AI Rate Professor

English

Mary Alice Bonilla

ERWT100B · EWRT1 · EWRT1B · EWRT2 · EWRT22 · EWRT002 · 1A · ERWT1A · EWRIT1A · EWRT211 · EWRT1A · 148 lifetime ratings

AI rating
53/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

Take Bonilla only if you want serious writing improvement and , and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy writing workloadStrong feedbackStrict attendancePolarizing personality
  • Students often say Bonilla improves writing, but only through demanding standards and .
  • Grades are not easy, and many reviews warn that an A requires consistent work, participation, and adapting to her expectations.
  • The biggest risk is her blunt or harsh communication style, which some students find motivating and others find disrespectful.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

A grades are possible, but students repeatedly say they , and matching her expectations.

Both formats show hard work for grades, with online reviews adding more concern about delayed or .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

38/100

The course content is introductory writing, but the workload, essay standards, and .

Online and rather than easy content.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

and participation matter, and several warn that skipping class hurts performance.

In-person evidence is strongly mandatory, while online reviews are mixed but .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

Students recommend her when they want writing growth, but many advise avoiding her because of and rude interactions.

Online reviews are more polarized, while improvement and serious frustration.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Students repeatedly call her a and say grades depend on meeting very specific writing expectations.

Format shift

Strict grading appears in both formats, with online .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Reviews frequently mention lots of , and a long syllabus.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy work, though the online group mentions assignments and schedule pressure more directly.

Teaching experience

Good

63/100

Many students say she , but repeated complaints about rude or belittling behavior limit the score.

Format shift

Both formats include strong praise and strong criticism, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

The course , and papers rather than exams.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize writing assignments, and neither format gives strong evidence of .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show the same pattern more strongly: major writing growth for prepared students, but and rude delivery.

Main concern

In-person students , and strict grading.

What students said

“Take the class. Do the work. Participate. .”
ERWT1A
“If what you're looking for is an easy A, .”
EWRT1A
“SHE IS A !”
EWRT2
“This is the hardest but it is SO .”
EWRT002

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are highly split, with some praising fast help and preparation while and harsh comments.

Main concern

Online students , and .

What students said

“She will bring down your grade after the final!! Because she will not grade your work until you are done with the final!”
ERWT1A
“YES, this class is tough, but you come out as an amazing writer on the other end.”
ERWT1A
“Yes, there is a lot of assignment. Pay attention to the schedule and you will do well.”
EWRT002

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove a consistent exam policy, but assessment appears mostly paper-based with and in-class papers.

Writing-Based AssessmentPapers Are Most Of The GradeLimited Exam EvidenceSome Take-Home PapersOne In-Class Paper Mentioned

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as the main assessment, with one review mentioning three take-home papers and one in-class paper.

Three Take-Home PapersOne In-Class PaperPapers Are Most Of The Grade
“We had about 4 papers, 3 take home and one in class.”
EWRT1A
“The .”
EWRT1A

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, take-home, quiz, midterm, or .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Bonilla was tough, but damn she improved my writing.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

63/100

“You're not just given your grade, she expects you to work for it ! Her outline method helped me so much.”

📈 Grade Difficulty

35/100

“She is not an easy A, but a great teacher!”

⚖️

25/100

“ .D. school.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

62/100

“If you want to learn how to write an essay properly & be ready for a 4 year university or .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She always has office hours and .
  • Her teaching skills are great and .
  • and relevant.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • If what you're looking for is an easy A, .
  • SHE IS A !
  • Do not expect to get an A in the .

Theme 3

✍️ About Writing Growth

  • My writing improved so much because of her !
  • Trust me when I say she will make you a great writer.
  • You'll develop good writing skills that will help at a University level.

Theme 4

⚠️ About Student Concerns

  • She constantly belittled our online class and made us feel bad about our writing skills.
  • She is sarcastic and will yell at you in front of everyone.
  • Her lectures are general unhelpful and so are her comments on essays.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

148

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, include both online and in-person formats, and show consistent themes despite polarized opinions.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 562
4 out of 513
3 out of 526
2 out of 524
1 out of 523

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 7 · A 4 · A- 4

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 3 · B- 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 4