AI Rate Professor

Astronomy

Scott Hildreth

ASTRO10 · PHYS4B · ASTRO10AND30 · ASTRO20 · ASTRONOMY · PHYSICS4B · ASTRO30 · PHYS4A · AST10 · ASTR10 · ASTR20 · ASTR30 · ASTO10 · 106 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
92.31%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

Take him if you want a demanding but .

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate lecturerCaring mentorHeavy homeworkUniversity preparationFair but demanding
  • Students overwhelmingly praise his passion, support, and ability to make astronomy and physics meaningful.
  • Physics sections are hard and homework-heavy, while astronomy is more manageable but still work-oriented.
  • Grades are attainable with steady effort, office hour use, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic, especially in astronomy, but students repeatedly say it must , and preparation.

Online evidence is mixed because astronomy students did well with organization while one online physics review called the A rate extremely low.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Astronomy often feels approachable and engaging, but physics is consistently described as difficult, fast, and university-level.

astronomy and hard physics, while online reviews add heavy work and fast-paced physics concerns.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as important for success, though reviews do not prove a uniformly strict mandatory policy.

In-person reviews mention not skipping class several times, while online reviews focus more on participation and weekly work.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students recommend him because his passion, support, and preparation outweigh the heavy workload.

Both formats include strong recommendations, but online physics has the sharpest negative warning.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

, and clear criteria, but several students still call him a .

Format shift

In-person astronomy shows more and clearer grade paths, while online writing and physics are described as tougher.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and test preparation are repeatedly described as heavy, especially in physics.

Format shift

Both formats report substantial work, with online astronomy requiring weekly reading and discussions and and labs.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Students consistently describe him as , and deeply committed to learning.

Format shift

In-person evidence is very strong and broad, while online evidence is positive overall but includes one harsh physics review.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades appear to , and finals rather than relying on one method.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize readings, discussions, and writing, while , and papers.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are strongly positive, especially for passion, care, and preparation, but and .

Main concern

The main concern is a high workload with .

What students said

“His classes are hard but he understands that everyone struggles.”
PHYS4B
“The lectures were all really cool, especially since we had them in the planetarium.”
ASTR10

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews praise his support and organization but , and one severe physics complaint.

Main concern

Online work can be heavy, and online physics was described as fast-paced and harsh.

What students said

“This course has a lot of work, but if .”
ASTO10
“Over-complicated physics course. only 3 people out of about 60 students actually received an A.”
PHYS4A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, with helpful preparation in astronomy and harder tests in physics.

MidtermsFinalTest CorrectionsEssay Prompts ProvidedHard Physics Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

54/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person , and , but do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book, or closed-book rules.

Two Midterms And FinalTest CorrectionsEssay Prompts ProvidedHard Physics Tests
“Two midterms and a final. .”
PHYS4B
“He gives the midterm and so you can prepare.”
ASTR10

Online

Online reviews mention exams only in the online physics complaint, and they do not clearly prove proctoring, .

Hard Exams
“the and didn't reflect what we went over in class.”
PHYS4A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Probably the best teacher I've ever had. His class is a lot of work, but in the end if you put in the time and .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“He is very passionate about science and physics. Physics4B is a very difficult subject, probably the hardest physics IMO. But, this professor makes the .”

👍 Recommendation Strength

88/100

“ . .”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“His class will require two homework and a if there is a .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really is passionate about his teaching and prepares all his students for the .
  • The lectures were all really cool, especially since we had them in the planetarium.
  • Scott is one of the .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • You have to earn your A as with anything in life.
  • Very tough teacher who gives a lot of homework and .
  • .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He goes far out of his way to support you and sees your true potential when you put forth the effort and communicate with him.
  • Fast at responding to emails and genuinely wants his students to succeed.
  • He is always willing to help.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

106

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years, courses, grades, and formats give a consistent picture of excellent teaching with heavy workload.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 581
4 out of 510
3 out of 55
2 out of 57
1 out of 53

Course coverage

PHYS4B12 reviews
ASTRO108 reviews
PHYS4A7 reviews
ASTO106 reviews
ASTR204 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 4 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

12

B+ 3 · B 8 · B- 1

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1