Fuel Your Application: How to Stand Out and Soar at Hack Western 11
Every year, Hack Western receives thousands of applications, and that means to get in you have to stand out. We want to ensure that you present your best self when applying! Below is a quick guide to the application process and insight into how we review your submissions. 💜
About You
Hack Western welcomes hackers from all over the world, regardless of your experience level. Whether it’s your first hackathon or you’ve attended many, we’re excited to get to know your unique background. Hack Western is a perfect place to start or grow your hacking journey.
Your Story
We’re eager to hear your story — including your passion for technology and your experiences exploring new tools or ideas. Both are equally important to us!
If you could have any superpower to help you during Hack Western, what would it be and why?
We’re curious to know how you’d use a superpower to boost your creativity, productivity, or problem-solving abilities during the event. This is your chance to show off some imaginative thinking and how it would help you during the hackathon. Be creative, we want to see some crazy and unique superpowers!
If you could build your dream destination, what would it look like?
Let your imagination run wild! We want to see your creativity in designing a unique space, whether it’s a physical or digital destination. Share with us the details of what makes this place special and how it reflects your personality!
Tell us about a project you’re proud of (tech or non-tech) and what you learned
We’re eager to hear about something you’ve created, whether it’s tech-related or not. We want to see your enthusiasm for creating new things. What’s a project you’re most proud of? Explain why it stands out to you and what valuable lessons you gained from the experience. Show us your passion for building things, and highlight the learning process that came with it.
Resume and Github
This is your opportunity to demonstrate your technical abilities and show us how you’ve applied your skills. You don’t need to list every tech stack or framework — instead, we want to see the progression of your learning journey.
If this is your first hackathon, don’t worry! We’re excited to see how Hack Western 11 will kickstart your hacking journey and how you plan to use your new skills afterward.
Overall, at Hack Western, we believe that passion is the driving force behind every great idea and project. We want to see what excites you, what challenges you, and how you approach solving problem creatively.
Don’t worry about being the most technically advanced — it’s your curiosity and commitment to trying new things that matters most to us. If you have the drive to make a difference and a genuine excitement for creating something new, Hack Western is the perfect place to bring those passions to life. Show us what inspires you, and let your passion shine through your application!
Apply on hackwestern.com!
