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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
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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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
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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Jeremy Rossmann
06/20/19
@ Y Combinator
Make School is one of the first colleges to be created under new accreditation rules, offering a real accredited bachelor's degree and potentially paving the way for a new wave of innovative colleges.
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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
Make School integrates liberal arts education with technical training to ensure students are well-rounded and competitive in the job market, addressing both theoretical and practical skills.
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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
Despite anecdotes of students without degrees landing jobs at major tech companies, there remains a significant equity problem in accessing high-paying software engineering jobs for low-income Americans. I want schools like Make School to educate lower to mid-income students so that wealth creation from future IPOs benefits people from all backgrounds, not just the privileged few.
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Y Combinator Cast
03/11/25
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The conference is free for computer science graduate students, undergraduates, and new graduates in AI and AI research, and will even cover travel to San Francisco, but applicants must apply as space is limited.
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Y Combinator Cast
02/08/25
@ Y Combinator
Y Combinator is hosting its first AI Startup School in San Francisco on June 16th and 17th, featuring top AI experts who will teach attendees how to build the future.
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Y Combinator Cast
02/08/25
@ Y Combinator
The AI Startup School is a free conference for computer science graduate students, undergraduates, and new graduates in AI and AI research, with travel expenses covered for attendees who apply.