The Future of Software Eng. Interview Prep

Learn algorithms with 1:1 instructors, instant feedback, and custom goals. 800 hours of unstructured interview prep = 150 hours on Headstarter.

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Build interview confidence

Get really good at cracking every pattern, explaining clearly and asking for help while coding

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The Process

Structure and Deadlines

Initial Assessment
Context of past experiences and future goals.
Acceptance Criteria
Score at least 70% to mark complete.
Accountability
Advisor meeting to help prioritize weekly.

The Content

250 Problems

Get all the common patterns across 3 difficulties.

Pro
Intern
Rook

39

Levels

18

Algorithm Patterns

Testimonials

Here’s what our users are saying

Seems to tailor its questions towards its understanding of the user.

Ahmad Hossain
2x Google SWE Intern

“Helped me go over some algorithm skills that I needed to brush up on.”

Aayana Evanson
NYU

“Pushed me outside of my comfort zone in a positive way.”

Nicole Sosa
NYU

“Headstarter taught me how to think like a software engineer and provided me the resources I need to improve my programming skills and make myself more desirable to hiring managers.”

Aleika Chery
City College

“I needed community and accountability.”

Jenny
MIT

“Builds on a positive feedback loop to build your career momentum.”

Adam Jablonka
Queens College

“Provided a personal connection with seasoned professionals.”

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Saqib Mahmood
Queens College

“It was hard at first, but with the help of resources, I was able to find my way around.”

Rifat Roufe
NYU

“My favorite part is the feedback section; it is extremely detailed.”

Tomas Santos
SWE Intern @ EY

“From my experience as an interviewer, it’s pretty close. Possibly even better than me since I don't walk my interviewees through the problem in as much detail.”

K
Kenny
Software Engineer Interviewer

“Looks revolutionary. Feels like an interviewer is giving you live feedback.”

NJ
Northeastern Junior
Stuyvesant '22

Pricing

Subscribe

Introductory

$14.99/ month

  • Unlimited blogs, resources, guided practice, solutions, coding environments
  • 5 interviews & planning drills
  • 2 areas of feedback after interview
  • Community Discord Accountability
  • Initial Assessment
  • Bi-weekly Pathways-to-tech event

Standard

Most Popular

$49.99/ month

  • Unlimited blogs, resources, guided practice, solutions, coding environments
  • Unlimited interviews & planning drills
  • 6 areas of feedback after interview
  • Monthly Follow-up by Headstarter Team
  • Initial Assessment & Personalization
  • Weekly Advisor Meetings

Accelerated

$79.99/ month

  • Unlimited blogs, resources, guided practice, solutions, coding environments
  • Unlimited interviews & planning drills
  • 6 areas of feedback after interview
  • Weekly Follow-up by Headstarter Team
  • Personalization & Deep Resume Review
  • Weekly Advisor Meetings & Office Hours

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