Is this an easy A?
HardWork
32/100Multiple students say an A is nearly impossible even with strong effort; grades cluster at B range.
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The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Multiple students say an A is nearly impossible even with strong effort; grades cluster at B range.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Is the course easy?
Essay load is manageable but standards and participation demands keep content from feeling easy.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Is attendance flexible?
Attendance is mandatory; leaving early can wipe attendance credit and skipping risks failing.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Is this professor recommended?
Two would take again for feedback and redos; one explicitly would not and urges taking someone else.
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Course guide
Grading
Strict
28/100
Tagged tough grader; redos help mid-semester but final grades stay hard and A is rare.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Workload
Moderate
55/100
About three essays, homework, and group work; no exams in at least one section.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Teaching experience
Average
55/100
Solid feedback and clear criteria for some; others call policies rigid and assignments pointless.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
20/100
Essays and in-class work dominate; one review says no tests, quizzes, or final.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews only.
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Course format
Classroom format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
fair on drafts and redos for some, but tough final grades, zero-tolerance lateness, and rigid attendance frustrate others.
Main concern
Students say hard work still rarely yields an A and late work is an automatic zero.
What students said
“Take this class you will not get an A. No matter how hard you try on a paper or any of your assignments you will not get an A in the class.”
“she follows due dates very strictly (you can't turn ANYTHING in even a minute late or you'll get a 0). 3 manageable essays, NO tests/quizzes, NO final”
“She let you redo essays for a higher grade (saved my butt). Hard grader on final grade.”
Remote format
Low confidence
No stored summary is available for this format.
Main concern
No main concern is stored for this format.
Exam style
Assessment is essay-centered with no tests or final reported; redos allowed during the term.
Assessment risk
StudentFriendly
82/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person English sections emphasize essays with strict deadlines and optional redos; no proctored exams described.
“3 manageable essays, NO tests/quizzes, NO final”
“She let you redo essays for a higher grade (saved my butt).”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Take this class you will not get an A. No matter how hard you try on a paper or any of your assignments you will not get an A in the class.”
“Do not count on getting an A in this class. Hard work, even dedicated work is not recognized.”
“3 manageable essays, NO tests/quizzes, NO final”
“you can't turn ANYTHING in even a minute late or you'll get a 0”
“Erin is a solid instructor. If you're having issues and talk to her, she will give an extension on your work.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
4
Recent reviews read by the AI
4
Lifetime ratings
52/100
Evidence confidence
Four recent-enough reviews (2016-2017) with consistent themes on tough grading and strict rules, but small sample.
Inside 4 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
4 reported outcomes
No reported values
B+ 2 · B 1
C 1
No reported values
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No reported values