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About Hack Reactor

Location: Online

Hack Reactor by Galvanize is the leading educator for rapid career transformation, offering software engineering bootcamps designed so that anyone with motivation can succeed, regardless of education, experience, or background. Since 2012, its software... Read More

Hack Reactor by Galvanize bootcamps are challenging, life-changing, 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, designed for those with intermediate coding skills.

Applicants to the 12-week and 36-week Software Engineering Immersives 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.

Courses

12-Week Software Engineering Immersive (Full-Time)

Cost: $17,980
Duration: 12 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

All graduates of this program will be software engineers, fully capable of tackling unique and unfamiliar problems and building complex applications on the job. During the program, you can expect:

1) Real engineering work, right away: You'll work through hundreds of hours of problems designed to prepare you for success in technical interviews and in the workplace.

2) Real tools and practices to build job-ready skills: You'll gain the skills to plan, scope, build, and manage applications. You'll learn cutting-edge tech like React and ES6, along with Full Stack JavaScript and computer science fundamentals.

3) Real-world expectations to help launch your career: We'll challenge you to meet deadlines and requirements, build autonomy, communicate with precision, and collaborate effectively. Then we'll help you land the job you've worked so hard to prepare for.

4) As a remote learner, you can expect live online instruction and interaction. Learn to code in real-time from world-class instructors, participate in pair programming with your classmates, and build your network. You’ll also have access to our team six days a week. As questions arise, you'll have the support you need, inside and outside of class time. Reach out to instructors and mentors to set up real-time videoconferences, and stay in touch with your peers on Slack at any hour.

All applicants must pass an aptitude test, a brief typing test, a coding challenge, and a Technical Admissions Assessment (TAA), which tests for intermediate coding competency.

*Please note: Tuition will increase to $19,480 starting in August 2023

Subjects:
CSS, Git, HTML, jQuery, MongoDB, MySQL, Software Test Automation, AJAX, Functional Programming, JSON, MVC, Test-Driven Development (TDD), React.js, Algorithms, AngularJS, Database Design, Express.js, JavaScript, Data Structures

19-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive with JavaScript and Python (Full-Time)

Cost: $17,980
Duration: 19 weeks
Locations: Online
Course Description:

Graduates of this program will become software engineers, even if they start with no coding experience. Students commit 40-60 hours per week for 19 weeks, and can expect:

1) In-demand technology and computer science. The curriculum includes algorithms, data structures, networking, and databases. You’ll also learn Python and JavaScript, the two most in-demand programming languages, plus state-of-the-art practices such as microservices, CI/CD, and network security.

2) Expert instruction using a mastery learning model. The modern curriculum uses mastery learning to ensure you grasp, internalize, and master every learning module. This includes the ability to retake modules as needed, and each module culminates in a project so you can build an impressive portfolio to show future employers.

3) Training for long-term career health. We cover skills that lead to career sustainability, including how to establish and maintain healthy and supportive work relationships, use stress management to reduce fatigue and frustration, and have confidence in your decisions.

4) Career services. An experienced Career Services team will help you land the job and career you want. Get 1:1 coaching tailored to your skills and needs, go through mock interviews, build your professional resume, and more.

*Please note: Tuition will increase to $19,480 starting in August 2023

Subjects:
CSS, Git, HTML, jQuery, MongoDB, MySQL, Software Test Automation, AJAX, Functional Programming, JSON, MVC, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Python, React.js, Algorithms, AngularJS, Database Design, Express.js, JavaScript, Data Structures

Hack Reactor Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.75/5 (312 reviews)

Nick Zylstra
Systems Engineer | Graduated: 2020

5/2/2020

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"Challenging, rewarding, and fun experience"

Great curriculum to learn JavaScript and web development concepts with strong support for finding a job in tech. By the end if you work through all the material, you'll have a solid understanding of JavaScript, React, building an Express web server, deployment,... Read More

S Shin
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2020

5/1/2020

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"An experience of a lifetime"

I graduated from Hack Reactor in late January 2020. For context for this review, I came into the program with 8 years of work experience in a STEM field. But basically no code experience outside one intro class in college a decade prior. My classmates... Read More

Emily
Software engineer | Graduated: 2019

4/30/2020

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Software Engineering Immersive

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"Hack reactor is a great decision"

Going to hack reactor was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It was a ton of hard work, fast learning and difficult concepts, but the way they teach you does work. I was never the top of my class, am not the smartest algorithmically. Hack reactor still... Read More

Anonymous
Software Engineer | Graduated: 2019

4/30/2020

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Software Engineering Immersive

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"HR Is best"

Pros :
Supportive, made new friends, tough curriculum, near boba shops, got plenty of play time and had some pizza parties.

