AI Rate Professor

Psychology

Leida Tolentino

PSYCH145 · PSY145 · PSY100 · PSY110 · PSY200 · PSYCH100 · 63 lifetime ratings

AI rating
44/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want rigorous psych work with and can handle high standards and group projects.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHigh standardsGroup-project heavyRevision opportunitiesPassive-aggressive complaintsLots of written work
  • , and generous with revise-and-resubmit chances that reward real effort.
  • Critics describe rude or , and perfectionist nitpicking.
  • Workload is writing- and participation-heavy, so the class rewards dedicated students more than easy-A hunters.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Many students still earn As, but only , and often multiple revisions.

Both formats report tough grading; if weekly writing is strong.

Is the course easy?

Standard

47/100

Material is standard psych content made harder by volume of writing, reading, and group project demands.

; online human development and research methods feel heavier.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

, and missing work or deadlines is rarely excused.

; online often still requires weekly participation posts.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

50/100

Reviews split nearly evenly between inspiring mentor stories and .

Polarization appears in both formats; research methods in person has especially sharp negatives.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

, though revise-and-resubmit softens outcomes for students who iterate.

Format shift

Online admirers stress resubmission; several in-person students say group evaluations sank fair individual grades.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Weekly discussions, papers, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Online busywork complaints are frequent; .

Teaching experience

Average

56/100

Passionate engaging lectures for supporters contrast with claims of rambling, disengagement, or dismissiveness.

Format shift

; online experience ranges from warm mentoring to absent facilitation.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Discussions, papers, revisions, and sections.

Format shift

Some courses still have midterms and finals, but writing and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, but research methods and some lower-div courses draw harsh reviews about rudeness, group grades, and unclear expectations.

Main concern

and interpersonal friction can hurt grades even when individual work is strong.

What students said

“Leida is the most passionate and inspiring professor I have ever had in my life.”
PSY110
“Not only is she dismissive, passive aggressive and downright rude towards students when asked questions.”
PSY200
“PSY200 is an unfair class because of the harsh and .”
PSY200

Remote format

Online

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and revise-resubmit culture with heavy discussions, papers, and complaints about disengagement or perfectionism.

Main concern

Busywork-heavy discussions and strict deadlines with limited flexibility for personal issues.

What students said

“Her testing is untimed & open book- yet you're not going to do well in the class unless you put the effort in & learn.”
PSYCH145
“ personally offended.”
PSY100
“Do not be led astray by the negative reviews. Professor Tolentino has high standards precisely because she has confidence in your abilities.”
PSY145

Exam style

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Assessment leans toward written work and quizzes; at least one online section uses untimed open-book testing, while .

Open-book untimed tests in some online sectionsWeekly quizzesPapers and discussionsRevise and resubmit

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

organizers, and especially group projects; closed-book proctoring is not clearly documented.

Weekly quizzesMidterm and finalGroup projectsAttendance-linked work
“ , and there are 4 assignments and 2 tests (midterm/final).”
PSY100
“1 midterm, 1 term paper, 1 ”
PSY110

Online

Online evidence includes untimed open-book testing plus heavy discussion and ; reviews do not clearly prove webcam proctoring.

Open bookUntimed testsWeekly discussionsRevise and resubmit
“Her testing is untimed & open book- yet you're not going to do well in the class unless you put the effort in & learn.”
PSYCH145
“The exam was tough, papers were challenging, but and is encouraging.”
PSY145

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Do not be led astray by the negative reviews. Professor Tolentino has high standards precisely because she has confidence in your abilities. For as an iterative process and gives many opportunities for R&R (revising and resubmission). She is a passionate and warm person who appreciates / rewards genuine effort.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 polarized reviews emphasizing standards, revisions, and group-project risk. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Passion

56/100

“She is so passionate about her job and cares so much about all of her students.”

🔥 High Standards

34/100

“She . No one can meet her level of perfection.”

🔁 Revision Culture

72/100

“If she knows her students can reach a higher potential she gives them an appropriate grade & 3 DAYS to revise for a better grade.”

👎 Interpersonal Risk

30/100

“took this class last semester and im still not over how rude and disrespectful this teacher is.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures are engaging, educational, and fun.
  • Her lectures are more like rambling sessions.
  • She is not the greatest educator b/c she at all.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Very easy class and very passionate about her job.
  • This is not an easy slack off class, if you're looking for a quick A.
  • She's a and probably only gives out a handful of A+s but .

Theme 3

👥 About Group Work & Climate

  • Almost entirely group work in this class, so .
  • she was unable to make a .
  • She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

63

Lifetime ratings

87/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty mixed but detailed reviews across online and in-person psych courses produce a consistent high-standards versus personality-conflict story.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 511
3 out of 57
2 out of 57
1 out of 515

Course coverage

PSY20013 reviews
PSY14512 reviews
PSY10011 reviews
PSY1109 reviews
PSYCH1454 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 6 · A 18 · A- 5

B range

9

B+ 4 · B 5

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2