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Make School

Average Rating4.14
22 Reviews
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Make School is a college in San Francisco where students earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science in 2.5 years, complete with a liberal arts education that prepares graduates to work with the world’s leading tech companies. Make School's project-based curriculum — built in partnership with companies such as Lyft, Microsoft, Yelp, and Spotify — prepares students to keep up with the rapid speed at which technology and new languages evolve. Unlike a traditional 4-year degree that includes a once-a-week lecture followed by hours of self-directed homework and tests, Make School's accelerated degree program resembles the typical work week of a STEM professional. Due to this unique structure, students graduate in 2.5 years job-ready and with a robust portfolio.

Make School strives to create a safe, nurturing environment where students of all backgrounds can excel, regardless of how much prior coding experience they have. Admissions criteria is based on work ethic and excitement to learn rather than test scores and GPA. The majority of students come from low- to mid-income families, while nearly half identify as underrepresented minority students.

Make School is committed to helping graduates land their dream jobs and believes that higher education should be a path to upward mobility rather than insurmountable student debt. Make School offers an Extended Income-Based Repayment (EIBR), which, in basic terms, means that Make School will pay for private student loans if alumni are unemployed or underemployed after graduation. Graduates pay nothing until they have a job that enables them to pay back their loans.

22 Make School Reviews

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    Mar 12, 2021
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    ++ Ventas de casas en Margarita

    Avendano Realty, es una agencia Inmobiliaria en la Isla Margarita, especializada en trámites de documentos para la compra de tu inmueble en Margarita, y si de momento lo que buscas es Alquiler de Casas Vacacionales, Apartamentos o simplem...
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  • Sarthak Khillon
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    Graduate • Summer Academy • San Francisco
    Mar 28, 2017
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    Silicon Valley Starter Pack

    As a high school student not from Silicon Valley, this was exactly what I needed. I learned how to build apps, which has been super useful and made me stand out. I also learned how to pitch products and I got a taste of startup life. So if you're just starting out in programming and you want to get a glimpse of a future in the startup world, go to Make School!

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Jess Feldman
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Updated June 17, 2022
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Make School Alumni Reviews Summary

Overall Experience
4.1
Instructors
4.3
Curriculum
4.1
Job Assistance
4.1
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FAQs

How much does Make School cost?

Make School costs around $70,000.

What courses does Make School teach?

Make School offers courses like Bachelor in Applied Computer Science.

Where does Make School have campuses?

Make School has in-person campuses in San Francisco. Make School also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Make School worth it?

Make School hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 22 Make School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Make School on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Make School legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 22 Make School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Make School and rate their overall experience a 4.14 out of 5.

Does Make School offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Make School offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

Can I read Make School reviews?

You can read 22 reviews of Make School on Course Report! Make School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Make School and rate their overall experience a 4.14 out of 5.

Is Make School accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Make School doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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