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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 16-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 16-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. 

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  • Wes Young
    Wes Young
    Software Engineer • Graduate • 36-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive • Online
    May 03, 2017
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    Amazing Experience!

    I went through the Hack Reactor Remote program last fall and it was by far the best educational experience I have ever had. It was a rigorous 12 weeks and took a good deal of preparation leading up to it but overall it was definitely worth it. Everyone I went through the program with along with all of the instructors and staff members went above and beyond to make the program the best that it could be. The job support team upon graduating was amazing as well and provided excellent resource...

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  • Boya
    Boya
    Fullstack Developer • Student • Hack Reactor • San Francisco
    Apr 12, 2017
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    Attended HR San Fran from Jan - April 2016. Got a 6-figure job in under a month

    Hack Reactor is a results-driven curriculum, so I'm here to tell you if and how you can get the results you want. If you work your ass off and you have a decent education/resume, you shouldn't have too much of a problem getting your desired returns from Hack Reactor. I was formerly an attorney that was very frustrated with the legal market, so I pivoted to software and HR had the best reputation. It wasn't easy to get admitted, but if you get admitted to the San Francisco main campus, I'd ...

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  • Sergey Sarkisyan
    Sergey Sarkisyan
    Javascript Developer • Graduate • Hack Reactor • Los Angeles
    Mar 08, 2017
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    Hack Reactor fullfilled my dream!

    I joined Hack Reactor in efforts to become a software engineer. Throughout my life I was addicted to computers. Whether it was building them or using them. School wise I went and finished Public Relations in College. With no direction in life I was a free, lost spirit. When my friend told me about Hack Reactor, that was the chance for me to become what I always wanted to be, a software developer. After finishing the course I landed myself a job at 20th Century Fox with a salary I dreamt abou...
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  • Se Yo Honth Othxd
    Se Yo Honth Othxd
    Engineer • Graduate • Hack Reactor • San Francisco
    Feb 28, 2017
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    Not worth 18000 dollars.

    In this age of refined open source and cost effective online materials you dont need Hack Reactor to teach you how to code.

    Thats actually not true coz Hack Reactor only takes people who already know how to code ie JavaScript. If you are not at this stage, please learn JavaScript and comeback looking at HR or go to a bootcamp that starts from scratch. And you will not be at much disadvantage from someone from HR as in both places after some coding you will be learning everything ...

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  • Kevin
    Kevin
    Software Engineer • Graduate • 36-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive • Online
    Jan 05, 2017
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    Literally Career Defining and Life Changing

    I'm going to let you all know that I was 120% skeptical about the whole coding bootcamp experience. I mean, how can anyone expect to come out of a 3 month bootcamp with enough knowledge to be a mid or senior level software engineer? And how the heck did Hack Reactor skew their numbers to get such insane statistics? 

    Who I am:

    • Business major in college coming from reputable and decent paying account manager type jobs
    • Questioned if I wa...
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  • Maher D
    Maher D
    UI Software Engineer • Graduate • Hack Reactor • Austin
    Jan 02, 2017
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    For this happy graduate, a fruitful investment

    I attended Hack Reactor (at the time still MakerSquare) from April to July of 2016. I then stayed on 3 months longer as a fellow, but this review will only focus on my student experience.

     

    My background:

    I've been programming in some form or another since high school computer science classes. I'm not new to coding or technology, but am very new to web development. Up until I started studying for the acceptance interview, I had...

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  • Nico Barry
    Nico Barry
    Graduate • Hack Reactor • San Francisco
    Dec 21, 2016
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    HR helps convert hard work into software skills

    I cannot recommend Hack Reactor more strongly to anyone who wants to get into full stack software engineering, but isn't quite ready to get a job yet. If you're able to get into the program, and willing to put in a lot of effort over three months, it's a terrific accelerator.

    As a student, I was coming in with a bit more experience than most of my peers. No professional experience as a software engineer or anything like that, but I had been studying Javascript for about 15 months...

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  • Nancy D
    Nancy D
    Graduate • 36-Week Software Engineering Online Immersive • Online
    Dec 20, 2016
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    Remote Experience From the Perspective of a Canadian

    I was surprised to learn that there are only a handful of Canadians that decided to attend Hack Reactor. I feel like a lot has been said about the general experience of the program so I thought I will write about my experience in hopes of helping those of you from out of the US whose thinking about attending. 

    I was very hesitant about choosing Hack Reactor at first and did extensive research before I decided it was the choice for me. I can't speak about other countries, but ther...

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  • Bill Zito
    Bill Zito
    Graduate • Hack Reactor • San Francisco
    Dec 16, 2016
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    Powerful, peer-driven experience

    Tldr; Hack Reactor provides the curriculum and the right people (motivated and smart) for you to learn web development concepts in pairs and by yourself. I can only speak of the staff in the SF office, but they were both experienced and helpful, although anyone expecting to be a software engineer should get comfortable with directing their own learning (aka not leaning on staff to figure questions out unless you're really stuck). 

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    Going into Hack Reactor (H...

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  • Jace Zhu
    Jace Zhu
    Graduate • San Francisco
    Dec 16, 2016
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    Very productive

    Hack Reactor was a truly unique experience and I can't think of a better way to get into programming if you had no background in CS. As a student, I stayed there past 10 PM almost every day because I just didn't want to leave. I was surrounded by very intelligent and motivated individuals and that really pushed me to work harder than I ever did.

    By the end of the course I felt like a true Javascript Ninja, concepts that were so foreign to me like recursion and functional programm...

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  • Xiao Zeng
    Xiao Zeng
    Graduate • Hack Reactor • San Francisco
    Dec 14, 2016
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    Hack Reactor was an awesome experience for me

    I graduated Hack Reactor recently and it was a great experience for me.

    I have to say up front, if you are looking for very detailed long lectures on various topics and step by step instructions to teach you how to do everything, then you will not get what you imagined. The whole spirit is to learn by struggling and solving problems and form a logical and systematically way to approach unknown issues like a software engineer. You will spend m...

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  • Sam Sherman
    Sam Sherman
    Graduate • Hack Reactor • San Francisco
    Dec 14, 2016
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    Hack Reactor Experience

    I really enjoyed my time at Hack Reactor. I was surrounded by smart, hard-working people, which was wonderful. In addition to specific programming concepts and technologies, they taught intrinsically valuable skills such as how to learn a new technology. Now, I'm confident that if I get a job using a technology I'm not familiar with, I'll be able to learn it quickly and effectively.

    My biggest complaint is the lack of job assistance. They spend a week at the end of the course giv...

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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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FAQs

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 Intermediate Coding Bootcamp , 16-Week Beginner Coding Bootcamp 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. 331 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. 331 Hack Reactor alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Hack Reactor and rate their overall experience a 4.62 out of 5.

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