AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Esmeralda Soria

POLISCI13 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want an engaging political science class and are willing to read and participate.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate LecturerAccessible MaterialsReading RequiredExtra CreditParticipation Matters
  • Students consistently describe Soria as , and inspiring.
  • The course requires reading and participation, but and support reduce pressure.
  • Online and in-person reviews are both strongly positive, with .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very reachable because students report and supportive pressure relief, but readings and participation still matter.

Online evidence shows accessible materials, while and required reading.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The course involves critical thinking, cases, and chapters, but and .

, while in-person reviews emphasize tough but supported critical thinking.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Participation matters in multiple reviews, but there is .

Both formats mention participation or engagement, but .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and supportive.

Both online and in-person reviews are highly positive, with in-person reviews adding more detail about guest speakers and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

and , though students still need to complete readings and participate.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide the clearest grading evidence through repeated mentions.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

The workload centers on reading, cases, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention reading, while , and notes.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students repeatedly describe her as , and able to clarify difficult material.

Format shift

Both formats strongly support excellent teaching, with online reviews emphasizing clarity and .

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

, and midterms, but do not show a purely exam-heavy course.

Format shift

and , while online reviews do not clarify assessment structure.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students value her passion, guest speakers, , and discussion-based teaching.

Main concern

Students must keep up with readings and participation.

What students said

“She also offers ! Do the extra credit!”
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“This is a critical thinking class, you must read the cases and chapters.”
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Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and strong lectures, though one notes some scheduling uncertainty.

Main concern

Her outside priorities may make the course feel less predictable.

What students said

“ and easy to comprehend.”
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“Her other priorities make being her student a guessing game.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention midterms but do not clearly .

Exam Policy Not Clearly ProvenMidterms Mentioned

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but do not clearly prove exam format or strictness.

Midterms MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven
“She , and your emails.”
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Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, or webcam requirements.

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Wow. Professor Soria is by far one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“ , and constructive with her materials.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“She's the best.”

⚖️

78/100

“The class is tough but she takes the pressure off you.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Soria is very inspiring.
  • She really is passionate about what she teaches and knows what she is teaching.
  • and easy to comprehend.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload

  • !
  • This is a critical thinking class, you must read the cases and chapters.
  • She wants you to participate!

Theme 3

📈 About Grades

  • She also offers !
  • Do the extra credits! .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Six reviews across several years are consistent and detailed, but the newest review is from 2022.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

POLISCI136 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

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D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1