App Academy

If you have some coding experience and know that web development is the career for you, then absolutely enroll in a/A! The curriculum is incredible, and constantly being updated, meaning that when you graduate you’ll be well-positioned to land a job at... Read More one of the many companies who want to update their tech stack.

However, you get out what you put in... If you’re very motivated, and know that this is the career for you, then chances are you will put in the work and get the results. On the other hand, I would strongly advise against using a/A to “try out” coding as a career. You’ll just be taking up a spot that could be filled by someone more likely to succeed.

I have always been interested in development and prior to attending app/Academy I had been reconsidering going back to school. I had worked in many fields and hated most but wanted to make a change, I finally decided it was time for me to pursue my passion,... Read More developing apps. Still, I'm no spring chick and going back to school didn't seem like a valid option given time and financial constraints - thus enter app/Academy.

In my 12 weeks at app/Academy I truly learned more than I thought would be possible. Having gained the knowledge and resources in such a short amount of time has been an invaluable experience. The staff is incredible and super helpful, the curriculum structure is seemingly perfect and the pace is non-stop. When we were warned that it would be challenging they weren't kidding. I will say if you are ready for this, are willing to dedicate your life to it for 3 months, and are excited to make a change, this can also be easily one of the best experiences of your life as well! I am looking forward to my my new career as a software developer, thanks to a/A!

This boot camp was very informative and eye opening in terms of what is required of someone thinking of going into coding.

The instructors did a great job of getting students involved in the reading material as well as educating students in the fundamentals... Read More of coding.

Great for beginners or intermediate level students looking to enter the world of programming!

Coming from a non technical background, it was a very tough 12 weeks for me. Thankfully all the Teaching Assistants are passionate about making sure we learn the material and become software engineers. The curriculum is very well rounded, covering Ruby,... Read More JS, SQL, and much more. The aspect I like most App Academy is the environment and culture. Everyone wants to learn and is also eager to share the knowledge he/she has. At the end of the 12 weeks I was surprised by how much I have learned grown. But most importantly I made some great friends along the way.

You will learn a lot at this program. Every day is intense and you will succeed if you don't waste time and spent your day learning the material. This program teaches you to be self-sufficient with minimal hand-holding which is essential in this field.... Read More
If you are a hard worker and want to break into the software development industry this is the bootcamp for you, especially with the deferred tuition model.

The intensity of App Academy is well reported at this point. The reviews you read are mostly true - certain weeks it is reasonable to expect to spend 90+ hours on your computer. That said, you learn a lot and you learn without realizing just how far you've... Read More come, which is cool. The staff is excellent and approachable and the curriculum is well thought out. My main complaint with the program is that you are treated like a child, which might be helpful for some but I found irritating. You are required to submit daily reports on your progress with questions like "what did you learn today", which are never responded to unless you appear to be struggling (i.e. failing an assessment). Additionally, you'll have to check in three times a day by clicking a little button you can only access while on the a/A network. These are minor things but they seem like needless added stress to me.

Honestly the one feeling I walked away from my months long studies at App Academy was enjoyment. I surprisingly enjoyed every day of the App Academy curriculum. I was worried that I would not be able to sit through a full day spending 1-2 hrs in lecture... Read More and then simply coding away at a desk and yet the curriculum and the way it was laid out + pair programming made every day a joy. I benefitted immensly and thank G-d I begin a new job next month after being on the job search after the course for a little over a month.

I definitely like App Academy, but there are some things I don't love as well. I had previous coding background so the curriculum was very doable for me, there were only a few times where I was worried about material personally. But for all of those without... Read More coding experience, it might be a toss up. If you prepare for the course and had trouble with the coding prep then only expect it to get worse. They want you to think you can do it since you have to be confident to succeed but the bottom line is that people will fail out of your cohort and it isn't always because they didn't try hard enough. The curriculum is tough and you rarely get time to recover from the constant influx of new material. If you can keep up with the material though you should be okay.

Ultimately, you get out what you put into it. There is not a lot of leeway for slacking off. You spend the time getting prepared and getting ahead. Every day builds on the last, and missing one or more days can easily snowball into a miserable weekend... Read More trying to catch up. You do not want to be playing catch-up. Having said that, everyone learns the material at a different pace. Get comfortable with the struggle, but don't get lazy about it.

Tips: Ask questions. Review the next day's material and get a good grasp of what's coming. Let lecture fill in those holes so you are prepared to tackle the day's projects.