AI Rate Professor

English

John Hsiao

ENG801A · ENG105 · ENGL801A · 60 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.5

The decision

, and you will be supported toward an A.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyRadical EmpathySocial Justice StorytellerDeadline FlexibilitySafe Classroom EnergyEssay-Centered Easy A
  • Near-universal 5/5 praise for care, humor, and student-first support
  • Writing load is manageable with , and multiple chances
  • , but , and community outreach make the class feel human

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

92/100

, and generous grading make high marks the norm when you participate.

Nearly all evidence is in person; the one online review also reports manageable short papers.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

and scaffolded; intellectual load stays friendly while still teaching writing growth.

In-person majority and the single online review agree the work is easy and guided.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

40/100

and , and support soften pure rigidity.

Both the online and but not cruelly punitive.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

99/100

Every analyzed review is a 5 with 100% would-take-again energy and .

In-person volume dominates; the one online review is equally positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

91/100

Multiple chances, deadline flexibility, and high A .

Format shift

In-person comments are richest; .

Workload

Light

82/100

Usually a handful of busywork.

Format shift

Same paper-light pattern online and in person.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students unanimously praise engaging lectures, empathy, humor, and life-changing support.

Format shift

In-person reviews are overwhelming; online mirrors the same warmth.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and presentations rather than heavy testing.

Format shift

In-person details dominate; online also cites five short papers.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

composition with social justice, outreach trips, clear rubrics, and deep personal care.

Main concern

You still must attend and turn work in; a few note strict due dates or if you slack.

What students said

“Professor John Hsiao is popular because he treats his students like human beings first and scholars second.”
ENG105
“ semester and he replaces a if higher.”
ENG105
“ . He truly cares for his students and for their mental health.”
ENG105

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Single online ENG105 review matches the in-person vibe: approachable, funny, paper-focused with .

Main concern

Class can feel boring at times despite humor.

What students said

“5 papers total but no more than 2-3 pages. and really tries to improve your writing.”
ENG105

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

; many sections lean papers over traditional testing.

In-Class EssaysHomework-Aligned QuestionsFew or No QuizzesMultiple ChancesFinal Presentation

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

to weekly work, with replacements and multiple chances.

In-Class Essay ExamsHomework-Similar PromptsTest Replacement OptionExtra Credit
“The in class essay questions are exactly the same from the .”
ENG105
“The final and to weekly written assignment.”
ENG105

Online

Online notes emphasize short papers and .

Short PapersFeedback FocusedOccasional Attendance
“5 papers total but no more than 2-3 pages. and really tries to improve your writing.”
ENG105

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor John Hsiao is popular because he treats his students like human beings first and scholars second.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (1 online, 49 in person), highlighting care, writing ease, and universal recommendation. Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Excellence

98/100

“ . He truly cares for his students and for their mental health.”

📝 Easy Writing Path

92/100

“ . If you do every assignment you will receive a 100%.”

❤️ Student-First Care

91/100

“He gives multiple chances He cares about every single student and wants nothing but the ”

🔥

99/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Sarcastic and funny personality, which makes lectures more engaging
  • mix of radical empathy and high-energy engagement
  • , and real-world examples

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy, easy class as long as you stay on top of your assignments
  • semester and he replaces a if higher
  • he can be a but overall a great professor

Theme 3

🌍 About Community & Care

  • Organizing community outreach trips, such as museum visits, beach cleanups, and volunteering at soup kitchens
  • met after class helped me with references and job apps too
  • Brings a communal-family vibe to the classroom and makes all feel welcome

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

60

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty highly consistent detailed reviews with perfect quality scores and broad grade reporting make confidence very strong.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 561
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ENG10535 reviews
ENG801A14 reviews
ENGL801A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

43

A+ 6 · A 31 · A- 6

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1