AI Rate Professor

English

Karin Costello

ENGL15 · ENGLISH1 · ENG2SCHOLARS · ENG21 · ENGL2 · ENG · ENG2 · ENG1 · ENG2FALL04 · ENGSHAKE · ENGLI1 · ENG101 · ENG1781 · ENGLISH15 · ENG2SCH · ENGLISH2 · ENGL1 · ENG15 · ENGLISH1SCOL · ENGLISH21A · 53 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
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Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want to truly learn and grow as a writer; avoid if you only want an easy A.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough but transformativeShakespeare specialistHelpful office hoursHard graderUniversity-level rigor
  • Excellent, passionate teaching that deepens love of literature and Shakespeare
  • and
  • and essay load; not an easy A for grade hunters

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Students repeatedly say she is a As, and you must work hard on essays and .

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

Shakespeare and , and strong writing beyond a typical GE English class.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

, but students note showing up on time and coming for help makes a real difference.

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and growth, while warning grade-focused students to stay away.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

Many call her a hard or As freely, though some find her fair if you follow directions.

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Workload

Heavy

38/100

Frequent essays, long papers, study questions, and .

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Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

, and life-changing mentorship, with only a minority calling her unhelpful.

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Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades center on essays, in-class writing, rewrites, and .

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person English and Shakespeare courses feel rigorous and enriching, with , and strong mentorship for students who engage.

Main concern

and heavy reading can frustrate students seeking light work or guaranteed high grades.

What students said

“She is an example of what a professor should be. She's not easy but very fair.”
ENG15
“she would awaken in me a lost passion for studying English Literature”
ENGL2
“she grades harder than any other teacher i've had...this is as close to a university class at ”
ENG15

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Assessment leans on essays and writing with high grading standards rather than proctored multiple-choice exams.

In-class essaysRewrite opportunitiesClear thesis requiredPaper-heavy

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Students describe in-class essays that may be rewritten and analysis.

In-class essaysHome rewrites graded harderMajor papers
“Most of the assignments were in-class essays but but then she grades those harder.”
ENG2SCH
“she's a . and have a .”
ENGLISH15

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Anyone who is wanting an easy A , but be aware that you will be robbing yourself of a massive enrichment opportunity at a community college level.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews spanning 2003-2011, , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“This is the ! and is concerned more with what you have to say than with your grammar and punctuation.”

📚 Learning Depth

88/100

“I felt submerged in Shakespeare. I was able to enjoy the language. and loves when you come early and ask questions. !”

⚖️

32/100

“It was a struggle to get an A, but she does offer some pretty hefty EC for attending Sustainable Works.”

👍 Recommendation

78/100

“If !!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She's not easy but very fair. Do the reading and listen to what she has to say in lecture and you will be fine.
  • Really knows her stuff. , and open to other opinions.
  • She goes through everything step-by-step and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Extremely difficult and time consuming class. Taught very well, but you must put in the effort.
  • unless you are a good writer.Demand alot from the student.
  • she grades harder than any other teacher i've had

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Whenever I came to her for help she always made time for me.
  • She is so smart! Really breaks down the material for you.
  • Treat yourself to a Costello's class—she rocks!

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

53

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed in-person reviews spanning many years show consistent themes , and heavy writing load.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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3 out of 53
2 out of 54
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

1

A+ 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

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