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Hackbright Academy
Hackbright Academy is a software engineering school for women in San Francisco, California founded in 2012. The school offers a 12-week, immersive full-time software engineering program and a 24-week, part-time program, both of which cover the fundamentals of computer science and modern web development such as the command line, Python, JavaScript, HTML & CSS, Git, Flask, Django, pair programming, SQL/ORMS/NoSQL, and deployment. The part-time program covers the same content as the immersive program, but is designed for students who want to maintain their jobs. Hackbright also offers a 4-week part-time prep course, which teaches the foundations of programming; and a week-long immersive prep course.
Prospective applicants will need to fill out an online application detailing their interests and personality, then complete a coding challenge and two interviews. Hackbright's ideal candidate has a desire to learn software development and has prior exposure to programming.
Hackbright Academy provides students with mentorship, tech talks, and career services. After graduation, Hackbright Academy connects graduates with Silicon Valley companies looking to expand their engineering teams as alumnae work at companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Slack. Hackbright Academy offers deferred tuition, limited scholarships, and payment plans for qualified students.
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Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering ProgramApplyHTML, Git, JavaScript, Data Visualization, jQuery, Design, User Experience Design, CSS, React.js, Linux, Data Structures, Algorithms, Cryptography, Front End, Scrum, Agile, SQL, Python, Machine Learning
In PersonFull Time40 Hours/week12 Weeks
Start Date None scheduled Cost $16,895 Class size 35 Location San FranciscoHackbright offers a full-time, 12-week Software Engineering Program that empowers women to become software engineers in 12 weeks. The immersive program is an intensive Monday through Friday course with classes from 10 am to 6 pm. Core instruction includes the fundamentals of computer science and modern web development such as the command line, Python, JavaScript, HTML & CSS, Git, Flask, Django, pair programming, SQL/ORMS/NOSQL, deployment and more! Students will enjoy a host of other benefits including mentorship, tech talks and career services. After graduation, Hackbright Academy connects graduates with Silicon Valley companies looking to expand their engineering teams. Graduates who accept a full-time job from one of the companies in the Hackbright network will be refunded a portion of their tuition. Payment plans are also available. Hackbright's ideal candidate has an inspired desire to learn software development and has prior exposure to programming.
Deposit $250 Non-Refundable FinancingDeferred tuition, and lending via SkillsFund.
Graduates of the Prep course are eligible for a $1,500 discount.
Tuition Plans Hackbright Academy offers a deferred tuition program to select, eligible students. If eligible, that means no tuition payments until you are hired. Click here: http://hba.io/2ADhSeP Scholarship We have four scholarships available from our partners who are committed to changing the gender ratio in tech. Learn more: http://hba.io/2zahyUp
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Knowledge of the following areas (in any programming language) and ability to demonstrate in a technical interview: Basic datatypes (strings, integers, booleans) and variables, conditional logic, looping, lists or arrays, and basic functions. Prep Work None, but there is a Prep Course available in order to obtain training to pass the technical interview. Placement Test Yes Interview Yes
Hackbright Prep CourseApplyIn PersonFull Time10 Hours/week3 Weeks
Start Date None scheduled Cost $1,895 Class size 35 Location San FranciscoThis is a 4-week part-time night course will teach you the basic fundamentals of programming. You will leave with a foundation in Python and be introduced to HTML, CSS, and Flask. The course is geared to those who are planning to apply to a bootcamp or considering shifting their careers.
Deposit $99 non-refundable deposit due upon enrolling FinancingWe are partnered with lending partner Affirm to provide alternative payment options. You can enroll in the payment program here or email email@example.com if you have questions. Scholarship WWC and Hackbright Academy are offering a full scholarship to Hackbright Prep. Learn More: http://hba.io/2zdo8JV Hackbright Academy offers partial scholarships to a limited number of students each quarter. Learn more: http://hba.io/2zd8NJj
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level Beginner - 10 hours of coding experience. Placement Test No Interview No
Part-Time (24-week) Software Engineering ProgramApplyHTML, Git, JavaScript, Django, CSS, Data Structures, Algorithms, SQL, Python
In PersonPart Time14 Hours/week24 Weeks
Start Date None scheduled Cost $16,895 Class size 35 Location San FranciscoThe part-time software development program is stimulating, exciting and fulfilling. Our challenging curriculum is based on 5 years of training students, providing tangible feedback, and helping each individual improve throughout the learning process. Students can partake in Hackbright's life-changing Software Engineering Program while working. The Part-Time Software Engineering Program will teach you the fundamentals of computer science in addition to modern web development. This part-time program includes labs and lectures on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, plus Saturdays. One of the most in-demand languages to learn in the industry is Python – the core language of our curriculum. Companies that use Python include Google, Yelp, and Dropbox to name a few. Mastering Python here will help you start thinking like an engineer. You can feel confident that you'll walk out of the door ready to tackle any engineering role.
Deposit 250 Non- Refundable FinancingWe understand that your education can be a big investment and that's why we've partnered with leading lending partners like SkillsFund to provide you affordable payment alternatives. Check out the options below and please feel free to email firstname.lastname@example.com if you have questions! Click here to learn more. Tuition Plans No Refund / Guarantee No Scholarship No
Getting in
Minimum Skill Level 40 hours of coding practice Prep Work 5-10 hours remote work per week for the 3 weeks leading up to the start of course Placement Test Yes Interview Yes
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- take a bet on yourself!- 4/20/2020whitney zilton • Software Engineer • Graduate • Verified via GitHubI really loved my time at Hackbright Academy. Before applying, I had looked into local bootcamps in the Minneapolis area but none of them seemed like a good fit for me. When I learned Hackbright was having a cohort in Minnesota I applied immediately! I remember reading all of the glowing reviews on course report and other sites and thinking it was too good to be true. I spent a good deal of the program thinking it was too good to be true. As a new grad, I still am looking back thinking it was too good to be true. But it is true!
Here's 3 reasons why I enjoyed the program:
--My instructor and TA were awesome. The first week of class, my instructor made it clear Hackbright wants its students to have a healthy work-life balance. All of the horror stories you've read about bootcamps that require their students to have 60+ hour work weeks don't apply here. I know a few folks that went to bootcamps where they felt like they taught themselves more than instructors. I didn't have that experience at Hackbright either. I regularly went to the gym, attended community events, and overall had a life outside of the program. I didn't need to do a ton of googling to complete assignments because the lectures contained most of the information I needed to have a good grasp of the material.
--During the first half of the program, Hackbright has a schedule with morning lecture, morning lab and an afternoon lecture followed by an afternoon lab. All of the labs practiced pair programming. It was challenging working with different personalities (some people are shy while others are more assertive). Pair programming taught me a lot about how to use "tech speak" and I'm excited to use these skills in my first job.
--I had two mentors who taught me a lot about what its like to be a women in the tech industry. I hadn't had a professional mentor before and really appreciate how much care they showed me. Some people in my cohort used their mentors for practice with whiteboarding interviews, others asked their mentors for advice with their final projects. If you get into Hackbright and commit to the fullstack program, I encourage you to use your mentors as a resource! They are there to help you succeed!
I wish we could have covered testing and deployment a little bit more, but we did have lectures (and labs) on the topics and the course is only 12 weeks. I know I have enough knowledge to dig into these topics on my own post Hackbright.
- Excellent curriculum and career support- 10/21/2019Kristin • Jr Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via GitHub
I chose this bootcamp because of the comfortable atmostphere and focus on work-life balance, which other bootcamps seem to lack. I had gone through the prep program and knew the quality of instructor and the environment.
I found the curriculum to be very well thought-out and organized. My software-engineering friends were often surprised and impressed by the topics covered - "Wow, you're learning that?!". During my very first onsite interview a CEO of a tech company was looking through my capstone project and expressed his shock that I was able to learn the concepts to complete such a robust project, and complete the project itself, within such a short time span. The curriculum itself is constantly being updated and refined based on what is going on out in the field and feedback, but the great thing is that all the old lectures are available as a resource, even as an alum. I used some of these as extra resources while completing my project and while preparing for interviews.
The lecture followed by lab format was invaluable in cementing the concepts covered, and the pair-programming in labs helped us to get comfortable talking in 'tech-speak', a valuable skill for interviewing. Not to mention helping each other over stumbling blocks! I loved the back half of the program which focused more on building our projects. We would have a comp science lecture in the morning followed by open project time. The instructors were available for help during that period and were always patient and knowledgeable. I learned a great deal during this period as it was almost like having a one-on-one tutor. And when the projects were done we had the opportunity to present in front of several companies, which was excellent practice as well as an invaluable networking opportunity.