Cons:
NONE.

Had a great time. I'd recommend this program to anyone. It was tough and I felt challenged. But instructional staff was... Read More

Michael Scanza
UX Designer 2 | Graduated: 2019

4/30/2020

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Hack Reactor Remote + Blockchain

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"This program will change your life."

I recently attended the Hack Reactor Extended Immersive program in fall of 2019. (HRR41) Prior to this, I have been and still am a professional musician and teacher. Originally I was set to attend the onsite program in Los Angeles, but the commute was... Read More

Steve Fotedar
Graduated: 2019

1/25/2020

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Software Engineering Immersive

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"Most amazing thing I've done for my career"

I completed the SE Immersive last year in July. The 13 week program is intense and exhaustive. The faculty provides amazing support and are incredibly encouraging towards those eager to learn. But be prepared to put in a lot of work. You get out of this... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2019

11/22/2019

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Software Engineering Immersive

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"One of the hardest things I've ever done, and it has paid off."

Hack Reactor was the perfect environment to learn as much as possible in the shortest amount of time. It is a bootcamp in every sense of the word. You will be pushed to your limits, given assignments that seem impossible, and come out transformed. I have... Read More

Nick M
Graduated: 2019

11/12/2019

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Software Engineering Immersive

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"Lots of work, Very rewarding"

Hack Reactor sets a high bar for all prospective and incoming students, they will only take in the students that they believe will succeed once you have a job. With a bar set high you'll be surrounded by others that are motivate to be there and excited... Read More

Overall Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Surrounded by like minded individuals who want to learn and grow.
- Very little hand holding throughout the program. You'll need to solve problems like you would in a work environment by researching, reading, asking for help from classmates.
- Intensive. You will learn a lot in a short amount of time. When you look back you will be surprised at how much you've learned.
- Instruction staff are all wonderful who go above and beyond for students.
- Large alumni network that can help you in the job search.
- Staff open to changing curriculum to best fit needs of the students.
- Technical and soft skills will improve.
- You get to learn algorithms that will help in the job search.
- Get to work on projects.
- Career Support.

Cons:
- Expensive.
- Long days. 6 days a week will wear on you by the end of the program.

The program isn't for everyone it isn't easy and you need to be focused, motivated, and fully dedicated to the program. But if you put in the time and effort you can succeed.

Tyler Stendara
Graduated: 2019

11/6/2019

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Software Engineering Immersive

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"Unrivaled Bootcamp"

Before HR, I took the traditional route by attending a four year university for Computer Science but quickly became unamused and unmotivated because of its poor atmosphere. After a few years, I decided to look into Hack Reactor and I can confidently say... Read More

Chagil Guiab
Graduated: 2019

10/29/2019

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Software Engineering Immersive

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"Overhauled my career and life. It works."

I started the Hack Reactor prep program (then called Structured Study Program) in November of 2018, entered the full-time immersive in February of 2019, graduated that May, stayed on in an associate instructor role until August, and started my position... Read More

I think the critical pieces to the success of the program are: its emphasis on both hard and soft skills, its focus on community-building around shared goals, and the pivot into career readiness and support as students approach graduation.

Students spend as much time and energy leveling up their ability to communicate and collaborate with others, verbalize their technical work with accessible language, and iterate on their workflow and project planning as they do on leveling up their technical abilities. This is huge for both nailing technical interviews and performing on the job as a software engineer (which are two different beasts). It's not enough to be great at coding or communicating; both are necessary. Students are guided by technical instructors and counselors, each of who are passionate, dedicated people who genuinely care about their students' success. They do a great job of fostering a community, which certainly helps with motivation/morale, but also improves technical growth through collaborative approaches to the material. It also translates to professional networking. You're likely to meet amazing people going through such a rigorous program that places such high value on people skills. I certainly did.

The curriculum is iterative; both students and instructors are in tight feedback loops, and schedules and assignments are flexible to match the needs of students and industry trends. Side note: I think it's important to view the curriculum as a tool rather than a transformative environment-- you won't move through it and level up into a software engineer. You'll use it, along with Google and your peers, to figure out how to solve a million tiny problems and a few big ones. It (the curriculum) has some shortcomings, but I think the overall system works, and I think it serves its purpose.

The career support is huge. The career counselors meet with you regularly after graduation to coach you through the job hunt, working on/vetting doc's like resumes, covers, emails, etc., and practicing interview talking points, compensation deflection and negotiation, and general mental model/strategy work. I found this critical to my success in the job hunt. Special shout out to Lena Johnson in the Remote campus.

Overall, the program provides what it says it will: the environment, tools, resources, and people for you to figure out how to software engineer.

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