Matthew Escover

PS2 · PS7332 · POLA · PS001 · PS · POL1 · PS1 · POLYSCI · PS6006 · PS181562 · PSPS · PSSECT · GOVTGOV1 · PS110 · 68 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 64/100
RMP rating: 3.7/5
Take again: 53.85%
Difficulty: 3.1

The decision

Take him if you can handle lecture-heavy classes and strict expectations, but if you need flexible support or .

Best fit · Effort For RewardLecture HeavyTough but FairNote-Dependent ExamsStrict AttendancePolarizing Helpfulness

Success depends heavily on attending class, taking detailed notes, and studying lecture material.
Students often call him knowledgeable and fair, but many also describe him as dry, rigid, or slow to help.
Online reviews are much weaker than in-person reviews, especially around communication and organization.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic, but students , and completing papers.

Online evidence includes high grades with complaints about earning them, while and note-taking.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The political science content is manageable, but the lecture pace, note load, and students.

In-person reviews emphasize lecture and note difficulty, while online .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Many students say because exams depend on lectures and .

In-person reviews strongly support strict attendance, while online .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

and knowledge, but many warn against his dry style, strictness, or weak responsiveness.

In-person reviews are mixed but often positive, while online reviews are mostly negative about communication and clarity.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Grading is usually described as fair but , and little grade visibility.

Format shift

Online reviews mention tough grading and , while as fair if expectations are followed.

Workload

Moderate

43/100

The workload is moderate to heavy because students mention , and papers.

Format shift

Online reviews sound heavier due to long essays and reading, while , and papers.

Teaching experience

Good

67/100

He is knowledgeable and , but his dry delivery, rigidity, and uneven helpfulness make the experience polarizing.

Format shift

, while online teaching is criticized for poor responsiveness and unclear organization.

Assessment method

Balanced

68/100

Assessment combines exams, papers, participation, and lecture-based preparation, with exams carrying major weight.

Format shift

and papers, while online reviews mention tests, essays, and assignments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and reward attendance, note-taking, participation, and .

Main concern

Missing class or taking weak .

What students said

“Class consisted entirely of lectures and note taking.”
PS1

“ .”
PS1

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students report fair grades at times, but also poor communication, unclear weekly work, and .

Main concern

Online communication and organization are the main weaknesses.

What students said

“ .”
PS110

“He never got back to me on messages.”
POL1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are usually lecture-note based and sometimes multiple choice or timed, but reviews .

Multiple Choice TestsLecture-Note ExamsTimed ExamsPapersUnclear Online Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe lecture-note exams, multiple choice tests, timed exams, and papers, but not a .

Lecture-Note ExamsMultiple Choice TestsTimed ExamsPapers

“ , and pretty easy.”
PS1

“you take three 50 question timed exams!”
PS1

Online

Online reviews mention tests and errors, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, .

Multiple Choice TestsUnclear Test Alignment

“ .”
PS110

“Found several errors in .”
PS110

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“ if you're lazy or don't plan to go to class regularly.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting recurring themes in , and communication. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

67/100

“He is very knowledgeable, clear notes, no surprises on the , and he is passionate about teaching!”

⚖️

52/100

“He is fair in .”

📚 Effort Required

58/100

“ and read the textbook if you want an A .”

👍 Recommendation Fit

58/100

“ , but not lazy slackers”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Class consisted entirely of lectures and note taking.
He is very knowledgeable, clear notes, no surprises on the , and he is passionate about teaching!
He talks in a monotone, notes on the board are scattered and unclear.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

This class takes effort, its definitely not free.
so make sure you study the material.
Come to class do what is expected, participate and you will almost guarantee yourself an A.

Theme 3

🧭 and Notes

?t do the work and you will receive what you earn.
Pay close attention and the exams.
.

Theme 4

💬 About Helpfulness and Communication

Fair and accessible. Helps students and gets back on questions and .
Takes two days to answer messages.
He never got back to me on messages.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years and show consistent , and mixed student experience.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527

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3 out of 58

2 out of 56

1 out of 56

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 5

B range

B+ 1 · B 4

C range

C 1

D range

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F

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Matthew Escover

Take him if you can handle lecture-heavy classes and strict expectations, but x x if you need flexible support or x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Mandatory

Depends

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

⚖️ x x

📚 Effort Required

👍 Recommendation Fit

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

🧭 x x and Notes

💬 About Helpfulness and Communication

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

Take him if you can handle lecture-heavy classes and strict expectations, but if you need flexible support or .

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🧭 and Notes