AI Rate Professor

Psychology

Maria Pak

PSY150 · PSY120 · PSYCH120 · PSYC150 · 144 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
78.57%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want a and can handle lecture-heavy classes with regular reading.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and approachableClear gradingLecture heavyExtra creditReading required
  • Most students describe Maria Pak as caring, funny, and clear, though some find lectures slow or tangent-heavy.
  • Grades are usually achievable because of , and .
  • Reading and studying still matter, especially for exams and study guides.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very reachable because students mention , and clear criteria, but studying and reading are still needed.

Online evidence is more consistently easy and flexible, while in-person evidence is easy for prepared students but and reading.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

77/100

The psychology content is generally beginner-friendly, but readings, study guides, and .

Online students describe a smooth structure, while and self-study.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

quizzes and activities, but some students say she is understanding about missed class.

Online reviews support flexible pacing, while , and office-hours help for missed class.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Most students recommend her because , and grades in ways that reward steady effort.

Both formats are recommended, with online reviews especially strong on flexibility and and classroom support.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

because she drops scores, allows retakes or resubmissions, offers , and uses clear criteria.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize resubmissions and , while in-person reviews mention dropped tests, dropped assignments, and .

Workload

Moderate

67/100

The workload is manageable but , and exams.

Format shift

Online work is structured by modules and quizzes, while but .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students usually find her caring, funny, and clear, though a minority say lectures are boring, tangent-heavy, or require self-teaching.

Format shift

Online reviews focus on organization and feedback, while , and mixed reactions to tangents.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades combine , and study-based assessments.

Format shift

Online reviews mention modules, quizzes, unit tests, and a final, while , and study guides.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews , and , but often mention tangents, lecture-heavy classes, and required reading.

Main concern

Some students feel lectures are slow, boring, or .

What students said

“This is one of the easiest classes I've ever taken.”
PSY150
“It feels like I had to , so you might be better off picking a different professor or doing online only.”
PSY120

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are strongly positive, with students noting flexible pacing, reasonable due dates, resubmissions, and manageable tests.

Main concern

, and unit tests.

What students said

“This course was asynchronous and I enjoyed being able to take care of .”
PSY120
“She alway allowed to resubmit things or wanted.”
PSY120

Exam style

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Exams are usually manageable with reading and study guides, but .

Quizzes with RetakesStudy Guide Based ExamsOnline Final MentionedTimed Online Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and one online final, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Pop QuizzesStudy GuidesFinal Exam MentionedDropped Test Score
“The and it was really hard, it was more critical thinking but they were questions from every section.”
PSY120
“ as long as you complete the study guide and she also shows you the short answers for the test”
PSY120

Online

Online reviews mention short quizzes, unit tests, a , and , but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Short QuizzesUnit TestsTimed FinalRetake Quizzes
“Tests consist of around 30 questions and are 45 min timed.”
PSY120
“lots of short quizzes but they're a useful study tool for .”
PSY120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Maria Pak is the so far.... She cares about the students and she wants us to learn the material.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“She truly knows how to set up the material in a way that makes it easy for you to understand.”

📈 Easy A Potential

86/100

“ because it was easy A”

⚖️

84/100

“ and gives 6 homework assignments of which you only have to do 4.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and understanding- and always made it through the material in a timely manner.
  • She goes on tangents, but they always relate to the lecture, just have to listen closely.
  • Her lectures are boring and don't motivate me.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • , and assessments follow objectives listed.
  • This class is such an EASY A! !
  • Definitely not an easy A i worked hard did the study guides for the .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • if you are struggling to pass.
  • She was always very understanding about missing class and was always willing to sit during .
  • If you are struggling, reach out to her.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

144

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, include both formats, and , and grading.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 586
4 out of 530
3 out of 517
2 out of 54
1 out of 58

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 4 · A 22 · A- 3

B range

11

B+ 4 · B 7

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 2