AI Rate Professor

Communication

Barry Preston

COM10 · COMM11 · SPEECH1 · COM11 · COM1 · COMST11 · COMM114098 · PUBLICSPEAKING · COMMSTUDY11 · 129 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.5

The decision

show up, give the speeches, and enjoy an easy A with one of SMC's most beloved professors.

Best fit · Easy A HunterHilarious GOATEasy A SpeechesConfidence BuilderCaring CoachNo Textbook Stress
  • Do the speeches and you almost automatically get an A with .
  • He builds , and a low-stress classroom.
  • , but the class is repeatedly called the .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Students consistently say completing the speeches alone yields an A with little other work.

Both formats agree that speeches drive the grade; evidence is overwhelmingly in-person.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

Content is basic public speaking practice rather than heavy theory or exams.

In-person reviews dominate; online notes similar low intellectual load.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

and class hurts the grade.

Attendance reports mix mandatory and .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

99/100

Near-universal praise and 100% would-take-again .

Recommendation is unanimous across the few online and many in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

95/100

and progress; you fail only by not presenting.

Format shift

Easy-A language appears in both formats.

Workload

Light

85/100

Mainly a few speeches and outlines; .

Format shift

Online mentions short quizzes; in-person stresses practice speeches only.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Hilarious, caring, inspirational lectures that remove speech anxiety.

Format shift

; online still calls him engaging.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grade centers on speeches and outlines, not traditional midterms.

Format shift

; in-person is almost all speeches.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, and highly recommended for overcoming presentation fear.

Main concern

You still must present; skipping speeches is the only real way to miss an A.

What students said

“The only A you won't receive is by not presenting. !”
COMM11
“Do all the speeches and you'll get an A. Do absolutely nothing in the class and you'll get a .”
COMST11
“This is an easy A, he helps you prepare for your speech”
COM11

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections still feel engaging; speeches and a if you complete the work.

Main concern

Very few online reviews, so policies may differ from the .

What students said

“just do the speeches and you'll get an A”
COMST11
“Three 1-2 minute presentations and about three of four 3-4 minute presentations and two 10 question quizzes and a final”
COMST11

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is speech-driven with occasional easy quizzes or .

Speech-based assessmentLight quizzes onlineEasy online finalMinimal testing

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and outlines; finals are light when mentioned.

Multiple speechesOutlinesEasy final online when used
“Gave an ”
COM11
“Do all the speeches and you'll get an A”
COMST11

Online

Online section used short presentations, easy quizzes, and a .

Video speechesShort quizzesShort final
“two 10 question quizzes and a final (30 questions). Hes a nice and funny professor.”
COMST11

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“THAT'S WHY HES THE GOAT. THE GOAT!!!!!!!!!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching, grades, and personality. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“Barry Preston is probably the , and anyone .”

🅰️ Easy A Reality

96/100

“The only A you won't receive is by not presenting. !”

❤️ Confidence & Care

97/100

“ !! really inspired me to speak more and come out of my shell”

😂 Classroom Energy

96/100

“Super funny, and really encouraging given the fact that speech can be scary for so many people.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and enthusiastic, and he encourages everyone to overcome their fear of presenting.
  • The professor made every lecture engaging and stress-free
  • He is super funny. He will have you dying of laughter the whole class

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A if YOU DO WORK 100%
  • literally just do your speeches and
  • You can't fail unless you don't show up for any of the speeches.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • If I could have Mr. Preston as a teacher for all my classes I would
  • Professor Preston Barry's class truly changed my life
  • He's absolutely hilarious and !

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

129

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews spanning many years with highly consistent praise, grades, and tags.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5121
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMST1114 reviews
COM1113 reviews
COMM1112 reviews
COMMSTUDY113 reviews
PUBLICSPEAKING2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

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41 reported outcomes

A range

40

A+ 20 · A 20

B range

0

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