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John Merlo

Courses not reported · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you can meet deadlines, attend on time, and handle strict rules for an otherwise manageable history class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear ExpectationsStrict DeadlinesAttendance StrictFunny LecturerEasy A Potential
  • Most reviews say , and easy to succeed with if students follow instructions.
  • Deadlines and and consequences for lateness.
  • One serious negative review reports an unresolved cheating accusation, which lowers confidence in .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A looks very reachable if students submit all work on time, follow prompts, and prepare for short-answer exams.

Online reviews sound especially easy and manageable, while and one major grading-risk complaint.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

The content appears manageable, with simple discussions and , though lectures and short answers require attention.

Online reviews emphasize easy discussion work, while and thorough short-answer expectations.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

is mandatory and lateness can get them removed from class.

Attendance strictness is clearly in-person evidence, while online reviews focus more .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students recommend him for clear, funny, manageable teaching, but strict policies and .

Online reviews are consistently positive, while but include the strongest negative experience.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

64/100

Grades seem fair when rules are followed, but no late work and the .

Format shift

Online reviews stress no late work, while and one serious grading dispute.

Workload

Light

78/100

Workload is usually light to moderate, with simple discussion posts, weekly assignments, and .

Format shift

Online reviews describe the workload as easy and manageable, while and Canvas discussions.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students , and effective, though one student felt unheard during a serious dispute.

Format shift

Both formats are mostly positive, but the experience.

Assessment method

Balanced

57/100

Assessment appears to mix discussions, assignments, midterms, finals, short-answer tests, and attendance expectations.

Format shift

Online reviews mention discussion posts, midterm, and final, while and attendance.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive about learning and engagement but , and deadline rules.

Main concern

, and .

What students said

“ , and he will ask you to leave class in you're more than 15 minutes late.”
102
“I got a 0, dropping my grade from an A to a D”
103

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews describe a manageable class with , and limited textbook need outside exams.

Main concern

No late work is accepted, so .

What students said

“He doesn't accept late work, but gives an entire week or more to turn in around 2 assignments per week”
102
“This online class was a super easy and manageable class.”
103

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and short-answer formats, with strict deadlines but some study-guide support.

MidtermFinalStudy GuideShort Answer QuestionsNo Late Work

Assessment risk

Standard

63/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a TurnItIn midterm submission issue, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Short Answer TestsTurnItIn SubmissionNo Late Work
“When it and to the point.”
102
“We submitted through the professor's TurnItIn account”
103

Online

Online reviews mention a and a , but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, open-book, or closed-book rules.

Midterm Study GuideFinalNo Late Work
“There was a and a final which no study guide is given”
103

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This online class was a super easy and manageable class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, rules, workload, and ; credibility rating: Medium.

Teaching Quality

82/100

“He's also funny and will keep you engaged throughout class !”

Grading And Rules

64/100

“He doesn't accept late work, but gives an entire week or more to turn in around 2 assignments per week”

Course Ease

76/100

“ and you'll undoubtably pass with an A.”

Theme 1

About Teaching Style

  • He likes to joke and keeps a positive environment.
  • He's a great professor! I feel like I learned a lot and retained a lot about history taking his course.
  • Fun guy

Theme 2

About Rules And Deadlines

  • No late work.
  • and be on time!
  • He will kick you out if you're more than 15 minutes late

Theme 3

About Workload And Exams

  • Given about 2 or 4 discussion post
  • Midterm and the textbook.
  • When it and to the point.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

, but they are recent and detailed enough to identify strict policies, easy workload, and mostly positive teaching.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

1023 reviews
1033 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 4

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1