AI Rate Professor

English

William James

ENG1A · ENG6464 · 1C · ENGLISH1A · 1A · ENGL6363 · ENG27 · ENGLI0001 · ENG1C6508 · ENGB6468 · 1AAND1C · ENGLISH1C · ENG15B · H212 · ENGL1A · 15B · GRT2316 · ENG1B · ENG1C · 131 lifetime ratings

AI rating
55/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you want a demanding, blunt, old-school writing professor and can handle criticism.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerBrilliant But HarshTough GraderTransformative LecturesNot For SlackersPolarizing Personality
  • Many students call him brilliant, influential, and life-changing, especially for serious writers.
  • Negative reviews repeatedly describe him as rude, intimidating, harsh, or unsupportive.
  • Grades are possible but usually require thick skin, hard work, and comfort with blunt criticism.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

A good grade is possible, but students repeatedly say you must work hard, accept criticism, and .

The one online review also says students must work for the grade, while an easy A.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

The course is intellectually demanding because it stresses rigorous writing, interpretation, and high standards.

Both formats point to challenge, but nearly .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Reviews repeatedly imply skipping or slacking leads to failure, though the .

In-person tags and comments drive this judgment; the single online .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

but warn that his harsh style makes him a poor fit for many others.

The online review is positive, while and avoidance.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Many reviews call him a tough or though .

Format shift

online review also saying students must work for the grade.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

, but the writing effort and revision burden are demanding.

Format shift

but high effort, while online evidence is too limited.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

His lectures and , but many students describe his delivery as rude, intimidating, or unclear.

Format shift

Online feedback is positive but sparse, while and strong criticism.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Reviews emphasize essays, papers, writing feedback, and .

Format shift

; online does not specify assessment structure.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and lectures while warning that he is harsh, rude, and difficult.

Main concern

Students who dislike blunt criticism or strict standards may have a very bad experience.

What students said

“Yes, he is hard but he helped me improve my writing”
ENG15B
“He will fail you in a HEARTBEAT.”
ENG1A
“If you like challenges and you are open to growth .”
ENG1C

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single online review says he pushes students to think differently and makes them work for the grade.

Main concern

The online evidence is too limited to judge format-specific policies.

What students said

“He makes you open your eyes to new ways of writing and reading.”
1A
“You have to work for the grade you want.”
1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and exams, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, or consistent exam rules.

EssaysFinal Research PaperBlue Book MentionedExam Mentioned

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, blue book use, and exams, but not enough to prove a consistent exam policy.

EssaysFinal Research PaperBlue Book MentionedExam Mentioned
“we've only been given 2 assignments, 1 paper and 1 final research paper.”
ENGLISH1A
“ . Used a blue book once.”
ENG1A
“He said I wrote more on an ”
ENGLISH1A

Online

The online review does not clearly prove .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I'm not going to lie, this class is not for people that want an easy A or for people that get their feelings hurt easily.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Impact

62/100

“Without a doubt, the most influential teacher I have ever met.”

⚖️

28/100

“You work for your A, and damn hard, but, you will emerge better in LIFE”

⚠️ Fit Risk

55/100

“If you like challenges and you are open to growth .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are amazing and it makes sense.
  • He makes you open your eyes to new ways of writing and reading.
  • Does not teach, grades hard and unfairly.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • You have to work for the grade you want.
  • He will fail you in a HEARTBEAT.
  • Got an A in his class but it def didn't come easy.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character And Fit

  • He wants you to succeed and he will push you to do better.
  • because he is rude
  • this class is not for people that want an easy A or for people that get their feelings hurt easily.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

131

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

There are 50 reviews across many years with rich, consistent themes of , and polarizing personality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 563
4 out of 522
3 out of 519
2 out of 510
1 out of 517

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

2

C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 4