AI Rate Professor

English

Cyndy Phillips

ENGL1A · ENG1A · ENG1 · ENLG1A · ENG104 · ENGLISH1A · ENGLISH1B · ENG150 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
18/100
RMP rating
2.3/5
Take again
14.29%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

Avoid unless you are ready for a demanding, inflexible writing class and can keep up with every deadline.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy workloadStrict no-late-work policyDisorganizedTough graderPolarizing teaching style
  • Most negative reviews cite heavy work, strict deadlines, and little flexibility.
  • A minority of students say the class improves writing when they commit fully.
  • Online and , but online comments are especially harsh about lockouts and support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

A good grade is possible, but students describe heavy work, strict deadlines, and little room for mistakes.

Both formats require sustained effort, with online reviews stressing harsher deadline consequences.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

Introductory English content becomes difficult because of , and fast deadline pressure.

Online reviews emphasize stacked work and lockouts, while and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Reviews do not clearly prove attendance rules, but participation and .

Evidence comes mostly from in-person participation comments and online assignment-lockout complaints.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

22/100

Most recent and detailed reviews warn against taking the class because of , and lack of flexibility.

Online reviews are strongly negative except one very positive review, while but still mostly critical.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Students repeatedly call her a and say late work is rarely accepted.

Format shift

most explicit about no exceptions.

Workload

Overwhelming

15/100

Many reviews mention lots of , and weekly online work.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy work, and in-person students also complain about excessive online components.

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

Some students praise growth and caring, but most detailed , and harsh treatment.

Format shift

Online reviews lean more negative on support, while and severe criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

18/100

, and online assignments rather than exams.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but lean negative, with repeated complaints about disorganization, workload, and inflexibility.

Main concern

Many students say the class is disorganized and emotionally stressful despite some strong learning outcomes.

What students said

“She assigns way too much .”
ENGL1A
“work hard in her class and you will be rewarded with a good grade.”
ENG1A

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews mostly describe a harsh workload, no late work, and limited help when problems occur.

Main concern

Students , and little support after mistakes.

What students said

“Really tough grader, absolutely no late work accepted, no exceptions.”
ENG1A
“She gives way too much work and no tim to do it.”
ENGL1A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, or .

Exam policy not clearly provenAssignment-heavy course

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Exam policy not clearly proven

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Exam policy not clearly proven

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ costs.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

34/100

“She assigns way too much .”

⚖️

25/100

“Really tough grader, absolutely no late work accepted, no exceptions.”

📚 Workload Pressure

15/100

“Will require a huge portion of your .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is very random and unclear.
  • She was a great teacher. Very helpful.
  • , instead she relies on the students to do peer reviews for feedback.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I'm not going to lie to you. Cyndy is a hard professor.
  • There is a lot of work, but it is all self-reflective.
  • Really tough grader, absolutely no late work accepted, no exceptions.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • She has no sympathy for her students and has a very holier than thou attitude.
  • Very kind teacher if you just communicate with her.
  • If something goes wrong she won't help you and just puts all the blame on you.

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 34 reviews span many years and repeat , and organization.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 51
3 out of 52
2 out of 54
1 out of 518

Course coverage

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ENG14 reviews
ENG1044 reviews
ENGLISH1A3 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 3 · A 5 · A- 2

B range

3

B+ 1 · B- 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

1

Rather not say 1