Admissions Process - Getting into a developers bootcamp

From Getting accepted to getting ready to learn 

Submitting applications to the right academy

Finding the right academy to apply to takes a bit of research. I was lucky that there are some great resources on the web. Michelle Glauser has been maintaining a very comprehensive list, with special interest in those that focus on women.

I used Michelle's excellent list to develop my own list of code bootcamps. I looked at the following factors:

• location (needed to commute without needing a car)
• timing (as soon as possible)
• curriculum (comprehensive web development)
• percentage of students that get hired after camp (> 90%?)
• payment options (flexible)
• length (longer than 9 weeks)

So I applied to 4 different camps. I interviewed with 3 (withdrew from the 6th because I accepted a position before the interview with their org was even scheduled). The interviews focused on whether I had the drive and the chops to make it through the process. I ended up enrolling in GeneralAssembly's WDI .. Web Development Intensive. More on that next time.