The career support was also incredible and well-balanced. There was a career lecture once a week focusing on a new topic throughout the entire program. These included small weekly assignments (such as practicing our stories, revising our resumes, how to research companies, and updating our LinkedIn profile) to prepare us for the job hunt in a calm and methodical manner. We had two one-on-one strategy sessions with the career services staff during the program and one after graduation to figure out what types of companies might suit us best and to help us strategize how to find a job. The last two weeks were almost entirely focused on the career journey. Lectures focused on different aspects of the interview process, fieldtrips were organized to practice whiteboarding with engineers in the 'real' world and gain exposure to different environments, we even got a practice take-home coding challenge which was then reviewed with tips and tricks on tackling these problems (which severely reduced my anxiety about them), and we learned tips for applying to positions.
Perhaps the coolest thing was the mentor program. All of us were assigned two mentors. Our mentors were able to help us with our projects, provide career advice, and be there for anything we needed. I found it helpful to talk with mine about their 'real-world' experiences in software engineering, particularly when it came to things to consider while designing a webapp. Most mentors are willing to continue the relationship beyond the program end too!
I'm so glad I chose Hackbright as my bootcamp. It was an amazing, supportive environment, my cohort-mates are amazing people I am proud to call my friends, and the quality of education is top-notch.
I wish we'd gotten to dive deeper into some of the topics and covered some others, but at the end of the day it's a 12-week bootcamp, not a 4 year comp science degree! I would not hesitate to recommend this program to anyone considering a bootcamp.
- The Best- 10/7/2019Kaz Shidara • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
From the application process, to being accepted, to graduating, I have absolutely no complaints or crticisms. Hackbright offers support in every dimension and the curriculum is geared towards success. I felt comfortable asking questions everyday, the staff was unbelievably open/accepting, and we worked with relevant technologies that prepared us immensely for any industry. Highly suggest for anyone that wants to jumpstart their career in software engineering!
- Part-Time Program- 10/5/2019Elizabeth • Graduate • Course: Part-Time (24-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via GitHub
I took the part time program while I was working. The classes are Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm and Saturday 10-6pm. We pair programmed for the first half of the class and the second half we worked on building a full stack program. Python, JS, Flask, Bootstrap, jquery, PostgreSQL and SQL are some of the things we learned during the course. Lectures are given at the beginning of the course and labs exercises are given after to practice what we learned. There are also career lectures, field trips to companies and endless amout of support from the staff and classmates, not to mention we get assigned two mentors!
- You can do impossible when you have passion and are supported by a great learning environment.- 11/3/2018Lisa Leniashina • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Jose • Verified via LinkedIn
You can do impossible when you have passion and are supported by a great learning environment.
Hackbright helped me to make my dream come true.
After 12 years in Technical Recruiting and hiring hundreds of software engineers I decided to give myself a chance to become a software engineer myself. When I was looking for a software engineering bootcamp, I was super picky as I wanted to choose the best one and I ended up with Hackbright. They met all my requirements:
1. Curriculum. - during the course, we covered most critical skills and tools required to be a software engineer, including version control, the Linux command line, relational databases, web frameworks, AJAX/JQuery, and front-end frameworks. We also covered broader essential software engineering topics like debugging, pair programming, code reviews, core computer science concepts (including runtime analysis, recursion, and advanced data structures, such as linked lists, graphs, and trees), and technical whiteboarding.
2. Practical skills - each student was working on her project. Each of us built her web-application from scratch. By doing that we went through each step of Product Life-Cycle Development - DB design, back-end, front-end, implementation, debugging, testing, UX-design. During the project time, our instructors used Agile software development approach - we had two sprints, MVP and daily scrums.
3. Learning environment - supportive, encouraging, motivational and has a lot of fun! Our instructors created an open and collaborative environment. Sometimes I didn't feel I am on a lecture; it was more like a team discussion. New topics were clearly explained and questions were patiently answered.
4. Success stories - I carefully reviewed the Hackbright job report. I was impressed by the program completion rate ( 99%) and average time to land the first job after the program. Last two weeks of the program are focused on job search techniques and tools. Hackbright also gave us a great tool of how to live after Hackbright :) (sounds funny, but so relevant) - how to organize your daily routine to keep learning, practicing and job searching. For me, it took two months to land a software engineer job.
It was challenging and fun, and a piece of my heart will always stay with this fantastic school. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking for a way to become a software engineer.
- Software Engineer- 10/17/2018Amanda • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Jose • Verified via LinkedIn
Coming from an education background (HS science teacher) Hackbright Academy was an easy choice. When I was weighing my options for bootcamp programs, there were some I came across that threatened to kick student's out based on repeated low assessment scores. A concept that seemed very possible for me at the time. When I inquired about Hackbright's policy on low assessment scores, I was told that their approach was to initiate a conversation about what could be improved upon (whether that be more frequent advisor check-ins, modifying study habits, making better use of mentors, etc). Hackbright's student centered program made it the easy and right choice for me.
I was so impressed with the quality of instruction throughout the course. My instructors were passionate, knowledgable, and open to feedback. Their patience for questions seemed never-ending. As for the greater Hackbright community, I was encouraged and supported throughout the 12 weeks and beyond. The career services Hackbright provides really prepared me to enter the post-Hackbright abyss, and I actually ended up landing a job through their internal job board. I would highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to transition to a career in Software Engineering.
- Best Coding Bootcamp!- 9/16/2018Cierra H. • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Jose • Verified via LinkedIn
Before I started Hackbright, I was skeptical. It seemed like a lot of money with no guarantee of successfully landing a job. However, I stuck with the program and graduated about three months ago. It paid off - I was hired as a software engineer several weeks ago!
For me, the most valuable aspect of Hackbright is the community. The staff, instructors, fellow students, mentors, and alumnae are incredible. The alum network is amazing, and the staff really does their best to support you. I loved everyone in my cohort and I know I've made friends for life!
The Curriculum: Python, Javascript, SQL, Git and a great selection of frameworks! There is also a good amount of interview prep and whiteboarding practice.
The Community: Instructors and mentors are amazing, the staff is supportive, fellow students and alumnae are incredible!
Hackbright Connections: Companies love Hackbright! There are many events, study sessions, interview prep discounts, hack-a-thons, networking opportunities, and job opportunities that are exclusive to Hackbright Alum!
Cost: It's expensive! However, there are some scholarships available: https://hackbrightacademy.com/blog/announcing-the-code-reddit-scholarship/
Pace: If you have prior coding experience, the pace of the program might feel slow. If you are brand new, it will feel fast and overwhelming. Also, Pair Programming is a huge part of Hackbright, so you will occasionally work with people who are not at the same skill level as you
Bay Area Only: If you want to work outside the Bay Area after Hackbright, you will greatly limit your network and job opportunities
General Expectations:
If you are considering attending a coding boot camp, you should:
1) Have enough money for the program, money for housing and food during the program, and money for housing and food for possibly up to 6+ months to a year after the program ends while you are searching for a job.
2) Genuinely LOVE to code - you should have 20+ hours coding experience before applying to the full-time program. You don't have to be an expert, but you need some experience.
3) Realize that graduating from a boot camp is NOT a job guarantee - you will need to spend a lot of time and energy post-program networking, refining and developing skills to get a job. It could take up to a year! In my experience, the post-Hackbright work was more challenging than the program itself.
4) Understand your first job probably will NOT be your dream job! I know several Hackbrighters that have ended up at companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google, but they were either accepted to an apprentice program, had prior experience, or they worked at other jobs first. The first job you get might not be at your dream company, but it will be a great experience!
5) Know that there is a lot of competition for entry-level jobs and apprentice positions! Hackbright does post apprentice and junior level positions on the job portal, but there are a lot of people applying to jobs that require less than experience.
6) Accept that you will not have a social life for 3 months - Personally, I spent 40 hours a week at Hackbright, 1-3 hours doing homework and working on my project each night, and occasionally up to 10 hours every weekend working on assessments or your project.
7) Acknowledge that you will keep learning after Hackbright and continue to learn on the job. The learning never stops!
I honestly believe Hackbright is the best decision I've ever made - If you want to be a software engineer, GO TO HACKBRIGHT!
