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Reapplying to Fullstack: 3 Ways to Better Prepare
Fullstack Academy's rigorous application process means that not everyone will pass on their first attempt. Luckily, candidates are allowed to reapply after 2 months of additional practice. Here's what our Director of Admissions recommends to level-up your programming game.
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Job & Career Advice
The CASE Method - My First Technical Interview
A guest post by recent Fullstack student, Jisan Zaman, about his interview prep and experience
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Featured Alum Post
One Alum Shares the Soft Skills You Need to Land a Job at Etsy
Learn how the culture at the Grace Hopper Program set one alum up for success as a junior software engineer at Etsy.
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Job & Career Advice
Meet the Fullstack Academy Instructors: Jess Bracht
This series profiles our instructors at Fullstack Academy and Grace Hopper Program, giving you an inside look at their backgrounds and what they love most about working with and for our students. They also offer up solid advice for prospective students. Today, meet Jess Bracht.
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How Fullstack Works
Want to Learn From Google-Grade Software Engineers? Gabriel Lebec Explains Why That's Possible at Fullstack
Today, meet former instructor Gabriel Lebec, who has recently transitioned to Google. He tells us why Google keeps hiring Fullstack instructors (at present he's the *third* this year!), his advice for prospective students, and how he got into teaching in the first place.
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Job & Career Advice
Make the Leap: How to Build Your Skill Set and Change Careers
Meg Duffy, Program Manager of the Grace Hopper Program, explains how to change careers.
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Job & Career Advice
Making Women the Smartest Coders in the Room
Katy wants women to become the smartest coders in the room. How? Coding bootcamps like Grace Hopper Program. Read her story and see if her path is right for you.
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Grace Hopper Program
Learn to Code ASAP with Our 5 Favorite Free Coding Classes
Get started learning to code ASAP with our favorite free coding classes and websites, as recommended by our students, alums, and instructors.
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How Fullstack Works
Laying Strong Foundations for Coding Bootcamp
So you’ve conquered our Javascript 101 and maybe even Bootcamp Prep and gotten yourself accepted to bootcamp. Whoo-hoo—what’s next? We’re glad you asked because we can’t wait to introduce you to Foundations, our remote pre-work phase. This will be your first real taste of coding bootcamp, done entirely at your own pace.
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How Fullstack Works
Is the Programming Language Taught at a Coding Bootcamp Important?
Some immersive coding schools teach Ruby on Rails, some teach full-stack JavaScript. The distinction is important for both your education and career in development.
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How to Pay for Your Fullstack Academy Education
From paying up-front to scholarships to personal loans and more, here is our ultimate guide to financing your Fullstack Academy education.
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Job & Career Advice
How to Get a High-Paying Job as a Software Engineer
From the skills and training you need to salary estimates based on location, follow these steps to land a job in software engineering.
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