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Hey there. I finished the program at the end of January 2014. It took me about one month to find a job doing web development, and I stayed in Boston.

One thing to keep in mind is that the time to find a position can vary. Some students received job offers in two to three weeks, while others were two to three months after. For anyone post-bootcamp looking for a job, try to keep a good balance of applying to jobs and continuing to work on projects to hone your skills.

Hey DJ. How long have you been graduated? And how long did it take you to find a job was a Web Dev in Boston?

The staff and instructors are very receptive to feedback, and are willing and able to adapt quickly to the needs of students. During the cohort, the instructors did a good job of identifying areas where the group generally seemed to be struggling, as well as determining subjects that people were grasping quickly. The course teaches us to develop using agile methodologies, and uses those same principles to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the students.

At the conclusion of a cohort, student feedback is solicited to make improvements to the curriculum. These suggestions are taken seriously, and I have seen such changes put into practice in future cohorts (such as introducing JavaScript earlier on and with more emphasis, for example).

Alumni support and community involvement are also areas where Launch Academy is very strong. Launch Academy holds a full-day hackathon called “Ship It Saturday” for anyone in the Boston development community to come in and work on a project, ideally completing it in one day. Current and former students attend, and completing a project in a day is a great way to show how much progress you have made. Alumni are often welcome to attend talks from guest speakers during the week, and can be seen at other Ruby events in the area, such as Boston Ruby Group meetups or volunteering at RailsBridge.

Regarding admissions, I think Launch Academy does an excellent job in ensuring each cohort will be a diverse group of hard-working individuals, all with a passion to learn web development. In my mind, the students you are surrounding yourself with for the majority of the day are just as important as the quality of instructors. They’re in the same position you are, and having a good group of people for support can make a big difference. In my cohort, students would always stay late, and were more than happy to help out or work together to figure something out.

Lastly, I think an important distinction to make is that Launch Academy prepares its students for careers in software development, as opposed to simply teaching people to program. There is no denying the importance of communication and working with others, which Launch Academy addresses through pair programming, group projects, and encouraging students to attend community events to share our experiences and learn from others in the industry.

After completing the program, I feel confident that I can continue to advance my skills and learn new technologies. Plus, I have a great network of friends and colleagues to reach out to if I ever need hep with a technical problem, a job reference, or even career advice.

If you’ve decided that a software development bootcamp is right for you, Launch Academy is a great choice, and you will not regret your decision to attend.

Hey Dima, we have a 96% placement rate. Our KPI’s are on our homepage at http://www.launchacademy.com where we importantly define that calculation in clear terms.

One way to judge bootcamps is on what they do in their spare time. Have they demonstrated an interest in teaching? One thing that really struck me about Launch Academy was that its founder, Dan Pickett, is the organizer for the Boston Ruby Group. He’s also given up his weekends to teach aspiring rubyists at events like Railsbridge. I think that this giving back to the community really tells you something about their commitment to education.

If you’re looking to make the switch, Dan Pickett & co. are a good choice.

Launch Academy also offers something you can’t get through self study, an amazing atmosphere and a whole group of people eager to learn and aid each other along the way. I got to work with and learn from so many awesome people, I gained more than I ever would have on my own. The people alone were worth the cost of admission.

Also, a big bonus of Launch Academy is their devotion to following best practices. The experience I have gained with Test Driven Development at Launch Academy alone has been enough to impress employers.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience that will change your life, you can’t go wrong with Launch Academy.

Hi Dima, yes, I found a job through Launch Academy. I technically received a job offer on career day. It was very unusual that I received an offer on what’s supposed to be a day of first-round interviews but the company was eager to hire and I happened to be the lucky candidate. I proceeded to interview with several other companies before making a decision and accepted a position about a week later. I believe most of the individuals in my cohort found a job 2 – 8 weeks after graduation. There may still be a few people in my cohort looking for employment but you’ll have to Corinne at Launch Academy for a definite answer. Hope this helps!

How long did it take for your to find a job? Did you find a job through Launch Academy? What percentage of your classmate got employment after graduation?