- Software Engineer- 9/11/2018Samantha • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Jose • Verified via LinkedIn
Attending Hackbright Academy was the best decision I have made (besides getting my dogs, of course). I had tried going back to university in Florida to pursue a degree in software engineering--I got through a year of taking classes part-time before becoming fed up with how little useful information I had learned and how long it had taken. I heard about Hackbright and was impressed with their curriculum, reviews, and graduate statistics, so I quit my job and moved across the country to attend.
While attending Hackbright, I was continuously blown away by the amount of practical information they were able to instill in us in such a short amount of time. The biggest learning tool for me was the individual project that each student creates. Developing a web application from scratch was an exciting way to go over the technologies and tools we had learned while also exploring new ones.
The education team and support staff are some of the most knowledgeable, genuinely helpful people I've ever met in an education environment. Everyone is super accessable and really seems to care about the success of each student. I was offered a software engineering position very quickly after graduation because Hackbright's curriculum really does make its students competitive in the job market, and they also spend a good amount of time preparing its students for the ever-daunting technical interviews. I would recommend this program to anyone who is interested in a software engineering/web development career.
- Become a successful software engineer!- 8/16/2018Alyssa • Graduate • Course: Part-Time (24-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
I came to Hackbright with some experience with coding and computer science. I had dabbled in many different programming languages and technical applications through working at a couple tech startups, online tutorials, and a CS class in college.
I was initially attracted to the curriculum. Bottom line, it's legit! Hackbright teaches Python as the core language and Javascript second. Hackbright was the only program I found that focused on backend and full-stack web development which aligns with my career interests. I had already started learning Python and wanted to continue to master it. Another aspect of the curriculum that stood out as unique was that we covered more typical CS concepts such as data structures and algorithms that someone would learn as a CS major. I think this puts me on a more equal playing field with CS majors during interviews and on the job. We also covered a bunch of "need to knows" for the software engineering industry like:how the web works, version control, testing, React, and machine learning.
The other main factor in my decision was the schedule. I wanted to do a part-time program. From my past experiences, I knew that I learn best if there is time between classes to allow information to soak in before moving on to the next topic (especially if the topics build on each other!). Since I was in no rush to complete my program, this worked for me.
Although I was in the inaugural cohort in this 24-week format, I was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly the program ran. The instructors were accommodating to our schedules with assessments, advising meetings, and additional office hours during project time (especially since all of us were working full-time).
It was a very collaborative and supportive learning environment among my classmates and instructors. Everyone there genuinely wants to see you succeed (throughout the program and beyond)! It was great to have an advisor who is aware of how things are going. There are also assessments twice a month to help solidify your understanding and identify gaps in knowledge. Hackbright takes feedback seriously. They have a survey after every lecture to let them know what worked and what didn't. You also receive feedback on your assessments based on your understanding of concepts and your coding style.
After each lecture, there are lab exercises completed in pairs. What's great is that you get to apply the concepts right away and are able to ask questions about things you thought you understood. Beyond checking your understanding of concepts, through pair programming I learned skills in technical communication, working with others, self-confidence, and was exposed to different problem-solving strategies and programming styles. I think these are all important skills for the workplace since you'll likely be working as part of an engineering team.
During the second half of the program you build your own web app. Having a project that you can say, "I designed and built this whole thing" gave me a sense of accomplishment and allowed me to see firsthand how much I had learned over the six months. Plus, since I made every decision and wrote every line of code I now have a project in my portfolio that I can explain in depth to a future employer.
Overall, I loved my Hackbright experience. I definitely learned the skills to be a successful software engineer. I am proud to be part of a group of diverse, intelligent and driven female software engineers.
- Amazing All-Women Bootcamp- 8/15/2018Janet Chavez • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
I have a non-traditional, non-traditional background, graduating with a CS degree and then deciding to go into a bootcamp, but I can honestly say that Hackbright has made the decision worth it. Hackbright gave me what my CS department at uni couldn't, a supportive and empowering network meant for my growth and post-graduation success.
In terms of content, Hackbright focuses on the prepping women to be full-stack engineers so you learn both backend and frontend concepts. It is a little more focused on the backend as the first half of the program is spent learning Python and databases with frontend Javascript lectures nearing the busy project weeks.
Lectures are packed with information and well laid out. Instructors are friendly, encouraging, and always open to questions. Instrcutors also hold plenty of office hours to answer any questions, programming related or not. They provide an enormous amount of technical and moral support. Hackbright also has field trips for their students and has plenty of opportunities to network with engineers in the field. They have designated "Career Coffee" lectures every week to help you with the not-so intuitive skills and resources needed to be successful during your job search post-bootcamp.
All in all, I felt like Hackbright had an incredibly wholesome approach to the "software engineering bootcamp" and I came out of the camp feeling well-prepared and ready to tackle the job search with an added bonus of an incredible group of like-minded and supportive friends.
- Great Community, Solid Curriculum- 8/15/2018Kathryn • Graduate • Course: Part-Time (24-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
I enrolled in Hackbright's full-stack bootcamp after completing their Python prep course. I had done some self-learning prior to that but the prep course gave me the confidence in their curriculum and their guidance to dive into a job transition that I had been hesitant about prior to that. A bootcamp is a big investment both financially and in terms of the time and energy required, but after testing the waters with Hackbright's prep course, I was completelly sold.
With Hackbright, I found that coding could be fun and done in a supportive, non-competitive environment where everyone was excited to share ideas and see one another succeed. I also felt confident enough in my newfound skills to start applying them at work almost as soon as we covered them in class (I was enrolled in the 24-week Part-Time Bootcamp, so I was employed full-time throughout), which meant I got to have some real-world experience of writing code and seeing it work in a job environment even before I graduated.
Some elements of the bootcamp did feel a bit awkward; for example the instructors were relatively junior, and not all had much direct experience either as instructors or working as professional software developers or engineers themselves. I think this was largely because of the challenge of finding instructors whose schedules could work around the odd hours of the Part-Time Bootcamp may have limited the pool of instructors who were available. That said, they were all lovely, personable people who were willing to go above and beyond to find the answers to questions if they didn't immediately know them, and I think the curriculum was sufficiently solidly constructed that the material we covered did not suffer overmuch. Another (possible) negative was that some of the job-hunting resources and events felt a little cookie-cutter and poorly timed. However, I think this was largely because they were still figuring out how to adjust the syllabus to make sense in the brand new 24-week format (e.g., our project demo night happened long before we were ready to start seriously networking or applying for anything). Regardless, I felt that the majority of the career-support resources, such as site visits, guest speakers, and whiteboarding with real live engineers in real live partner company offices were by far the most helpful aspects of the bootcamp, as they gave us the chance to interact with potential future colleagues and be treated as peers, which was tremendously confidence-boosting.
The place where Hackbright really shines, however, is in the community of women who surround it. Every single alumna we spoke to, every single current student we interacted with (across all courses and campuses), and every single instructor or admin at Hackbright (many of whom are alumnae themselves), was thoughtful, encouraging, and frankly, loving. I am not normally a very sentimental person, but the community of women at Hackbright is the perfect antidote to much of the negativity around tech and diversity initiatives that has been in the public dialogue lately. I feel inspired to give back as much as I have gotten, and hope to stay involved with the great work Hackbright is doing moving forward.
I won't beat around the bush--completing a bootcamp is HARD, especially if you have a life or a job outside of class that you can't step away from. But if you have the passion and the discipline to get yourself ready, ask for the help and resources you need, and to keep knocking away at it week after week, you will be amazed at how quickly you can learn and the awesome things you can build. There are many ways to learn coding, but there are not very many ways to connect yourself with an amazing community that can help you carry yourself forward at every stage of your engineering career. Hackbright is both!
- It's a Great Choice!- 8/14/2018Brittany • NLP Software Engineering Intern • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via GitHub
I absolutely loved my time at Hackbright. It was a unique experience to be in a room full of inspiring women who enjoyed solving problems as much as I do. The instructors really cared about their students' success, and would consistently go the extra mile to make sure you mastered a concept. Above all - it was fun! I looked forward to coming to class everyday.
The curriculum is good, but what's even better is the emphasis on grooming you for the work force as a software engineer. At Hackbright you learn things you never even thought about during your self study, such as testing and following style guides. Going into Hackbright, you vaguely understand the importance of good variable names and writing notes. After Hackbright you can't help but cringe when you see a function with a missing docstring.
