Actualize Reviews
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Lisa Daigle
Worth it!
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Last year, I spent a good amount of time on this website researching bootcamps. The reviews for Actualize influenced my decision to attend, as I read all of the encouraging testimonials of former students. Now that I completed the bootcamp, I wanted to add my voice to the chorus of positive reviews.
While the program was definitely challenging, the payoff was more than worth it. As someone with no prior experience in the field, I went into the bootcamp feeling a bit overwhelmed. However, my instructor Peter did a great job of not only breaking down the material, but also making sure that my cohort didn’t lose sight of the bigger picture by getting bogged down by the frustrations that come with the learning a new topic. He genuinely cared about our growth and was always available to answer our questions.
Actualize’s career support is also amazing. Lisa and Sarah are fantastic and are there to help you every step of the way, even after the bootcamp ends.
Overall, my experience with Actualize was wonderful. They don’t just teach you how to code-they teach you how to think critically and approach learning a new programming language or framework with a problem-solving mindset.
If you are reading this right now, as I was a year ago, sitting on the fence about a few different bootcamps, not sure which one to choose…know that there are a lot of us on the other side, grateful for our decision to attend Actualize. -
Nicholas Gonzalez
Attentive and Technical Education
I think the most important thing I can share about this course is that everyone I've met with cares deeply about your success. While not the most intense of a curriculum you could find, it was thorough and I feel prepared for the job search to come. I do strongly recommend coming in with some sort of knowledge about algorithms and basic computer science but it is not necessary, just my opinion. -
Dallin Forsyth
Attentive Hands-on Amazing Structure
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I took this course from dec-mar. Every interaction was just great. I definitely feel confident in finding a job now with the skills I have learned. They provide a job search coach you can meet with weekly after the boot camp if wanted. As well as a tech mentor coach you can meet with every week/every other week post boot camp to help you with projects and any insight. They taught me the need to know frameworks for the job market, and I couldn't be happier. -
annie hwang
An amazing bootcamp
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I loved every second of this boot camp. The program itself is very hands-on and you learn a lot of valuable information. The people that you meet here are what really make this program worthwhile. Everyone here is so supportive and is just an amazing software-developing community that you can count on. They put a lot of emphasis on not just technical skills but also your well-being. I would definitely recommend this to a friend and a great way to kickstart your coding skills. -
Madeline Vogel
Amazing Bootcamp!
There truly isn't a better course for anyone looking for a software bootcamp! There is so much support from the beginning through your job search and beyond. Live instruction, amazing teachers and TA's, great career coaches, the list goes on and on. If you are at all considering a bootcamp, talk to Actualize. -
Jared Harvick
Awesome experience!
I decided to enroll in Actualize after hearing back from several grads on LinkedIn about how great of experience they had. I can gladly report they were not wrong. Actualize was an amazing program that I feel has given me an amazing foundation to launch my career in tech. They really care about their students and create an environment to help you succeed. -
Jose Rodriguez
I made the right choice
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I chose Actualize based on word of mouth, and it turned out to be the best choice for me. The people who work there genuinely care about you and your feedback, and they create a supportive environment that makes learning enjoyable. The curriculum is well-organized and covers all the necessary basics, with an easy-to-follow structure.However, I did find the front-end section of the curriculum to be quite challenging. There are so many details to keep track of that it can be difficult to follow everything, but the instructors did their best to help us succeed.
I should also mention that Actualize offers excellent job-hacking support. They have a constant push on their site to help students succeed, and I found this to be very helpful. Even after the bootcamp ended, I continued to receive support through their 1-on-1 mentorship program, which is a recent feature they implemented.
Overall, I feel that my time at Actualize was well-spent. I came away from the experience feeling rewarded, supported, and encouraged to continue down the path I've chosen. I have no regrets about choosing Actualize, and If you're interested in learning how to code and want to do it in a supportive environment, I would highly recommend Actualize. -
Jeffrey Rubin
Phenomenal Experience
The entire experience has been stellar. The pre-work moves fast, but once it changes to in-person attendance, it really turns into something special. The knowledge and skills gained will allow me to continue to learn far beyond the end of the class. From the instructors to the career counselors, everyone has been utterly wonderful. Highly recommend. -
Grace Manzon
So worth it...
