredibly fast paced. The material was however covered in a thorough and accessible manner. The Academy also does a nice job of preparing us ahead of time for the volume of work to come, by having the students do a lot of prework before the first day of class. In addition we get excellent and detailed course notes (which I refer to all the time). Overall it was a fantastic experience, and I strongly recommend it to anyone looking to build their skills in data science. -
Tomas Verified via LinkedIn
NYCDSA Bootcamp
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I chose NYCDSA because of its focus on data science applications in both R and Python and because of the quality of the faculty. The program lived up to every expectation. I came from a quantitative background, but the program did an excellent job of providing material so that it was accessible to people with a less quant heavy background, while also allowing people with a quant background to take a deeper dive. I was looking to switch from finance to a data science role, and this program helped me bridge the gap. The program is intense but deeply gratifying. -
Edward Tong, PhD Verified via LinkedIn
Deep Learning course
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The Deep Learning course at NYC Data Science Academy provides a solid introduction to the fundamentals and application of the suite of deep learning models. The instructor, Dr Jon Krohn (DPhil, Oxon), has a talent for teaching deep learning in an accessible, conceptual manner and for demonstrating the wide range of applications that benefit from these neural network architectures. The course content covers the basics of neural networks from the basis of neurons, activation functions to shallow / dense layers and to more advanced models including convolutional neural networks (CNNs), long short-term memory (LSTMs), auto-encoders, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and reinforcement learning. Course readings are taken from the recently published Deep Learning Illustrated book, co-authored by the instructor. There is heavy emphasis on coding using TensorFlow 2.0 and Keras in Jupyter Notebooks along with an introductory lesson on PyTorch. Dr Krohn has a very extensive code repository featuring a myriad of deep learning architectures. The lessons guide us through model code line by line, gradually building up in model complexity across the weeks. Dr Krohn discusses model tuning and addresses common model fitting pitfalls including preventing over-fitting and exploding / vanishing gradients. By the end of the course, the students are able to showcase projects fitting several advanced architectures including CNNs, RNNs and LSTMs to interesting datasets for image recognition, speech recognition and natural language processing. This course is highly recommended if you are looking for a comprehensive and stimulating face-to-face introduction to one of the most revolutionary methodologies in machine learning today.
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Justin Ng Verified via LinkedIn
A Rare Experience
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I took Jon Krohn’s deep learning course in the fall/winter of 2019.
Jon is that rare communicator with the aptitude to succinctly explain rigorous and complex topics in a digestible fashion. His course is an ambitious undertaking, but Jon makes the subject matter as accessible as it’s likely to be. After the course, you’ll not only possess a foundational understanding of neural nets, but also Jon’s compilation of resources for your continued self-experimentation. Jon’s approachability as an instructor, his unabashed love of this cutting-edge science, and his genuine interest in seeing his students advance their understanding could not place you in better hands.
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Mario Valadez Trevino Verified via LinkedIn
Totally worth it!
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I have more than 15 years of experience working in supply chain and I took the bootcamp with the idea of updating my data analysis skills and obviously also learn about machine learning, clustering, algorithms, etc. and I can say that it was totally worth it. The material, explanations and projects are really very interesting and challenging.
The main reason I choose this school was because it was the most professional one, most of the teachers had been there for a long time and they don't switch instructors in the middle of the cohort as most other schools.
A normal day is, usually, theory for about 3 hours in the morning and then practice and homeworks in the afternoon.
The part that I liked more is that the school really support the students in making sure we learn but also are able to create a very friendly and collaborative environment. I made really great friends!!
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Xavier Verified via LinkedIn
5-Star Experience
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The reason I picked this Bootcamp over the other's was that after talking to the admission office they seem to be really serious about what they were teaching and the people they admit to their program. In my case, I was looking for a challenging environment where I could develop my programming skills and learn new skills in the data science world and the academy helped me achieve what I was looking for and much more.
The academy instructors are very well prepared and passionate about what they do. The only downside is that given only 12 weeks is hard to understand every single thing they are teaching, for example, one day you are learning Random Forest and the next day you are learning something different. But something that they planned really well and is really helpful is that since you are learning Machine Learning in R and Python when switching to the other language the theory remains the same only the code changed, so in a way, you are reviewing theory twice.The whole experience was incredible, the people that attended my cohort were very smart people coming from different backgrounds like finance, physics, business, engineering, to name a few and from top universities like Harvard, Oxford, Cornell and also different countries which made the whole experience much more interesting. What I enjoyed the most was that working with these different people made you look at data from very different perspectives and in result have a richer analysis of a simple dataset.
After the Bootcamp feel ready to start looking for a data science job, I was already in a quantitive field but this program has really helped me gain that confidence I needed to have a career change.
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Aaron Festinger Verified via LinkedIn
A Great Bootcamp Experience
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NYC Data Science Academy was my first choice because of my interest in data science, and their reputation as the best data science program. They did not disappoint.
As a recently separated veteran with a master's degree in physics, I was looking for a way to renew my credentials for employment in the technology sector. A friend of mine told me about his successful full-stack engineering boot camp experience and subsequent employment, so I began doing some research. I did not know what data science was, at the time, but I read about it on Course Report, and it seemed like a perfect fit for me, so I signed up.