Another reason I would recommend Hackbright over many other bootcamps is because of their superb mentor matching program. Each student gets paired with two mentors. Each mentor has agreed to donate at least 1 hour/week of their time to the student, and must have person software engineering job experience. My mentors proved invaluable in solidifying some of the more abstract concepts. They also practiced whiteboarding with me, helped me plan my project, and offered suggestions and inspiration. Both of them kept working with me for months after Hackbright ended, which kept my moral high during the difficult job hunt period. Whether you decide to go with Hackbright or not, make sure you choose a program that offers this type of mentorship! A lot can be learned through diligent self-study, but there are so many items that are made 100x easier by having a good mentor.
Hackbright offers an incredibly supportive environment, and this doesn't stop after graduation. The career team schedules one-on-one meetings with each student, and encourage you to schedule as many meetings with them as you want. There definitely is a lot self-motivation needed to keep up with the work necessary to find a job after graduating, but they are there with you every step of the way. Hackbright also sets up various networking events to help the students meet the right people to get them jobs.
Hackbright gives enough foundation and exposure to concepts to teach its students how to continue their education. Even before you secure a job as one, you leave Hackbright a software engineer.
- More Than I Could Have Asked For From a Bootcamp- 7/16/2018Violet Yeh • Software Engineer • Student • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
Prior to attending Hackbright, I had been at a co-ed (mainly male) coding program that lacked the education and career support I needed to succeed as a software engineer. I ended up choosing Hackbright because of the post-grad support and emphasis on balance. There is a technical mentor on staff twice a week, career staff available to help, study sessions every month to continue learning, an amazing alumnae, and many career events. The importance of balance in the program was huge, because I truly believe you cannot learn without some type of balance. We were often told not to stay up until the crack of dawn cramming CS topics. I found their way of teaching most effective for myself to solidify web development and computer science.
I did not realize until during the program, I would make long-lasting connections with my cohort mates and staff. I always had someone from the ed staff to turn to for technical issues and emotional support during this hard journey. I was able to go to my advisor for any questions or concerns related to curriculum, personal matters, imposter syndrome, and career advice. The career team was able to help us prepare during the program and after on the job hunt. The field trips we were able to attend really helped solidify what I was looking for in a company and what the industry was like by meeting many other engineers, particularly women in the industry. The mentorship program is not perfect, but I was lucky to have an amazing mentor that provided technical and emotional support. Overall, I would highly suggest Hackbright to someone looking to break into the industry who knows they need support during/after the program and balance/guidance.
- Best Bootcamp To Transition Into Tech- 7/13/2018Neha Gupta • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Jose • Verified via GitHub
Hackbright surpassed my expectations in all aspects. The curriculum was well developed, giving us a solid understanding of Python, JavaScript, and CS fundamentals that can be built upon later after graduating and while studying for job interviews. We each built impressive projects that could be put on our resume and discussed during interviews, which definitely helps since we don't have prior software engineering work experience.
Hackbright took us on company visits, which helped to give us insights into what it would be like to work in tech and also helped expand our professional network. We were also matched with mentors who work in the tech industry to help us throughout and even after the program.
Career support was more than I expected, more than I recieved in the two universities I had attended previously. Additionally, the alumni network is large, pretty spread out (not just restricted to the Bay Area), and super helpful. Every alum I have contacted to ask about job opportunities has been responsive, encouraging and supportive. I graduated Hackbright with a strong sense of what my next steps should be in terms of how to approach the job search and what projects/technologies to work on next. Thanks to the amazing career support, I was able to receive my first job offer less than a month after graduating.
- Amazing Support with Career Transition- 7/12/2018Estrella Vinces • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Jose • Verified via LinkedIn
At the beginning of the year, I decided to leave my decade-long career in Customer Support and attempt a transition to Software Engineering. I considered multiple bootcamps but ultimately settled on Hackbright Academy after the admissions interview.
The main thing that stood out to me in the admissions interview was that the questions focused on how I might support my cohort throughout the program. What I took from that conversation was that Hackbright uniquely cares for its students and aim to provide as many avenues of support as possible. That feeling was reinforced time and time again as I was going through the program. The instructors and extended faculty support their students every step of the way, positive affirmations written on post-its adorn the walls of the school, and if a student has a bad day, the whole cohort gets together to support them. In addition, a couple of weeks in, each student is matched with two volunteer mentors from the industry who dedicate an hour per week to offer advice and support.
The curriculum is very well-paced for students who have had a prior introduction to programming. More advanced students may find some of the material in the first five weeks to be a review; however, every lecture and exercise comes with additional material for further study which I found to be invaluable.
After the first five weeks, the cohort breaks apart into individual projects. Students pick their project with assistance and guidance from their advisor, then start development from scratch. Independent projects cover database design, to back-end server development, all the way through front-end design and deployment. The purpose is to reinforce the skills developed in the first five weeks through practical implementation. In the end, students demo their projects in front of a visiting panel of companies followed by an evening of networking.
Finally, the last two weeks are focused on career development. Cohorts visit tech companies in the area, practice interview skills and get guest lectures from hiring managers and alum.
Throughout the program, Hackbright staff asks for frequent feedback. Feedback forms are sent out after every lecture, the data from which is used to help tailor future lectures.
Upon completion of the program, the school continues to support students through the job search. Career development staff will check in with students to offer advice and assist with connecting to hiring managers. Instructors host bi-weekly study sessions for alum and can provide additional practice interviews.
Circling back on my personal experience, I found several companies from our project demo night reached out to me to offer interviews. After interviewing with several companies, I ultimately chose to accept a job offer from one of the companies who visited our demo night.
I honestly couldn't be happier with my choice to attend Hackbright Academy. Everyone from the instructors and career development team to the extended faculty genuinely cares for their students and are passionate to #changetheratio. My experience was a transformative one that couldn't possibly repay. I can't recommend the school enough to anyone looking to make a positive change in their life.
- One of the Best Decisions of My Life- 5/1/2018Shirley Xu • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
The most valuable resources you need making a major career switch is a strong network and support system. The community at Hackbright is unbelievable. I started school with a competitive mindset and just wanted to make a quick career switch and get sh-t done. At Hackbright, I learned how to build community and what it means to empower others, especially women. I felt more accepted than I ever had by a group of peers (besides my best friends from childhood). My incredible cohortmates inspired me daily, and the alumni network was very supportive in my job search. Hackbright also has an excellent mentorship program (2 mentors : 1 student ratio), and a network of industry partners that regularly host job fairs and whiteboarding sessions to help you shine in the job market.
- Highly Recommend- 4/24/2018Hallie • Software Developer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
I could easily write 20 pages about how much I loved Hackbright but I'll try to keep this a little shorter than that. Just as a background, I might not be the traditional Hackbright student in that I came to Hackbright directly after getting my degree from UC Berkeley.
The program starts off with two lectures and two labs per day. You give anonymous feedback after every lecture which they use to improve the course. Then there's a few weeks to work on a final project and the last two weeks are career focused. You get an advising group where you and three other students have a specific advisor who helps guide you in your quest. Fridays are fun.
I have never seen such dedicated and caring instructors. All of the instructors went way out of their way to help me. On several occasions I had instructors send me a follow up email to something I had asked them about with more information and sources. During project season I got so much help and always felt so encouraged by them. They'd also do that thing that really great teachers do where you ask a question and then somehow they make it so that you figure out the answer yourself like I don't know how they do it but it's magical.
Career Services:
At first I was very overwhelmed by anything career related. I came in totally clueless when it came to that area. However, in the last two weeks (that were totally career focused) that changed. They set up guest speakers, workshops, field trips, taught us how to network with other people (so scary!) and more. I always felt like they were there to support me and help me with everything I needed help with whether it was with my resume or just a pep talk. Finding a job is a lot of hard work but they don't just send you out into the wild. You can talk to career services at anytime after you graduate and they also send out weekly check in emails as well as emails that have all the future events, alumn talks, etc. I never would have imagined that I would successfully negotiate my salary offer over the phone (it was so scary!) but career services gave me the help and confidence I needed to do that.
Lastly, here are just some of my favorite parts of the program:
1) Turns out your brain actually functions better when you get a full night sleep (who would have guessed…). Hackbright's mission is to make you learn a ton of stuff in a short period of time so they encouraged us to get a full night sleep and make an effort to take care of ourselves. It worked.
