The Selection Sprint – a 3-week coding bootcamp (2 weeks on-site, 1 week remotely) with daily tasks<\/strong>, exams<\/strong> and teamwork<\/strong>. We test the students and their determination to succeed<\/strong>. The best will reach the finish line and hopefully grab a spot in the school!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a double sided test<\/strong> – for the students it\u2019s a way to try out the self-learning methodology<\/strong>, to see if they like programming and their peers. For the school it\u2019s a way to filter out the most potential future students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The school puts the candidates through a proper challenge<\/strong> to make sure that the people who can study without teachers are the ones who are accepted to the school. This is definitely not a methodology suitable for everyone, but what we see at \/\/kood is that a lot of the students are saying that they have found the perfect methodology for them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 3 week Sprint is intense as the pace is fast<\/strong> and there are a lot of tasks they need to get through. Some participants even commented that they got as much practical programming knowledge from the Sprint as during their previous studies in a year in a university.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Selection Sprint , we usually see about 15% of the candidates leave the process during the 3 weeks and this is actually expected. The Sprint is aimed to require a maximum effort from the candidates and put them under pressure, so they know what they\u2019re getting themselves into. This also decreases the dropout rate later in the programme as the most motivated candidates make it through.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! Next to studying and learning new skills, you\u2019re surrounded by like-minded people<\/strong> who want to reach the finish line. You need to learn to co-operate<\/strong> in order to succeed and help each other out of tricky situations. To make sure that communication between all sides works well, the \/\/kood team organises events<\/strong> but this does not mean that you can\u2019t take measures into your own hand as well. We have had board game nights, morning runners, and a lot more – why not also start a tradition!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n When reminiscing about the previous Selection Sprint sessions,<\/strong> then almost all the students agree that it was an amazing experience<\/strong>. And this is not us trying to make something better than it actually is<\/strong>. For a lot of the students, it actually was one of the best time of their life. A lot of connections, friends, good times and even some actual relationships. Never know what\u2019s going to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okay, yes, a lot of text and nothing clear. Well here you go, let\u2019s get this out black and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 weeks = 2 weeks on-site + 1 week remote.<\/strong> Why? We want you to experience the school program from a remote state. This way you have some expectations before making a decision to work and study together or stay on-site vs off-site for the studying period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyday assignments<\/strong>. Series of 5-15 exercises around a particular notion, to be done over the course of a day during the Selection Sprint. All the tasks are in Java or using the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weekly exams on Friday.<\/strong> Closed book exams with usage of internet to see how you have developed during your Selection Sprint period. There are no mandatory exams during the actual school programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teamwork on weekends.<\/strong> A group project during the weekend, where participants develop their problem solving skills and co-creativity around a common problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to know how the application process looks like and who can apply? Check out the admissions page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re eager to already join, then apply now!<\/p>\n\n\n\nOkay, it\u2019s hard, intense but something else?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A lot of talk but no clear facts… what\u2019s actually happening?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n