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Can I still enroll at App Academy if I am not a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident?

General Info

Yes. If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you are eligible to enroll in either of App Academy’s bootcamps under the Upfront Tuition or Month-to-Month Tuition plan.

And the best part is, you'll unlock our lowest pricing with these two plans.

What are the steps in the admissions process?

Admissions Process

Admissions Steps:

1. Submit application (takes about 10 minutes to complete)
Provide us with information about your background, where you are at in your decision process and why you feel App Academy is a good fit for you.

2. Admissions Survey (given 60 minutes to complete)
With the survey, we'll ask you 20 questions that will help us measure your your current logical reasoning, pattern recognition and web development skills. This survey is not based on a pass or fail grading system. Rather we'll use your results to be able to better guide you to your next step.

3. Code-Along Project - requirement varies (takes 30-40 minutes on average to complete)
For those asked to complete the project, you’ll be creating a to-do list app using basic Javascript. We provide you with all the resources you’ll need to be successful, including a step-by-step, walk-through video.

4. Non-Technical Interview (takes about 30 minutes to complete)
You’ll answer a series of questions and we'll assess your professionalism, passion for coding, resiliency and work ethic, etc. during this asynchronous online interview. Most applicants will be invited for a second interview if they do not pass on their first attempt.

Acceptance & Enrollment
Once you've passed the Non-Technical Interview, you’ll officially be accepted to App Academy. Then you'll work with your Admissions Specialist to select a payment plan, complete your paperwork & enroll in your desired bootcamp.

Who should I reach out to with questions regarding tuition repayment?

Tuition

If you are a graduate of our program and have been prompted to create an account with Knowledge Finance, you can find answers to many frequently asked questions, along with contact details for their support team, directly in the Knowledge Finance portal. All other graduates can reach out to App Academy’s Finance department (finance@appacademy.io) with questions regarding their specific tuition repayment.

If you are a prospective student with general questions about tuition plan repayment, please reach out to your Admissions Specialist if you have already applied or send an email to our admissions team at admisions@appacademy.io if you have not.

What does the App Academy curriculum consist of?

A Day In The Life of an App Academy Student

Our Full-Time Coding Bootcamp curriculum includes modules on Python and JavaScript. Visit our product page for a more comprehensive breakdown of what's covered weekly.

How many students are in each online cohort?

A Day In The Life of an App Academy Student

Enrollment varies depending on the applicant pool, but is generally 40-60 students/bootcamp.

What's the 2024 holiday schedule for the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp?

General Info

Does a federal student loan waiver change my obligation to repay Deferred Tuition?

Tuition

App Academy does not provide federal financial aid.

What is App Academy's Criminal Conviction Policy?

General Info

Students must be able to pass any background checks associated with jobs they apply for upon graduation from the bootcamp. If a student fails to obtain a job offer directly or partially due to their failure to pass the background check associated with the job offer, they will not be eligible for any Placement Protection. Placement Protection is available to learners under our Deferred Tuition and Financed Tuition plans. App Academy reserves the right to re-verify Student’s eligibility at any time within the course and during the Eligible Period. Applicants who provide App Academy with false or incorrect information in regards to their criminal conviction will forfeit their ability to be eligible for Placement Protection and their enrollment agreement will be voided.

How long does the admissions process take?

Admissions Process

The admissions process takes about 3 hours to complete.

What is the daily schedule?

A Day In The Life of an App Academy Student

Weekly Class Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST

Each Day:
8:00 a.m. PST - Lecture
11:00 a.m. PST - Lunch
12:00 p.m. PST - Projects + Paired Programming
4 p.m. PST - Group Review
5 p.m. PST - Homework

What computer hardware is required to attend the full-time bootcamp?

General Info

You will need access to a computer (not a tablet or chromebook) with strong internet connection as well as a webcam and microphone. Your computer will need to use, Apple’s OS X operating system (from at least 2010), Windows 10, or a variant of Linux such as Debian or Ubuntu. We now support Ubuntu on Windows 10 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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Minimum

Recommended

OS

Windows 10 Home v. 2040, macOS 10.14 (Mojave)

Windows 10 Home v. 21H1, macOS 11.6 (Big Sur) or later

Processor

Ryzen 5 2016, Intel Core i5 6th 2016

Ryzen 5 2018, Intel Core i5 2018 or later

Ram

6GB

8GB

Storage Drive

40GB free space - 7200RPM HDD

40GB free space - SSD

Monitor

1536 x 864 resolution

1920 x 1080 resolution

Webcam

720p

720p

Speakers/Microphone

Headset with built-in microphone

Headset with built-in microphone

Internet Bandwidth

Sufficient data plan and bandwidth for web browsing while in video conference during all scheduled class times

Sufficient data plan and bandwidth for web browsing while in video conference during all scheduled class times

What are the minimum qualifications to apply?

General Info

Students must meet the minimum qualifications to apply:

(1) Be at least 18 years-old
(2) Have a high school diploma or equivalent

I have questions. Can I speak with somebody?

General Info

Once you submit an application to our bootcamp, you'll be paired with an Admissions Specialist, who will help guide you through the entire admissions process. For inquiries prior to applying, you can schedule a call with an admissions specialist or send an email to us at admissions@appacademy.io.

You can also sign up to attend one of our free online information sessions.

Does App Academy offer a living stipend?

Tuition

Students who select our upfront tuition option can apply through our partner, Climb, for a living stipend up to $8,500. Please reach out to your Admissions Specialist for more information on applying for the living stipend.

What coding languages do I need to know to get accepted?

Admissions Process

You do not need to have any prior coding experience to get admitted into either of our bootcamps.

Is there a video outlining 'A Day In The Life of an App Academy Student' in the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp?

