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Jeremy Rossmann

06/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Parents of prospective students often question how Make School can operate without upfront tuition, and they appreciate that the school takes on the financial risk by only charging students after they secure jobs.

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Jeremy Rossmann of Make School on Income Share Agreements and the Future of College

@ Y Combinator

Jeremy Rossmann of Make School on Income Share Agreements and the Future of College

06/20/19

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At Make School, faculty members act as live tutors and mentors, focusing on unblocking students rather than just transmitting information, which accelerates the learning process.

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Students at Make School are encouraged to view software as a creative tool to solve real-world problems, preparing them for entrepreneurial success.

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The message to potential students at Make School is heartfelt: it's the college that Jeremy Rossmann wished existed when he was learning to program, reflecting a desire for a more engaging educational experience.

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Make School has been running an income share agreement program since 2014, with data showing that students have successfully landed jobs at major companies like Facebook, Google, and Tesla.

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Make School is a college in San Francisco offering a bachelor's degree in applied computer science, where students only pay tuition after securing a job.

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The most effective ISAs are those where schools take a significant risk by not charging upfront fees, ensuring their success is tied to the success of their students.