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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 will reiterate what a classmate of mine already wrote, "This class is not for everyone."
It's a reallly difficult, unique thing to drop your social obligations for 90 days and be in a solitary, confined space for 60 hours a week. If you value your alone time, it'll be excruiating to be around people 6 out of 7 days of the week without really anywhere to escape to.
That being said, through the exhaustion, there lies a wonderful, rewarding experience where you will lea...
I will reiterate what a classmate of mine already wrote, "This class is not for everyone."
It's a reallly difficult, unique thing to drop your social obligations for 90 days and be in a solitary, confined space for 60 hours a week. If you value your alone time, it'll be excruiating to be around people 6 out of 7 days of the week without really anywhere to escape to.
That being said, through the exhaustion, there lies a wonderful, rewarding experience where you will learn a lot about not just programming, but about yourself as well. Linden is the most wonderful support system (yes, she by herself is a system). However, as is with most experiences in life, you get what you put in. You have to be willing to open up and speak your mind or you may feel like the sessions aren't a productive use of time.
I waited 2 months after my graduation date to write a review, waiting until I accepted an offer. Now that I have officially accepted a position, I can candidly promote the success of Hack Reactor.
The actual cirriculum does its job and is constantly adapting to new needs and feedback. That being said, this cannot fit everybody's learning styles. I'm sure most people have ready other reviews, but if you haven't, the course is broken up into 2 parts: junior and senior phases. The junior phase is broken up into (mostly) 2-day sprints where you cycle through a new partner each sprint. Together, you tackle a programming challenge with only one computer. If you have control issues, (whether you are too controlling or too passive) this will an awful time, but a great learning experience. You can't rely on these sprints to actually learn the frameworks-- they're intended to just give you a taste of what the framework can do and its syntax.
The senior phase breaks you into 3-4 people groups where you will collorborate to create anything that your team decides. This is by far the bulk of your learning and why you will want to invest the money in this program. All of the sprints lend itself to allow you to choose a frameworks to really utilize and learn intimately. After interviewing for a couple of months, it seems that having an open-source Github where you have colloborated and worked with other people is essential. It demonstrates two things: 1.) You can actually code and 2.) You can work with others. A startling amount of new grads can't do either of these things so this eases the mind of the interviewers and recruiters.
The last week of class is dedicated to job seeking process. While this was very useful and gave all of the tools to succeed in the job search, the post graduation job assistance was a bit of a mixed bag for me. However, I feel that job assitance is more of a courtesey service, considering you are paying for the 3 months in class, and don't think I should be very harsh. I also acknowledge that I didn't really need the service to stay motivated (my wallet was enough of a motivator), but if you are a person who does, maybe you will utilize the job assistance way more effectively than I did.
If this program sounds appealing to you, then I wholeheartedly suggest that you invest in yourself and take the course. Part of the reason I enjoyed my experience so much is because of the dynamic group of people this class atrracted. Maybe it's unique to my class, but the program attracted people of varying ages, backgrounds, and personalities; however we all had something in common. We wanted to better ourselves and our lives, and we were willing to work hard to get there. So if that's you, take a chance on Hack Reactor.
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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