2) There was no competition. I felt like every student wanted to help each other and build each other up. It was so great to learn in an environment when nobody was trying to prove they were smarter than you (cough, uc berkeley)
3) I felt supported by students and staff. During the program I had two close family members pass away within a day of each other and Hackbright was such a comfortable and supportive environment that I was able to get through it.
4) And for my favorite part of Hackbright: All the confidence I came out with.
I had very little, if any, confidence going into this program. I never would have imagined that going to Hackbright would change that. And unlike while I was at Berkeley, I was able to gain confidence without desperately trying to compare myself to other people. In just 3 months, Hackbright was able to build me up and give me confidence I never would have thought I could have.
I went into this program thinking I'd learn how to code better and yeah I came out with all these sweet coding skills but I also came out with a huge support network, a good understanding of the industry and interview process, I learned how to talk to strangers, and I have more self confidence than I've had in my entire life. I'm now doing things I would have never imagined I could do before.
I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is willing to put in the effort and work hard.
- Hackbright opened doors for me!- 4/6/2018Sarai Rosenberg • Application Security Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via GitHub
I applied for engineering roles before Hackbright, but I rarely heard back from recruiters, and I couldn't succeed in on-site interviews.
Hackbright Academy gave me the skills, confidence, vocabulary, and connections to excel at interviews and land my first software engineering role!
The atmosphere at Hackbright was superb. I felt supported every step of the way—by the instructors, by career development, by my mentors, and most of all, by my cohort! Even the learning areas are fantastic, as they're not a row of desks but fluffy soft shaggy carpeting, floor seats, and generous couch seating, in addition to a row of tables and chairs. Support staff (i.e., stuffed animals) are spread throughout the room, and named adorably.
Hackbright gave me the opportunity to pair program with my colleagues, which not only reinforced the exercises, but it helped us learn to verbalize our ideas about the functions and algorithms we wrote. Hackbright also matched each of us with two mentors, who met with us weekly to reassure us, build our confidence, teach us, and help us practice to prepare for interviews.
Hackbright's alumnae network is invaluable for mentorship and for networking throughout my career, and probably the most valuable part of Hackbright.
- Great learning experience!- 3/27/2018Swathi Iyer • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via GitHub
After having worked in semi-technical field for a couple of years, I wanted to move my career forward and learn programming. I began with online javascript courses, and one fine day bumped into a Hackbright ad online! I was amazed with the #changetheratio mission, and the academy's purpose of empowering women via Tech education.I was new to Python, hence I joined the part-time program first, to get a feel of the culture and curriculum (and I wasn't disappointed at all!). From the takeaways that I got during part-time education, it was easier for me to decide that pursuing a full-time program at Hackbright was the way to go forward. This was indeed one of the best decisions I've made for my career advancement.The teaching style of having theory and lab assignments together in each session helped me remember the concepts clearly. I was able to apply them practically in my take-home assignment as well as my project. The staff and lab instructors were quite knowledgeable, and provided answers to our queries, both in theory class as well as in the labs, with a smile!Throughout the program, I got to interact with every fellow student from my cohort, and was inspired by how women across different backgrounds could motivate and help each other learn and grow! Because of the friendly and supportive environment, I felt encouraged to persist in an attempt to learn something totally new as Python programming, and ended up successfully building a web app and deploy it. Also, the field trips and various talks from the industry experts / volunteers (organized by the career team) helped gain more practical insights into the industry. I learnt a great deal of soft skills and networking skills which I was able to apply during my job search.The Hackbright community also values your personal time, and ensures that you get a balance in between the intense nature of the program. The schedule and the program structure is very flexibly designed (with no compromise on the quality / content of the curriculum) and that helped me complete the program successfully, despite every day commute all the way from South bay.Also, both the ed team and career team take your feedback very seriously, and you could see them constantly working on making their process better. Even after graduating, the team has been welcoming, and helpful with your queries. With Hackbright, I was exposed to a very open network of women willing to help you anytime. The 12-week immersive program at Hackbright was definitely an all-round personality development experience, than just a curriculum-driven educational program.
- Great Environment for Women- 12/30/2017Jessica Brock • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via GitHub
Like any bootcamp you will not leave as a Senior Software Engineer. But you will be a proficient Python/Javascript web developer. And have the tools you need to learn any programming technology.
The first five weeks you will learn Python, Javascript/jQuery, Flask web framework and Jinja (templating), HTML/CSS/Bootstrap, SQL/SQL Alchemy and other technologies you will need on the job.
The second five weeks you will work on your capstone project and present it on Demo Night, in front of prospective employers and other people. Here you will all about MVP (Minimum Viable Product), debugging, testing and researching APIs and other issues that come up when trying to meet a deadline.
The final two weeks are spent with the Career Development team. You actually work them every week thoughout the program, but the last two weeks you get them fulltime. You will go out and do white boarding and technical interviewing at tech companies in San Francisco. You will learn about networking, salary neogiation, interviewing skills and much more.
The 12-week fulltime program is expensive, tough, but rewarding. They have a great Alumae network that you can plug into and scheduled Alumni events (think networking). The women you go though the program with will be your friends/network for life. As one of the instructors said, "you will get your first job, but the women you graduate with will get up your next job."
- Learning 24/7, and loving it!- 12/16/2017Olivia Bettaglio • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
Before I found Hackbright, I never considered being a software engineer. That option was never offered to me in high school or college, and by the time I decided to study it on my own, I immediately regretted not starting sooner and taking CS classes in college. Luckily, Hackbright quickly entered the scene and showed me that my chance wasn't over. By taking me on and feeding my desire to enter a technical field, Hackbright ignited a fire in me that I doubt will ever go out. I learned so much in my 12-week program, and I haven't stopped seeking out new things to learn since.
To give more specifics...
Things I found that Hackbright excelled in:
- Teaching a tech stack that is growing in the industry. In my current position, I use Python every day and I love it! Not to mention, Hackbright was the first to teach me how a computer works in the first place. :)
- Structuring our time together efficiently. Given the mountain of material we learned in 3 months, I was constantly impressed that I never felt overwhelmed. Lectures always contained the right level of depth into each subject, and the corresponding lab sessions were perfectly tuned to train us in the concepts we had just learned. The program leaders clearly listen to past cohorts (taking surveys after every lecture and checking in every week), and implement changes to the structure that greatly benefit the students.
- Kickstarting our professional network with a mentorship program. Each student was paired with 2-3 local working professionals in the industry. These mentors were volunteers, drawn to Hackbright's mentor program with desires to guide the next generation of engineers! I was given 3 completely awesome mentors who continued to help me well into my job search.
- Nurturing a safe, fun, encouraging environment. Weekly check-ins and evening socials provided time for both students and staff to relax and get to know one another. Unfriendly competition was never welcome in our cohort, as was evident by our frequent pair programming sessions and supportive demo-night practices. The bonds we created allowed us to flourish in our time there, and we frequently reconnect and remain a strong network of support.
- Providing tools and techniques to help with the job search. Weeks 11-12 were entirely devoted to career services, and I felt well-equipped for my job search. Most of the benefits I received came later, however. Hackbright offers discounts for its alumni to use a variety of study tools, and I took advantage of several that really made a difference in my job search. In particular, my cohort was given beta access to Interviewing.io, a platform that conducts technical phone interviews between anonymized participants. It was a fantastic opportunity to get interview practice in a low-stakes environment, and potentially make new contacts!
Things I think Hackbright could approach better:
- Project guidance. At the culmination of 10 weeks, each of us had built a coding project that was entirely her own, and Demo Night was a chance for us to show it to enthusiastic representitives from leading Bay Area tech companies. Planning for that project began around week 3, and each project idea had to be approved by one's appointed project advisor. However, I feel that the project I chose, while interesting and fun, didn't allow me to showcase all of the tools I learned at Hackbright. I didn't know this at week 3, but by week 10 I had a few regrets. I wish I had been advised to change my project concept a bit earlier on.
- Being a better representative to partner companies. At several points in my job search, I found a favorable job listing at a company that was in partnership with Hackbright. I sent a request to our Career Services for a formal introduction to the company (as is procedure), but each time, there was a holdup—either Hackbright had since lost their contact at the company, or Career Services advised me to approach the company myself. I felt unsupported and didn't end up getting any facetime with those companies.
