App Academy

The review will be split in two parts

Part 1: Curriculum
- Rapid fire pace. The sheer amount of material you're expected to cover on a daily basis is overwhelming.
My suggestion for the daily homeworks. At least take a quick look at the material before you pass out for the night, simply having exposure to the material will help you reinforce it in the morning lecture .

Part 2: Job Search
If you were thought completing the main curriculum would led to a job right away. I have some bad news..
Job search is a whole different challenge in itself. Simply knowing the technical material and having projects on your resume isn't enough.
- You have to be able to play the social game (build rapport with recruiters/managers/engs), and be able to explain complex concepts in a simple way...

I recently graduated college with a background in math and computer science, so my experience may be different from others wishing to apply, though I would highly recommend App Academy to anyone wishing to transition into a career in web development and software engineering. The teaching staff has an impressively thorough grasp of the entire curriculum, and the job placements team is really concerned with getting to know your individual strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Occasionally alumni were invited to give guest lectures on the main curriculum, and I would love to see App Academy provide more opportunities like these for current students to see where the material they are learning exists in the real world.

I would also mention that my cohort was one of the brightest and most...

Having prior knowledge in IT industry, appacademy helped me in getting expertise on many skills such as Ruby, RAILS, JavaScript.
The curriculum is designed to accommodate all levels of learners to drive them towards a fully qualified full stack developer.
The staff were always been friendly and helpful with extensive knowledge in their assigned areas.

I recommend this boot camp to all who has aspirations for working in Software roles.

I decided to make the switch into coding about 6 months ago after working in HR for several years. Coming from a non-technical background, I was very nervous about how I would do overall with the rigorous curriculum. I will say that the course overall is very intense and requires a ton of dedication and focus. I'm someone who likes structure and I think App Academy did a really good job structuring their curriculum. People weren't lying when they say they've spent 80+ hours a week. I've spent at least 80-100+ hours a week. This style doesn't fit for everyone, and I think that's important to note. There are assessments that act more as checkpoints to ensure students are able to keep up with the material, so it's important manage your time properly and study for them. Pair programming is...

I've planned to get into App Academy for a long time. In 2018 I finally managed to make arrangements to quit my job and have enough money to attend App Academy and have a few month for the job search. It was a little scary to change my life so completely, but I took a leap of faith. There was nothing easy for me during prep for the App Academy, Alpha course or main curriculum. It really takes a lot of work and dedication. I've stuck with it though and trusted the process. The program is designed in such a way that you only need to think about today and materials for tomorrow, and as long as you can do that you will find yourself progressing and going in the right direction to become a web developer. I've graduated in the mid October 2018 and accepted an offer at the end of December. I...

Deciding to do App Academy has been a great experience. The reviews I've read before coming on were intimidating regarding the workload, and they are mostly true! It IS a lot of work - but honestly, it breezed by because it was so much fun! And then it feels just that much more rewarding. I'd say one of my favorite things about App Academy were the people. The TAs and your peers are your best resources. TAs were superb. They are there to help you, and they really mean it. They are so genuinely nice, brilliant, and rooting for your success. And all have went through the course as well and know exactly what it's like in your shoes. My peers were awesome. I've made great great great friends and know that I'll be in close contact with them for years to come! It was awesome being challenge...

App Academy has a very different structure compared to other bootcamps in the nation. One of the main differences is that their success comes after your success. The instructors and TAs truly devote their best energy and effort in teaching you everything to become a real software engineer by the end of the program. Throughout those 12 weeks, you will be learning new materials almost everyday and able to apply those new skills to your daily pair programming and projects. You will also be challenged on 6 assessments in order to retain your spot in the program; however, those assessments are the positive reinforcement to push you to learn. One of my favorite moments at a/A is when I completed my full-stack project with all the skills I learned from the program. That kind of satisfaction ca...

I have attended 2 other full stack web development schools and App Academy is by far the best. Their curriculum is very well structured for the beginner and the advanced students. It really doesn't matter what level you come from, App Academy is challenging but you definitely come out better for it in the end.

Other courses I learned how to build applications. That is OK if I wanted to freelance or work for some small start up company. But I have bigger dreams. I want to work for a big 4 (or 5) company and one day start my own company involving tech. In order to do that I needed to have a deeper understanding than putting code together. Ask anyone that works for a big tech company or what makes the difference between a good programmer and a great one. They will all tell you t...

Deciding to go to App Academy has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I was previously working in a chemistry lab and resented going to work everyday. I was always interested in coding and decided to make the jump. App Academy's deferred payment plan also gave me peace of mind and not stress financially.