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From the start Actualize provided an enormous amount of transparency regarding the curriculum, student expectations, and the kinds of support they will provide. Everyone involved, my lead instructor, the TAs, our career advisor, all then exceeded expectations and made the experience extremely well-rounded. It happened really fast but I learned so much and feel that I not only have had the opportunity to build a strong foundation of knowledge but also learn so much about what my next steps and paths can be. -
Robyn Spaulding
Wonderful community, great instructional practices and career counseling
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Pros:
-Great teaching practices and pacing. I learned so much from my instructor and TA's. They were encouraging and knowledgable allowing us to ask questions but also teaching us how to research on our own.
-Super organized structure - coming from an education background I was so happy with the way the lessons were planned and executed. I was able to not only learn in class and ask questions, our classes published materials are always available for review if I get stuck while working on a project independently
-Amazing career counseling or rather "Job Hacking" curriculum. The career advisors had amazing resources for us and did a great job helping us to organize and plan for life after the bootcamp - with the difficult task of job searching ahead of me I feel confident that I have the support and resources to find a job that is right for me.
Cons:
-Really heavy on Ruby - would have liked to learn a few more languages.
- I would have enjoyed learning more about mobile development during class time -
Kade Illian
The Most Comprehensive CS Bootcamp
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In my opinion, the best part of Actualize Bootcamp is the curriculum. Coming out of the bootcamp, I feel extremely confident in my skills in both Rails and React. In addition to these two primary frameworks, Actualize also teaches you skills like Git, SQL, Postgresql, and how to continue learning post bootcamp. Overall, I would highly recommend this bootcamp to anyone who is looking to start their web development career. -
Jack Aubone
It was a great experience
Glad I chose this bootcamp instead of my other options, you can tell these guys care about the outcome of their students. It was a good intensity level to keep you working hard consistently but not be overwhelming. -
Jeremy Dimes
Absolutely above and beyond efficient
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Before attending Actualize Bootcamp I heard many bootcamps were not legit or worth the dollar. I heard through word of mouth that Actualize was very good. The reviews I read were pretty good as well. After attending Actualize I must say that it is one of my best experiences in education. Shout out my Instructor Peter Jang who is amazing and my career advisor Lisa Tucker who is awesome. Also CEO Jay Wengrow is great at what he does. All in all Actualize is great for beginners and experienced student of code in the vast world of tech. -
J Robinson
Very Supportive Learning Environment
The program at Actualize is so supportive. That was most important for me, there's always someone to talk too and coach you along. The instructors and counselors are really invested in your success not only as a student but a graduate as well! Highly recommend! -
Samuel Bacon
Great supportive bootcamp!
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I am just graduating from Actualize. I was unsuccessful at another bootcamp, won't say their name "T... something" lol but was sent packing. I found Actualize online and was impressed with the reviews, particularly on how they pride themselves on being able to teach coding, not just do it! In fact their previous name was anyonecanlearntocode.com I think. But I think it's been great, the way they presented it has been carefully wrangled over, you can tell. I think another plus is that they really strive to make it so that everyone can learn at their level. I am prepared to continue learning and thriving in tech... Hopefully getting paid to do so! -
Nathan Brownstein
Positive, encouraging, and difficult
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This course is not easy. It has 5 weeks of pre-work, plus the actual course work. It's fast paced and won't slow down for you. However, it is a very supportive environment, one which doesn't require any prior knowledge of coding. If you are interested in coding as a job, and have the discipline to actually commit to the full time frame, I would say it is an excellent way to decide if you have the temperament to code as job. It also helps that the instructors are teachers, and not just coders, and thus have experience in how to create curriculum and how to teach students.