After experiencing Hackbright, I was ready to face the industry with staff, company partners, and 600+ alumni at my disposal. But regardless of the resources I was given, I am still most grateful to Hackbright for taking a chance on me and nurturing my curiosity into the behemoth it is today. Now I know that I will never stop learning, and I never want to!
I've written a post on Hackbright's blog with more information on my experience and my current position as an engineer. If you have any questions for me, please reach out on LinkedIn—I'd love to help! Cheers, and good luck!
- Absolutely the best!- 9/21/2017Charlotte S. • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
Coming from a nursing background, I had zero coding experience prior to attending Hackbright's prep course (and onto the fellowship). After talking to tech recruiters regarding what bootcamp to attend, they all unanimously pointed towards Hackbright.
There are 4 dinstinct qualities about Hackbright that make it stand out from the rest: the transparency, continuous passion for improvement, support system, and alumnae network.
Transparency - They held info sessions for prospective students, were timely with email exchanges, and are part of a 3rd party outcomes report. Just looking at the website, you know exactly what you're getting into, up to the day-to-day schedule of the program.
Continuous passion for improvement: During the prep and fellowship program, every lecture was paired with a feedback survey, as well as the TA writing notes in the back for potential powerpoint typos, areas of clarifications, etc. They also restructure the curriculum from time to time to keep up with the latest versions of programming languages / if a certain technology is starting to be prevalent in the job market.
Support system: When you're attending a lecture and look back, seeing all the other instructors/TAs literally attending the lecture WITH you, you know you are in the right place. What an amazing staff. I never once felt insecure about asking a question, and never once had no one available to ask the question to.
Alumnae network: Hackbright continously hosts events where alum and students connect with one another, as well as the career services team being more than happy to introduce you to previous graduates. It's by far the strongest community I've seen. We are all proud Hackbrighters, easily spotted in the city with our red jackets.
My only room of improvement would be the tech stack they teach. It's a carefully curated one, intended for pedagogical reasons. However, in terms of the job market and what's prevalent out there, it does not exactly align. But, this bootcamp above all else taught me HOW to learn new frameworks/languages in a short amount of time, which is absolutely the most important skill you can have going into the tech industry.
- Life-changing course- 6/19/2017Vivian Lin • Software Engineer • Student • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
I began my coding journey by following along MIT's introduction to programming course and various Codecademy courses here and there. A few weeks later, I decided to check out Hackbright's fellowship application. It was a day before the deadline for the next cohort, so I stopped halfway through the application. I figured that there's no way I could complete the whole process in one day. Then I got a call from Victoria from Admissions, who encouraged me to submit my application since the deadline had moved back by 2 weeks. I got accepted within the month, and it's surreal how much my life has changed.
I absolutely loved the program. A drawback I read online before was that an all-women bootcamp doesn't prepare you for a male-dominated workplace. I can say that that is untrue. The environment simply provided the women with a safe place to focus on learning.
Pros (+):
- Energetic staff and knowledgeable instructors who revamp the curriculum based on feedback
- Study/life balance for student's ability to decide how to spend time after 6pm
- Exposure to full-stack webapp development. The individual projects are so each student can fully own her idea/execution
- Mentorship program is careful curated - I had three mentors: a frontend engineer at mid-sized startup, an engineer at a small VC, and a backend engineer at a large-sized company. They all used different languages and were available for support on project and whiteboarding.
Cons (-):
- Pace was slower than I would have liked, but in a way it forced me to absorb the information deeper
- Algorithm is taught mostly with whiteboarding, but I think it's important to instill the importance of logic & algorithms early on. I studied algorithms on my own time after class ended for the day.
Overall, I met really great people and found my job ( which I love ) within two weeks of graduating. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to change industries and needs a structured path.
- Software Engineering Fellowship- 4/11/2017Jennifer Grace • Software Engineer • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via LinkedIn
I had a positive experience at Hackbright Academy. Hackbright was a supportive and positive environment for me to learn how to code and prepare for the job search.
First of all, I was super impressed with the collaboration environment among the students. It did not feel like a competition where there is a sole "winner" of Hackbright. I feel like we ALL came out as winners at the end and we all helped each other in our own way, whether it was emotional support or help and ideas technically. I definitely got that "these are my people" feeling!
There was a lot of support and encouragement from the educational staff and career services team as well. The quality of my instructors was excellent as well as the TA's and lab instructor. The instructors were great about checking in with the students making sure we were understanding the material and encouraged us to ask questions. They were also very good about requesting feedback after each lecture. A school that takes feedback seriously is a good sign in my opinion!
Hackbright tries hard to set you up for success, already connecting each student with 3 mentors that work in the tech industry. All three of my mentors were helpful and involved. I still communicate and meet with them even though the fellowship is over. I have a much bigger network now than I did before Hackbright!
Career services were also strong. Very organized and thought out material. The last two weeks of the fellowship was career services focused, bringing in people from the industry to talk to us and give us a wealth of advice for the job search.
Of course, make sure to put in the hard work, time, and dedication to make the most of Hackbright!
- Professional Leveling Up- 1/30/2017Chung Nguyen • Graduate • Course: Full-Time (12-week) Software Engineering Program • Campus: San Francisco • Verified via GitHub
As you can tell from the ratings, I really enjoyed my time at Hackbright. I'm more of a list person, so let's make some lists.
- Excellent structure. First five weeks: lecture in the morning, lab, lunch, lecture in the afternoon, lab. Homework. Weekend assessments. Weeks six through ten: lecture in the morning, work on your projects the rest of the time. Weeks eleven and twelve: lectures and guest speakers on career things (interviewing tips, negotiations, whiteboarding, field trips). It's a very professional setup and I felt well cared for. [Side note: I also felt like I probably could have learned all the things I learned at HB on my own, but it would have taken at least 4x longer and be much more frustrating, so that alone justifies the tuition for me.]
- Lots of feedback mechanisms in place. After every lecture / talk / event, there's a survey. And they take the survey results seriously and implement your feedback (if warranted). HB is not perfect, but they sure do work hard and constant improvement.
- The network. Besides the people who work at HB, you become a part of this amazingly supportive alumnae community. I was actually really afraid of being with the same classmates all the time and also with a lot of women who may want to socialize a lot, but the end result was that I could put in however much effort into socialization as I wanted. I didn't feel pressured to grab lunch or talk. And regardless of my lack of socialization investment, I still felt like one of the team. And it was a great team. I really miss my cohort. And HB.
- The mentors. I had varying degrees of closeness with my mentors but they were all amaizing and oh-so helpful! So cool that HB has this in place to further support us.
- Career support. The career services team is resourceful, encouraging, and supportive. We updated our resumes, LinkedIn, wrote cover letters, ... we basically had everything in place to hit the ground running for the job search as soon as the program was over. I lucked out and landed a job with a partner company about a month after the program ended. I was prepared to allot myself 3 - 6 months for the job hunt, as that is a more reasonable / likely amount of time.
- It's not cheap. Plus, you'll be doing it full time (plus!) so you won't be able to get a job. I feel really privileged to be able to take this leap, but I understand that not everyone can do it. Definitely consider your personal financial situation thoroughly before leaping.
- It's tough. The program is tough. Software development is not easy work. It requires attention to detail, problem solving skills, patience, teamwork. This is a double-edged sword because I was thinking back on my old job where I knew most of the things to know and was not very challenged and made decent money. I definitely could've stayed on that trajectory. But I love challenges, so I went to HB and I know now that I'll be challenged for the rest of my life. Know this before you choose this path. :)
If you have any questions about my experience, feel free to read my blog post on it and reach out to me with questions. Happy to answer them!


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Muhammad Ali's Recipe for Life February 28, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Boxing, Sports, Video.
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All Talk on All-Star Saturday February 17, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Basketball, NBA, Sports, Video.
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All-Star Saturday is something I always look forward to, mostly because of the Dunk Contest and 3-Point Shootout.
Shooting Stars Competition
San Antonio's David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Beckey Hammon were named the new champions of the Shooting Stars Competition. I thought this team was the least likely to be victorious for the simple fact that they had two 7 footers on their team.
I was shocked to see that the Detroit team of Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, and Bill Lambier didn't repeat. I had them repeating, but they were just off last night.
Skills Challenge
The Skills Challenge is something I think should be replaced with something like horse or one on one. Seeing these guys go through the course half speed just isn't exciting to me.
