App Academy

App Academy is an exceptional coding boot camp that provides a comprehensive and intensive education for those looking to launch a career in Software Engineering. From the very start, I was impressed by the quality of instruction and the dedication of the instructors to each student's success. The curriculum is well-structured and challenging, but the instructors are incredibly supportive and make sure that each student has the tools they need to succeed. The immersive program is intense, but the level of support and guidance provided by the instructors makes it a manageable and enjoyable experience.

One of the things that sets App Academy apart from other coding boot camps is its focus on hands-on learning. The majority of the program is spent coding, which is an excellent way to develop real-world skills that can be applied immediately in a professional setting. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from front-end to back-end development, and includes everything you need to know to launch a successful career in tech.

The job placement rate at App Academy is outstanding, and this is a testament to the quality of the program and the dedication of the instructors. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for the job market and are in high demand by tech companies. The network of alumni and the support provided by the career services team make it easy to find a job after graduation.

In conclusion, I highly recommend App Academy to anyone looking to start a career in tech. The quality of instruction, focus on hands-on learning, and dedication of the instructors to student success make it one of the best coding boot camps available. If you're ready to take your career in tech to the next level, App Academy is the perfect place to start.

If you are looking to start a career in tech, App Academy is a great option. It is tough though, if you choose to go through the 24-week online program expect to be putting in 50 hours a week on the low end, and 60-70 on the high end.

Set your expectations accordingly. Finding your first job in tech is hard and will take a ton of work. After graduation expect to continue to put in 40 hours a week grinding to find that first position. Lots of applications, networking conversations, and continuous study to improve your skills. It took me about 4 months to find my job and that's considered pretty quick because the average is about 6 months.

Overall a fantastic experience with a great curriculum and instructors. If you're serious about getting a job as an SWE this is a great option, just set your expectation accordingly and be prepared for a lot of work.

The name bootcamp is pretty accurate; however, as a career changer who might as well been a caveman in relation to tech, enrolling in App Academy was truly a nexus point in my career.  I went from solving basic math problems in Ruby to learning several languages, building full projects, and eventually landing my first job in my new career.  While at times it may feel like drinking water from a fire hose, the resources continually available are priceless.  As someone in the March 2020 cohort, I'm not quite sure how being in the office rather than remotely would have changed my experience, but would recommend to anyone willing and wanting a big change

The most important thing I’ll say after participating in App Academy’s 6-month online intensive boot camp is that I should have done it sooner! I’m not going to lie…it was a lot of really, really hard work. Probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But, what’s great about a/A besides the up-to-date curriculum and technical resources at your disposal is the support system that is in place to help you succeed. It’s a win win, and their career coaches are truly top notch. I got a job 6 weeks after graduation, and I’ve already recommended this program…and will continue to recommend it to numerous friends who have shared interest in coding!

I just graduated from the full-time online program in September 2022 and I feel much more confident that I can achieve my goal of working as a software engineer. The instructors were always willing to help and they accommodate very well to people who are completely new to programming. App Academy does a phenomenal job at deep diving into React and Redux and you should feel confident that you can develop a full-stack app from scratch when you complete the program. However, I feel the DS&A curriculum should be either extended or be something that we have to be doing throughout the program because after Module 2 you don't really get to practice it and it's just something we have to start practicing when we start looking for a job. Overall, I met some people that are now lifelong friends, and if you work HARD; you will succeed in the program and be job ready once you graduate.

App Academy provides a decent curriculum, and I believe I learnt enough for me to build upon in the future. However, the quality of education is quite subpar. At the cost of tuition comparable to a private university, one might expect the standards to match. This is, unfortunately, not the case at App Academy. While most of our instructors I can say are among the best I've encountered, there can be instructors who leave you questioning why they're there at all. More disappointingly is the inconsistency with which the program is run, which is no fault of the instructors, but the fault of the administrators who control them. The administration greatly restricts what the instructors are allowed to say and do, which is definitely a detriment to the student experience since we have almost no face-to-face contact with admins--how can they decide the method of education that's best for us? Additionally, there was an instance of extreme ignorance and xenophobia that came from one of the administrators. The person at fault here did not receive any reprimand made public to students, even though this person's comments had a detrimental effect on the entire class that was present, and even those who weren't there but heard through others. Overall, though I do believe I got out of App Academy what I came for, I am displeased with the treatment the students received throughout the course of the program. It seems that things happen here at the detriment of students for the convenience of a/A's employees, which I firmly believe should be flipped, since the success of the students is what drives the profitability and success of the company.

App Academy was an outstanding and truly exceptional experience. I will admit that I did not realize how intense it was going to be but it was well worth my time. App Academy (a/A) really makes sure that its students know and fully understand the material. They highly encourage questions at all times and there are instructional assistants that can help you all along the way if you need it. If it were not hard, a/A would not be one of the best.

I chose to attend the 24 week online full time bootcamp (despite living in the SF Bay Area) because that was the best choice for me. I do come from an engineering background and had an engineering degree with a bit of programming experience before attending a/A. This truly didn't matter as there were students that excelled with no degree and no pervious experience. This bootcamp will consume close to your entire life for the 6 month duration, be ready for it. If I were to estimate, I believe I was putting in close to 10 hour days every single day for 6 months which includes weekends. I truly believe that all the struggle and long nights were worth it. After completing the program I absolutely feel prepared to work as a software engineer.

Lastly, I would like to mention an extremely important perk that a/A offers that most other boot camps do not. After graduating, each student is given a career coach to help perfect/improve all necessary assets for the job search (resume, projects, etc.) Your coach will help you strategist to get you the job you actually want and even help with salary and benefit negotiations when the time comes.

All in all, I highly recommend a/A but you had to be ready to give up your life for 6 months and work your butt off for an unbelievable reward. If it were easy, everyone would do it.

I had no coding experience or coding knowledge prior to attending and graduating from App Academy. App academy does a great job in creating a fundamental foundation for a software engineer. In terms of teaching, the teacher assistants and the instructors are mainly alumni who graduated recently from the program. The curriculum itself is great and helpful but there are moments when the instructor does a difficult time teaching the curriculum or it might be my learning style did not match with the instructor's teaching style. It's stressful in that you must pass each assessment in order to move on to the next topic and if you do not pass then you will be deferred and join the upcoming cohort. Deferring is not a bad thing, but knowing that there's a constant pressure to keep up with the material and keep an 80% or higher on the assessment is stressful. If you're not able to put in the time and effort after hours then I would suggest that this program is not for you. App academy really does emphasize the 80 hours per week in studies is necessary in order to graduate and be a well developed programmer. As someone who had no knowledge prior to joining, I would definitely recommend a/A's program to anyone who has an interest and passion about coding and who is willing to learn. 

I really enjoyed my experience at App Academy. I looked forward to attending class everyday and really enjoyed learning new material each day. It was a great experience and I valued my time in App Academy. The staff was always welcoming and understanding. I also made amazing friends during my time in the boot camp and consider them as close friends. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn how to code but it is a long commitment but definitely worth it. I really liked working with others and getting to know new people daily.