If you can succeed in this fast paced environment, I'd say you're well suited to coding in general. It's a good course, has good instructors, and felt collaborative the whole time. -
Geoff Arner
Highly Recommend
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I heard about this bootcamp from someone who had completed the course and said that it was great. I did some research and it had a better reputation than most of the other bootcamps I had looked at. I was impressed that it focused heavily on interaction and feedback between students and the small class sizes with two T.A.s. When I read one review about how they hire teachers, teach them to code, and use them as instructors I knew it was the right choice. I have to say it was intimidating during pre-work and the bootcamp itself was very challenging at times. The resources, group discussions, and office hours in addition to one-on-one help really made the learning process a positive experience. It is a bootcamp so it isn't easy but the amount of information that I learned was well worth the time and money. -
EJ
Top-tier Educators
I can't recommend this bootcamp enough. Excellent instructors, satisfying work, and it's a lot of fun. You receive ongoing support after the course ends, as well, which is a big help to the job search. If you're on the fence, just jump in, I'm so happy I made the decision to go to Actualize. -
Fernando Antelo
Cannot recommend Actualize enough
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I had an awesome experience with Actualize. Everything went extremely well, from the application process to the class itself to everything they do for you after graduating. Amanda is an awesome instructor. She explains things so well and always helps reassure everyone of their progress. Going into this class, I had a small amount of coding knowledge from years prior, but I had no confidence that I would be able to learn all the skills on my own to be able to find a job in software development. After finishing the course, I have no regrets and would recommend Actualize to anyone. The way the course is set up is a great way to learn web development. Seriously, taking this course is one of the best decisions I've made. -
Geoff Arner
Highly Recommend
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I heard about this bootcamp from someone who had completed the course and said that it was great. I did some research and it had a better reputation than most of the other bootcamps I had looked at. I was impressed that it focused heavily on interaction and feedback between students and the small class sizes with two T.A.s. When I read one review about how they hire teachers, teach them to code, and use them as instructors I knew it was the right choice. I have to say it was intimidating during pre-work and the bootcamp itself was very challenging at times. The resources, group discussions, and office hours in addition to one-on-one help really made the learning process a positive experience. It is a bootcamp so it isn't easy but the amount of information that I learned was well worth the time and money. -
Caleb
A Strong Foundation
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I chose Actualize because I wanted a short and intensive experience. What I didn't expect was a relaxed environment that I found comfortable to learn in. While we did cover course work quickly, my instructors did not add additional pressure but relieved it. I am very proud of how far I've come in this short time. I'd recommend Actualize to anyone who has already found an interest in coding but found self-learning to be full of stumbling blocks. -
Kay
Excellent Course and Instruction
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Actualize was, in fact, the only bootcamp I applied to after deciding to learn how to code—I found their program on Course Report and sent off an application, telling myself I'd go back and consider other options later. However, after hearing back from their enrollment team and especially after interviewing with Ricky, I decided to jump into their program. This is a decision I have not questioned even once in the past four months. I think the first thing that stands out to me about this school is how relaxed, considerate, and friendly the faculty and program are as a whole, providing extensive feedback and support not only about coding, technical skills, and the process of job searching, but also in regards to emotional well-being and maintaining life-work balance. My instructor was Amanda, who is both a phenomenal teacher and a real sweetheart; her guidance and instruction was only outmatched by her encouragement, positive attitude, and outstanding ability to coax out the best in her students. It's hard to overstate how crucial that community aspect was to my experience at Actualize—after only 12 weeks of digital meetings, I find myself feeling close to the people I have studied and worked with here, and am excited to see what they go on to do. To that end, Actualize also provides excellent guidance in its charmingly-titled "Job Hacking" course, which course I am really grateful to have as a continued part of the education I have received here.
Overall, this is a phenomenal school providing the best in online bootcamp learning; I have already recommended the program to a few friends and will continue to do so any time someone asks me about coding bootcamp. -
Chris
Great Instructor
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I settled on coming to Actualize after comparing quite a few bootcamps. The thing that decided it for me was the fact that Actualize hires actual instructors. The instructors know how to teach and put the students first. You don't get some fresh bootcamp grad who will just teach you how to type what they type. You get people that know how to teach.
Specific review for Amanda (Instructor) -
Amazing instructor(Would never tell her this directly...kidding). She made sure to break down what she was doing in an understandable way, and constantly found ways to make things make sense. You could see her background as a teacher come through in that she made things engaging and fun. She did a great job and I would recommend Actualize solely based on her performance.
