Customer ReviewsforGalvanize Inc.

Disappointed to witness a student denied mental health accommodations. lots of coursework is outdated and/or links do not work - guidance changes depending on the *** Instructors are made up of recent graduates (SEIRS) that are offered temp positions so they can claim positive outcomes post-graduation. Job placements are not guaranteed and students are encouraged to take entry level roles way below their market value! Its all about ensuring no payback to the govt. in my opinion. Draconian (high-school style) rules for adult learners in relation to attendance and appointments. Little to no sympathy for childcare/doctor appointments etc but will cancel to suit themselves.

The Good: ************'s curriculum is very well developed and does an excellent job preparing lay people for a career in tech. Their instructors are also very helpful and very encouraging. You also really feel a sense of community with your peers, even though you are interacting remotely.The Bad: The JavaScript curriculum is intense and exhaustive. Compared to other prep courses, ************ expects you to get JavaScript down very quickly and their Technical Admissions Assessment is notoriously very difficult. I had to take the prep course more than once to feel ready enough to complete it.The Ugly: The parent company Galvanize Inc. sees their students as numbers and not people. They recently began administering non-technical admissions assessments that are required for admission in the form of 'aptitude tests.' The aptitude test consists of a very arbitrary set of logical problems and a typing test to gauge a basic requisite skill sets prior to admission. The problem is: even if you have a lot of knowledge concerning JavaScript, you can still be considered an incompatible candidate for software engineering if you fail the aptitude test.My advice is save you money and especially your time with this boot camp. My assumption is that they are orchestrating more barriers to entry to have more control of the massive influx of people who are requesting admission. They have made very grandiose claims that many people would have an easier time getting admission to ******* than their program. If this company spends this much time an resources devising ways to weed you out (than letting employers do it themselves), then they should not be deserving of your time or respect.