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	Reviewer Name	Review Body
	Anonymous	I transitioned into tech from a non-profit background looking for a code school that really embodied the values I stood for. Alchemy Code Lab(ALC) is very active in the tech community and is looking to create opportunities for women and people of color in the tech world. Additionally, ALC offers a unique, demanding experience. It focuses on vanilla JavaScript fundamentals before moving on to more advanced concepts. The learning curve is very steep and the course load is demanding. Like any bootcamp you really have to put in the effort to succeed because you will not be handheld through the process. That being said it is not for everyone. If you are looking for a deep dive into the realm of Full Stack JavaScript this is the code school for you.
	Ryan Luras	I left this review on course-report, but I feel I may as well add my two cents here as well: After extensive research and meeting other bootcamp grads from Epicodus and the like, I really wanted to go somewhere a little more robust ( I wanted to feel truly comfortable with React, Node, Vanilla Javascript and the various database environments like SQL, MongoDB and Firebase ). Alchemy was a bit longer in duration from start to finish than the other options, but the course work was so much more involved and thorough. I can't stress enough how glad I am that I chose to go with Alchemy Code Lab. There are graduates of other bootcamps who found that they were un-prepared to head into the job market, and they are coming here afterwards to get better equipped and understand the concepts on a more fundamental level. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, and every month or so we would be thrown into a Project Week which would result in a Full Stack App of our own creation that would be useable after the program in our personal portfolios and resumes. They have a great Career Services department that truly helps you in securing that job after graduation as well as opportunities to TA or work in their App Lab making real-world production Apps for clients who come to Alchemy to bring their ideas to market. I really do feel like this is the most advanced and competent bootcamp you will find in Portland, let alone anywhere. Also to note, sure this is a "Bootcamp", but they are accredited and should really be viewed more as a Trade School, its legit.

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