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Hack Reactor by Galvanize is an educator for rapid career transformation, offering software engineering bootcamps designed so that anyone with motivation can succeed, regardless of education, experience, or background. Hack Reactor by Galvanize bootcamps are challenging and designed to fit a student’s schedule and skill level. Bootcamps include a 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript and Python, designed for beginners, as well as a 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive.
Applicants to the 12-week Software Engineering Immersive need to pass a Technical Admissions Assessment (TAA), which tests for intermediate coding competency. There is a free, self-paced bootcamp prep course that can be accessed to learn the fundamentals of JavaScript. Those applying for the 19-week program do not need to pass the TAA or take any prep courses. Applicants to all programs need to pass an aptitude test, a brief typing test, and an admissions interview.
In addition to its software engineering programs, Hack Reactor provides a large network of professional peers, 1:1 coaching, mock interviews, job training, and more. All students graduate as autonomous, full-stack software engineers, fully capable of tackling unique problems and building complex applications on the job. Hack Reactor alumni join a diverse, engaged network of fellow students, instructors, staff, and alumni, including 14,000+ graduates at 2,500 companies.
I want to add to the choir of praise for Hack Reactor from my own experience as a student in their remote program. In short, it was the best professional decision of my life. I was stalled out in a career for which I had nearly zero enthusiasm when I decided to apply. People at work who learned about the admittedly hefty price tag were shocked. "For a three-month program? Why don't you save a bundle and teach yourself?" I had been working on that for years, but competing priorities l...
I want to add to the choir of praise for Hack Reactor from my own experience as a student in their remote program. In short, it was the best professional decision of my life. I was stalled out in a career for which I had nearly zero enthusiasm when I decided to apply. People at work who learned about the admittedly hefty price tag were shocked. "For a three-month program? Why don't you save a bundle and teach yourself?" I had been working on that for years, but competing priorities like my full-time job kept pushing that learning until everything else was completed in my day. I was making solid but slow progress on random disciplines. It felt kind of like learning a foreign language with just a phrasebook.
The remote program empowered me to meet my three basic goals. Specifically, those were to build applications with technologies I like, work remotely from home, and make an abundant income doing what I love. Maybe those goals were too ambitious for someone with no professional software experience. I am thrilled to tell you that the program delivered and I achieved my dream only a month after graduation. Despite my high expectations of the outcome, I was surprised by how soon I was choosing between multiple awesome job offers.
I'm currently rounding six months working as a software engineer at a great startup. I realize now that during the Hack Reactor program I didn't fully understand the many ways that the curriculum prepared me for the exact experience of doing this work professionally, e.g. sifting through a mountain of code you don't understand. No spoilers, but their methods remind me of Daniel-san's work with "wax on, wax off" in The Karate Kid. Writing production-grade applications professionally has made me appreciate the curriculum and methods much more. I feel like I can approach problems as a true engineer with a firm grasp of fundamentals, both abstract and concrete. I'm still noticing the unexpected ways I draw from my Hack Reactor training when tackling day-to-day problems as an engineer. The program changed the way I approach any technical challenge, on both intellectual and instinctual levels.
One other thing that surprised me about the program was its unique way of teaching you the social aspects of development. I think some aspiring programmers don't realize just how much collaboration goes into a large prime-time application. I'm thankful for the practice solving problems with other people and working through pain points like "merge hell" in Git, for example. Hack Reactor addresses the interpersonal aspects of working as a software developer, one of the things that makes this bootcamp peerless.
You probably know this, but the program isn't for everyone. You could potentially have a bad time. This work is difficult and can be discouraging before it's rewarding. If you haven't at least dabbled with programming or read some books, you should make sure you enjoy writing your own code, beyond prepackaged tutorials. Hack Reactor reminds me of a catapult. It will launch your skills and career a great distance in a short time, but having at least hobby experience will wind that catapult tighter. The more you bring to the program, the further it will launch you. If you're a person who gets really frustrated or panicky when something doesn't work correctly the first, tenth or fiftieth time, you're probably going to burn out. Expect to spend a lot of time scrolling through threatening error messages. You'll watch your hard work crumble into oblivion after a tiny code change. You'll run up against issues and conflicts for which there is not yet a solution. Hack Reactor of course has great people and resources to help get you out of a jam, but you should be ready to tear through documentation, GitHub Issues and StackOverflow discussions so you can competently solve your own problems. In short, the experience is intense and often painful. However, as I've heard it said, you're not going to find a life with no pain or problems; the secret to happiness is choosing the problems you enjoy solving.
I'm obviously blown away by how this program rocket launched me into the life I wanted. That said, there are going to be rough edges in the remote program. The methods and teaching are superb, but the production value isn't super glossy. They're not Treehouse or Lynda. You might see the occasional mismatch between links and materials for example. Since the curriculum is continually refactored to reflect the present (looking at you, ES7+), it makes sense that the instruction delivery and materials aren't going to have a high gloss finish. You might even think to yourself, "for this money, it should be perfect." But keep in mind that you're not paying for a traditional online instruction program. You're paying for a well designed and super effective remote "container" in which you'll do the best learning of your life. You're paying for talented and supportive staff who bring amazing value to the experience. They are the backbone of the program, giving shape and accountability to the container. I owe my success, during and after Hack Reactor, to the dedication and skill they bring to their individual roles as mentors, coaches and coordinators.
To sum up, my Hack Reactor Remote experience was a crucible, a transformation and a dress-rehearsal for my new career, all rolled into one. I can't recommend it enough for the dedicated and disciplined individual aspiring to start or accelerate a career in software.
How much does Hack Reactor cost?
Hack Reactor costs around $19,480.
What courses does Hack Reactor teach?
Hack Reactor offers courses like 12-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive, 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python.
Where does Hack Reactor have campuses?
Hack Reactor teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Hack Reactor worth it?
Hack Reactor hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 334 Hack Reactor alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Hack Reactor on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Hack Reactor legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 334 Hack Reactor alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Hack Reactor and rate their overall experience a 4.59 out of 5.
Does Hack Reactor offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Hack Reactor offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read Hack Reactor reviews?
You can read 334 reviews of Hack Reactor on Course Report! Hack Reactor alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Hack Reactor and rate their overall experience a 4.59 out of 5.
Is Hack Reactor accredited?
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