Applications & Admissions
Why is the application not open for the India/APAC region?
The MLH Fellowship is fully funded by employers and, as a result, the size of the program is directly related to employer demand for hiring developers...
Preferred programming languages of code samples?
Some of the most common languages that our fellows worked on the past are: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and C/C++/C#. However, that does not mean th...
Any examples of successful code sample projects?
You may find some examples of successful projects talked about in our info session: Fellowship Info Session - October 2022
I am a returning fellow preparing to do a technical interview again. Should I talk about the same code sample?
If you previously joined the fellowship and are looking to interview again with the same code sample, make sure to highlight to the team your new skil...
Can I submit the same code sample as before?
We encourage you to submit a code sample that you believe presents your best skills at the time of the application! If you submitted a code sample for...
I successfully went through the application process but did not get a project. What can I improve to increase my chances next time?
Because there are always more applicants than projects available, it is not uncommon to go through the interview process and not get matched with a pr...
I was rejected, can I be reconsidered or apply again?
Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming demand from students, we cannot reconsider applications for a particular semester after they have been rejected...
I finished the technical interview, does that mean I'm guaranteed a position?
No. Once an applicant has finished their technical interview, they are moved to a final review stage. This is where we review all evaluations made by ...
Do you have any advice for writing my essay questions?
We receive an overwhelming demand from students, so it's important to spend time writing your essay responses. Since everybody applying for the role “...
How does MLH review my code sample? What do you look for?
Our admissions team will review the code sample you submit by asking the following questions: Is the project easy to navigate through? Does the projec...
When am I likely to hear back?
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. However, we focus on the next batch of applications first to ensure we can review as many applications ...
I forgot what I wrote on my application, can you send me a copy?
Once you've submitted your application, we won't be able to send you a copy of your application. We recommend that you make a copy of your essay quest...
I made a mistake on my application, can I correct it?
Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming volume of applications we received and the short timeline to process all of them, we cannot accommodate changes...
What is the interview process like?
Applicants start by completing a written application, which covers their eligibility, developer experience, and reason for wanting to participate in t...
Can I submit a private code sample?
Unfortunately we cannot accept private code samples as part of applications the MLH Fellowship. While we know that many jobs and personal situations m...