{"id":3883,"date":"2019-07-04T13:19:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T13:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=3883"},"modified":"2021-10-16T07:37:35","modified_gmt":"2021-10-16T14:37:35","slug":"lambda-school-or-app-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/lambda-school-or-app-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Lambda School vs. App Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s been a virtual explosion of coding bootcamps over the past few years. Not only are there more subjects to choose from, there are also a variety of approaches to the education process. Some bootcamps are strictly in-person, while others are entirely remote and flexible; some focus on mentorship, others on group work. With this startling array of options, you\u2019re bound to have questions. We\u2019re here to help with this Lambda School<\/a> vs. App Academy<\/a> breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum and Course Offerings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"
Many bootcamps have campuses with bright, open spaces for you to do your best work. 
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lambda School offers tracks in iOS and Android development, data science, and UX design. App Academy restricts its focus almost entirely to Ruby-on-Rails and Javascript-based front end development, though there are components of data science and software best practices. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Interview Process Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Working in a group of like-minded peers is a valuable part of the bootcamp experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Both schools use interview processes customized to each applicant. What they\u2019re looking for is not so much a pre-existing skill set but a willingness and ability to learn. If you\u2019re interested in either, you\u2019ll need to submit an application through the appropriate websites.  If you make the first cut, they\u2019ll evaluate you and likely send a follow-up. If you advance further, there\u2019ll be a phone interview and something like of a pair programming exercise or perhaps a more difficult problem set. Again, the point here is to see how you solve problems, not if you already know the answers. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Costs and Tuition Models<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"
Mentorship is key to launching you into a new career. 
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lambda School works on an Income Share Agreement (ISA), in which you pay 17% of your salary for 24 months, but only <\/em>once you get a job making over $50,000 annually. There\u2019s also a cap of $30,000, so you\u2019ll never pay more than that. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as you meet certain requirements, App Academy will take no more than 28% of your income the first year after graduation. App Academy also has a variety of financing options, and I encourage you to check out their website for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Types<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"
You could end up working in-person with groups of students or largely alone, depending on the program you choose.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lambda School\u2019s 6-month program takes place entirely online, though its hours aren\u2019t flexible. They simulate the feel of in-person bootcamps by offering shared classes and group assignments. But these are global classrooms, so they\u2019re available to almost anyone.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

App Academy has locations in San Francisco, New York, and their own online option, and the length of the course varies by location and track. Time requirements are around 16 weeks for in-person camps and 24 weeks for the online option. 
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outcomes and Reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n