AI Rate Professor

English

Sally Olivas

ENGLISH105 · ENLISH105 · ENGL1 · ENG105 · ENG101 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
51/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
69.23%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if you want to improve writing and can handle a strict, paper-heavy class; skip if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough GraderGood FeedbackLots of PapersMandatory AttendanceCan Seem Mean
  • High expectations with heavy papers and
  • but tone can feel harsh or condescending
  • Attendance and doing the work matter more than natural talent

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible but usually requires steady papers, reading, and .

Online reviews show more grade friction and ; in-person students more often say the work is doable if completed.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

, and reading-intensive with high expectations for college writing.

Both formats describe substantial work; and lectures more often.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Most students report and warn that skipping hurts your chance to pass.

; online also flags attendance expectations in some comments.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

64/100

and organization, but a sizable group strongly advises avoiding her tone and workload.

In-person reviews lean more positive overall; online and one strong yes.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

33/100

and comments about high expectations appear often, even when students ultimately pass.

Format shift

Both formats call her a ; grader.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students , and prewriting leading up to essays.

Format shift

Online and and papers.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

Strong organization and writing growth praise are common, but confusion, rudeness, and intimidation drag the experience down.

Format shift

In-person praise for clarity and growth is stronger; online comments more often focus on rude or unhelpful interactions.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

38/100

and ongoing writing work, with tests and pop quizzes also appearing in several reviews.

Format shift

, and lecture notes most; online mentions tests and homework.

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

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person, many students call her one of the if they do the work, respect her, and and frequent reading.

Main concern

, and a mean first impression can overwhelm unprepared students.

What students said

“ , but also gives really good feedback that has helped me improve in my writing.”
ENG101
“One of the .”
ENLISH105
“ and doesn't really explain her self very well”
ENG101

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online experiences are more polarized, with strong complaints about unreasonableness and .

Main concern

Feedback and tone can feel rude or unhelpful when students need support online.

What students said

“She is !”
ENLISH105
“ and not constructive”
ENGL1
“she made English easy and understanding. She if . ”
ENG105

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment mixes papers with quizzes and tests; reviews .

Pop QuizzesTestsPaper HeavyLecture Based

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews highlight pop quizzes, reading, essays, and strict test or .

Pop QuizzesSo Many PapersLecture HeavyTest Heavy
“ if you do the reading assignments.”
ENLISH105
“GOOD PROFESSOR! -READ, READ AND ”
ENG105
“Don't be late, .”
ENG105

Online

Online reviews mention tests and but do not clearly describe proctoring or .

Test HeavyLots of Homework
“Lots of ”
ENLISH105
“BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES”
ENG105

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“There is lots of work but it is definitely doable... , but also gives really good feedback that has helped me improve in my writing.”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews (3 online, 14 in person), highlighting teaching tone, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Growth

68/100

“One of the . She knows whats she's doing, Id gladly take her class again.”

📝 Workload Reality

28/100

“gives you alot of work to do and doesn't really help out when you need assistants”

⚖️

33/100

“I somehow got an A. I thought I would end with a B, so i'm quite pleased. You really do work in this class.”

👍 Split Recommendation

64/100

“She comes off as mean but she really isnt. As long as you respect her she will respect you.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • She is very specific with the assignments and requirements of her class
  • she's a sweetheart to her students.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • , but
  • You really do work in this class.
  • If you're ever looking for a .

Theme 3

❤️ About Tone & Personality

  • She comes off as mean but she really isnt.
  • and not constructive
  • A really inspirational woman.

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews spanning 2015-2023 with detailed comments and mixed but recurring themes give a solid evidence base.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 55
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

ENG1057 reviews
ENLISH1056 reviews
ENG1012 reviews
ENGL11 review
ENGLISH1051 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 2 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 2