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App Academy

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Founded in 2012, App Academy is a global online coding bootcamp with a focus on software engineering. App Academy offers both full-time (24 weeks) and part-time (48 weeks) online options. Alumni have found Software Engineering roles at a range of start-ups and top tech companies.

App Academy's curriculum covers AI, SQL, JavaScript, Python, HTML, and CSS, in addition to state-of-the-art tools and web frameworks like ReactJS, Express, Flask, and SQL Alchemy.  Working in a dynamic team environment, students will build complex web applications that will form the foundation of their portfolio.

App Academy’s goal is to ensure students not only land a full-time Software Engineering role, but also advance in their careers for years to come. Dedicated career coaches offer job search support ranging from mock technical/non-technical interviews and resume reviews, to connecting grads with App Academy's vast employer network. From there, App Academy's partnerships team connects graduates with some of the most prestigious tech companies in the industry.

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  • Shiina Okafor Watanabe
    Shiina Okafor Watanabe
    Software Architect @ Intuit • Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
    Jun 20, 2018
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    Alvin Zalblan is a MORTAL GOD

    This is old news, but just in case anyone forgot; it should be known that a/A's Alvin Zablan is a mortal god (for reasons everyone is probably very much already aware of).

    Best,

    Sheep

     

    https://www.femaleninja.io/

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  • Eric
    Eric
    Graduate • 4-week Bootcamp Prep • New York City
    Jun 13, 2018
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    Worthwhile bootcamp prep

    I attended App Academy's bootcamp prep course about two months ago. I had pretty much no experience coding and decided that the prep program would be a good way to get my feet wet and see if this career path suited me without too much of a commitment. The program was well organized and the teachers were great. Shout out to my teacher Alvin. He did a great job. At App Academy, I learned everything I needed to know to feel comfortable moving forward with a coding bootcamp. You will need to s...

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  • John Baek
    John Baek
    Software Engineer • Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
    Jun 08, 2018
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    Hard but worth the struggle

    The course was intense and helped me learn a massive amount in a short time. My fellow classmates were top notch, and the instructors had very high standards. If someone couldn't learn (or put in the time to learn) to accomplish the course goals, they were asked to leave. This kept quality very high, which I appreciate.

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  • Luke C
    Luke C
    Software Engineer • Student • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
    May 30, 2018
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    Trust yourself you can make it.

    If you are looking this review, I can tell all the information on a/A website are true. 
    You need to spent AT LEAST 100 hours per week. 
    The curriculum are intense and tough.
    You basically learn new stuff EVERYDAY. 
    The assessments are really thing, you will be kick out if you failed twice.
    But if you really want to be there, here are some good news.

    All instructors at a/A are excellent, not only knowledgeable but also extremely supportive of students.
    The c...

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  • Josh Leslie
    Josh Leslie
    student • Student • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
    May 21, 2018
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    I am root I am root I am root

    Tldr; this program will push you to your limits and expand what you thought you were capable of. If you can't make it here, you're no less capable of doing this work, this is just a super intense environment that's not meant for every learning style.

    Long: AppAcademy has been a whirlwind of a learning experience. I came in with some prior experience coding, but not enough to do anything with. Before I got accepted into the actual program I spent about 2 months preparing by learning...

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  • Chiao Wu
    Chiao Wu
    Student • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
    May 21, 2018
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    Just finished the curriculum part of App Academy. It was intense, grueling, and sleep-deprived, but I would do it all over again. I have learned so much and went from being an absolute beginner with no coding experience whatsoever to where I can call myself an software engineer (still have so much to learn though lol). They have a great and intense curriculum (it has to be that way for you to go from 0-100 real quick), and they have a great and talented staff of teachers that will le...

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  • David
    David
    Student • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
    May 19, 2018
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    Great leap into software development

    App Academy's curriculum is absolutely fantastic. It is rigorous and often stressful, but you learn at such an accelerated rate (relative to self learning or the like) that I think it's definitely worth the time if you can afford it. A lot of that is due to the excellent instructional readings and videos provided to you, as well as the amazing help from your instructors. You learn full stack web development with a back-end in Ruby on Rails, which may not be the hottest thing out there righ...

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  • jk
    jk
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • San Francisco
    May 10, 2018
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    WYSIWYG

    The curriculum seemed like a compilation of tutorials and books already available online. The value of the program is in being instructed to do it with a sense of direction with a room full of other people buying in. Having yet been hired I cannot attest to the primary goal of the program which is their ability to get you a job, however I will say that I'm confident of doing so. If you're a self-starter and have people in your network that can help you land that first job, you might ...

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  • Kleefield Georges
    Kleefield Georges
    Student • 4-week Bootcamp Prep • New York City
    May 07, 2018
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    A REAL Bootcamp Prep

    You get what you pay for. If you went to another prep course and was worried that maybe youre not cut out for this, go to app academy. This is real instruction. It's not study hall with someone who gets it but isn't a real teacher and can't make you get it. App academy is a real program with real help real structure which leads to real results. You don't have to know anything to go here. Don't give up until you try here. Trust me.
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  • Todd
    Todd
    Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • San Francisco
    May 01, 2018
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    Intense, but Worth It!

    App academy is an 8-week long intensive coding bootcamp that teaches everything you need to know to start your new career in Software Development. Prepare to dedicate yourself completely for the duration of the program. It will require your full attention. The skills and technologies that you will learn are current and in high demand! The staff is friendly and supportive throughout the whole process. It was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who is serious about making ...

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  • Tyler Chi
    Tyler Chi
    software engineer • Graduate • Full Stack Web Development • San Francisco
    Apr 22, 2018
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    Life Changing

    I just received and accepted a 6 figure job offer, 3 months after graduating from App Academy's program. a/A is an extremely rewarding program, where you will learn the fundamentals of coding and full stack web development. 

    I would not recommend this course if you are only looking for a pay check. The course is extremely rigorous, easily 80 hours a week, sometimes over 100. Even after this, you will always need to keep improving your skills. 

    Those who fall behind too far ...

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  • Isis Moran
    Isis Moran
    Student • San Francisco
    Apr 19, 2018
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    Fasten your Seatbelts

    After graduating college (2 years ago), I decided to pursue software engineering and taught myself through MOOCs, meetups, and attending small introductory workshops for people with a non-traditional tech background. It's safe to say that App Academy was by far the hardest yet most rewarding experience that I've had. I learned more in 3 weeks at aA than what I did in TWO YEARS of teaching myself. 

    The thing that I admire most about aA is that they push your limi...

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App Academy Alumni Outcomes

91%
Employment Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
100,000
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at App Academy, 80% graduated. 98% of graduates were job-seeking and 91% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $100,000. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 390 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field Employee85.9%
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract position2.6%
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

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App Academy Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.7
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
4.5
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App Academy is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
FAQs

How much does App Academy cost?

App Academy costs around $17,900. On the lower end, some App Academy courses like Self-paced Open Course cost $0.

What courses does App Academy teach?

App Academy offers courses like Full-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online), Part-Time Coding Bootcamp (Online), Self-paced Open Course.

Where does App Academy have campuses?

App Academy teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is App Academy worth it?

The data says yes! App Academy reports a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $101,000 and 90% of App Academy alumni are employed. The data says yes! In 2023, App Academy reported a 80% graduation rate, a median salary of $100,000, and 91% of App Academy alumni are employed.

Is App Academy legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 1,155 App Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed App Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.65 out of 5.

Does App Academy offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like App Academy 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.

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You can read 1,155 reviews of App Academy on Course Report! App Academy alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed App Academy and rate their overall experience a 4.65 out of 5.

Is App Academy accredited?

App Academy is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

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