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<li>School</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] How long has the school been in operation</li>
<li>[ ] How many other locations are currently operating?</li>
<li>[ ] Is the school certified by any governmental agency?</li>
<li>[ ] Who owns the school?</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Is the school publicly traded or has it taken outside investment?</li>
<li>[ ] Are there founders or co-founders?</li>
<li>[ ] Are the owners on site and will students get to meet them on a regular basis?</li>
</ul>
<li>Feedback</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Can students submit feedback for the school, teacher, or course?</li>
<li>[ ] Can I have an example when a student submitted feedback and what actions were taken as a result?</li>
</ul>
<li>Student Issues</li>
<ul>
<li>Attendance</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] What is your attendance policy?</li>
<li>[ ] What is considered an excused absence, and how does that factor into overall attendance.</li>
<li>[ ] Will any class recordings or screencasts be made available to me?</li>
<li>[ ] What is your policy regarding interviews, or other employment-related absences?</li>
<li>[ ] When is a student considered late for class?</li>
<li>[ ] What if I am unable to meet these requirements?</li>
<li>[ ] Does leaving the course after failing to meet these requirements result in a refund?</li>
</ul>
<li>Performance</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] How is performance measured?</li>
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<li>[ ] Are there any quizzes, tests, or other graded assignments?</li>
<li>[ ] What is required to pass or graduate the program?</li>
<li>[ ] Is there any academic probation policy?</li>
<li>[ ] What if I am unable to meet these requirements?</li>
<li>[ ] Does leaving the course after failing to meet these requirements result in a refund?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Conflict Resolution</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Who can I speak to if there is any issue with a student, teacher, or administrator?</li>
<li>[ ] Is there a way I can report these issues anonymously?</li>
</ul>
<li>[ ] Illness</li>
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<li>[ ] Do I need to provide proof if I miss class due to illness?</li>
<li>[ ] How many days can I miss before I risk not graduating?</li>
<li>[ ] Would I be able to receive a refund if I was forced to leave/not attend the class due to illness?</li>
</ul>
<li>[ ] Explain other issues your school has faced in the past with students and how you remedied/corrected the situation</li>
</ul>
<li>Support</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Is there anyone besides the instructor and fellow students I can use to get help on classwork?</li>
<li>[ ] Is there someone I can contact outside class hours with questions or if any issues come up?</li>
</ul>
<li>Facility</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Can I access the classroom outside normal classroom hours?</li>
<li>[ ] Is there classroom locked to outsiders/visitors?</li>
<li>[ ] Can I keep personal effects in the classroom?</li>
<li>[ ] Are desks/seats dedicated, or shared?</li>
<li>[ ] Is there a refrigerator I can use to keep my personal food?</li>
<li>[ ] Is there a microwave?</li>
<li>[ ] What other amenities are there?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Admissions</li>
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<li>[ ] What steps are required in applying for this course?</li>
<li>[ ] Is a college degree required?</li>
<li>[ ] Is previous experience with development required?</li>
<li>[ ] Do you perform background checks on potential students?</li>
<li>[ ] Have all incoming students agreed to work co-operatively in teams when necessary?</li>
</ul>
<li>Curriculum</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Will I need to provide my own computer?</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] What Kind?</li>
<li>[ ] Can I use a used/older model?</li>
</ul>
<li>[ ] Will I be using some form of reversion/git technology?</li>
<li>[ ] Am I free to use all projects and course work in my career search as a part of my portfolio?</li>
<li>[ ] What technologies are covered in the course?</li>
<li>[ ] Will I be required to work in a team?</li>
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<li>[ ] How often?</li>
<li>[ ] How are responsibilities delegated?</li>
<li>[ ] How is my work graded as a part of the team?</li>
</ul>
<li>[ ] Does your course include pair-programming?</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] How often?</li>
</ul>
<li>[ ] Are the technologies we cover in demand locally?</li>
</ul>
<li>Graduation</li>
<li>Career Assistance</li>
<ul>
<li>Employer Network</li>
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<li>[ ] Do maintain relationships with any employers?</li>
<li>[ ] Do you work with any recruiters</li>
<li>[ ] Do you have a network of employers who have accepted to receive information on your graduates?</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] How many?</li>
<li>[ ] Are they local?</li>
<li>[ ] Have any graduates been able to gain employment using your network?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Resume Training</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] How do you help me prepare my resume?</li>
<li>[ ] Are there any workshops or talks?</li>
<li>[ ] Is resume development a part of the class, or is this done outside of class hours?</li>
</ul>
<li>Portfolio Development</li>
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<li>[ ] How many projects can I expect to have in my portfolio?</li>
<li>[ ] How do you help me prepare it?</li>
<li>[ ] Is portfolio development a part of the class, or is this done outside of class hours?</li>
</ul>
<li>Interview Training</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Mock Interviews?</li>
<li>[ ] Whiteboarding Training?</li>
<li>[ ] Technical Interview Question Coaching?</li>
<li>[ ] When am I "interview ready"?</li>
</ul>
<li>[ ] Will I be excused from class if I need to interview?</li>
</ul>
<li>Outcomes/Post-Graduation</li>
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<li>[ ] What is your job placement rate for full-time development positions?</li>
<li>[ ] What is their retention rate upon obtaining employment?</li>
<li>[ ] What is your average graduate's starting salary?</li>
<li>[ ] How long, on average, does it take for students to gain employment after graduating?</li>
</ul>
<li>Instructors</li>
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<li>General</li>
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<li>[ ] Instructor Turnover Rate</li>
<li>[ ] Do You Hire Former Students</li>
</ul>
<li>Your Instructor</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Teaching Experience</li>
<li>[ ] Professional Experience</li>
<li>[ ] Degrees and certifications</li>
<li>[ ] Which Reviews Pertain to Your Instructor</li>
<li>[ ] Can I meet my instructor?</li>
<li>[ ] Can I sit in on a class?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Tuition</li>
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<li>Deposit</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Amount</li>
<li>[ ] Terms</li>
<li>[ ] Refund Policy</li>
<li>[ ] Deadlines or Incentives</li>
</ul>
<li>Remainder</li>
<ul>
<li>[ ] Amount</li>
<li>[ ] Terms</li>
<li>[ ] Refund Policy</li>
<li>[ ] Deadlines or Incentives</li>
</ul>
<li>Financing Options</li>
<li>Guarantees</li>
</ul>
</ul>