[learc83]

Math degree and incredibly smart + 12 weeks of doing nothing but interview prep--i can maybe buy that. I still think it's much more likely that someone with a math background already had some exposure to programming.

As for someone with a science background and no exposure to CS/programming, I'm calling bullshit.

Either they had some prior experience, or they got incredibly lucky in an interview.

I've taught in a code boot camp, and tutored in college. 12 weeks is enough time to teach a smart person how to plug libraries together to make some stuff.

12 weeks is nowhere near enough time to teach a complete novice enough CS fundamentals to pass a Google interview.