Steve Schessler

ENGL30A · ENGL1A · ENG2 · ENG100 · ENGL1B · ENG1B · ENG30 · ENGL1A83014 · ENGL30B · ENGL100 · ENGLISH100 · ENGL1AH · ENGLISH35B · ENGLISH2 · ENGLISH1B · 49 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 96/100
RMP rating: 4.4/5
Take again: 93.75%
Difficulty: 2.0

The decision

if you want a and manageable writing-heavy work.

Best fit · Easy A HunterExtremely LenientCaring and SupportiveEasy AStrong FeedbackReading and Writing Heavy

Students overwhelmingly describe Steve Schessler as kind, flexible, and willing to help students succeed.
Getting an A is usually easy if students communicate, submit work, and show effort.
The main tradeoff is that .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

Students repeatedly say an A is easy because late work is accepted, appears often, and effort is rewarded generously.

Both online and comments stressing and in-person comments stressing late-work forgiveness.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

83/100

The courses are usually described as easy or manageable, though literature and writing.

Both formats are generally easy, but and discussion.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

86/100

, and students describe him as flexible when they miss class or need more time.

In-person evidence directly mentions missing class being acceptable, while and deadline accommodations.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

Students recommend him enthusiastically because , and helps weaker writers improve.

Both online and small number of complaints about structure or feedback delays.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

95/100

because late work often receives full credit and many students report easy A outcomes.

Format shift

Both formats show generous grading, with .

Workload

Light

78/100

The workload is usually manageable, but some literature and critical thinking courses require steady reading, essays, peer review, or a long research paper.

Format shift

Online work is described as manageable with time to complete essays, while and discussion.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most students , and support, though a minority describe him as disorganized or slow to return essays.

Format shift

and accommodation but include some organization complaints, while in-person reviews emphasize kindness and classroom discussion.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

Grades appear , and projects rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Both formats focus on writing assignments, with .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews are very positive and emphasize kindness, , and engaging discussions.

Main concern

Some in-person students .

What students said

“He accepted late work until the .”
ENGL1A

“Great guy, rec for an easy intro into Literature or if u want an easy A.”
ENG30

“There is absolutely no real structure.”
ENGLISH2

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are strongly positive and , and easy A potential.

Main concern

A .

What students said

“ ! He is very very accommodating.”
ENG2

“ !”
ENG2

“ . .”
ENGLISH1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mostly describe essays and projects, and they do not clearly prove strict proctoring, open-book rules, webcam rules, or closed-book exams.

Writing-Based AssessmentMidterm MentionedFinal Project MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

65/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but they do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, closed-book exams, quizzes, or final exam format.

Midterm MentionedFinal Exam Deadline MentionedResearch PaperExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

“When the make sure I understood the instructions for the midterm.”
ENGL30A

“Reviewed everything on the .”
ENG2

“He accepted late work until the .”
ENGL1A

Online

Online reviews mention essays, peer review, and a final project, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, .

EssaysPeer ReviewFinal ProjectExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

“This is a critical thinking course so be prepared to write and peer review.”
ENG2

“Dr. Steve gave us plenty of and .”
ENG2

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you communicate with Dr. Steve, regardless of how long it takes you to get the work done, he will work with you, and you can easily get an A, if you just show up as much as possible and try.”
Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and organization. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“He's the . His classes are so smooth and engaging.”

👍 Recommendation Strength

95/100

“If . .”

⚖️

95/100

“He accepted late work until the .”

📚 Workload Reality

78/100

“This class has a lot reading, but it is not unmanageable.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and encouraging, and the material he teaches with is both enjoyable and challenging.
and will give sometimes 5 minute recordings going over your paper telling you what you've done well and areas you might improve.
He is able to create engagement and provoke thought of the studied material, even when I did not care for the particular piece being studied.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

Just read a little, write an essay, and you'll get the A.
Easy A, but don't expect to learn anything.
Show that you are putting in effort and you can get an A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support and Flexibility

Be open and honest with him, especially if you're struggling.
If your struggling or can't turn something in right away just tell him, he is literally the nicest.
, and reliable.

Theme 4

⚠️ About Concerns

. .
There is absolutely no real structure.
He would , and still expect you to revise, WITH NO DIRECTION FOR WEEKS.

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 49 reviews span many years, cover both online and in-person classes, and repeat the same themes of leniency, support, and .

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 536

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2 out of 51

1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 12 · A 21

B range

B 4

C range

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D range

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Steve Schessler

Take him if you want a supportive English professor with forgiving grading and manageable writing-heavy work.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Introductory

Optional

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Strength

⚖️ Grading Leniency

📚 Workload Reality

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Support and Flexibility

⚠️ About Concerns

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

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