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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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  • Christopher Hlass
    Christopher Hlass
    Student • 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python • Online
    Feb 10, 2024
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    Not what it says on the tin

    If you already have on the job experience  ith JavaScript, back-end web development, or have worked with other languages extensively, it's a great certification to get for your resume. If you don't, this program will not provide you with anything you couldn't do on your own. The curriculum after the first month boils down to "here's a 15 minute talk about a subject for the week. If you run into anything you don't know how to do, Google it." The help desk (student volunteers) are instruct...
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  • Jason Jones
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    Student • Austin
    Oct 14, 2023
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    Promising, then disappointment, wasted time and money, students are disposable

    While some from my cohort got jobs, I was one of the unlucky who did not.  After 9 plus months of looking for a job after graduating from the program (and 500 plus applications), Hack Reactor’s career services dropped me as a serviceable concern.  I was told that they had done their best with me, but that I was now on my own.  I could tell that the woman helping me job search was forlorn when sharing the news with me…but I 💯 percent felt disposable.  I do not blame her, in fact I think s...
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  • Isabella Kim
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    Student • 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python • Online
    Jul 28, 2023
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    Mediocre and my Classmates were not it

    I left in the first week and received a full refund. The instructors kept pushing the students to participate and collaborate.  In my first week this often ended up with students "participating" by asking questions and the instructors letting it bleed into our lesson time.  And the questions were often students getting ahead of themselves and the answer would come later in the course (we're only in the first week!) The lead eventually said sometimes asking "Why?" gets in the way of produ...
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  • Ka De
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    Graduate • 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python • Online
    Mar 13, 2023
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    Overcrowded Classroom Limits Support

    As a former student of the Hack Reactor 19-week Bootcamp, I found that the program had some significant flaws. While I found the curriculum to be challenging and informative, the classroom experience was often chaotic and disorganized. One of the biggest issues I encountered was the sheer number of students in the program. With so many people vying for the instructors' attention, it was challenging to get the support and guidance I needed to succeed. While the instructors were willing to...
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  • NaN
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    Graduate • San Francisco
    Mar 08, 2023
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    Dont waste your time or money

    There is a reason HR and galvanize stopped reporting C.I.R.R. because they arent placing 70-80%+ of their grads. They have failed to meet even minimal expectations and know the tech market is collapsing but are still touting their old C.I.R.R. from half a decade ago and honestly are scamming the veteran community by doing this and wasting their time. 
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    Student • 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python • Online
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    Jan 25, 2023
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    don't go to Hack Reactor/ Galvanize - choose another BootCamp like codesmith or app academy - they're probably better

    I did the 19-week BootCamp with Hack Reactor/ Galvanize and it was pretty mediocre.- module 1 was quite useful, learned a lot about python and django - also the lecturers were decentbuilt a CRUD todos app using django in the backend - looked pretty bare bones- module 2 - changed to new lecturers- lectures were absolutely horrid and abominable - some of the lecturers didn't really know their material, the explorations were not concise and terribly structur...
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  • David Leung
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    Student • 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python • Online
    Jan 25, 2023
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    don't go to Hack Reactor/ Galvanize - choose another BootCamp like codesmith or app academy - they're probably better

    I did the 19-week BootCamp with Hack Reactor/ Galvanize and it was pretty mediocre.- module 1 was quite useful, learned a lot about python and django - also the lecturers were decentbuilt a CRUD todos app using django in the backend - looked pretty bare bones- module 2 - changed to new lecturers- lectures were absolutely horrid and abominable - some of the lecturers didn't really know their material, the explorations were not concise and terribly structured - at this point, the seirs ( s...
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  • Brandon Matran
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    Graduate • San Francisco
    Jan 13, 2023
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    Not worth your money

    I, like many other people, joined this bootcamp because I researched the internet and read that Hack Reactor was one of the better bootcamps. I was wary of them prior, but I really wanted to escape my current career and I was motivated. After finishing this course, I have to say that I would NEVER recommend this bootcamp to anyone. The instructors are poor, inept, and are terrible at communication. They lecture you for about 2 hours a day and then leave you to your own devices for the re...
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  • Online Student
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    Student • 19-Week Software Engineering Immersive with JavaScript & Python • Online
    Jan 12, 2023
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    Choose a different bootcamp like Codesmith or App Academy - Hack Reactor/ Galvanize sucked

    I did the 19-week BootCamp with Hack Reactor/ Galvanize and it was pretty mediocre.- module 1 was quite useful, learned a lot about python and django - also the lecturers were decentbuilt a CRUD todos app using django in the backend - looked pretty bare bones- module 2 - changed to new lecturers- lectures were absolutely horrid and abominable - some of the lecturers didn't really know their material, the explorations were not concise and terribly structur...
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  • Jair Carbajal
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    Student • 12-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive • Online
    Jan 11, 2023
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    Not that transparent / Too hard for newbies

    I went to HR in 2021 for the online Software Engineering course as someone who was new to the industry. In my opinion, HR knew that I wasn't ready and still let me attend because either way, I signed the contract and I'd have to pay them. Anyway, here are a few good things that I remember while I was there. The material that you are going to be working through is solid and VERY tough. They give you about a month to go through JS fundamentals before you start the program. If you're new to...
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  • newbie
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    Student • Hack Reactor Remote (Part Time) • Online
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    Apr 23, 2022
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    Not for everyone

    I'm apart of the HR part time program and my experience to say the least is disappointing. the first half of the program is pair programming which you are matched with a random pair weekly who most often is "too busy" to pair with you, prefers to work solo or is flat out working ahead of you. When you reach out to address the issue of pairing, you will be told that it's normal and everyone seems to be having an issue with pairing and that staff will try to be more mindful of pairing. I m...
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  • Himmat Khalsa
    Himmat Khalsa
    Front End Engineer • Graduate • 12-Week Software Engineering Immersive • Austin
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    Apr 14, 2022
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    Great Experience

    I had a great experience at Hack Reactor. I appreciated the preparation that was required before enrolling in the course because it gave me a chance to see if I like coding before committing to the immersive.
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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.

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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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