Hack Reactor

I'll admit that I turned to Hack Reactor as a last resort when my job search in my degreed profession was not yielding results. After talking to a friend who had gone through the remote program, I decided to pursue software engineering and began teaching... Read More myself Javascript and found I really enjoyed it!

It wasn't long before I was enrolled in Hack Reactor's Structured Study Program (SSP), which is a GREAT primer for the immersive experience, especially if you're considering the remote campus. SSP leveled up my Javascript game and I was ready to start the immersive program. The first thing everyone says is that the immersive program is hard, and they were right, I found myself often over my head. But Hack Reactor's great support network - Tech mentors, Hackers in Residence, Counselor, and each other! - helped me wrap my head around difficult concepts and provided emotional support when needed.

After graduation, I felt prepared for the job search, in terms of technical skills as well as helpful job search advice from HR's great outcomes team. I was getting a lot more traction in my new job search and now find myself at a great company doing what I enjoy - which is probably more than I can say had I stayed in my previous field!

As a former public school teacher I was skeptical of the overall Bootcamp Experience. The fees seemed exorbitant, and the promises of employment appeared out of line with my own perceptions of the job market. After reading reviews and shopping around... Read More town I realized that Hack Reactor wasn’t offering what most bootcamps were, they were providing an environment that allows people to push themselves to learn more than they thought possible. Even the entrance process was far more rigorous than what most bootcamps covered in the first part of their programs. After taking the tour and talking to some alumni I decided that I would take the plunge, and I am truly thankful that I was able to be apart of this transformative program.

From the first day it was evident that the entire staff valued my experience. The rigors of the curriculum proved to be an immense challenge, but one that I was never alone in. All of the staff is incredibly supportive, and I was surrounded by the most inspirational group of peers I have ever met.

The curriculum is constantly evolving, and Hack Reactor provides the most up to date skills employers are looking for. Most importantly though, they allow you to explore and experience the autonomy that will be needed day to day on the job. During the first week, there was a lecture on the importance of the adopting the “Growth Mindset,” and I can’t think of a more appropriate analogy for the overall experience of attending Hack Reactor. If you show up every day with an open mind, work really hard, and push past minor setbacks along the way, you will come out the other end employable as a software engineer.

A year ago I decided to pursue a career software because I was looking for a challenging, yet rewarding skillset, a good work/life balance, and a comfortable salary. Hack Reactor has provided me with all of the tools I needed to make that happen, and I can’t recommend them enough!

Hack Reactor (LA campus for me) was an excellent experience that I would recommend to anyone looking into coding bootcamps. I was very hesitant to do it at first because of the price and uncertainty, but I do not regret it at all. The course material... Read More was designed in such a way to teach us problem solving and autonomy as much as the technical skills to be full-stack JS developers. The instructors and staff were also top-notch and were helpful every step of the way. They are notably great at listening to feedback and are constantly improving as they get suggestions from students and industry experts. The work is tough and the days are long, but it was all worth it in the end.

I put off the Hack Reactor interview for a long time - about a year or so. I kept thinking the success stories were too good to be true, was nervous about the price tag, and already had a professional career that I was settled into (although I was powering... Read More through free online coding resources in my spare time and knew I was heading toward a career in development). Finally I bit the bullet and decided to go for it, and I am SO glad I did. It really is a life changing experience. It's not so much that Hack Reactor teaches you how to code in 3 months (the bar for passing the entrance interview is surprisingly high - they already expect relative comfort with javascript concepts when you arrive), but they teach you how to survive and be valuable in industry. The most valuable things I walked away from Hack Reactor were 1) ability to work on an engineering team, 2) data structures/algorithms foundational concepts, and 3) ability to quickly parse through documentation and use unfamiliar technology in a project on the fly. Beyond all of the incredible things I learned (and learned about myself) during Hack Reactor, I want to point out that the staff is amazing. The immersive nature of Hack Reactor is extremely intense, but all of the staff facilitate a really positive learning environment and really care about each student. Career services after graduation is also exactly as effective as advertised, and I ended up accepting a job offer found through a Hack Reactor partnership just a few weeks after I finished the program. I'm so glad I went for it, and 100% would do it again.

I attended Hack Reactor May - July 2017, and can confidently say that it was among the best personal and professional decisions I have made in my life. Not only does the program truly prepare you for a field in web development and software engineering,... Read More but the staff are also incredibly helpful and invested in your success. The curriculum is challenging but fun, and pushes students to learn autonomously in a supportive environment. I also had the incredible opportunity to stay on for 3 months after completing the program as a "Hacker in Residence", which is probably best described as a TA. The experience gave me the opportunity to fortify my skills and act as a mentor for students completing the course. I found that having recent students in this kind of role helped build my confidence, both as a student and as a graduate entering the market place. After completing my residency as an HiR, I landed a great job in Austin after about a 2 month search.

In addition to great material and structure throughout the program, after graduation you have access to dedicated career services who will support and coach you through the job search. I would highly recommend Hack Reactor to anyone interested in a career in tech, especially if you have no prior background.

When I first heard of SSP. I thought it was for a beginner and that it would get you up to speed . well I was wrong . it may start as just simple building blocks program but after few days you are in-depth with other programs that you never heard of and... Read More you are way out of your comfort zone . There are stuff members who are tasked to help you if you get stuck. Finaly you are required to pass a readiness assessment test at the end of the program in order to get accepted to the immersive .
What I learn from this study program is beyond my expectations . I suggest you give it a try . ;)

I don't have a background in computer science or programming and am working on learning the fundamentals well enough to get into HackReactor. Before taking SSP, I attempted the online HackReactor interview. I did alright on the first few warmup problems... Read More but did not handle the later tougher problems well. I enrolled in SSP after failing my first interview. Overall the program was great! The staff were approachable and available to help me get unstuck as I worked my way through the Hack Reactor prep material. Having designated class times also kept me accountable and I wrote at least some code almost every day for over a month. I finished the class five days ago and re-interviewed with Hack Reactor last night. I'm still waiting to hear back on how I did, but I felt much more comfortable with the material covered in the interview, and have a much more solid foundation to my understanding of how javascript works.

Hack Reactor's prep course(SSP) is a great course for beginners to learn how to code. Before attending the program, I have no formal training in programming. SSP provided a lot of toy problems that had helped me gain understanding of how the syntax works.... Read More Even though it was structured in a remote setting, Staffs were very accessible and were always eager to help. Also there was a Help Desk that was available to help answer any of the toy problem questions during class. Thanks to SSP, I'm now admitted to Hack Reactor!

Hack Reactor's prep course(SSP) is a great course for beginners to learn how to code. Before attending the program, I have no formal training in programming. SSP provided a lot of toy problems that had helped me gain understanding of how the syntax works.... Read More Even though it was structured in a remote setting, Staffs were very accessible and were always eager to help. Also there was a Help Desk that was available to help answer any of the toy problem questions during class. Thanks to SSP, I'm now admitted to Hack Reactor!