# [SE103-S3] Technical Interview Prep (Advanced Track Section 3): Key Links and FAQ

## Key links
* [Course portal](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/advanced_software_eng/pages/bootcamp_structure)
* [Course overview and syllabus](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/advanced_software_eng/pages/bootcamp_structure)
* [Groupings](https://courses.codepath.org/courses/advanced_software_eng/pages/groupings)

## Live Sessions
### BEFORE THE SESSION
- [ ] Download Zoom (make sure you have the most updated one)
- [ ] **Join at least 5 minutes before the session** to make sure that any technical difficulties that you have are resolved before the lecture begins
- [ ] **Use the email address used in the CodePath application** to make sure that we know that you showed up for the class.
- [ ] Remember your group number in case you get disconnected from the session (the link to the groupings are at the top of this document)
#### Where can I find the Session link?
* This is found on the calendar invites. If you have not received them, reach out to [e-mail] or through Slack
* **SE103-S3 coordinator: Shameena Rendon (@Shameena)**

### DURING THE SESSION
* Prepend your group number to your Zoom name. You can change your Zoom display name **by going to Participants -> Find your name and hover over it -> Click on More -> Rename.**
* Example: if Caren was in group 1: she would rename herself as 1 - Caren Chang


* After the lecture, students will be grouped and placed into breakout rooms
* Switch your microphone and video on when you are in your breakout rooms for easier collaboration
#### How do I join the breakout room?
* We set up Zoom so you will be automatically routed to your breakout rooms
* If in case you weren't routed to your room, the host will need to invite you to join the room
* Click Join.

* If you missed this prompt, click on the Breakout rooms button at the bottom of the window

#### I need help while in a breakout room
* You can get help by clicking on “Ask for help”

#### Why are my other groupmates not in the breakout room?
* It’s most likely due to either of these reasons:
* They are not attending the session today
* They got disconnected and need to be assigned to your breakout room
* They have been assigned, but have not clicked on the Join breakout room button.
#### Our TA is absent. What do we do?
* We encourage you to continue to work on the task and discuss the problems amongst yourselves.
* Click on the “Ask for help” button if you are stuck and need help.
#### How do I know if it’s time to leave my breakout room?
* An announcement will be made when groups are being called back into the lobby for a wrap-up.
### AFTER THE SESSION
* The session recording will be posted on Slack once it is available.
* Complete the assignment by the deadline.
## Course Policies
### Homework and practice problems
What are the homework tasks for this course?
* Warmup Tasks (Lab Project)
* HackerRank Assessments (Assignment)

#### Do I need to manually submit coursework to CodePath?
* No, all assignments are automatically graded therefore there’s no need to manually submit them via the course portal

::: danger
➡️ Reach out to us at [e-mail] if:
You have technical difficulties that require your HackerRank to be reset, please email before the deadline or your submission will still be counted as missing.
:::
#### What happens if I miss a submission?
* This will unfortunately count as a strike. You are allowed 2 late or missing submissions for the whole duration for the program.

#### Can I skip homework entirely?
* No, all coursework submissions are required and need to be submitted within the deadline given.
* Exceeding the allowed late or missing submissions will result to your grades not being recorded anymore and not getting any course completion certificate
* If you need additional time extension due to extenuating circumstance, email [e-mail].
#### I received a missing submission email by mistake
* This usually happens because of the following reasons:
* The submission could not be found
* The account is incorrectly mapped
* Reply to the email and let us know and we’ll look into it further.

#### I’m stuck, how can I ask for help?
Post your question on the help channel and tag the TA group `se103-tas`
### Attendance and absences
#### How many absences are allowed?
* You are allowed 3 absences for the duration of the course.
* Your grades will no longer be graded/monitored and will not get any course completion certificate if you exceed this
#### What happens when I miss a session?
* You will receive an email acknowledging your absence
* You will still be required to complete the assignment by the deadline.
* The session recording will be posted so that you can watch them at your own time.

#### I was marked absent by mistake. What do I do?
* This typically happens if you join the session using a mobile device. To make sure this doesn’t happen:
* Use a laptop/PC device
* Register using the email used in your CodePath application
* You did not finish the class and left early
## General admissions
#### Will I receive a certificate of completion?
* Yes, as long as you did not exceed the allowed absences and missing/late submissions. We’ll send out digital certificates a week after the course wraps up
#### Does my access to the course have an expiry?
* No, you will continue to have lifetime access to this course as long as you use the same github account associated with your CodePath application.
### Withdrawing from the program
#### How can I withdraw from the program?
* You can do this from your course portal. At the top right you will find Quick Actions, where you can select Withdraw from course from the drop-down.
#### What happens when I withdraw from the program?
* You will be given observer access to the course. Some key elements on how this is different from participating in the actual class:
* You will continue to have access to the course materials online but are not part of a class
* You will not have access to the Slack channels
* No due dates or any expectations of observers imposed by us

Check our [Knowledge Base](https://support.codepath.org/help) for more FAQs about the course. </div>