General Assembly New York

Quite possibly the worst first experience in tech
Mar 28th, 2024

A complete scam. I participated in the online UX course last year. The program is $16,000 and you have to research and do everything yourself. Most of the instructors and career coaches are recent graduates with no real life work experience. For those that do work, teaching the course is a side job. You arent guaranteed a job upon graduation. They say 98% of graduates get jobs, but thats not true at all. They hire everyone from within the program to inflate the numbers. When you first inquire about the program on the website, they immediately call you with pushy sales techniques and grandiose claims that are false and too good to be true. Seems a bit like an MLM. Its extremely overpriced for you to have to learn and teach yourself everything. They also claim anyone can do the program with no experience or knowledge. This is also not true. I wasted 3 months and 16k, to barely learn anything. My entire class felt the same way. There are plenty of other tutorials and programs people can do that are way cheaper.
Mar 16th, 2024

I took the Python Programming 10 week course and learned very little. The instructor was lost and wasted a lot of class time. Classes frequently started late and on at least one occasion was cancelled with very little notice. I asked if I could switch into the same course running concurrently with a different instructor and the staff was unhelpful and even insulting. Avoid this organization! Happy to take your money; not helpful after that point. Huge waste of my time.
Feb 29th, 2024

Oct 28th, 2023

I recently completed the GA and I must say, it was a huge disappointment. I had high hopes for this bootcamp, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a complete waste of time and money. First and foremost, the cost of this bootcamp is exorbitant. The marketing hype led me to believe that I would be getting top-notch education and valuable skills. However, I quickly realized that I could have found something much more affordable and equally effective elsewhere. The steep price tag simply does not justify the lackluster experience I had. Furthermore, the quality of instruction left much to be desired. While there were a few instructors who seemed knowledgeable and engaged, the same cannot be said for all of them. It was clear that not all instructors had the necessary experience to effectively teach the material. In fact, there were instances where some instructors struggled to answer even basic questions from students. This was not only frustrating but also detrimental to the learning process. Throughout the bootcamp, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was not getting my money's worth. The promises made during enrollment were far from being fulfilled. I expected a comprehensive and enriching learning journey, but what I got was a series of disappointments and unmet expectations. In hindsight, I regret not researching more thoroughly and exploring more affordable options. I strongly advise anyone considering this bootcamp to think twice and explore other options. Don't be fooled by the flashy marketing and overrated reputation. There are better, more cost-effective choices out there that will provide you with the same, if not superior, knowledge and learning experience. Overall, I cannot recommend the GA based on my personal experience. Save your time and money and seek out alternatives that will provide you with a better return on your investment.
Jul 13th, 2023