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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
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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Jeremy Rossmann of Make School on Income Share Agreements and the Future of College
@ Y Combinator
06/20/19
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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
The curriculum at Make School is entirely project-based, with faculty coming from industry backgrounds and partnerships with companies where students aspire to work.
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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
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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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
To foster independence and self-learning in students, Make School emphasizes a robust theoretical computer science curriculum and teaches concepts in various contexts to ensure adaptability across different technologies.
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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
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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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
Students at Make School can graduate with a four-year bachelor's degree in just two years by following an intensive track that mimics a work week structure.
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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
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
The majority of Make School's student body comes from low to mid-income families, contrasting with elite institutions where many students come from the top income brackets.
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Austen Allred
04/03/19
@ Y Combinator
Lambda School's instructional design is built from first principles, focusing on ensuring all students are engaged and learning effectively.