Rutgers Bootcamps

I'd like to write a review about the April 2016 cohorts. I feel that this has been an amazing experience. The environment, teachers and TA's are all very understanding and it feels like how college should have been. I have a Masters in Statistics but I wished I had more challenging programming courses in the tools used. After some experience as a Statistical analyst, I thought I should go back to a program and learn applied programming (Rather than just theory) in a deeper level. I feel like I can apply my skills to a much broader field now. It is a pretty tough program but the environment makes a difference. It's a bootcamp so expect to be doing a lot of hard work. I am happy that it's not a traditonal lecture. I was always good at it but I never had enough hands on experience. I think compared to other schools, 6 months is perfect yet just challenging enough.. Recently, a couple of people have started getting jobs as well within 4 months!

(For reference, I was in the January 2016 cohort at New Brunswick). I have to say, that I am so blessed that I applied, was accepted, and had the experience that I did.  I will admit, prior to starting the course, I was scared.  Not only scared, but anxious that I would fall behind, nervous that I didn't have the "brain" for this kind of work, and regretfully filled with "what ifs" about my personal success in the course.  But guess what? I did fall behind - and I got through it.  I must say, that though these past six months were incredibly challenging, and through the tears (yes there were tears!), I came out more successful than I ever had expected after just six months.  Rutgers Coding Bootcamp was an amazing experience.  It's super difficult to learn new material, especially material that you have never once seen or touched before (my background is in Clinical Counseling), and so you have all these anxieties that you won't succeed. But trust me, you will. At RCB, you have the MOST help and support, not only by the teacher (I had Ahmed, and I will say he is a fantastic teacher! I don't doubt that John, the other teacher, was great, but I can only speak for Ahmed), but also by the TA's. I have never felt more sense of security and generosity than I did in this course. With also the help by the career team, you can be sure you will be helped every step of the way. If you are stuck on a homework assignment, or just need help, or even if you're having a break down and need a pep talk, you will have access to your teacher and TA's every single day (trust me, I know from experience), and I can promise you, you will come out the other side more successful, confident, and capable than you ever thought beforehand. If I could re-do these past six months, I would do so in a heartbeat. Go RCB! 

I was working at a dead-end job, with a pointless degree. My life was starting to spiral out of control and I didn't know what to do. Then I happened to stumble upon Rutgers Coding Bootcamp. The name Rutgers alone caught my eye, since I graduated from Rutgers in 2013. The admission process was smooth and everyone was quick to respond during the intro stages.

I came in with very little coding experience, but from beginning to end, the instructors and staff were there for me every step of the way. The program itself is intense, meeting multiple times per week and dedicating time to homework, all while working a full time job (definitely doable). The instructor (Ahmed) and TAs (Peter and Faisal) were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in every possible way. They take their time and make sure you do not fall behind, and they definitely go that extra mile for their students.

The curriculum is fine-tuned, well thought out, and will have you job ready in 6 months’ time. From attending classes to spending countless hours on homework and projects (all while making friends in the process =P ), I’m happy to say that my RCB experience was an amazing and successful one. I was able to land a position at a very reputable company right before graduation. Thank you to everyone at RCB for everything!

 

First of all. I would like to thank all of the instructors and teaching staff's hard work. It has been an amazing experience with Rutgers Booting Camp so far. I really like the instructor's teaching style. The whole program is very well designed. Not only on the teaching part, but also mange to show us how fun and powful code can be in our real life. 

My major is not computer science. I started on my own in the begining and found it is really something I am passionate about. Going back to school is the best choice I ever made. Becasue it is the only way for me to become more professional. Surounded by all the people who also share the same interests keeps me moving forward. 

Special thanks to Pavan my advisor and my instrutor Matt. It is really appreciated! 

Respectfully,

Chen

 

After graduating college and working in some full-/part-time opportunities, I reached a point where I wasn't sure what to do with my life. When I most needed it, an advertisement for Rutgers Coding Bootcamp appeared on my Facebook feed one day. I applied and waited for a response, not realizing that I had made one of the best decisions of my life. 

As a bootcamp, this program is intensive. You meet 3 times a week, for 3-4 hours each class, and will need to invest at least 20 hours a week to develop a firm understanding of a variety of technical concepts, frameworks, and languages. If you put in the time, you will only boost your potential for success. The academic support in this program is second-to-none. The instructors (especially Ahmed, Faisal, and Peter) and staff all work tirelessly to help you reach your goals. The insight and the skills you develop from this program are invaluable, not only to the Technology industry, but also, to life.

I am two weeks away from graduating from the Rutgers Coding Bootcamp and can honestly say that it has been a life changing experience. I entered the program nervous and doubtful of my ability to become a full stack software developer. Now six months later, I am exiting the program with a valuable set of skills and confident that I will be successful in the tech industry. I highly recommend this program. The support of the administration, the dedication and compassion of the professors are unlike anything I have ever experienced before. 

As a Rutgers alumni,  I can say that the quality of education at Rutgers Coding Bootcamp exceeds the standards of education that I received as an undergrad.  Between the high quality instructors with a wealth of experience in the industry, the extra support provided outside of class throughout the week, and a curriculum that adapts to the constantly changing field of software development,  RCB is a program that I am proud to have been a part of. 

Beyond learning about software engineering principles, RCB teaches valuable skills, such as how to prepare a resume specifically tailored to jobs in the IT industry, how to market yourself on social media, as well as how to ace the coding interview.   The career advisors helped me seamlessly transition from a career in a completely different industry to one as a full time programmer.  

In addition, the partnerships that the program has developed with IT companies in the Tri-State area exceeeded my expectations.  It was refreshing to see the quality of employers at our demo day - I actually received an interview directly from this event and started my career as a software engineer two weeks later!

Reflecting back, it's hard to believe that only six months ago I didn't even know basic HTML & CSS.  With RCB's help, I was able to to learn the skills that I needed to become a full-stack developer and transition to a new career that I enjoy working in each day.  

I will be completing the RCB in about 4 weeks. The program is excellent and the staff has an enormous energy and ability to teach dense and detailed subject matter. Anyone considering the RCB must realize that it will take real dedication and a lot of hours but the payoff will be worth it. This curriculum can turn you into a full-stack developer in a mere 6 months. Try doing that on your own!

Besides a dedicated staff and a well-organized curriculum, the career services component and staff is second-to-none. They go the extra mile to make sure you are setting yourself up for success in the job market.

All in all, the experience has been very hard work with many, many hours of learning on my own, going to many classes, and doing tons of coding for homework and group projects. But at the end, there is tremendous satisfaction that the RCB delivered on what was promised.

Rutgers Coding Bootcamp was one of the best decisions I have made when it comes to expanding my education. the Course Materials consisted of cutting edge technologies employers look for in candidates, allowing us to stay up to date in our skills. Teachers and Assistants made learning fun and were very clear on topics many would find diffucult or confusing at first. The Bootcamp is a great way to begin getting real world skills that can tranfer to a company setting, working with fellow students and teachers to complete projects.