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Ismael De La O

ESTU3 · CHI8 · ESTU12278 · HIST31 · HIST112 · ETHNIC1 · HISTORY112 · 62 lifetime ratings

AI rating
51/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
56.82%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Take him mainly if you can handle reading-heavy work and prefer an engaging in-person class, but if communication and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizingHeavy ReadingPoor CommunicationLate GradingEngaging In Person
  • Reviews are sharply split, with older and many in-person students praising his humor and passion while recent and online students report disorganization.
  • The class can produce high grades, but students often face heavy , and .
  • Online reviews are notably riskier because students repeatedly complain that and posts grades or major work very late.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many students earn A grades, but the true cost is inconsistent because , and slow feedback can make the grade stressful.

In person has more easy-grade evidence, while online reviews more often describe heavy work and grade uncertainty.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The material is not usually conceptually hard, but the volume of , and .

Online sections feel harder because students must self-manage unclear materials, while in and lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

Attendance appears useful and sometimes tied to participation or , but reviews do not prove a .

In person reviews mention participation and showing up more often, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Recommendation depends heavily on format and tolerance for disorganization, because praise for passion is offset by serious communication and .

In person reviews are more recommendable, while online reviews repeatedly advise against taking him online.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

45/100

because some students call assignments easy and flexible, while others report harsh grading, unclear rubrics, and .

Format shift

Online reviews show more harsh-grading complaints, while in person reviews mix extra time and .

Workload

Heavy

30/100

The workload is heavy because students repeatedly mention lots of , and last-minute major assignments.

Format shift

and writing, but online students describe the workload as more stressful due to poor communication.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Teaching quality is polarizing, with strong praise for engaging lectures and passion but serious complaints about organization, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Format shift

In person teaching is often praised as funny and engaging, while online teaching is frequently criticized as absent or poorly supported.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Assessment appears assignment-heavy, with discussions, papers, group projects, presentations, and .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize discussion posts and papers, while in person reviews add group presentations and projects.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person reviews are more positive overall, especially for humor, passion, and discussion, but , and late grades.

Main concern

The main in-person concern is inconsistent organization and .

What students said

“His lectures are fun and he keeps you engaged in them by cracking a few jokes here and there.”
HIST112
“ ; all you do is discuss the reading.”
ETHNIC1

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed to negative, with repeated complaints about unreachable , and unclear expectations.

Main concern

The biggest online issue is lack of communication when grades, links, or .

What students said

“ and very hard to contact.”
ESTU12278
“Slow grader (1-2 assignments per month), 90% of ”
HIST112

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews describe papers, discussions, projects, and , and exam policy is not clearly proven.

PapersDiscussion PostsGroup ProjectsLast-Minute Final AssessmentNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews mention group projects, papers, two finals, and tests in older classes, but they .

Group ProjectsPapersTwo Finals MentionedTests Mentioned
“there are .”
ETHNIC1
“ and one paper but thats it.”
HIST31

Online

, and last-minute midterm or final assessment, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Discussion PostsFinal PaperLast-Minute Final AssessmentNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“his final is a and writing”
ETHNIC1
“ and and without warning”
HIST112

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ and very hard to contact.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, communication, and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“His lectures are fun and he keeps you engaged in them by cracking a few jokes here and there.”

⚠️ Communication Risk

25/100

“He does not respond to you regardless if a ghost.”

📚 Workload Pressure

30/100

“He grades super harsh and gives so many assignments.”

Theme 1

💬 About Communication

  • and very hard to contact.
  • He does not respond to you regardless if a ghost.
  • it took him almost the whole winter semester to answer emails

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • There is a lot of while to grade
  • He gives you so much reading, and there are .
  • Lots of makes up a majority of your grade.

Theme 3

👨‍🏫

  • Amazing lectures and great sense of humor. Is passionate for teaching.
  • He is truly passionate about the subject he is teaching and cares about his students.
  • Very funny and chill. Easy A.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

62

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is credible because it uses 50 reviews across a long time span and both formats, though opinions shift sharply by year and format.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 58
3 out of 53
2 out of 57
1 out of 515

Course coverage

ETHNIC120 reviews
HIST11212 reviews
ESTU122788 reviews
HISTORY1125 reviews
ESTU32 reviews
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HIST312 reviews
CHI81 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 7 · A 18

B range

9

B+ 2 · B 7

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 1