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App Academy

Tier 1 Bootcamp · Immersive · 16 wks · NYC/SF/online
B+

Good (B+) — Career Trajectory Grade

App Academy pioneered the bootcamp Income Share Agreement (ISA) model — $0 upfront, pay back when employed. Strong placement outcomes; CIRR-compliant. ISA model controversial but has produced documented strong founder outcomes. Acceptance rate among the most selective in the category (~3%).

85
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Placement Outcomes
A-
Curriculum Currency
B+
Instructor Quality
B+
Cost Transparency
B
Career Services
A-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2012
  • ISA model pioneer
  • ~3% acceptance rate
  • CIRR-compliant

/ Best for

Career switchers comfortable with ISA terms seeking selective full-stack bootcamp with strong placement track record.

/ Watch out for

ISA terms (18% × 28 months capped at $35K) can exceed equivalent loan financing. Run the math on ISA vs upfront tuition based on expected post-grad salary.