Utah's Deron Williams won the skills challenge beating Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, and Dwayne Wade. Williams set a new record, completing the course in 25.5 seconds, beating New Orleans Chris Paul in the final round.
3-Point Shootout
I was rooting for Cleveland's Daniel Gibson to come away with the upset on this one. Gibson hit 11 3-pointers in the Rookie-Sophomore game Friday Night, but came up short on Saturday.
The defending champion, Jason Kapono was once again victorious. Kapono tied a 22 year old record set by Craig Hodges, shooting a 25 in the final round. Kapono once again proved that it's okay to be one dimensional as long as you can shoot.
Was it just me, or was Dirk and Peja surprisingly off this game? Dirk shot an air-ball, and Peja hit the side of the backboard.
The Dunk Contest
Apparently, it is okay to sleep on Jamario Moon. His first dunk was kind of nice though. Not sure why he had Kapono throwing him the pass on his second dunk.
I was very disappointed in Rudy Gay's performance. I thought he was going to do something special last night. Magic Johnson made a good point about Gay. He said he's a great in game dunker, but not so special in a dunk contest.
Gerald Green's Birthday Cake dunk was innovative and creative. At first, I wasn't sure that he actually blew the candle out, but after viewing the replay, he somehow pulled it off. Green should have got more props from dunking without shoes on. Just running on hardwood makes my feet hurt.
The Birthday Cake
Dwight Howard had an amazing run of dunks last night, and won the contest hands down. That was the best run of dunks since Vince Carter's performance in Oakland. He did dunks no one has ever seen before, and what made it even more spectacular was a guy that big being so agile. His Superman Dunk was one of the best dunks I have ever seen. It almost looked unreal.
She Got Game February 13, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Basketball, Sports, Video.
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Two nights ago, high school phenom Brittney Griner made SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays with some great blocks and some impressive drop step dunks. The 6'8" junior has committed to Baylor, and is expected to grow another inch by her senior year. Here is a video that goes more in depth into the legend of Brittney Griner.
DO NOT Sleep on Jamario Moon February 11, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Basketball, NBA, Sports, Video.
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With the NBA Dunk Contest coming up on February 16th, most NBA fans have no idea who Jamario Moon is, and why he's in the dunk contest. I must admit, I was asking myself the same question. I found a video of him practicing for the upcoming contest, and the dunks he did in the beginning were good, but not great. Then, the last dunk he did in the video had me thinking… Who's going to take second this year?
If only his teammates didn't move the camera. Hopefully, he'll attempt the dunk on February 16th.
Fill in the Blank: Shaquille O'Neal February 7, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Basketball, Fill in the Blank, NBA, Sports.
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Shaq going to the Phoenix Suns is .
All Talk on Super Bowl XLII February 4, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Football, NFL, Sports, Super Bowl.
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I'm still in shock that the Giants were able to defeat the Patriots 17-14. Here are some notes on the greatest Super Bowl game I have ever watched.
Peyton Who?
Eli Manning shut-up all the critics with his performance on Sunday. Manning completed 19 of 34 passes for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns. Manning completed the game winning touchdown to Burress with 35 seconds left in the game, and was named Super Bowl MVP. Tiki Barber should officially be banned from commentating on the NFL.
Plaxico is the New Ms. Cleo
I guess Plaxico Burress can see the future. His prediction of the Giants defeating the Pats 23-17 was awfully close to the real score of 17-14. Burress clinched the game with his game winning TD from Manning and gave a big I Told You So to all the doubters.
Defense Wins Championships
You have to give a lot of credit to the New York Giants defense, especially the front four. To stop an offensive machine like the Pats is an amazing feat. Brady was never able to get into a rhythm as he was hurried almost every play and sacked five times. He took some pretty hard shots when trying to get throws off. Justin Tuck played out of his mind this game. He and the front four completely changed the game.
4th and 13?!
The Patriots lost by 3 points. They had an opportunity to kick a 49 yard field goal in the first half, as they were leading 7-3, but decided to go for it on 4th and 13. Nuff said.
Wide Receivers Were Ballin
Wes Walker was becoming Brady's #1 target this game. Welker had 11 catches for 103 yards. Moss had 5 catches for 62 yards and what many thought was the game clinching TD. Rookie Steve Smith really stepped up for the Giants. Smith made some crucial catches and found ways to get open. Besides Burress's game winning TD, the catch of the night had to be David Tyree's 32 yard catch on 3rd and 5 with 57 seconds left in the game. To be able to hold on to that ball with Rodney Harrison trying to punch it out was an incredible play. Earlier in the game, Tyree recorded his first touchdown of the season off a 5 yard pass from Manning.
18-1 Has to Hurt
While I'm happy that Michael Strahan and Amani Toomer finally got their rings, my heart goes out to the Pats. To be perfect in the regular season and lose the big one has to hurt. I don't know how a team can recover from that, and I'm not so sure if they will. I'm really curious to see if Junior Seau will return next season. The Pats are human now, and are fair game for the rest of the league. Can't wait to see how they'll respond.
Pats or Giants? February 2, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Football, NFL, Sports.
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So I'm getting ready for the Super Bowl tomorrow and I can't wait. While I think the Pats are going to win this one convincingly, I'm curious to see what others think. Pats or Giants? Feel free to give me predictions and tell me why you think the team you pick is going to win, ESPECIALLY if you think the Giants are going to win.
Randy Moss On How He Would Like To Be Remembered January 31, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Football, NFL, Sports, Video.
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I think we all agree that we've seen a completely different side of Randy Moss this season, both on and off the field. Here is a video of Moss telling reporters and fans how he would like to be remembered.
Chris Paul Has Got My Vote for MVP January 29, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Basketball, NBA, Sports.
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New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul is hands down the MVP this year. Not only is he leading the league in steals, but he's averaging a double double with 20.6 points per game and 10.5 assist per game.
On Monday, Paul led the Hornets to their ninth straight victory, defeating the Denver Nuggets 117-93. Paul nearly recorded a triple double with 23 points, 17 assists, and 9 rebounds. He has recorded double digits in assist in nine straight games, which is the second longest streak in team history.
Thanks to the amazing play of the third year point guard out of Wake Forest, the New Orleans Hornets are in first place in the western conference with a record of 32-12. This is a far better improvement from last year's record of 39-43. The sole reason for the turnaround is Paul simply makes his teammates better. Just ask Tyson Chandler. The two have connected for the most alley oops than any other duo in the league.
Paul has the ability to create for himself and create for others. He's is by far this season's MVP. I just hope the NBA gets it right this time.
He's Only 19 Years Old… WOW January 28, 2008Posted by Marquis Chapman in Basketball, Sports, Video.
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He's only 19 years old, but this kid can fly. Be sure to check out the dunk at the end of the video.

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Fast and Easy Recipe for Broccolini and Tomato Soup 2010-10-22 13:54:06
Broccolini and Tomato Soup
Broccolini and Tomato Soup
Adapted From Every Day With Rachael Ray
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small carrot, chopped
2 small ribs celery, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
Salt and pepper
1 28-ounce can diced or whole fire-roasted tomatoes
1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 bunches broccolini, cut into 2 1/2-inch florets
8 to 10 basil leaves, torn
Grated pecorino-romano cheese, for topping
Crusty bread, for serving
- In a medium soup pot, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the carrot, celery, onion, garlic and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the diced and stewed tomatoes and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Using an immersion blender or a blender, puree the soup. Stir in the broccolini and basil; season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated cheese and crusty bread.
Serves 4.
- Category
- Other, Soups/Stews
- Cuisine
- North American


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The hardest question about seeking certification (through BCG) or accreditation (through ICAPGen) is the very first one: Am I ready?
Self-evaluation is tough at the best of times, and no measure of readiness is foolproof. So I will suggest several independent measures, from various sources. Each of them has pitfalls, but if they all point the same way, then it's probably time to postpone your procrastination and get into the process. (My examples are BCG-based because that's my experience.)
Measure #1 (from Elissa Scalise Powell): If you've done serious genealogy two or three times a week for seven to ten years, you may be ready. This turns out to be close to the idea of 10,000 hours of practice needed to gain mastery in cognitively demanding fields, popularized in Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers.
Pitfall of this measure: have you really had ten years of experience or only one year's experience ten times over? One way to overcome the pitfall: if you spent your ten years of experience without dealing with any land or probate records, subtract at least five years.
Measure #2: If you can pass the weighted quiz questions on the BCG web site, you may be ready.
