Make the most out of your college experience.

𝚫 Pre.College is a remote, tech-forward, educational mentorship program for entering freshman looking to make the most out of life.

Save Your Spot

With a fully-refundable $50 deposit, you can reserve a seat in our next class.

Classes are filling up fast. After paying your deposit, you will receive your enrollment package via email.

Learn more about our Tech Bootcamp
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Future-Proof Yourself

Our one week crash courses provide foundational knowledge that prepares you to succeed and thrive in a constantly changing future.

Code, Security, and Data

Familiarize yourself with the exciting technologies powering the world. You'll be prepared for and ready to change the future.

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    Lesson 1 - Programming 0-1: Go from Zero to One with code. Complete your own HTML, CSS, and Javascript project.
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    Lesson 2 - The Internet: Demystify the most incredible medium ever by learning how the internet works and using it to your advantage.
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    Lesson 3 - Cyber Security: Protect yourself (and your family) from the threat of hackers by knowing what they know.
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    Lesson 4 - Intro Data Science: Investigate Python, Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
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    Lesson 5 - Startups: Bring all these domains together with a crash course in building a startup.

Learn How to Grow

With all the changes happening in the world, the most important skill to learn is how to adapt and grow in any environment.

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    Lesson 1 - The Future and You: How to think about the future so you can position yourself for success in work and life.
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    Lesson 2 - Being a SuperYou: Unlock your superpowers with a new confidence and sense of self.
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    Lesson 3 - Productivity Hacks: Get ahead of your peers by mastering productivity skills before starting college.
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    Lesson 4 - Career Thinking: Take a long view about your career and discover a multitude of opportunities in order to shape your college experience toward job success.
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    Lesson 5 - Personal Finance: Understand money so that you can budget, avoid debt, save, and build wealth.

Communicate Digitally

Understand ways of thinking used by professionals everywhere to create. Prepare yourself for a job market in a digital world. Share your stories and use your imagination to design something new.

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    Lesson 1 - Philosophy of Aesthetics:Learn important principles of aesthetics and how this has changed throughout the ages.
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    Lesson 2 - Industrial Design: Draw in 3D and give shape and form to your concept.
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    Lesson 3 - User Experience: Craft usable interfaces for the web and mobile.
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    Lesson 4 - Pitch Perfect: Tell compelling, engaging, and convincing stories with the power of your deck.
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    Lesson 5 - Sprint: Run through an immersive design challenge that solves a real-world problem.

All Courses Include:

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Live Daily Classes
Our 2-hour lectures and discussions are Netflix binge-worthy. Led by Avi himself they will revive your love of learning. Fast paced, explorative, and crammed with knowledge, these live classes will inspire your curiosity and motivate your mind.
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Multiple Projects
No experience required -- besides shown up to the lecture. Some projects are solo adventures and others are group efforts. You'll have plenty of time to work on these and get feedback from your peers and instructor. Most should take around two hours to complete.
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Office Hours
Time during the day will be reserved for optional office hours with Avi. Appointments will be 15 minutes and will be subject to availability. These sessions will allow students to ask for advice, get help, and make progress on their goals.
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Social Activities
We're excited to have diverse, ambitious, and curious students. Participate in optional social activities from improv lessons to talent shows. Expand your network by connecting to some awesome people.
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Reflection Time
Begin practicing the habits of some of the most successful people in the world. From meditating, to journaling, to sharing and listening to others' experiences. You won't only expand your mind this summer, you'll grow your spirit.
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Community
You'll receive access to Slack chat rooms, incredible guest speakers, free membership to our alumni network, and curated newsletters on tech, design, and more. The community we're going to create is going to the most important factor in all of us succeeding. We'll go far because we'll go together.

Weekly Fireside Chats

Each Wednesday at 8pm EST / 5pm PST, join us for a short talk and a fireside chat from some incredible people (like really special) in the tech and startup industry.

Guests are subject to availability and changing schedules.

And many more...so many more it would be too long of a list, but we are very excited.

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Daily Schedule:

The schedule allows for flexibility while providing structure and opportunity for deeper engagement. The minimum attendance should be the Live Class and one Group Project Work session. Courses run Monday through Friday.

Time
Activity
Notes
9am EST
Office Hours
Book office hours for some 1:1 time with an instructor. Subject to availability
11am EST
Group Stand Up and Check In
A chance for students to get to know each other through some fun team building activities and checkin on their projects. Attendance optional but recommended.
11:30am EST
Group Project Work
Time for students to work together and share their projects. Instructors will be available for help.
1pm EST
Live Class
A live video class with Avi that will cover the lesson of the day. Discussions and experiments will be interspersed throughout the class.
3pm EST
Group Project Work
More time for students to collaborate on their projects and get help from instructors.
4:30pm EST
Group Retro
Wrap up the day reflecting on what you've learned and created, how you're feeling, and what you hope for tomorrow. Attendance optional but recommended.
5pm
Office Hours
Subject to availability
9:30am PST
Group Stand Up and Check In
A chance for students to get to know each other through some fun team building activities and checkin on their projects. Attendance optional but recommended.
10am PST
Live Class
A live video class with Avi that will cover the lesson of the day. Discussions and experiments will be interspersed throughout the class.
12pm PST
Group Project Work
Time for students to work together and share their projects. Instructors will be available for help.
1:30pm PST
Group Retro
Reflect on what you've learned and created, how you're feeling, and what you hope for the rest of the day and tomorrow. Attendance optional but recommended.
2pm PST
Group Project Work
More time for students to collaborate on their projects and get help from instructors.
4pm PST
Office Hours
Subject to availability
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I'm the person on the right.

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I'm Avi, so pleased to meet you!

Eight years ago I founded Flatiron School with the mission of helping people learn to love code, master the craft, and get a job. From writing the curriculum, to teaching, to developing our unique pedagogy, I loved being involved in every aspect of creating the school.

Today the school has taught over 5,000 people how to code. It changed their lives. I even helped start Kode with Klossy, a non-profit that brings technology and confidence to thousands of young women.

As you can tell I'm passionate about sharing my passions, and I love reviving a love of learning in people.

Avi Flombaum, Founder, Pre.College
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