Don Nickel

COUN100 · CLP70 · CONSL100 · PSYC34 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 1.5

The decision

Take Don Nickel if you want a supportive, practical, low-stress counseling course with useful guidance.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHelpful counselorBeginner friendlyLenient gradingLow difficultyClear assignments

Students consistently describe Don Nickel as helpful, kind, and useful for transfer or counseling guidance.
The courses are usually low difficulty, with online quizzes, reflections, short formats, or repeatable quiz attempts.
, but students often say the class still feels efficient and supportive.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

91/100

Most comments describe , and A-level outcomes with limited stress.

Online evidence is strongest for repeatable quizzes and lenient work, while and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

The course content is usually practical counseling or orientation material, though , and papers.

Online sections emphasize simple weekly tasks, while and short class formats.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Several hybrid or online reviews mark attendance as important or mandatory, while dismissal.

Online reviews show clearer attendance expectations, while policy.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and easy to follow.

Both online and broader and more repeated support.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Students report , and low difficulty across most sections.

Format shift

Online reviews directly mention lenient homework and quiz retries, while and positive outcomes.

Workload

Light

82/100

The workload is usually light, with weekly reflections, quizzes, short orientation meetings, or a couple papers depending on the course.

Format shift

Online workload is structured around weekly tasks, while to discussion and papers.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students repeatedly describe him as , and useful for planning classes or transfer paths.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize inspiration and clarity, while and practical advising.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and presentations more than traditional exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and reflections, while , and practical assignments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, especially for counseling guidance, kindness, and making short orientation courses useful.

Main concern

A , so it is not always zero work.

What students said

“ and willing to answer any questions.”
COUN100

“I really recommend taking this (only 4 day class) and I'm glad I took it because now I .”
COUN100

“The class was really cool. Lots of class discussions about the lectures. A couple papers.”
PSYC34

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online and hybrid reviews describe clear , and a helpful course experience.

Main concern

hybrid sections.

What students said

“Good thorough class. and liniment on class and homework.”
CLP70

“Two attempts on the .”
CLP70

“taking quizzes and doing reflections online saved alot of time from doing them in class.”
CLP70

Exam style

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Exam risk appears low because comments mention repeatable quizzes, reflections, and proctoring.

Repeatable QuizzesWeekly ReflectionsPresentation FinalNo Final Mentioned In One SectionNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention a and one review advising online quizzes, but they do not clearly prove a .

No Final Mentioned In One SectionNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

“its only a six week class with .”
COUN100

“You can even take the .”
COUN100

Online

Online reviews mention weekly reflections, quizzes with two attempts, and an interview or Browser, or open-book exams.

Repeatable QuizzesWeekly ReflectionsPresentation FinalNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

“Weekly reflections due on Wednesday night. .”
CLP70

“Two attempts on the .”
CLP70

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“ and willing to answer any questions. Take him for counseling 100, you will not regret it!”
Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and student support. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“One of the ”

👍 Recommendation Strength

97/100

“I really recommend taking this (only 4 day class) and I'm glad I took it because now I .”

📈 Easy Grade Path

91/100

“Two attempts on the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and willing to answer any questions.
One of the
.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

Weekly reflections due on Wednesday night. .
The class was really cool. Lots of class discussions about the lectures. A couple papers.
Counseling for Orientation is only four days.

Theme 3

🎓 About Student Support

This professor truly helped me have a stronger idea of who I am as a person and what I love to do.
and provides all the info needed if you want to transfer.
Great teacher, gives a lot of perspective. Really puts you on the right path.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews are consistent and detailed, but many are old and only a few include grades.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516

4 out of 51

3 out of 50

2 out of 50

1 out of 50

Course coverage

COUN10010 reviews

CLP705 reviews

CONSL1001 review

PSYC341 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2

B range

No reported values

C range

C+ 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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