“I recently completed the Reactor Prep program. I began with VERY little programming experience, and over the course of four weeks, learned a considerable amount.

I enrolled in order to test the waters of programming to see if I liked the field. This was an excellent introductory course and I learned so much more than I expected. It was an amazing value, and I recommend it highly to anyone interested in an intro to programming.

– Jack H., Hack Reactor Prep ATX Graduate

— Overview —

Hack Reactor Bootcamp Prep is a live, instructor-led, 4-week part-time course, geared towards students who are getting ready to interview at a coding bootcamp. In this program, you will:

• Solidify JavaScript fundamentals
• Practice problem solving strategies
• Practice pair programming and technical communication
• Do a 1-on-1 mock interview

If you are accepted into the Hack Reactor, 100% of the cost of this prep course will be put towards your Immersive tuition.

— Schedule —

Class will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm and Saturdays from 12:30pm – 3:30pm starting November 28 and ending December 22. Please note: due to the holidays, the last week of class will have a Wednesday session in lieu of a Saturday. There are 12 total sessions, detailed schedule here:

Week 1

• Monday, 11/28 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Tuesday, 11/29 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Thursday, 12/1 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Saturday, 12/3 from 12:30PM – 3:30PM

Week 2

• Monday, 12/5 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Tuesday, 12/6 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Thursday, 12/8 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Saturday, 12/10 from 12:30PM – 3:30PM

Week 3

• Monday, 12/12 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Tuesday, 12/13 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Thursday, 12/15 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Saturday, 12/17 from 12:30PM – 3:30PM

Week 4

• Monday, 12/19 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Tuesday, 12/20 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Wednesday, 12/21 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM
• Thursday, 12/22 from 6:30PM – 9:300PM

Can’t make this session due to scheduling conflicts, but excited to skill up and learn the fundamentals of JavaScript now? Reactor Prep Live Online offers the same high-quality program and curriculum and is offered in morning and evening sessions in both 4 and 7-week formats! Additionally, if you take any Hack Reactor Prep, 100% of tuition you pay for it will be put towards your Hack Reactor Immersive tuition.

— Program Details —

Prerequisties:

We HIGHLY recommend that all students complete Codecademy’s free JavaScript module prior to the first day. This will give you a basic introduction to the concepts, vocabulary, and syntax of JavaScript covered in the course.

Phase 1: Programming Fundamentals

The goal of Phase 1 to give students skills and confidence with JavaScript fundamentals. This will include an under-the-hood look at programming methods used across all languages. Topics include:

• Browsers and text editors
• Variables and naming
• Arrays and Objects
• Conditionals
• Looping/repetition
• Functions

Phase 2: Problem Solving Practice

The goal of Phase 2 is to apply the programming fundamentals that you’ve learned to problem statements. You will work on a variety of exercises, including some that mimic the Hack Reactor and MakerSquare interview.

• Debugging and troubleshooting
• Abstraction and modularization
• Solving word problems with code
• Developer mentality
• Testing
• Handling complexity
• Tidy coding
• Autonomous coding

Throughout the program, you will also work on strategies to problem solve when under the pressure of an interview situation. This culminates in a 1×1 mock interview with a staff member.

• Technical communication
• Interview practice
• Advanced toy problems
• Recipe for success
• Performance self-analysis

— Financial Assistance —

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance. Recipients will be notified 24-hours before the course start. Learn more at http://bit.ly/prep-scholarship.

— Contact —

If you have questions, please contact us at reactor.prep@hackreactor.com or Mon – Fri from 10am – 6pm PST at (510) 423-3085.