FWIW I was also offered a spot at AppAcademy and asked to pay an amount that was higher than anything advertised on their site. This ask took place on the phone

FWIW I was also offered a spot at AppAcademy and asked to pay an amount that was higher than anything advertised on their site. This ask took place on the phone, during a 'congratulations' call, and when I emailed back balking about the price discrepancy they said something about new pricing, yada yada. I guess not everyone balks, so they pocket what they can.