AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Ed Essick

CIS110 · CIS101 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
1.8

The decision

Take Ed Essick if you want a and a realistic path to a high grade.

Best fit · Easy A HunterVery caringAccessible for helpEasy A potentialClear organizationComputer setup issues
  • Students describe Ed Essick as kind, helpful, and willing to work directly with students.
  • The course is usually easy and grade-friendly, especially for students who ask for help and do not slack off.
  • Online students may face setup or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

89/100

The class is widely described as easy with , but students still need to complete work and ask for help when stuck.

, while online evidence is positive but includes technical and testing concerns.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

The content is straightforward for many students, but technical setup can make the online version harder for some.

, while online courses can become harder if students have device or software issues.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

75/100

Reviews suggest flexibility and , though going to class or seeking help improves success.

In-person students mention class helps with getting work done, while online students depend more on Zoom or outside help.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Students recommend him because , and willing to help students pass and succeed.

Both formats are recommended, but .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students describe easy exams, flexible due dates, and strong willingness to help students raise grades.

Format shift

grading, while online reviews show clear criteria and support.

Workload

Light

82/100

The course , and labs, with several reviews calling the workload light or easy.

Format shift

Online work is more structured and can feel heavier with coding assignments, while and more flexible.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently describe him as , and available for help.

Format shift

Online reviews praise organization and access, while and classroom support.

Assessment method

Balanced

56/100

Assessment includes discussion , and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and coding assignments, while , and limited homework.

Luni fit check

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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

5 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews are very positive and , and strong personal support.

Main concern

Students still need to communicate and .

What students said

“It is impossible to fail this class unless you slack off.”
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“ semester.”
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“Ed worked with me to get it up to a B!”
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Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews praise clear due dates, organization, and help, but mention MacBook difficulty and .

Main concern

Technical setup and online tests may frustrate students who need hands-on support.

What students said

“Directions and .”
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“If you have a MacBook pro / Apple laptop this class will be EXTREMELY difficult.”
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“Then I took the first test and realized that the questions were similar to the concept but never mentioned in the actual module.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

as easy and one online test criticized for not matching modules well.

Easy ExamsTextbook-Based QuizzesTest Alignment Concern

Assessment risk

Standard

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, or closed-book policy.

Easy Exams
“The so easy.”
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“ .”
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Online

Online reviews mention textbook-based quizzes and but not directly covered in modules.

Textbook-Based QuizzesTest Alignment Concern
“The class , and coding assignments.”
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“Then I took the first test and realized that the questions were similar to the concept but never mentioned in the actual module.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ .”

Voice snapshots generated from 9 reviews, highlighting key themes in support, grade ease, workload, and online technical risk. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Mr. Essick is a great teacher who cares about his students.”

💯 Easy A Signal

89/100

“It is impossible to fail this class unless you slack off.”

🧑‍💻 Online Caution

78/100

“If you have a MacBook pro / Apple laptop this class will be EXTREMELY difficult.”

Theme 1

❤️ About Support

  • He will help any student & he is super caring.
  • Always made time outside of class and walked you through everything.
  • He really wants his students to succeed.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Work

  • .
  • semester.
  • Directions and .

Theme 3

💻 About Online and Tech Issues

  • Ed can only help so much through zoom etc.
  • If you have a MacBook pro / Apple laptop this class will be EXTREMELY difficult.
  • The questions were similar to the concept but never mentioned in the actual module.

Data context

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Analysis sample

9

Recent reviews read by the AI

9

Lifetime ratings

76/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium because there are only 9 reviews over a long span, but the comments are detailed and mostly consistent.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CIS1106 reviews
CIS1012 reviews
121221 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 1

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

0

No reported values