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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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  • Christian
    Christian
    Web Developer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Austin
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    Aug 23, 2019
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    So worth it, in every way

    Years later now, I still look back very fondly on my time in Hack Reactor (now Galvanize). The instructors were great, my cohort was fantastic, and I learned more in a short period than I ever have before in my life (this from someone with a PhD!). They chose the curriculum based on what gave the best fundamentals and what were the most popular frameworks and libraries in jobs, combining the practicality and thoroughness you need to be a great developer. And they were always updating it (I...

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  • Richard
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • San Francisco
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    Aug 12, 2019
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    Fantastic alumni support!

    I graduated from Hack Reactor in 2015 and have worked with the alumni team there -- most prominently Marlene -- for all of my job searches. They've been incredibly helpful with introducing me to partner companeis and helping coach me through the negotiation process.

    Thanks to their guidance, I've been fortunate enough to negotiate up an extra ~50k during the four years that I've been working and know that I can always count on them to help out for my future job searches.

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  • Merary
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    Aug 08, 2019
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    Great!

    I cannot thank Hack Reactor Remote enough. At every stage, HRR provided the support I needed while keeping things very transparent about where I could improve. 

    My journey with Hack Reactor was an extensive one, all the way from the prep course till now, after landing my ideal job as a software engineer. HRR is tough...but well worth it. If you're ready to go "all in" then HRR is for you. The community is close-knit and emphasizes both great soft skills and great technical skills...

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  • Stephen
    Stephen
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • San Francisco
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    Jul 18, 2019
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    Hack Reactor and its Alumni Program are the best!

    Hack reactor was an amazing program, and I can attribute my success in the field to it. It was fun, and intense, and I distinctly remember it being a work hard, get rewarded type of scenario. The instructors were fantastic, and the curriculum really taught you what you needed to know to succeed as an engineer in the valley. As grateful to the program as I am for what I learned there, what really amazes me is the support I continue to get from its Alumni Director, Marlene Tang.

    Ma...

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  • Drew Lockliear
    Drew Lockliear
    Associate Software Engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Austin
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    Jun 30, 2019
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    Hack Reactor vs. App Academy && San Francisco vs. Austin

    var TLDR = ‘Hack Reactor > App Academy && Austin > San Francisco’;

    My journey to becoming a Software Engineer began almost a year ago. It started with choosing which program to attend... that can be overwhelming. After a lot of research; I literally read every review I could find on App Academy and Hack Reactor. I decided to attend App Academy’s bootcamp prep course in San Francisco. The prep course wasn’t terrible, but I defini...

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  • Jonathan B
    Jonathan B
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Austin
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    Jun 26, 2019
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    The Best Choice I Ever Made

    Hack Reactor will change your life! I can't recommend this program enough, every single member of the staff is an amazing person that I'd be more than happy to maintain a connection with.

    BE WARNED: This course is intense! You're going to be going about 70 hours a week for nearly 3 months straight. You'll probably constantly feel like you're behind, but making it all the way through is amazing! I...

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  • Brock
    Brock
    Front End Software Engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    Jun 22, 2019
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    Excellence - from prep all the way through a job offer

    TL;DR: Hack Reactor deserves its reputation as the best software engineering program on the market.

    I'll talk briefly about three aspects of my experience: instructors/staff, curriculum, and career support.

    From the paid prep course I took, all the way through the career support post-graduation, my instructors and coaches were absolutely top-notch. In any interaction with Robin (tech mentor), his respect for the students' investment is deeply evident: He is always extre...

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  • Nathan Vang
    Nathan Vang
    Software Engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    May 26, 2019
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    You Get What You Give

    Let me state this ahead of time, if you are not capable of giving Hack Reactor 100% then do yourself a favor and save your money. Otherwise, if you are willing to devote 13 weeks to the program without any distractions and possibly another 6 months for the job search, then feel free to read about my experience with the Remote program at Hack Reactor.

    Hack Reactor does its best job to express that the program itself is not for an absolute greenhorn. They will be expecting you to b...

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  • Nicolas Turner
    Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    May 13, 2019
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    I took the leap of faith, best decision of my life!

    I did Hack Reactor Remote from July-October, 2018. This was by far the most intensive training program I have ever been through and this is coming from a guy who worked on 2 master's degrees simultaneously in grad school (seriously don't do 2 degrees at once). After graduating from Hack Reactor I spent 5 months job searching before landing multiple offers and ultimately accepting a role with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in their Technical Apprentice program. Without a doubt Hack Reactor accel...

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  • Sarah Silva
    Software Engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Online
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    May 09, 2019
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    If you're going to do a bootcamp, do this one.

    The TLDR version is that I attended Hack Reactor Remote (July - Oct 2018), and 5 months after graduating I started my new job as a Google Software Engineer. I highly recommend Hack Reactor.

    PREP: I didn’t know any Javascript. I didn’t even know what terms like full stack meant. I did Hack Reactor's full time Structured Study Program for about a month prior to getting into Hack Reactor. I had to learn quite a bit to even be ready to apply to the program, and SSP gave me the struct...

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  • Hayden Betts
    Student • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
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    May 06, 2019
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    Happy to Be A Resource

    Hack Reactor LA was a really worthwhile investment me for me. I thought the curiculum and environment were excellent. That said, it is a huge investment, and like with any major expenditure, you should do lots of your own due dilligence about the pros, cons, and alternatives before making a decision.

    In the run-up to attending, I used LinkedIn to reach out to people who had been through the program. These one-on-one conversations were by far the most informative part of ...

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  • Devin James Elder
    Devin James Elder
    Full stack engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Los Angeles
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    May 01, 2019
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    Graduate

    It's not easy, but if you're up to a challenge you WILL get a job as an engineer.
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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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FAQs

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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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.

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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.

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