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Lambda School / Bloom Institute of Technology

At-Risk · Online · ISA-based
D+

High Risk (D+) — Career Trajectory Grade

Lambda School (rebranded Bloom Institute of Technology 2022) has been the most controversial bootcamp of the past decade. California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education ordered Lambda to cease operations 2019 (settled). Multiple class-action lawsuits over ISA terms and placement-rate misrepresentation. Founder Austen Allred's continued promotional claims contradicted by alumni testimonials.

42
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

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

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2017
  • California BPPE cease-and-desist 2019 (settled)
  • Multiple ISA class-action lawsuits
  • Rebranded Bloom Institute of Technology 2022
  • Documented placement-rate disputes

/ Best for

Limited recommendation. Founders should evaluate App Academy, Codesmith, or Hack Reactor first.

/ Watch out for

Documented history of regulatory actions and ISA disputes. Multiple class-action settlements. Verify the program's current operational and regulatory status before committing to any ISA agreement.