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App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by Quizz »

w1ntermute wrote: post #27
ruggeri wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We think the incentives align better with this model. We want our students to take the best job for them, regardless of whether the company is paying recruiting fees. As far as recruiting fees go, when employers make a decision on salaries, they look at the total employee cost. If the employer needs to pay a recruiting fee, that goes into the cost. There ain't no such thing as a free lunch, etc, etc. :-)

Maybe you should set up some sort of subcontracting scheme - that the students wouldn't have to pay taxes on the 12.5% that they pay to you.

Wouldn't that 12.5% be a business expense deductible against the gross income anyway? Ask a tax expert, but these costs are "business expenses" and should be deductible.

Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by lachyg »

at-fates-hands wrote: post #18
chriszf wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Is that a problem, underpricing the competition if the market bears it? Dev Bootcamp's cost has risen meteorically since they first opened their doors in February of this year. It is now roughly the same cost as a year's tuition at a UC. Apples to oranges, sure, but it gives the number some perspective. The difference in the pricing model here is that you don't have to pay it back should things go pear-shaped after t…

Not only has Dev Bootcamp's cost risen, they're getting super selective about who they let in the program. The other huge issue would be for people who don't live in SF. On their website they say they work with the best recruiters in SF who are "waiting for you to graduate.". Yeah, so if I'm not from SF, then what are my odds of getting in? Probably slim to none.

I find the matter of fact tone of your comment interesting. From what are you basing "they're getting super selective about who they let in the program". Our interview structure and selection criteria has remained the same for a long time, only just now is that changing and by no means is it becoming more selective.

We also don't discriminate based on location, gender, etc.

Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by CesareBorgia »

hnriot wrote: post #34

I recommended this class to a friend of mine, she applied, but the day of acceptance came and went and she never even got a rejection email. I emailed Ned and never heard back either. It seems that all they managed to do was add her to their mailing list. So I cannot recommend them anymore for their way of dealing with applicants. Simply not responding is rude and unprofessional.

This fell through the cracks. It's our fault: it's our responsibility to keep track of applications.

If you're willing to give us a second chance, I'd be happy to port over your friend's application. You can reach me at kush@appacademy.io.

Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by hnriot »

CesareBorgia wrote: post #44
hnriot wrote: post #34

I recommended this class to a friend of mine, she applied, but the day of acceptance came and went and she never even got a rejection email. I emailed Ned and never heard back either. It seems that all they managed to do was add her to their mailing list. So I cannot recommend them anymore for their way of dealing with applicants. Simply not responding is rude and unprofessional.

This fell through the cracks. It's our fault: it's our responsibility to keep track of applications. If you're willing to give us a second chance, I'd be happy to port over your friend's application. You can reach me at kush@appacademy.io.

Thank you, I appreciate it, I have passed this message on.

Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by obijuan »

My current family and financial situation is such that it'd be possible to move to SF for the course, but difficult (not quite impossible!) to stay for a job afterwards. Do any of the companies who have signed on to hire graduates allow remote workers and/or offer jobs at locations other than SF?

Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by obijuan »

tankbot wrote: post #40

I really want to participate in one of these programs (App Academy, Hungry Academy, Hacker School, etc.) but location is a deal-breaker. Does anyone know of similar events in the Portland, OR area?

While not exactly what you're looking for, I believe a few of the Hungry Academy graduates will be relocating to Portland after graduation. So if (a big if perhaps) you can pull the 5 months away from the area for the class, you don't necessarily have to permanently relocate.

Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by danny_g »

CesareBorgia wrote: post #9
alxndresp wrote: post #8

What made you change course and focus on Rails development instead of continuing with iOS?

Hey! Thanks! We want to expand the business and teach all the things! The iOS class will be back as soon as we can run them both simultaneously :-)

Hi, I applied to App Academy a little over 2 weeks ago before the curriculum change. Will this affect my application or should I still be expecting a decision? Thanks

Re: App Academy is an intensive web development course in San Francisco

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Post by tankbot »

obijuan wrote: post #47
tankbot wrote: post #40

I really want to participate in one of these programs (App Academy, Hungry Academy, Hacker School, etc.) but location is a deal-breaker. Does anyone know of similar events in the Portland, OR area?

While not exactly what you're looking for, I believe a few of the Hungry Academy graduates will be relocating to Portland after graduation. So if (a big if perhaps) you can pull the 5 months away from the area for the class, you don't necessarily have to permanently relocate.

During the last HA round I noticed that LivingSocial has Portland offices, as do a few of the companies that App Academy works with (vmware springs to mind, was just there yesterday).

My problem is there is no way I can leave for a couple months to participate, it's just not possible in my situation. I truly believe that the immersive programs offered by these companies would work best for me - in ways that school or self-study don't - but location is a huge mitigating factor.

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