An Overview of LaunchCode's Application Process

At LaunchCode, we’re always looking for ways to better support our learners, and we’ve made some updates to our application process to help you plan for your future career in tech. 

For our 2025 courses, we’ve simplified our application process into three easy steps. To be considered for enrollment, you'll need to complete and submit all parts. Let's walk you through the process!

Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form on LaunchCode’s Website (1-2 hours to complete )

Excited to start LaunchCode’s application process? Once you determine which skill track and course format is right for you, the first step is filling out our general application form.  Here’s a quick rundown of what we ask you on this part of the application:

• Basic info like your name, email, zip code, and military status to check if you’re in our service areas. If you're not in one of our service areas just yet, don’t worry— we’ll let you know and keep your details on file in case a class opens near you! If you're outside the service area, you'll need to wait until classes are available in your region
• Demographic information to learn a little more about you
• Your education and employment background
• Your interests and any relevant experience related to learning to code
• Your course preferences
• A weekly planner exercise to assess how you'll fit class time and homework into your daily life 
• Three short-answer essay questions to help us assess why you’re interested in LaunchCode 

A note on using AI in essay responses: 

Applicants are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their writing by checking grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and clarity. However, the use of AI to generate essay responses, personal statements, or other written submissions is not permitted. All submitted work must reflect the applicant’s own thoughts, ideas, and writing abilities. AI should serve as a resource for refining communication, not as a substitute for original work. This policy ensures a fair and accurate evaluation of each applicant's skills while promoting personal growth and development. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification from the application process.

Once you finish Step 1, you'll receive an email with the instructions for the next steps. You’ll have two weeks to complete Steps 2 and 3 from the time you receive the email, so be sure to keep an eye out—your link will expire after 14 days!

Step 2: Take the Problem-Solving Assessment (30-60 minutes to complete)

Next up is a problem-solving assessment. We use a tool called HackerRank to assess your basic math and problem-solving skills. Don't worry—no prior coding experience is required. This helps us understand how you think and how well you might do in our courses.

Most people complete this in about 30-60 minutes (and you must complete it in 90 minutes). Need tips to ace it? We’ve got you covered! 

Step 3: Record Your Interview Responses (30-45 minutes to complete)

Once you submit your HackerRank assessment, you’ll receive another email with instructions on completing the final step of the application process! 

The final step is a recorded video interview, where you’ll answer some standard questions using a platform called Willo. It’s not live, so you can record at your own pace and even re-record if needed! This replaces a one-on-one interview with our team and gives us a better sense of your drive and motivation to enter the tech industry. 

After you’ve completed all three steps, your application will go to our Enrollment Team for review.

We receive between 5 and 10 applications for every available spot in our course, so submitting a complete application is required for being considered for acceptance. We review each application carefully—reading every essay and watching every video. A strong, well-prepared application gives you the best chance of getting into a LaunchCode course! And don’t worry, if you are not accepted into LaunchCode the first time you apply, we encourage applicants to apply again! 

Good luck!