Jack Miller

M04 · MO1 · POLIM03 · POLSM03 · POLSM02 · POLYSCI · POLM02 · POLSM01 · POLISCIM03 · POLM06 · PS102 · POLM03 · POL03 · POLSMO3 · POLM04 · PO3 · POLSM04 · POLSM06 · M03 · POLYMO4 · POLS · 205 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 68/100
RMP rating: 3.4/5
Take again: 67.65%
Difficulty: 2.8

The decision

if you study the packets and guides; online is the easier path for many, but expect firm rules about lateness and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTest heavyClear grading criteriaStudy guides match testsDon't be lateHit or miss personality

and handouts when you prepare.
Online sections are often lighter; and strict on lateness.
many call him hilarious and fair, others grumpy or odd.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many students earn As by completing study guides and assignments, but timed tests and .

Online reviews more often call it an easy A; in-person reviews split between easy A with guides and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Intro content is doable with reading and packets, but , and summer compression raise the challenge for some sections.

Online is often lighter on daily pressure; some in-person and condensed sections feel significantly harder.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

Online is often non-mandatory, while recommended with late kick-outs.

; in-person evidence leans mandatory or high stakes if you miss handouts.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

About two-thirds would take again; fans praise fairness and humor while and .

Online recommendations are warmer overall; .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Clear criteria and study-guide-aligned questions help, but tough tests and .

Format shift

Online more ; and tough grader tags.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Workload ranges from few graded items and , and weekly packets depending on section.

Format shift

Some online modules feel light; several in-person and and reading.

Teaching experience

Good

64/100

Many praise passion, humor, and accessible office hours; others find lectures unhelpful, opinionated, or .

Format shift

tests; online is more hands-off.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grade is driven by frequent tests and as secondary weight.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize tests; online also uses recurring discussions and module exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person classes reward doing worksheets and listening; many praise clear criteria and humor, but others warn of , and strict lateness rules.

Main concern

and zero tolerance for being late can tank the experience even when content is straightforward.

What students said

“Miller did everything in his power to make this course easy. I would highly recommend taking this class for an easy A.”
POLSM02

“There are 6 tests, no homework. He to the test, so you have to analyze the assigned videos very closely.”
POL03

“He will kick you out if you are very late to class, talking or using phone in class but overall I enjoyed the class.”
POLSM03

Remote format

Online

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online poli sci is often described as manageable with modules, discussions, and ; some condensed summers feel rushed and test-hard.

Main concern

and limited contact can frustrate students who need more support.

What students said

“Honestly, it was an easy A. Most of the and summarizing the choices you made.”
POLSM01

“11 homework assignments and 5 tests. Do the and you will get an A.”
M03

“Gives 1 min per question on the test. 70 questions 70 minutes.. not enough time.”
POLIM03

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are central and often match study materials, but timed online quizzes and .

Study guide alignedTimed multi-question testsTest heavyHandouts and packets

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and lectures when students prep, but some say exams pull unexpected material and .

Tests from study guidesMultiple midtermsT/F short answer essayNo makeups

“Class is graded on 4 tests consistent of 15 T/F 10 SA questions and an essay.”
POLM06

“There were handouts he even told us we didn't need to know, and then he put them word-for-word on the exams.”
POL03

Online

; some are easy if you study guides, others feel brutally timed with little prep payoff.

Timed online testsStudy guidesModule examsQuizlet not enough

“Gives 1 min per question on the test. 70 questions 70 minutes.. not enough time.”
POLIM03

“ . Not hard exactly but hard to get an A on.”
M03

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“So long as you do the assignments and listen during lecture, an A is easily achievable.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across online and in-person , and mixed teaching tone. Credibility rating: High.

📚 Study Guides Pay Off

68/100

“Do study guides and read the and you'll get a good grade.”

⏰ Strict On Lateness

45/100

“He will kick you out if you are very late to class, talking or using phone in class.”

😂 Polarizing Personality

64/100

“He had a bubbly personality during lectures, but then graded with a terrible Dr House like attitude.”

Theme 1

📝

I would highly recommend taking this class for an easy A.
if you need good grades.
assignments.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and his lecture notes are exactly like the tests.
Very hand off professor. Sends a sentence of instruction a week.
if you read the textbook that's the only way you'll learn because he can't teach.

Theme 3

💻 Online Experience

Good class if you don't want to do a lot work but want an A.
One of the easier online classes I have taken.
Nothing in his online lectures were on the tests.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews span 2014-2025 with , and mixed personality, including both formats.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 13 · A- 1

B range

B+ 4 · B 8 · B- 1

C range

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D range

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 1

Jack Miller

x x if you study the packets and guides; online is the easier path for many, but expect firm rules about lateness and x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Varies

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

📚 Study Guides Pay Off

⏰ Strict On Lateness

😂 Polarizing Personality

📝 x x x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

💻 Online Experience

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you study the packets and guides; online is the easier path for many, but expect firm rules about lateness and .

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