We recommend starting with an Info Call however, you can skip to the Interview if you feel you have enough information about the program to know its a potential good fit for you.

The interview does not require previous technical skills in order to be accepted. During your interview, we will cover four topics.

(1) About You - Share your background, what has you interested in learning to code and what you've done to date to validate that interest.

(2) Q&A - What questions do you have that we can help you out with? It is our goal to get you as informed as possible about the program. This is the time to ask us anything.

(3) Lightning Talk - Prepare a 5 minute verbal or visual presentation on a topic of interest. We're seeking to gain visibility into your ability to verbally articulate a concept for which you have a lot of knowledge. This is not only an important skill at Launch as a strong contributor to the learning environment but also on the job when you're communicating with clients, colleagues and managers. This is the only portion of the interview that requires preparation ahead of time.

(4) Logic Exercises - Launch is a zero-to-sixty program and as such, people come to us with varying levels of experience. A one size fits all coding challenge doesn't really work - we've tried it. So, instead we use logic questions similar to those that you may see on an LSAT exam. We happen to use Mensa challenge questions. The intent of the logic questions is to gain visibility into your problem solving process and how you solve problems collaboratively. So, we will serve as your learning partner along the way during the logic questions and provide small hints if you need them. No preparation is required/necessary for the logic questions.

We can usually provide a decision within a few days following your interview. While we can’t accept everyone into the program, we do encourage you to apply as a means to get started in your pursuit of a future career in software engineering.

Launch Academy students come from all walks of life. Prior professional backgrounds include musicians, various trades, white collar jobs and many others. Some students have prior experience in adjacent fields including digital marketing, IT related jobs, design and have seen first hand the passion of team members who are in software engineering roles.

Yes, you need a computer to participate in our program. A Mac laptop is strongly recommended. While you will be able to use a Windows PC for this program, the majority of software jobs that graduates enter into after graduation require working on a Mac. To ensure you are set up for success in the long run, it's beneficial to learn to code on the type of dev environment and machine that you're most likely to work on in your future on the job. Which model you chose (Macbook vs Macbook Air vs Macbook Pro) is really up to you and your budget. A large portion of the Launch engineering team and students use a Macbook Air, so don't assume that you need to buy one of the more expensive options. From a technical perspective, as long as it can run the latest version of OSX, you'll be fine. The 8GB version will serve your needs for the program.

We recommend applying when you feel ready and with enough time prior to the start date of your ideal cohort to allow you to prepare. We aim to keep cohort sizes small and as such, if you are interested, you should schedule your interview as soon as possible.

Yes, prospective students are invited to reapply to the program after spending time reflecting and improving upon their interview process.