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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 attended the remote program of Hack Reactor back in this year's spring. I went in with a solid understanding of programming in general, specifically back-end in JAVA and spring framework. My previous job was a software engineer position where I felt like my contributions and works were just a small drop in the ocean for the company. I wasn't satisfied with what I was doing and decided to leave the company. Alot of things happened between then til I eventually decided to join Hack Rea...
I attended the remote program of Hack Reactor back in this year's spring. I went in with a solid understanding of programming in general, specifically back-end in JAVA and spring framework. My previous job was a software engineer position where I felt like my contributions and works were just a small drop in the ocean for the company. I wasn't satisfied with what I was doing and decided to leave the company. Alot of things happened between then til I eventually decided to join Hack Reactor but thats not important for this review.
Despite my prior experience, the Hack Reactor cirriculum wasn't a cake walk for me. Especially in week 3 where we had to learn 3 frameworks (backbone, react, and angularjs) in one week. I was spending extra hours after class on sites like egghead and medium reading and watching related videos to fully understand these frameworks, es6, and bunch of others stuff. This is also the week I realize how much I can learn in a such a short period of time, I didn't know I was capable of doing this. A life changing moment for sure and that would be an understatement. Since that week I started to develop a habit of buying one udemy course every few weeks, and I think I have learned more in past 8 months than the 10 years prior to that.
Robin was our tech mentor, a javascript ninja, but more than that he was a really personable teacher who was as engaging as he was knowledgeable. I regret not booking more office hour with him but part of Hack Reactor is learning how to learn. We also had Kyle and Annah as our shepherds (Teaching assistant). Kyle introduced me to this new world of graphQL, I'm a huge fans of graphQL now because of him. Annah is someone who would stay beyond her hours to help students. We're both from east coast and we would see her on helpdesk helping students after 12AM quite often. Annah is like a sister to me now and we talk all the time. Aside from this teaching trio, we also have Hailey, who was our counselor and possibly the most positive person you'll ever meet. And last but most important aspect of Hack Reactor in term of personnel, my classmate. Who would have thought, when you put a bunch of brilliant people who share the same goal together, good things happen. Now, its not all fine and dandy, espeically during our last 4 weeks (The last 4 weeks of hack reactor is what we call the thesis weeks. Hack Reactor would put us in a group of 4 or 5 and work on a fullstack application) where our group would run into some conflicts due to disagreements, and for a few times our group couldn't get anything done because of that. I really hope we could work in a smaller group where people would agree better (maybe a pair or even solo). That was easily the most unproductive time during hack reactor for me.
In term of job assistance there isnt much I can speak of. You can talk to your outcome coach or outcome HiR to review your resume, do mock interview with you, and for interview advices. And as far as I understand, this will continue throughout your jobsearch. There is also this huge network you will get through Hack Reactor and Galvanize which could be very benefitial. Thats pretty much it for job assistance. 4 months in and I still have quite a few classmate who are still job searching.
Overall I thoroughly enjoy my time in Hack Reactor. Was it perfect? No. Was it the best decision I made in recent years? Considering that my only other major decision in recent years is to heavily invest on ethereum when they were at 800? Easily. Would I join Hack Reactor again and do it all over from sratch? Absolutely.
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?
Read details here: https://www.galvanize.com/regulatory-information
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