Pitfall: Sometimes we kid ourselves when taking quizzes of this sort.
Measure #3: The easier you find it to read and understand NGSQ articles, the more likely you are to be ready -- especially if you started out not understanding them at all.
Pitfall: Reading is not always the same as doing.
Measure #4: If you have published in a peer-reviewed journal, you may well be ready.
Pitfall: Sometimes you're not -- especially if you make the plausible but false assumption that an article is the same exact kind of job as the required portfolio materials.
Measure #5: If you cannot stay awake during a lecture by Elizabeth Shown Mills or Thomas W. Jones, then you're definitely not ready. [No pitfall here.]
Measure #6: If everybody you know says you're really good at genealogy, then you might be ready.
Pitfall: The people you know may be extremely polite. Or they may be telling the truth, but have no idea what serious genealogy involves. As in chess, there are more levels of expertise than we can easily imagine.
If you find most of these measures are favorable, then I say go ahead. There is additional generic help available once you are "on the clock."
Don't forget -- some of us learn by doing (which is a polite way of saying that we learned to swim by jumping into the deep end of the pool). As a result, some of us had to go through the process twice in order to succeed. There are worse fates, such as never trying . . . and hence never knowing whether you really had what it takes.
Harold Henderson, "Are you ready to go for a credential?," Midwestern Microhistory: A Genealogy Blog, posted 11 December 2013 (http://midwesternmicrohistory.blogspot.com : viewed [date]). [Please feel free to link to the specific post if you prefer.]
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Are you ready to go for a credential?
The hardest question about seeking certification (through BCG) or accreditation (through ICAPGen) is the very first one: Am I ready?
Posted by Harold Henderson at 12:30 AM
Labels: accreditation, BCG, certification, credentials, Elissa Scalise Powell, Elizabeth Shown Mills, ICAPGen, readiness, Thomas W. Jones
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- Unknown said...
I would add one pitfall to #5: Mr. Jones and Ms. Mills have wonderfully soothing voices, especially when heard in those darkened conference rooms. Sometimes no matter how engaging the topic & speaker, the body suddenly at rest takes advantage of free will.
- December 11, 2013 at 5:34 AM
- Michael Hait said...
Especially at a conference when that "body suddenly at rest" has been very busy, averaging 4-5 hours of sleep.
- December 11, 2013 at 5:39 AM
- leslielawson said...
Another way to test ones self is to take the Advanced Practicum at SLIG. Only you can decide how we'll you achieved the goal.
- December 19, 2013 at 5:40 PM


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architect wrote:Luke the Warrior wrote:Where is the shipping list, not subscribers but the order of people its going to.
They are currently one and the same. Each person on the list will be contacted with the address of the person they will ship to.
Should I contact the next person, or will you send me their address? I'm anticipating sending Harold off by the end of the week. Maybe early next week.


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Spaghetti with Salami & Fennel
- 4Servings
- 3 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4- 1/3 pound salami (such as hard salami with black pepper and wine, Genoa salami, or hot or sweet soppressata), about 15 to 20 not-too-thin slices, cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips
- 1 large bulb fennelquartered, cored, very thinly sliced and a few fronds chopped and reserved
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup Pernod, dry vermouth or white wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 14 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
In a large skillet over medium-high, heat the EVOO, three turns of the pan. Separate the strips of salami as you scatter them into the pan. Cook, tossing with tongs, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the sliced fennel, onion, garlic, thyme and fennel seeds; season with salt and pepper. Zest the lemon over the fennel mixture. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the fennel and onions are very tender and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the Pernod, if using, then add the stock and beans and heat through. Just before serving, squeeze in the juice of half the lemon for brightness.
When the water is at a rapid boil, salt it and cook the spaghetti until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving half a mug of the cooking water. Add the pasta, reserved cooking water and salami to the fennel mixture. toss in the fennel fronds and season. Drizzle with EVOO, to taste. Serve with the grated cheese to pass around the table.


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Used 2017 Jayco Greyhawk 29MV
When you step inside the Greyhawk 29MV class C gas motor home by Jayco, you will be impressed with how well the floorplan space is used. To the left of the entrance there is a counter with a pull out countertop with drawers, a double kitchen sink, three burner range, microwave, refrigerator, and a pantry. Behind the driver's seat you will find a sofa with overhead cabinets and dinette slide. Above the driver's seat is a cab-over bunk with TV overhead cabinet for extra sleeping space.
As you proceed toward the rear of the motor home, you will walk through the bathroom. There is a private toilet area with a sink, and medicine cabinet. The shower is across the hallway. The rear bedroom has a queen bed and nightstands slide. There is also a wardrobe and TV cabinet in the bedroom.
Looking to store your outdoor gear isn't a problem since there are several exterior storage compartments outside the motor home.
There are many options to choose from, plus many more standard features to enjoy!
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Chassis: Ford E450
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|Furnace BTU
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Jayco, Inc. was founded in 1968 by a man of strong faith and vision. The late Lloyd J. Bontrager, family man and inventor, felt he could build the world a better RV. He longed to create a company of his own, one that clearly reflected his ideals: a company where everyone would be treated as "family".
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text: Friday, April 20, 2012 New APTA Resource Helps Practice Owners and Managers in Collection Efforts Recent increases in copays and deductibles have made collection at time of service critical for the financial health of physical therapy practices. To help members in this administrative function, APTA has launched a new resource titled Collection of Copays, Deductibles, and Other Patient Fees: Best Practices for Physical Therapists. Two new podcast recordings and transcripts complement this resource. Collecting Patient Fees: An Overview reviews compliance issues related to copay collection and describes the relevant resources available for members on this topic. The second podcast, Collecting Patient Fees: One Practice's Success Story, is an interview with a director of operations at a physical therapy private practice who describes a fresh approach for successful collection of patient fees.


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Hilary Swank may play famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart in "Amelia," but soon she'll become a real-life pilot.
"I had about 19 hours of flying under my belt," she told Access Hollywood at the film's premiere in New York City on Tuesday. "You have to fly solo, obviously, to get your pilot's license and the insurance policy on the movie was never going to allow me do that."
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With the movie due in theaters on Friday, Hilary's ready to take to the air once more.
"I definitely want to see that through," she said.
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She added that Amelia, who disappeared mysteriously during a 1937 flight, was more than just an impressive pilot.
"She had the Amelia Earhart clothing line, the Amelia Earhart luggage – and it was all to finance her flying," Hilary said of Amelia's stardom.
Such celebrity endorsements may be common now, but in Amelia's era, they were groundbreaking.
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"This was a woman who made no apologies for living her life the way she wanted," Hilary told Access at the film's junket. "She was ahead of her time, in the '20s and '30s. She was living in 2009."
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Robin Wright Penn: Why Sean Penn and I Kept Getting Back Together
The 'House of Cards' star also reveals why she's getting married again.
Feb. 11, 2014 -- If Robin Wright seems more independent these days, it's because she is.
In a new interview with the Telegraph, the "House of Cards" star opens up about feeling more ambitious both personally and professionally.
One reason is because she's finally moved past her "devastating" divorce from actor Sean Penn.
"Divorce in and of itself, and with children, is devastating. Worse than that. One of the reasons why we got back together and broke up so much was trying to keep the family together... and we did that for a long time," said Wright, who has two adult children with Penn. "Sean sees the kids. They see him. They see me. We've all got our own lives."
Inside the Love Lives of Robin Wright, Sean Penn and Their Kids
For Wright, that also means a new fiance, in her "Rampart" co-star Ben Foster. In the interview, the actress revealed that in spite of being "so anti-tattoos," she has a 'B' inked on her left hand ("Ben has an 'R' tattoo in the same place," she said. "This felt right because we're not that traditional!") and that she still finds their engagement to be "surreal."
"But we felt married anyway," she explained. "We've been together ever since the first date."
That date, she said, happened after Foster approached her at the "Rampart" premiere and invited her to a poetry recital.
Robin Wright and Ben Foster Are Engaged!
"I'd never, ever been asked out on a date before," Wright said. "Never. I was frickin' married my whole life, and even before that I hadn't been asked out."
There are other big changes in the actress's life these days. A self-described "late bloomer," Wright said that she's taking on more acting challenges than ever before.
"I used to lie in wait and hope to see what roles would come in. But my new ambition is to go out and find what I want," she said. "I also want to direct more. I totally have the bug now."