AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Maria Somma

CHEM30A · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
60%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Only take Somma if , and a tough Chem pace; outcomes and teaching clarity vary widely.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderLots of homeworkTest heavyPolarizingCaring when it clicks
  • Highly polarized Chem30A experience: and and harsh
  • and
  • Recent negative reviews allege , and reported bad reviews

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

Grades range from A+ to D+, with and comments that only strong study habits and end-of-term bumps save people.

Online review is more optimistic; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

and high difficulty ratings make this a real intellectual grind.

Both formats acknowledge chemistry is hard; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Multiple reviews say attendance is 100% mandatory with little flexibility for conflicts or lateness.

; the Online review also marks attendance mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

About 60% would take again and praise is real for some, but recent harsh critiques make this a .

; recent in-person reviews are far more mixed to negative.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

28/100

+, and claims she only bumps grades at the very end signal strict marking despite occasional late leniency.

Format shift

Online review feels fairer; .

Workload

Heavy

24/100

Lots of , and photo submissions create a heavy ongoing load.

Format shift

Heavy workload comments are mostly in-person; Online still expects serious studying.

Teaching experience

Average

46/100

Some students find her caring and , while others report unorganization, cut-offs, and hard-to-follow starts.

Format shift

In-person quality is polarized; the single Online review is positive.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Test-heavy tags plus quizzes, classwork, and and frequent checks at the center.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews split hard between improvement and , and claims of suppressed negative feedback.

Main concern

Organization issues, tough grading, and .

What students said

“ . She states we are behind on classwork or quizzes but she is the one behind.”
Chem30A
“Attendance in 100% mandatory no matter the circumstance.”
Chem30A
“Dr.Somma is a great professor. It takes time but classes with her are very fun and engaging.”
Chem30A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and passable if you study and ask questions.

Main concern

Chemistry still requires serious study even with support.

What students said

“Professor Somma is caring and wants her students to pass. She's always available to make an appointment with ”
Chem30A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

quizzes and little student-friendly exam flexibility described.

Test heavyQuizzesMandatory attendance linked to performance

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person comments describe heavy testing and , but the overall assessment climate feels strict.

Test heavyQuizzesPhoto submissions for work
“ you off and tells you "no" without any explanation.”
Chem30A
“Hard grader to the at the very end of the year.”
Chem30A

Online

The Online review ; it mainly stresses studying and asking questions.

Study-heavyExtra credit
“Chemistry is not an easy subject so get ready to study. As far as you study the material, and ask questions, you are good to go.”
Chem30A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I'm not sure how she has good reviews, but my friends have written bad reviews for her before, just for her to report them.”

Voice snapshots generated from 5 reviews (1 Online, 4 In person), highlighting , and . Credibility rating: Medium.

⚠️ Organization Issues

30/100

“ . She states we are behind on classwork or quizzes but she is the one behind.”

❤️ Supportive Side

70/100

“Professor Somma is caring and wants her students to pass.”

📈

28/100

“Hard grader to the at the very end of the year.”

📚 Workload

24/100

“The but with good study habits shouldn't be a problem.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • showed noticeable improvement throughout the semester
  • classes with her are very fun and engaging
  • She really knows her stuff and takes the

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Test heavy
  • Chemistry is not an easy subject so get ready to study

Theme 3

🚨

  • Attendance in 100% mandatory no matter the circumstance
  • she bashes on students for being late or having conflicts

Data context

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Analysis sample

5

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Five reviews with sharp polarization and recent detail give usable signal, but claims of flagged reviews and mixed timelines keep confidence moderate.

Inside 5 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

Course coverage

Chem30A5 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 3

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values