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App Academy

Average Rating4.65
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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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  • Aya Shirai
    Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San Francisco
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    Feb 05, 2020
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    Seems to be experiencing growing pains

    The good : 
    There is an established culture of cooperation, empathy, and inclusion. The curriculum includes materials on issues such as discrimination and monoculture, which was unexpected and welcome.

    You will meet interesting people from a variety of backgrounds and the pair coding establishes genuine connections quickly.

    Curriculum feedback is listened to and I found the instructors truly care and try to adjust their teaching styles to accommodate different students.<...
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  • Chris Parfitt
    Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
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    Feb 05, 2020
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    Absolutely worth it, if you can push yourself

    The curriculum is challenging and fast-paced, but absolutely worth it for the experience you get that truly makes you competitive in the job market. After graduation you will have the skills to build full-stack applications and websites, and just as importantly, you will have the knowledge and confidence to learn any new technology that you're interested in that wasn't covered in the course. Most of the work is done via pair programming, which can be uncomfortable in the beginning, but i...
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  • David
    David
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    Feb 05, 2020
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    A learning environment with like-minded individuals

    I have finished the instructional portion of App Academy and am currently transitioning into the job search portion of App Academy.

    If you are comparing App Academy against other bootcamps, I think App Academy is the better option as of this writing. I have a roommate attending Hack Reactor (HR) and my understanding is that HR is equivalent to the second half of App Academy. In practice, this means you lose out on learning a second language (Some companies, such as Goo...
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  • Lisa
    Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    Intense, fast paced, stressful but rewarding program

    App Academy is a fast-paced and rigorous program. If you are willing to learn, they will give you more than enough to learn in the span of 3 months. That being said, if you don't thrive during times of stress the style of this program might not be for you. If stress motivates you, this is a really rewarding program as most students will go the extra mile to make sure they're getting the most of the experience. App Academy won't teach you everything - that's not their goal but they provid...
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  • Xiaowen Ling
    Xiaowen Ling
    Graduate • Bootcamp Prep (San Francisco) • San Francisco
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    as student

    I like the style of this school, It push me so hard to learn lot stuff in short time, it is worth my life! and i like these teaching video. it is really good also. environment it is really important for study , and the school does give you pretty good environment to study and do you project.
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  • Andres K
    Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • New York City
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    “Pressure Builds Diamonds Or Bursts Pipes”

    App Academy is not for the faint of heart. I attended their cohort in August 2019 and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Transitioning to software engineer seemed like a meteoric task but thankfully the high level overview that App Academy provided, gave me a strong grasp in the foundations of web development. Don't get me wrong, 3 months is definitely not an adequate time frame to feel ready as you venture to become a full fledged software engineer. What App Academ...
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  • Han Kim
    16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San Francisco
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    Great program

    This program teaches you all the stuff you need to become a web developer. If you have passion to put yourself to study and work hard to become a software developer, this is a good place to begin. If you are stuck for interviews and job search, they help you out with great resources. 
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  • Oliver
    Oliver
    Student • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San Francisco
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    Rewarding

    Overall definitely a rewarding and enjoyable experience. The instructors are amazing and really put in time and effort to facilitate your learning. However, you still need to put in your own time to keep up and master the material. 

    I've seen some students spend 80+ hours a week, but I've also seen some spend around 60 hours and do fine. There is a lot of variation in how fast the content is picked up, but don't expect a walk in the park. 

    Instructors are amazing, curriculu...
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  • Joseph
    Software Developer • Student • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San Francisco
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    Fantastic experience (so far)

    DISCLAIMER: I'm at the last week of the course, and job search hasn't quite started yet, so I can't give proper rating/review of Job Assistance yet. 

    Strong curriculum, AA tries to keep up with newer/updated technologies. Hooks haven't been added to their curriculum yet, so you'll need to learn that on your own. Another thing: the curriculum really doesn't highlight CSS. There will be a portion of the curriculum where you learn CSS for ~30 minutes a day - while they are boring, DO...
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  • Macallan
    Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San Francisco
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    Experience at App Academy!

    App Academy has given me a solid foundation of the topics it covers. I went from not being able to discuss web development to carry an in-depth conversation. In addition to learning the skill sets to land me a job that I find engaging, it also allowed me to see the fantastic backgrounds which make up Software Engineers.

    I would highly recommend App Academy to anyone, I would caveat that it is hard work but is doable.

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  • JP Tucci
    Graduate • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San Francisco
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    Stressful and time intensive, but worth it.

    As someone who had little coding background, I learned a lot and I learned it quick. Thankfully, the TA's are amazing and really care about you doing well. So while even though the curriculum can be rough, you can always get some clarity from them. It is definitely stressful and quite time consuming. Plan to be solely dedicated to this as it is not a program you can do while also maintaining a job or anything else for that matter. Definitely glad I did it!
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  • Jon
    Student • 16-Week In-Person New York Bootcamp • San Francisco
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    Feb 04, 2020
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    Great Learning Experience

    Pros: 
    - You really are able to create a fully web app by the end of the program
    - You meet a lot of very supportive, awesome people in the class that come from various backgrounds

    Cons:
    - You have to be able to know how to learn on your own, it is impossible to pass the bootcamp expecting someone to hold your hand along the way

    If you think App Academy alone will get you a job, then it might not be the right place for you. What they do do is provide an excellent f...
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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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