The course itself was challenging. There are going to be some long nights and you will struggle. But there is a reason why so many App Academy students get hired. It works. People say that everybody at App Academy really wants to see you succeed and I definitely agree.

There are things that I think App Academy could improve on. Some people argue that Ruby on Rails should be phased out in favor for a different framework. I think that this is a viable argument,...

Great way to quickly get your career as a software developer started. It is an intense program and you will have to very work hard but he results are very rewarding. There is an amazing staff and teachers who are willing to take the time and make sure you learn the difficult concepts. The claim of 80+ hours a week definitely holds true. Its a great experience if you are willing to work hard for your goals.

Having no background as a programmer, I found aA very difficult but also very rewarding. The TA's and other students were wonderful. I never thought I could learn so much in such a short period time. I strongly recommend aA to anyone who wants to learn and is willing to put in the many hours of work required to get through the program.

My App Academy was a very positive one. Amongst the many pros of the program is the relationship you build with your fellow classmates, and the encouraging environment App Academy fosters. The course at times feels very overwhelming, but you have all the tools to be successful.

App Academy was an extremely challenging and rewarding bootcamp. The instructional staff was so helpful in explaining difficult concepts. Thinking back over the past three months I am blown away by how much I have learned. I came to App Academy knowing very little programming and now am a knowledgeable software engineer. I highly recommend App Academy for anyone who is looking to transition their career into software development because there is really no better place to do it!

I've recently completed the core curriculum portion of App Academy and I can honestly say I've loved my time here. I recently graduated with a BS in Computer Science from UCR but I quickly learned I lacked the technical skills to join the workforce. I found out about the top rated coding bootcamp in the US and applied to a/A. The application process and class in general is rigorous. But by being strict and demanding, a/A is able to produce high quality engineers and ensure a short job search. I believe the things I've learned at a/A in 9 weeks are more valuable than what I learned over four years at university. As long as you but in the effort, you can be successful here at a/A!

Aa's immersive full-stack curriculum was definitely one of the hardest challenges I have yet encountered but at the same time it has been one of the most rewarding. From knowing little next on nothing on how to code to building full-stack web applications deployed live to the internet. It is a very fast paced course with a lot of first time challenges but if you put in the work and the time you will get out of it what you put in. You have assessments almost every week to test your knowledge and ability to quickly learn and keep up with the material. There are times when you wish you had more time to better understand the material but it is the challenge of learning fast that makes it exciting and rewarding.

My overall experience at App Academy was great. With that being said, the overall curriculum is extremely fast-paced. There are assessments virtually every week and they are crucial for you to pass in order to stay within the program. Because there is such a heavy emphasis on these assessments, the learning environment goes from learning as much as you can to try to pass these tests. Be prepared to spend hours studying and working on homework. Don't be afraid to ask questions. You pair program every single day. If you understand everything and your partner doesn't, slow down and explain it to them. Your partner will appreciate it a lot. If it takes you a while to understand, don't be afraid to slow your partner down and ask questions. It is your learning too. There is an overwhelming am...

App Academy has been extremely challenging but all the while rewarding. It is definitely what you make of it. If you put in the time and the effort, you will come out proud as can be thinking - "Oh wow, I really learned all of this in just a few months" and "Did I really just create a website from scratch in a couple weeks?" I really enjoyed my time at App Academy and am so glad I took the course. Here are my pros and cons of the Full Stack Intensive:

Pros:
- Great group of TA's who put in extra time to help students, even on weekends. These TA's go above and beyond to help the students. They were once students themselves and know what each student is going through. They really want each student to succeed and will make sure to get them the help they need.
- Friendly and safe envi...

Amazing organization. One of the most life changing organizations I have decided to be a part of. They provide the pace, structure, and push that I would've probably never had trying to learn their programming curriculum on my own. That being said, they are not a perfect organization and many things about their curriculum such as the relevance of certain tech stacks we work with or the deep theoretical underpinnings of some of the languages and APIs they use are not for me. I still believe they provide me with a great value for my money.

I was a self-taught programmer, sort of flailing in my IT/tech support career. App Academy turned me into a software developer and was absolutely instrumental in getting me my first job in the industry.

The curriculum is tough. It really is like a bootcamp. You'll be stressed to the max for 12 weeks, but if you make it through you will be transformed into a software engineer.

Despite the daunting pace and size of the curriculum, it was actually fun to get through the course. Learning something new every day was exciting and never felt tiring. I was surprised to see how much I had absorbed and remembered when actually implementing all that we had learned in the previous few months. The assessments were probably the most stressful parts of the course, but were ultimately necessary. This is a bootcamp definitely worth attending.