The Career support is called Job hacking and they are fantastic as well. Sarah is always available to help and helped me polish up my resume so that it wasn't an embarrassing mess. I feel ready for the job hunt and feel like I have got support through the process. -
Maciej Jakubiak
Very good
I've learned a lot very quickly. -
Caroline
Great bootcamp, amazing instructor
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I could not speak more highly of Actualize, and my instructor Katherine, who led my evening cohort. I went into this course worried I’d struggle to stay engaged given that it was 3.5 hours after a full work day, but Katherine was extremely engaging and brought so much energy to the class every single day, it was much easier than I had anticipated. Structurally, it was a good mix of learning via demos and and actually coding ourselves and working with our classmates. We had a 9:1 ratio + TAs, which worked well and our questions were always answered. -
Krystal Lopez
My experience with Actualize
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Where to begin...if you want a Bootcamp that will teach you the fundamentals of coding and computer science this is the one for you! I was recommended to Actualize by a friend and they had nothing but good things to say about the program. I was stuck at a dead-end job feeling like I wasn't going anywhere. I have always been passionate about technology and being a huge gamer I have always wondered how can people create such amazing programs. Every single thing we use today was programmed by someone and that intrigued me to want to learn more. So I did! Actualize will get you set up at first, by speaking with an admissions advisor, they break down payment and all loan options that are available to you. They are incredibly flexible and work with you and your schedule. You start the program with a 5 week of pre-work where you have an instructor, and a weekly office hours meeting where the instructor breaks down a problem from that week's lesson. This pre-work allows you to learn the fundamentals of Ruby at your own pace and it's enjoyable! After your pre-work, you hop into live classes, and the instructors are phenomenal!! My instructor, Katherine Evans, was hands down the best teacher that I've ever had. She was extremely thorough, broke everything down, and encouraged participation. She and our TA's were always available whenever we needed them and they rock! Actualize is with you every step of the way and they are there to make sure you succeed. Trust that if you choose this program you will not regret it, Jay Wengrow and his team at Actualize will get you to where you want to be! -
Ronnie LM
Full Stack Web Development
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After months and months of researching for coding bootcamps, reading reviews online (reddit, on here, etc.) I could not decide on one based on how polarizing the reviews were for almost every major bootcamp out there. But after being on Course Report one day and somehow landing on Actualize, I was highly impressed by the reviews from previous students and TAs. After researching Actualize more and interviewing with them, I decided to commit. I signed up for the full time bootcamp and it was a great decision! The format of the bootcamp kind of moves a bit fast in the beginning (especially as someone with very low previous coding knowledge), but with the resources they provide it helps you accommodate quite quickly. The office hours, the practice during class, the one on ones with your instructor, all begin helping you feel more comfortable with coding each day as you move forward through the bootcamp.
I know there are sooo many different bootcamps out there with different formats, curriculums, etc., but this one worked for me and would definitely recommend it to anyone out there ready to get their feet wet with web development and coding. My instructor and TAs helped us form good coding habits all bootcamp long for our success moving forward. You definitely will not learn everything you need to learn in 12 weeks about full stack web development, but it was enough structure and motivation for me to individually continue moving forward. You get the resources to continue learning, practice coding, and begin searching for careers in software development after the 12 weeks. They will help you find a job to if you are truly committed! -
Jack
Good times
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I just finished this Bootcamp today, and I definitely recommend it. Everything about it was exactly what I was looking for, and reviews I read for the course were very accurate, which is what lead me to pick this course in the first place. If you have read older reviews about Actualize, I can vouch for what most of them say. It was fun, informative, challenging, and all the other things everyone else has said. Joey was my instructor, and he was great. Surprisingly, it was his first time teaching an Actualize class, but he was born for the role. -
Ben
Great course
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I am transitioning to a new career as a web developer after my wife took a bootcamp, and I couldn't be happier with Actualize. I got to know my classmates, instructor, and was able to learn so much in so little time while also feeling accountable to the people around me. I had a ton of support both from the career advisor, TAs, and instructor. They truly care about you learning the material and getting the career you want. I would recommend to anyone looking for some guidance. -
Ilias S.
Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp
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I had a fantastic experience with Actualize. I came into the course with next to zero coding knowledge and learned far more than I expected, every day. It became so much fun to learn new languages and algorithms I genuinely didn't want to stop at the end of each day. By the end of the course I was more than confident I could take on professional roles and pickup new methods and systems with relative ease. The capstone project was so much fun! The teacher (who absolutely loved to make the worst jokes possible - but usually the good worst jokes) always reminded us of how far we'd come in such a short time, and created a environment of comfort where we could talk to him, the TAs, and the other students without feeling judged. We were all in the same boat, even if we all felt like others were light years ahead (they weren't). In addition to the massive amount of coding I learned, the entire cohort itself was a wonderful learning experience. The career advisors are extremely helpful, you can really see how much they want you to succeed as an individual, I'm so glad I ended up choosing Actualize over the other several dozen bootcamps I checked out. -
Kaz
Fantastic teachers
This course was great. I took another course similar to this course, and I think it is beyond great. The teachers are very friendly, have tons of variety of knowledge, and the class material was very thoughtful.
