AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Laura Pellegrini

POLIS1 · POLSCI1 · POLISCI · PGEOG1 · POSC1 · POLI1 · POLSC1 · POLISCI1 · PGOG1 · POLYSCI1 · PLSCI1 · POL1 · A · POLISCIECE1 · 105 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
30.3%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Only take if you want a rigorous, university-style poli sci grind; casual students and Easy A hunters should avoid, especially online.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy readingTest heavyStrict policiesPassionate but polarizing
  • some call her knowledgeable and inspiring, many say avoid due to workload and picky grading.
  • Online sections draw the strongest DO NOT TAKE warnings for absurd homework volume and strict no-late policies.
  • In person can be engaging with and a major research paper, but door-locking and phone rules feel harsh.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Tough grading, massive reading, long exams, and frequent drops mean an A requires sustained high effort.

Online is harsher for easy As; in-person curves help somewhat but still demand heavy work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Content is dense political science with heavy textbook reading and detailed, specific exam questions.

Both formats are hard; online intensity is repeatedly called worse.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Door locking, skip-and-fail warnings, and strict presence rules dominate in-person; many online sections also mark attendance mandatory.

In-person door lock and phone rules are strictest; online still often lists mandatory attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

30/100

Would-take-again sits near 30% with many DO NOT TAKE comments outweighing passionate fans.

Online draws more Avoid language; in-person is more mixed but still polarized.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

28/100

Tough grader tags, picky assignment criteria, and low tolerance for incomplete answers dominate the record.

Format shift

Online grading is called pickiest; and extra credit soften some outcomes.

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

Lots of reading, stacked quizzes, long multi-chapter exams, discussions, and a high-stakes research paper.

Format shift

Online workload is the most extreme; in-person still has heavy reading and a major paper.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Fans praise passion, humor, and knowledge; critics cite unclear expectations, unsympathetic policies, and weak online support.

Format shift

In-person lectures rate better; online teaching support is frequently panned.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Multiple long tests, weekly chapter quizzes, and a major research paper drive the grade.

Format shift

Both formats are test heavy; online stacks quizzes and huge timed exams.

Luni fit check

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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 lectures can be interesting and passionate with curves and extra credit, but many still report heavy reading, long tests, locked doors, and tough grading.

Main concern

Strict classroom rules and heavy reading/tests still drive many drops and avoid reviews.

What students said

“Dr. Pellegrini is a wonderful teacher and I enjoyed taking her class”
POLSCI1
“Taking this class is a huge commitment, beware!”
POLISCI1
“Dr. Pellegrini's class is hard, so you must put 100% of your effort.”
POSC1

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online is frequently described as overwhelming: heavy reading, stacked quizzes and huge exams, picky grading, and little hand-holding.

Main concern

Workload and strict policies make online the most common avoid recommendation.

What students said

“DO NOT take her online class! Professor was very strict on grading and very picky!”
POLSC1
“DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE CLASS, PLEASE!!! The amount of content she assigns and the sheer size of her coursework and exams is ABSURD”
POLSCI1
“So much work. Save yourself the trouble and do not take this class.”
PLSCI1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Long textbook-based exams, stacked due dates, timed quizzes, and high specificity create high exam risk.

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-class long multiple-choice tests from the book plus online chapter homework and a required research paper.

Long in-class testsTextbook-based quizzesRequired research paperDoor locked for lateness
“Textbook based exams or quizzes that are like jeopardy questions.”
POLISCI1
“the reading is awful, and that is the only way to pass the online work along with four 100 question tests.”
POL1

Online

Online exams and quizzes are large, timed, and often due in stacks with no late work; proctoring tools are not clearly proven.

Timed examsLarge multi-chapter testsStacked quiz due datesNo late work
“6-7 quizes and simulations and test due on the same day, doesn't accept any late work”
POLSCI1
“105 question exams for 5 chapters”
POLISCI1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE CLASS, PLEASE!!! The amount of content she assigns and the sheer size of her coursework and exams is ABSURD”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (15 online, 35 in-person). Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Workload Overload

18/100

“The homework for this class was equal or not more than my other three classes combined.”

🎯 Polarized Teaching

48/100

“Hardest class I ever liked in my life. Loved the teacher. She made the class come alive!”

📉 Recommendation Risk

30/100

“Don't waste your time. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • She grades pretty tough but as long as you understand the material and keep your book on hand it shouldn't be too hard
  • tests are 100 questions i almost wanted to hang myself
  • Your EFFORT REFLECTS YOUR GRADE . period

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures are very interesting and contain info of whats going to be on the exam.
  • she is very opinionated and judgmental, pretty anal.
  • Truly knowledgeable and very passionate about the subject.

Theme 3

💻 About Online vs In Person

  • DO NOT take her online class!
  • Taking her class during this pandemic was this worse decision of my life
  • If you actually want to learn take her.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

105

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews across 2012-2026 with rich detail, clear online vs in-person split, and consistent polarization.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 561
4 out of 510
3 out of 513
2 out of 59
1 out of 513

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

30 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 1 · A 10

B range

8

B+ 2 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1