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Hack Reactor

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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 En...
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  • Brenton Hershner
    Brenton Hershner
    Software Engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Seattle
    Oct 23, 2021
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    If you love software and come from STEM, do it!

    Tl;dr if you have a similar background as me and love to code, enroll in Hack Reactor. You won’t regret it.

    I have a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. I worked as a ME for 8 years then earned an MBA and worked as a Product Manager for 2 years. I always had an interest and passion for software and tried to integrate it into my job and side projects as much as possible but felt if I was going to make a switch to be a professional Software Engineer, I needed a few thi...
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  • Chris McClelland
    Chris McClelland
    Software Engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive • Online
    Aug 12, 2021
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    Software Engineer

    I started with their Premium Prep Course ($250 tuition, goes toward full course tuition if accepted). Before this, I had no experience with JavaScript or web development. The prep course was easy to follow and the support offered from the Premium option was very helpful. I highly recommend this route because it's essentially free as long as you pass the entrance exam and the staff really was incredible. Coach Kathy gave some solid pep talks every morning and the tech mentors were great w...
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  • Ricky Marasigan
    Ricky Marasigan
    Software Engineer I • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • San Francisco
    Jul 02, 2021
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    Hack Reactor Full Time Immersive

    I think it's safe to say that Hack Reactor was the most challenging, yet rewarding experience of my life. Based on conversations I've had with graduates from other bootcamps, it seems that when compared to other bootcamps, Hack Reactor is considered to be one of the most challenging and intense programs in terms of technical curriculum. However, despite how intense of a program it is, I always felt supported by the staff at all times and that made the experience much easier. I've recentl...
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  • Daniel L
    Daniel L
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    May 21, 2021
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    Graduate

    Program was great. You learn a lot in just a few weeks. The staff is really supportive and helpful whenever you need help or have questions. Special shout outs to Julian and Hilary for always being such great program leads.
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  • Sarah Baek
    Sarah Baek
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    May 03, 2021
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    Awesome if you want a career change

    I self-studied front-end software engineering for almost a year but eventually realized self-studying wouldn't be enough to land me a decent job so I decided to join a bootcamp. I've heard that Hack Reactor is the best bootcamp from my software engineering friends and decided to give it a try. That was the best decision I've ever made! The HR software engineering immersive is VERY engaging and forces you to be AUTONOMOUS (a word you'll hear every single day) which is important in your gr...
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  • Helen
    Helen
    Software Engineering Intrn • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Austin
    Apr 29, 2021
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    Wonderful Experience

    I came into the program with an IT background and a degree in applied math. I'd been wanting to get into software engineering for a long time, but after many failed attempts it became clear that I lacked the hard skills to really make an impact. Hack Reactor taught me tricks and tools that I either would have never learned at all on my own, or not to the level of comfort I now have.
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  • Jake
    Jake
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Apr 23, 2021
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    Great value

    Heard about Hack Reactor from my older brother and was very impressed. Learned more in 13 weeks than in the full year I spent trying to self-teach programming. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in software engineering, no matter what their experience level is coming into it.
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  • Liam Olson-Kenny
    Liam Olson-Kenny
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Apr 20, 2021
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    TLDR; Should you choose Hack Reactor? Yes. Without a doubt.

    If you're reading this, you're probably where I was 5 months ago. Trying to decide whether or not to enroll in a software engineer bootcamp and deciphering which one to pick. Well lucky for you, I can answer both those questions (see tldr).

    Why did I choose Hack Reactor?

    I did my due diligence. I reached out to my network, talked to friends in industry who referred me to bootcamp grads they know or work with. The majority of bootcampers I talked with...
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  • CC
    CC
    Software Engineer • Student • Boulder
    Apr 12, 2021
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    Hack Reactor helped secure my dream job!

    In the middle of covid I made the decision to change careers after investing 5 years and a masters degree into my previous career.  Obviously I did not make this decision lightly.  I had a friend who went through Hack Reactor and he highly recommended it.  He also warned there is little hand holding and they pride themselves on churning out autonomous, gritty but team-oriented software engineers.  Four months from starting at Hack Reactor I was able to secure my dream job as a full-stack...
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  • Antoine Balaine
    Antoine Balaine
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Mar 14, 2021
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    Well worth it.

    Great curriculum, especially the first phase of the immersive. The process involved:
    -a pre-course section about programming-basics that lasted about a month (at $250, it's the best-priced prep-course you'll find in all the boot camps)
    -a self-study section (1 month-long) once you were accepted
    -a first phase of the immersive (6 weeks) split between the javascript specifics & coding some small apps 
    -a second phase of the immersive (6 weeks) containing three big projects ...
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  • Andy P.
    Andy P.
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Feb 03, 2021
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    Awesome accelerated program!

    Like many people during the Covid-19 pandemic, I wanted to pick up a new skill to fill up my time. I slowly started picking up some Javascript and thought "Hey, maybe I can change careers with this route". I took Hack Reactor's Pre Course program which is free in order to gain some more knowledge and eventually tested into their Full-Time Software Engineering Immersive Program. With the amount of skills that I picked up in the pre course, I thought the program wouldn't be too difficult a...
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  • Russell Esperanza
    Russell Esperanza
    Front End Developer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
    Oct 27, 2020
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    Great Program and Great Staff

    Hack Reactor provides just enough guidance while still allowing students to be curious and autonomous. You will learn certain concepts by completing two-day projects/sprints during the junior phase. During the senior phase you are put into teams and are tasked with completing 3 capstone projects. These projects put you in a simulated work environment that allows students to self-organize and get hands on experience with agile software development with limited guidance. I made the decisio...
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Hack Reactor Alumni Reviews Summary

Based on 300+ Hack Reactor reviews on Course Report, alumni frequently praise the intensive and immersive nature of their programs, particularly the Software Engineering Immersive. Alumni often mention the high level of rigor and the comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for careers in tech. One student shared, "Hack Reactor was amazing! I was able to do the bootcamp fully remote, and received a job offer after less than 3 months searching."​​ However, some reviews highlighted the challenging aspects, such as the demanding workload and the need for total commitment during the program.
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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!

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