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Sprint Success Guide

Understanding the requirements and strategies for successfully completing your sprint challenges is essential for your progress in the program. This guide will help you navigate both technical and career readiness requirements.

Overview
Technical Sprints
Career Readiness
Success Resources

Sprint Challenge Overview

Sprint Types

  • Technical Assessment Sprints - testing your coding and problem-solving skills
  • Career Readiness Sprint - ensuring you're prepared for the job market

Keys to Success

  • Consistent daily practice and preparation throughout the sprint
  • Utilizing available resources like study guides and practice problems
  • Active participation in support sessions and study groups

Technical Sprint Requirements

Core Requirements

Assessment Score

Achieve a minimum score of 295 on the General Code Assessment (GCA) test

Required for Graduation

Technical Interview

Successfully complete the technical interview demonstrating your understanding of core concepts

Required for Graduation

Preparation Tips

  • Practice coding problems regularly using platforms like CodeSignal and LeetCode
  • Review core concepts and algorithms daily, focusing on areas where you're less confident
  • Participate in mock interviews with peers to build confidence and improve communication

Pro Tip: Set aside a specific time each day for GCA practice. Consistent small sessions are more effective than occasional cramming.

Career Readiness Requirements

Career Artifacts

Submit polished career artifacts that demonstrate your professional readiness to potential employers.

Submission Requirements

  • Submit all required career documents including resume, LinkedIn profile, and GitHub
  • Achieve 100% on all career artifacts by meeting all provided criteria
Required for Graduation

Review Process

  • Professional review of materials by career coaches with industry experience
  • Detailed feedback provided with specific suggestions for improvement
Schedule 1:1 Review

Resources for Success

Study Materials

  • Practice exercises and examples covering all GCA topics
  • Technical documentation and interview preparation guides
  • Video tutorials and guides for common algorithm patterns

Support Options

  • 1:1 mentoring sessions for personalized guidance
  • Group study sessions for collaborative learning
  • Community support channels for peer assistance
Support Sessions