AI Rate Professor

English

John Lynch

ENGLISH101 · ENG2 · ENG1 · ENG01 · ENGLISH2 · ENG1839 · ENGL1 · ENG102 · ENG002 · ENG1256 · ENGLREAD · ENGL2 · ENG1257 · ENG120 · 56 lifetime ratings

AI rating
62/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Take him if you write steadily and want second chances; if and low paper volume.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEssay HeavyExtra CreditMixed FeedbackPeer Review FocusPolarizing Style
  • , and clear success paths.
  • Others call him vague, moody, disorganized, or a .
  • Expect , and frequent essays rather than light busywork.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is reachable with consistent essays and reading, but several call him a and say B is easier than A.

Online students often stress manageable essays; In person students split between easy A and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

54/100

Content is standard English composition difficulty with lots of reading and writing rather than advanced theory.

and essays; Online accelerated terms feel heavier.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

and mandatory in others, including online chats or participation.

; In person attendance notes are mixed.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

and second chances despite sharp critics.

Online and In person both show strong fans and vocal avoiders.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

, rewrites, and late leniency help, but and vague criteria drag fairness.

Format shift

Online reviews more often mention ; In person reviews more often mention rewrites and .

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Expect , and substantial reading.

Format shift

Online accelerated classes sound especially paper-heavy; In person hybrid loads are still high.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

, and supportive, but many also report rambling, moodiness, or weak organization.

Format shift

Both formats are polarized, with .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

Papers, discussions, and peer review dominate, with quizzes and .

Format shift

Online emphasizes discussion boards and essays; In .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person and hybrid English comments range from life-changing writing mentorship to scattered, arrogant, or .

Main concern

Inconsistent organization and mood can frustrate students who need precise directions.

What students said

“He clearly wants you to succeed. He gives you detailed outlines to help throughout the papers.”
ENG102
“Lynch is very scattered he will often forget his instructions and doesn't like to repeat.”
ENG120
“Lynch is mercurial, moody and arrogant as well as confusing.”
ENG2

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online English sections are doable with discussions, essays, and , but and clarity vary widely.

Main concern

Some students report , and heavy weekly essay or discussion loads.

What students said

“ and short paragraphs was straightforward.”
ENG002
“He's but doesn't really teach, just gives you the chapters you need to read.”
ENG1
“He is a .”
ENGL2

Exam style

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Assessment is mainly papers and quizzes with peer review; some sections add midterms or .

Essay HeavyQuizzesPeer ReviewExtra CreditOccasional Midterm Final

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person and hybrid terms often include essays plus quizzes, and some mention a .

EssaysQuizzesMidtermFinal ExamRewrites
“There are 3 essays, 2 quizzes, 1 midterm, 1 group debate and 1 final exam.”
ENGL2
“lets you rewrite papers after they are due for a higher grade.”
ENGL1
“ if you READ the material.”
ENG1

Online

, and relatively easy quizzes if you read.

Weekly EssaysDiscussion BoardsPeer CritiquesEasy Quizzes If You Read
“ if .”
ENGL2
“6 essays, weekly discussion boards and peer critiques.”
ENG1
“ ; mandatory and engaged student particpation.”
ENGL1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He clearly wants you to succeed. He gives you detailed outlines to help throughout the papers, and if you have any questions.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, balancing praise for support with complaints about clarity and mood. Credibility rating: High.

📝 Writing Support

72/100

“ and short paragraphs was straightforward.”

⚠️ Consistency Risk

40/100

“Lynch is mercurial, moody and arrogant as well as confusing.”

📚 Workload Reality

38/100

“There was an , but the topics were interesting.”

👍 Recommendation Split

68/100

“Definitely a .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He has a sense of humor and will cut you some slack early on.
  • and vague.
  • He wants you to THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It's a EASY B class, not very easy to get an A.
  • hes a and he genuinely wants everyone to do well.
  • He is a .

Theme 3

📄 About Assignments

  • You will be expected to partake in discussions, and .
  • The .
  • 6 essays, weekly discussion boards and peer critiques.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

56

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years give a large, consistent picture of a polarizing but well-documented English professor.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 523
4 out of 511
3 out of 58
2 out of 59
1 out of 55

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 5 · A 8

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1