AI Rate Professor

Psychology

Carlos Sandoval

PSY120 · PSYCH100 · 20651PSY101 · PSYCH120 · PSY101 · PSY139 · PSY101PSY139 · G165 · PSYC139 · 241 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
65.63%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Take him if you can follow instructions closely and want an engaging psychology class, but if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardEntertaining lecturesStrict deadlinesClear but picky gradingEmail issuesReading and writing heavy
  • In-person students often praise his humor and engaging lectures, while online reviews are much more split.
  • Grades can be strong if students follow formatting, deadlines, and participation rules carefully.
  • The main risks are slow or missing communication, strict late-work rules, and picky assignment expectations.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

An A is very reachable for organized students, but it depends , and participation rules exactly.

Online reviews more often call it an easy A by completion, while and test expectations.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The psychology content is usually manageable, but , and precise instructions add friction.

Online courses feel more self-paced and procedural, while his lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance and punctuality are treated strictly, including reports of locked doors and participation-based credit.

, while online evidence mainly shows strict deadlines and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

Students recommend him for engaging lectures and , but communication and .

students, who report more unanswered messages and delayed grading.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

assignments, but students also describe picky formatting, no late work, and tough deductions.

Format shift

Online reviews and harsh nitpicking, while in-person reviews emphasize strict expectations.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Work usually , and occasional larger papers, with heavier loads in short sessions.

Format shift

Online students mention weekly discussions and writing more often, while in-person students describe manageable but and tests.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

He is often funny and engaging in person, but online teaching is weakened by limited communication and .

Format shift

and lectures, while online teaching receives repeated complaints about responsiveness.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades come from a mix of , and participation rather than one single method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention discussions and written assignments more, while , and papers.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are more positive because students enjoy his humor and lectures, though , and .

Main concern

Students must attend, arrive on time, read, and follow exact instructions.

What students said

“The funniest professor I've had. Very interesting and entertaining lectures.”
PSYCH100
“he will lock the door doesn't accept late work”
20651PSY101
“ , and assignment instructions(for good reasons).”
PSY101

Remote format

Online

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with many calling the class straightforward or an easy A, but others report poor communication and .

Main concern

Online students repeatedly report unanswered emails and .

What students said

“Easy but frustrating”
PSYC139
“Just turn in the work on time and read instructions carefully.”
PSY101
“He never responded to any of my emails during the summer session.”
PSY139

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are usually important and sometimes timed, but reviews do .

Timed Multiple Choice ExamsStudy Guides MentionedTests Are SignificantNo Clear Proctoring Pattern

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and study needs, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Tests And QuizzesStudy The BookFinal Mentioned
“His work is easy, but .”
20651PSY101
“Read the book”
PSY101

Online

Online reviews mention multiple choice and timed exams, but only one review clearly says nothing is proctored and most reviews do not prove the policy.

Timed ExamsMultiple Choice ExamsNothing Proctored Mentioned Once
“the and timed so you can finish them pretty quickly.”
PSYC139
“Nothing is proctored so quizzes and .”
PSY101

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Professor Sandoval is a great lecturer and he knows his stuff. His class is not easy but it's fair.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“The funniest professor I've had. Very interesting and entertaining lectures.”

⚖️

58/100

“If you do things in the format he wants he doesn't really care about what you wrote easy A class”

📬 Communication Risk

35/100

“ you reach out”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very interesting and entertaining lectures.
  • Professor Sandoval is hilarious which makes the class engaging.
  • His lectures are funny, and he's a funny person overall.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades And Work

  • Easy A, follow the directions clearly !
  • As long as you complete them and do min requirements you get 5/5.
  • , and assignment instructions(for good reasons).

Theme 3

⚠️ About Communication

  • I've taken with him.
  • Never once got a response back from the professor, reached out every way I could.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

241

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 detailed reviews across online and in-person formats from 2020 to 2026 with consistent themes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5161
4 out of 533
3 out of 519
2 out of 510
1 out of 519

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

27

A+ 4 · A 19 · A- 4

B range

17

B+ 9 · B 6 · B- 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1