Le Wagon needed a reliable way to identify students who were not only technically capable but also resilient enough to complete an intensive, full-time coding bootcamp. Their internal team had strong curriculum delivery, but sourcing the right learners—motivated, committed, and able to learn fast—was inconsistent and time-consuming.

They partnered with NextRoute to build a repeatable system for assessing learner readiness and assembling balanced cohorts tailored to each intake.

Bootcamps operate on tight timelines, and early student misalignment leads to:

• Higher dropout risk  
• Lower placement rates  
• Inefficiencies in instruction time  
• Cohort imbalance across skill levels  

Le Wagon needed a structured, scalable pre-assessment process that ensured every student entering the program had the aptitude—and motivation—to succeed.

We created a three-part pre-assessment designed specifically for bootcamp suitability.

1. Logical & Analytical Reasoning  
We evaluated pattern recognition, abstraction, and problem-solving—core indicators of coding aptitude.

2. Technical Foundations  
Candidates were assessed on basic coding fundamentals, including:
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript or  
• Python fundamentals  

This allowed us to group learners by readiness and identify who needed foundational support.

3. Motivation & Career Direction  
Through structured interviews and scenario-based prompts, we assessed:
• Commitment to full-time learning  
• Understanding of tech career pathways  
• Long-term direction (web dev, product, or data)

Within 24–48 hours, Le Wagon received curated candidate groups ready for final cohort selection.

All candidates were delivered through our platform, complete with Profile Insight Reports that outlined:

• Skill readiness level  
• Learning potential and growth indicators  
• Gaps requiring support during early modules  
• Alignment with intended career paths  

This allowed Le Wagon to build stronger cohorts with full visibility into both strengths and development areas from day one.

Le Wagon successfully enriched their bootcamp cohorts with students who were:

• Better prepared  
• More motivated  
• Less likely to drop out  
• Aligned with realistic career pathways  

This resulted in stronger cohort performance, more predictable learning outcomes, and improved post-bootcamp placement potential.

Le Wagon successfully enriched their bootcamp cohorts with students who were:

• Better prepared  
• More motivated  
• Less likely to drop out  
• Aligned with realistic career pathways  

This resulted in stronger cohort performance, more predictable learning outcomes, and improved post-bootcamp placement potential.

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