Is this an easy A?
EasyA
86/100Students repeatedly say he grades generously when you try, participate, and turn work in, even though some courses have real writing workload.
, while online reviews are mixed because ENGL2 was paper-heavy.
ENGL24A · ENGL2 · ENG100 · ENGL1ASUP1 · ENGLISH1A · HISTORY27 · 12 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Students repeatedly say he grades generously when you try, participate, and turn work in, even though some courses have real writing workload.
In-person reviews strongly support easy grading, while online reviews are mixed because ENGL2 was paper-heavy.
Is the course easy?
The material involves reading, writing, and discussion, but his support and calm style make it accessible for many students.
In-person classes sound relaxed and guided, while online ENGL2 can feel harder because of frequent essays.
Is attendance flexible?
Participation matters, but students say he is understanding about missing work, attendance, and late submissions.
Flexibility evidence is strongest in in-person reviews, with online evidence mentioning optional Zoom for extra credit.
Is this professor recommended?
Students overwhelmingly recommend him because he is caring, motivating, and fair while making English less intimidating.
In-person reviews are highly enthusiastic, while online reviews are mixed by course.
Course guide
Grading
Generous
88/100
Multiple students say effort, attempts, and self-assessment can lead to strong grades.
Format shift
In-person reviews show very generous grading, while one online ENGL2 review calls him a heavy grader.
Workload
Moderate
58/100
Reading and writing are expected, and one online course had many essays, but several students call the workload moderate or manageable.
Format shift
Online workload is inconsistent, while in-person workload is usually manageable with steady participation.
Teaching experience
Excellent
92/100
Most students describe him as caring, passionate, motivating, relaxed, and deeply supportive.
Format shift
In-person teaching evidence is excellent, while online evidence ranges from excellent to poor depending on course.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
22/100
Reviews emphasize essays, papers, journals, discussion posts, homework, and participation rather than exams.
Format shift
Both online and in-person reviews describe assignment-centered assessment.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly
In-person reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising his compassion, relaxed environment, discussions, and flexible grading.
Main concern
Students should still expect reading, discussion, and writing work.
What students said
“he has let me turn in work late no problem.”
“As long as you attempt the homework and turn something in, he will give you an A.”
“He cares about participation and just wants the class to succeed.”
Remote format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
Online reviews are split, with one calling ENGL2 paper-heavy and slow to respond while another highly recommends ENGL24A for moderate homework and strong involvement.
Main concern
Online workload may vary sharply by course, especially in accelerated ENGL2.
What students said
“he gives A LOT of papers/essays due every Wednesday and Saturday”
“Homework was very moderate, journal one week, discussion post the next, optional zoom class for EC.”
Exam style
Reviews mainly describe papers, journals, homework, and participation, while exam rules are not clearly proven.
Assessment risk
StudentFriendly
78/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person reviews focus on reading, discussion, homework, and papers, and do not clearly prove exam rules.
“Many assignments & papers”
“Be ready to discuss and enjoy the company of your classmates.”
Online reviews mention papers, essays, discussion posts, journals, and optional Zoom extra credit, but do not clearly prove exam proctoring or open-book rules.
“he gives A LOT of papers/essays due every Wednesday and Saturday”
“Homework was very moderate, journal one week, discussion post the next, optional zoom class for EC.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“As long as you attempt the homework and turn something in, he will give you an A.”
“Andy is a great teacher and one of the most understanding people alive.”
“I highly recommend him as a professor!”
“He only wants you to try your best.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
12
Recent reviews read by the AI
12
Lifetime ratings
86/100
Evidence confidence
Twelve reviews across several years provide detailed and mostly consistent praise, with useful warnings about workload differences.
Inside 12 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
11 reported outcomes
A+ 2 · A 6 · A- 1
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