AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Jacob Schlegel

CHEM1A · CHEM31 · CHEM30B · CHEM30A · CHEM1B · 48 lifetime ratings

AI rating
20/100
RMP rating
2.3/5
Take again
28.57%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

Avoid unless you are strong in chemistry, can self-teach, and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh GraderQuiz HeavySlow GradingSelf-Teaching RequiredFast Paced
  • Most students , and unclear grade standing.
  • A smaller group says he is knowledgeable and helpful if students actively seek help and study hard.
  • Both online and in-person reviews warn that the course is high effort and risky for GPA.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

15/100

Getting an A usually requires intense study, strict quiz performance, and .

Both formats report hard grading, but and lab grading.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

Chemistry content is fast-paced, often above intro expectations, and many students say they must teach themselves.

Online reviews stress pace and , while and fast lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Several in-person reviews say attendance or class preparation is necessary, and .

; online reviews do not clearly establish flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

24/100

Most students would not recommend him because grading, pacing, support, and .

Online reviews are uniformly negative, while experiences.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

12/100

Students repeatedly describe no partial credit, point deductions for small errors, low quiz averages, and .

Format shift

Both formats describe harsh grading, with .

Workload

Overwhelming

18/100

, and heavy chemistry study make the workload feel overwhelming for many students.

Format shift

Online reviews mention pace and weekly tests, while , and homework.

Teaching experience

Poor

28/100

Comments often describe unclear lectures, outdated videos, condescending answers, and poor support despite some praise for knowledge and office help.

Format shift

Online reviews , while in-person reviews are mixed but lean negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

, and strict correctness more than flexible assignments.

Format shift

Both formats mention frequent tests or quizzes, and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mostly negative, with repeated complaints about strict , and condescending support.

Main concern

Students often feel unsupported while and heavy chemistry workload.

What students said

“you have and a there are .”
CHEM1A
“The class averaged a 50% on many exams and about 40% on quizzes.”
CHEM30A
“ if you are new to chemistry”
CHEM30A

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are consistently , and overwhelming pace.

Main concern

Students say online work and because .

What students said

“It is very difficult to meet the pace of his course and pass, but it is very easy to become overwhelmed.”
CHEM1A
“ different from exams”
CHEM30A
“Many assignments/tests have a 50% average.”
CHEM1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The exam and averages, and little partial credit reported.

Frequent QuizzesNo Partial CreditHard ExamsStrict Grading

Assessment risk

Strict

22/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

notes in at least one class, and little or no partial credit.

Frequent QuizzesNo Partial CreditHard ExamsNo Notes
“three mini quizzes EVERY CLASS”
CHEM1A
“ ”
CHEM31
“3 midterms and a .”
CHEM30A

Online

Online reviews report , and , but do not clearly prove webcam, open-book, or Lockdown Browser policy.

Frequent TestsLow AveragesUnclear Testing
“ ”
CHEM1A
“ different from exams”
CHEM30A
“Many assignments/tests have a 50% average.”
CHEM1B

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you want to get an A, take someone else or expect to sleep, eat, and breathe chemistry for the entire semester because .”

Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

28/100

“This guy is simply not a good teacher.”

⚖️

12/100

“you have to pass like 60 something quizzes in order to pass and you have to as well.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

24/100

“just. dont.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Doesn't even actually teach; he makes you watch vids from 2020 that don't align with the packet.
  • His lectures are terrible; you are better off skipping them and using the textbook.
  • He's there to make sure that you learn.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • The class averaged a 50% on many exams and about 40% on quizzes.
  • If you want , and live and breathe chemistry for a semester, expect an A-.
  • , and they are difficult.

Theme 3

🧪 About Workload And Support

  • There are 3 quizzes every day, and even if you study, you won't pass them.
  • He is particular about certain things but that is for good habit and I feel well-prepared in my Chem1B
  • and helpful. Great lectures!

Data context

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Analysis sample

49

Recent reviews read by the AI

48

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 49 reviews across many years, with , and teaching style.

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 57
3 out of 56
2 out of 57
1 out of 523

Course coverage

CHEM1A26 reviews
CHEM30A12 reviews
CHEM316 reviews
CHEM1B2 reviews
041 review
Show 2 more courses
41 review
CHEM30B1 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

38 reported outcomes

A range

9

A 9

B range

6

B 5 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D- 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

19

Drop/Withdrawal 9 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 7 · Not_Sure_Yet 1 · Rather not say 1