NYCDSA is exactly as advertised: an intensive program on data science methodology aimed at students from a wide variety of backgrounds. With my background in physics, math, and C++ and Java coding, I felt that the Python and R syntax taught at NYCDSA was not too difficult. Other students were less prepared but often did okay anyhow. The course began with Python and R syntax for handling and visualizing data, and then continued with machine learning methods in both languages as well. SQL and Docker were also covered, but rather briefly. At the end of the course, deep learning and Tensorflow were introduced, as well as Spark and Hadoop. I would have preferred that more time be dedicated to those topics, but this is a three-month boot camp, so time is limited. Nevertheless, given the allotted time, I feel that I have achieved an incredible amount, and I'm very happy with my experience. Boot camp is not cheap in either time or money, but this one was well worth both. I intend to continue building on the knowledge, experience, portfolio, and network that I have accumulated at NYCDSA as a professional data scientist.
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Michael Dollar Verified via LinkedIn
Absolutely worth the time and money
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I needed the shortest path to pivot from a research position in physics to a career in data science. I considered grad school, but I have a family, and I need to be there for my kids during their developmental years. NYC Data Science Academy offered an effective restructuring of skills over the course of three months. Not only did I learn skills in data sctructures, statistics, coding, and machine learning, but I also learned skills necessary in the job-hunting process. The support that was given to me during my time at NYCDSA was instrumental in receiving a job offer from a well-stablished company in financial services.
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Precious Chima Verified via LinkedIn
NYCDSA Experience
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Enrolling in the NYCDSA is easily one of the best decisions I have made, not only in my professional career but also in my life. Being of a statistics background, I knew that programming knowledge was critical when trying to utilize math to solve real-world problems. During my undergraduate years, virtually everything I did mathematically was done by hand. This was a massive constraint because although one may be capable of solving a problem correctly by hand, it is difficult to truly understand how to it is used in the real-world without any true form of automation. After a lot of research into graduate schools, bootcamps, and program offerings with a Data Science focus, I decided to go with NYCDSA based on the consensus of positive reviews I received. During my time there, I was refreshed on advanced statistics, learned a plethora of programming languages that I now feel very comfortable using to build large-scale projects, and even developed my presentation skills tremendously since every project had to be presented in front of a class that included a panel of highly-skilled Data Scientist. Consequently, this helped me feel confident throughout my entire interview process and land my dream job in Data Science. They say hindsight is 20-20, and although I couldn't have said that I was sure this was going to be the outcome coming into the program, I can say now that it was easily one of the most pivotal decisions I have ever made in my entire life. -
Chung-Hsuan Huang Verified via LinkedIn
Excellent experience! Highly recommend!
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I did some research on data science online (Course report and switchup) before I made a decision. I chose NYCDSA because they covered both Python and R, their instructors are knowledgeable and professional, and comprehensive curriculum. Especially I have to use both R and Python in my work, so I think knowing both languages will open more opportunities when looking for a job.
NYC Data Science Academy did a great job of helping me acquire the necessary skills in Data Science before, during, and after the bootcamp. The pre-bootcamp materials helped me get familiar with the essential R/Python coding skills and speeded up the learning curve during the bootcamp. I highly recommend whoever wants to join a bootcamp should get prepare before the bootcamp, and NYCDSA does a great job in providing necessary materials in R/Python coding.
During the bootcamp, the course work is very intensive. Although I already have coding experience and mathematical background, I still need to spend at least 12 hrs a day to study and finish homework and projects. However, the instructors and TAs are doing their best to ensure everyone can get the most out of the courses. As a remote student, I can't meet them in person, and they are still very responsive through messages or video meetings. During the bootcamp, I finished four projects to showcase my skills. One of them is solving the real business problem from the company, which is valuable when I was looking for a job. The academy also teaches you how to express your projects during the interview.
They have a robust professional network and hold a hiring event one week after each cohort. You will have the opportunity to expand your network and show your skills to various companies that are looking for data scientists or data analysts. They also dedicated to supporting you find a great job. Vivian did a fantastic job helping me with my interview processes and giving me valuable feedback.
Overall, I have a very positive experience with NYCDSA. I was suspicious if a bootcamp can make me transit into a data scientist when I looked for a data scientist bootcamp. However, I found a great job a month after I finished the bootcamp. This program is worth the hard work I put. I am glad that I made this decision a half year ago.
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Jason Verified via LinkedIn
Amazing experience
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I graduated at the end of March(Cohort 16).
Before having the bootcamp, I have no coding or computer science related background. I thought I would fail and not able to get into the industry.
However, after I took the bootcamp, I learned a lot of coding and Data Science related skills, and this academy has changed my life.
While I was in the Bootcamp, I made a lot of friends and everyone including staff are so kind.
After graduating from the program, NYCDSA still provides the best career support and connection to help every one of us to get a job.
They really care about every one of the students, and this makes me feel like a home.
The feeling here is irreplaceable, and this is one of the important things an academy should have.