A Day In The Life of an App Academy Student

Yes! Check it out here.

What are the upcoming start dates for this bootcamp?

General Info

View our Bootcamp Schedule for upcoming start dates. Generally speaking, a new cohort begins about every 6 weeks.

What type of student gets accepted?

Admissions Process

App Academy does not require specific technical proficiencies for admission to our bootcamp. A successful applicant is highly motivated, disciplined, and has clear & strong convictions for transitioning to a career as a software engineer. Our bootcamps contain students from varying professional backgrounds, ethnic/cultural and gender/sexual representations, age groups, and coding experience levels.

Does App Academy accept the GI bill or VETTEC for tuition?

Tuition

App Academy is currently unable to accept the GI bill or VETTEC as methods of tuition payment. Many of our veterans select our Deferred Tuition plan to postpone tuition payments until after job placement.

How many projects do you complete in the bootcamp?

A Day In The Life of an App Academy Student

You will complete 4 projects in the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp. These projects will serve as your portfolio once you are in the job search.

Projects:

1. RESTful API Project (Solo)

2. React/Redux Front-End for API (Solo)

3. Flask/SQL/Alchemy/React/Redux (Group)

4. Capstone (Solo)

What sets App Academy apart from other bootcamps?

General Info

What sets App Academy apart is that we invest ourselves fully in your success. If you select our Deferred Tuition plan, you will not be charged any tuition until 18 months after you start your bootcamp.

This forces us to be extremely thoughtful about every step of our student journey, from the way we structure our admissions process, to the way we determine what to teach and how to teach it. Every piece is affected by our investment in you.

Here is a quick breakdown:

Admissions: Because we offer both Deferred and Financed Tuition plans (powered by Climb Credit), we have a much wider applicant pool to select from, allowing us to accept students based on merit and not how much they can pay. This process is essential to the strength of our student body and makes it possible for us to teach more in-depth and at a faster pace than other programs.

Curriculum: Our #1 goal at App Academy is to provide you with the skills to get a job as a software developer. To achieve this, we are constantly evolving our curriculum to ensure that the skills you learn are the most relevant and valuable in the industry. Some of these topics have been determined over our 10 years of placing students, while others have evolved through conversations with top hiring partners such as Google, Uber, and others. We make continuous updates to ensure our curriculum teaches the top skills companies are looking for in candidates.

Job Search: Unlike other bootcamps, our Deferred and Financed Tuition plans come with Placement Protection. This means that if you don't get a job as a software engineer, the tuition for the bootcamp is free. Therefore, when you graduate, you can trust that we will do everything in our power to get you the best job offer possible. Regardless of tuition plan, we strive to help you find long term and meaningful job placement. To improve your candidacy we teach not only hard skills, but soft interviewing and interpersonal skills as well. We help with interview prep, salary negotiation, and provide you with our alumni network at the best companies in the world.

How does the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp work?

General Info

Our Full-Time Coding Bootcamp is a fully-online immersive program (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Pacific time). It includes guided lectures, live pair programming, white-boarding, career and job placement services, and more. The program is 24 weeks long to help ensure you have enough time to learn the material and be job-ready.

Click here for more information.

What is App Academy’s philosophy on diversity and inclusion?

General Info

App Academy is committed to creating an inclusive environment for students from all backgrounds. As part of that mission, we provide community-building activities and resource groups for our students and staff. We also take our Code of Conduct very seriously, and make sure that everyone in our bootcamps treats one another with empathy and respect.

Learn more about our diversity initiatives.

What is the bootcamp schedule like? What is the time commitment required outside of class?

General Info

Classes are hosted live, via Zoom, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST. Most students spend a further 20-30 hours outside of class finishing up homework, preparing for weekly assessments, and working on projects. So all-in-all, this bootcamp requires a total of about 60-70 hours/week.

Keep in mind, this intensive schedule will ensure you are job ready by the time you graduate.

What tuition plans are available for the Full-Time Coding Bootcamp?

Tuition

Upfront Tuition: Pay the full tuition amount prior to starting your chosen bootcamp. Total Cost: $15,900.

Month-to-Month Tuition: Pay a monthly tuition installment for the duration of your bootcamp - 6 months. Total Cost: $18,000 ($3,000/month).

‍Deferred Tuition (powered by Climb Credit): Make monthly payments (principal + interest) towards your tuition, beginning 18 months after you start your bootcamp. Total Cost: $23,150 + interest. Estimated Monthly Payment Range: $927-$1,174.*

‍Financed Tuition (powered by Climb Credit): Make low monthly interest-only payments towards your tuition for the first 18 months when you start your bootcamp, then make monthly combined payments (principal + interest) thereafter. Total Cost: $23,150 + interest. Interest-Only Monthly Payment Range (Months 1-18): $198 - $421.* Interest + Principal Monthly Payment Range (Months 19-54): $782 - $913.*

‍*Climb Credit: You may qualify for different terms, based on your credit score. As of July 2024, APRs range from 11.79% - 22% for a fully deferred loan and 9.79% - 21% for an interest-only loan. Subject to change based on market trends.

‍View our Tuition Plan Comparison.

Can I reapply if rejected?

Admissions Process

Most applicants who are rejected are offered the option of re-applying 6 months later.

I've applied in the past. How can I update my application? Do I need to re-apply?

Admissions Process

Please contact your Admissions Specialist and we can update your application with any relevant information.

Is a credit check required for the Deferred and Financed Tuition plans?

Tuition

Both of these payment plans are powered by Climb Credit, and when you submit your initial application to them, it will not impact your credit score. However, Climb will perform a hard credit pull upon loan acceptance.

Can I still enroll at App Academy if I am not a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident?

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