The App Academy
Admissions
Process

Transforming your career begins with an application to one of our bootcamps. Once accepted, you’ll be on your way to learning the programming skills necessary to become a full-stack software engineer.

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Online Program Admissions Process

We offer both full-time and part-time online immersive bootcamps, which are great options if you prefer a remote learning experience. Our full-time online course is 24 weeks long, while our part-time online course is 48 weeks, excluding the job search period. Both courses feature Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and SQL as part of their curriculum, as well as a mastery-based learning model.

For those needing more flexibility, our part-time bootcamp allows you to keep your day job and learn to code on nights and weekends. As a graduate of either course, you'll get training you need to become a successful software engineer.

Online Full-Time Program Details

Online Part-Time Program Details

Admissions Steps

1. Application

Provide us with information about your background, why you're interested in software engineering and why you feel like App Academy is a good fit for you. The application will take about 10 minutes to complete.

2. Non-Technical Assesments

Take a 30-minute assessment that will allow us to measure your logical reasoning and typing skills. You’ll have 2 opportunities to pass.

3. Non-Technical Interview

Answer a series of questions and we'll assess your professionalism, passion for coding, resiliency and work ethic, etc. during this live online interview. Most applicants will be invited for a second interview if they do not pass on their first attempt.

4. Acceptance

Get accepted into your desired program once you have passed the non-technical interview. Your Admissions Specialist will then give you access to the Technical Challenges.

5. Technical Challenges

Complete challenges in HTML/CSS, Git, and Boolean logic. These are open note, project-based assessments, and we'll provide you with all the necessary materials to succeed. You’ll have multiple opportunities to pass.

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Campus Program Admissions Process

As part of this 16-week immersive bootcamp, we’ll help you master today's top coding languages and frameworks like Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, and CSS. You’ll complete the curriculum knowing how to create and design programs, websites and applications.

During the job search period, we’ll provide you with 1:1 career coaching, interview prep, networking opportunities and more. You'll be able to showcase your new coding skills and jumpstart your career as a software engineer. Alumni from our 2019 campus-based programs experienced impressive outcomes after they graduated, including a 94% average placement rate and an average first year compensation of $96,763. See the data.

Campus Program Details

Admissions Steps

1. Application

2. Non-Technical Assesments

Take a 30-minute assessment that will allow us to measure your logical reasoning and typing skills. When you finish the assessment, you’ll move directly to the next step.

3. Coding Challenge

Take a 60-minute, three question technical assessment. We will provide you with prep materials specifically designed to help you ace it and you’ll have three chances to pass.

4. Technical Interview

Complete two coding prompts as part of this live online interview, as well as a pairing exercise.

5. Non-Technical Interview

Answer a series of questions and we'll assess your professionalism, passion for coding, resiliency and work ethic, etc. during this live online interview.

6. Acceptance

Get accepted into your desired program once you have passed the non-technical interview. Your Admissions Specialist will then help you enroll.

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A few things to note
before you apply

As part of the application, we’ll ask you to provide a variety of information: demographics, job and education history, current coding proficiency, motivation for wanting to become a software engineer and more. You won't need to provide any special documentation at this step in the process. Before submitting an application, please be sure you meet our eligibility requirements.

Minutes

The average amount of time it takes to complete App Academy’s application and start your software engineering journey remotely or in-person.

2-8

Weeks

The average amount of time to complete the Admissions process. 2-4 weeks for our online immersive programs, or 6-8 weeks for our campus-based, full-time programs.

Note: Our immersive programs and prep courses are tuition based, learn more about our tuition and financing options.
If you are looking to learn to code for free, we encourage you to set up an App Academy Open account today.

After you've been accepted to App Academy

There are several steps that you'll have to complete after you receive your admissions decision.

Provide Documentation

We’ll ask for some more concrete information from you, including verification of your high school degree, any signed contracts we need, and other pertinent documents.

Select Payment Plan

We offer several tuition options, depending on the program you're looking to enroll in: Upfront, Climb Credit Financing, Hybrid, ISA (Income Share Agreement) and Deferred.

Learn more about our Tuition and Financing options

Pay Deposit (if applicable)

If you choose a tuition option that requires a deposit, we'll look to collect it from you upon your enrollment.

Prepare for Class

To make the most of your time at App Academy, it’s a good idea to do some research before you get started. The more knowledge you have, the more you can benefit from the curriculum. We'll provide you with a list of suggested prep work to complete ahead of Day 1 of your chosen program.