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	Reviewer Name	Review Body
	Casee Amores	When I was comparing different coding bootcamps, I saw a lot of schools that focused on cramming a ton of languages into your resume. But knowing how quickly languages fall in and out of popularity, I cared more about learning the fundamentals of programming. That is definitely what you get at Actualize. We learned enough languages to build a full-stack application, but the focus was always on the concepts and knowing how something works no matter which language is used to build it. The classroom experience was great, and learning software development is definitely something that works well in an online environment. We had a small class of 12 students, with 3 TA's and a lead instructor. Dani is both a skilled developer and teacher, and all the lectures were clear and engaging. It was a joy to go to class and see my classmates every day, as everyone was friendly and came from different walks of life. I definitely feel like I've learned and accomplished what I set out to, and I know I have a good support system as I enter into the job hunting phase.
	Sean Maher	I picked Actualize as my coding bootcamp because they have a huge number of good reviews and because they're based out of Chicago. I couldn't be happier with my decision. We focused on the core concepts from the 4-week pre-work stage through the 12-week live class. Knowing nothing about coding bootcamps before attending this one, I was a little worried the technology that we would be learning wouldn't necessarily be applicable to every job that I apply for. What I quickly learned, however, is that Actualize teaches you how to learn effectively. They teach you how to go about learning new things in a smart and thorough way. I was in a small class of 12 students, 3 TAs and a lead instructor. Dani has been the best instructor I've had in anything ever. Period. She's energetic, well learned and extremely empathetic as well. I feel confident in applying for any entry level developer job and even some mid level ones too. More than that I feel like I'll actually be useful and able to do my job when I get one. This has 100% been the best money I've ever spent on myself. If you're looking for a coding bootcamp that will prepare you for a legit career in tech, don't sleep on Actualize. You won't regret it.

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