I can implement more complicated functions than ever. -
Michael C
Great Experience
Learned a ton in this time that I would have never been able to learn on my own during the same timeframe. Excellent, engaging, and attentive instruction and good job tools. -
Deana Vandegriff
Graduate
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After a long bootcamp search, I reached the ultimate destination when I chose Actualize. While I could go on and on about the strong instruction, thoughtful curriculum and powerful collaboration, the most impressive thing about Actualize is they are exactly who they say they are. Check out their website-- everything you read is true! Do it, take the leap-- they will catch you and walk you straight into the rest of your life! -
Holly
personal experience
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I had a great experience at Actualize. I feel I have learned a lot from a fabulous instructor and TA's. The resources and assistance provided exceeds expectations and really helps lead to success, both in the program and after completion. I would and have recommended Actualize to anyone looking to get into software development. I started with practically no knowledge or experience in coding and finished feeling like I am capable to continue improving over time. -
D.J.
Amazing..
Awesome network.. Awesome instructors.. They truly care about your growth. Would recommend to anyone of all skill sets. -
Alex
Worth it
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I picked this bootcamp based off of reviews on this site, the schedule they had available, and conversations with friends. I didn't do as much research beforehand as I probably should have, and I feel lucky that I had made a good decision.
Actualize's teaching philosophy is teaching us how to learn. They won't go over every possible technology simply because it isn't necessary. Instead, we dived deep into developing an understanding of how our code is interpreted by the system, how the mechanisms work beneath the surface, and best conventions to use. I feel confident that I can apply what I learned in this class to any coding environment going forward, whether it's backend or frontend technologies, or even if it's in a language I know or not.
I'd recommend Actualize to anyone who is serious about pursuing a career in software development. -
Meghan Scherzer
Great Bootcamp!!!
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I found Actualize because a client of mine said a couple of co-workers went through it and they learned a ton. I liked that they offered a mid-day option and it was affordable for the amount of instruction and job assistance offered post-course. The course was unique because it had 5 weeks of pre-work which was self-led that gave you enough background knowledge to begin the 12 week live instruction portion. I felt that even with minimal coding experience before the 5 weeks of pre-work, this gave me enough experience that I could understand what was happening when the live instruction started. I also loved the instructors that I came into contact with. I had Dani as a lead instructor and she was awesome. Very caring, knowledgeable, relatable, very willing to help, and prepared us for the real world of web development. I would definitely recommend Actualize to anyone thinking about changing career paths. It helps build upon your current skill set and prepares you to enter the workforce as a web developer. -
Calum
Highly Recommend
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I was initially pointed to this bootcamp by a family friend and former graduate, and I was not disappointed. I am confident that I have everything I need to get a job in web development and to pursue other interests that weren't covered, like game design. While the curriculum is grueling, so long as you are willing to put in the work your instructor will not leave you behind. There is also the fact that you will have a support system for finding a job after you graduate, and you will have this system up until and even after you get your first programming job. Overall, it's a very welcoming environment and allows for success no matter where you're coming from. -
Connor M.
From luddite to power-user.
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Before actualize I had a love-hate relationship with computers. I loved what they could do, but I hated that I didn't know how they did it. Thanks to actualize I now simply love computers. This is truly a bootcamp for anyone with the time and energy to commit to it. This program will teach you to utilize a computer as it was meant to be utilized: efficiently. Furthermore you learn everything from the basics to pushing your self-crafted website to to the real live web. The most important thing you'll take away from Actualize is the ability and basic familiarity needed to teach yourself whatever programming or computer concept your passion or career might require. The resources to learn all of it are already out there, but Actualize gives you the skill of sifting through that information and determining what's actually useful and how to implement it. All-in-all: worth it. -
Devorah
Review
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Actualize is a place that takes what an ideal classroom would look like and makes it a reality. Not only are we taught a vast amount of important technical skills, we are also taught how to think, learn and achieve things we didn't think we could. The instructors are supportive and loving and really put their all into the students. I feel like my experience in learning, collaboration and my view of what is possible has been changed forever. Thank you for teaching me that I am enough.