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Communication

Crystal Hilton (marks)

CMST60 · CMST54 · CMST2 · F3632 · CMST10 · 39 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you will show up, practice speeches early, and pick reliable group mates.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPublic Speaking CoachClear RubricsGroup Project HeavySupportive of NervesAttendance Matters
  • Strong for public speaking with , and .
  • Attendance and participation are important; absences and .
  • Small-group courses demand heavy outside meetings and careful partner choice.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

66/100

Clear rubrics and help, but speeches, groups, and .

Most evidence is in-person; online sample also reports reachable As with effort.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

, though group logistics and speech prep add practical challenge.

; group courses feel heavier.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

, and point loss for absences or tardies.

In-person is clearly attendance-driven; limited .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend her for making speech less scary with .

Recommendation is stronger for mixed reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Often grades from rubrics with ; some call her tough if preparation or groups slip.

Format shift

; a few online and older reviews call her tougher.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Speeches, outlines, quizzes, and especially semester-long group meetings create a moderate-to-heavy practical load.

Format shift

Small-group CMST54 is the heaviest; public speaking is more speech-scheduled than reading-heavy.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

, and support for nervous speakers, with some critiques of rigidity or favoritism.

Format shift

In-person reviews are largely positive; thin online sample is mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Speeches and presentations , and participation.

Format shift

Public speaking leans speeches; interpersonal and small group add tests and group deliverables.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person speech and small-group classes feel supportive and and if you attend and prepare.

Main concern

Group projects and speech cadence create heavy outside-class time pressure.

What students said

“ ... .”
CMST60
“I was terrified of taking a public speaking class, but she helped so so much.”
CMST60
“The class is relaxed, but requires A LOT of .”
CMST54

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Limited online sample shows mostly positive help and .

Main concern

Some students find her .

What students said

“ and funny, grades a little tough but not bad at all”
CMST10
“every time I had an issue she was quick to help and ”
CMST10
“Be prepared for her lack of sympathy when a personal matter arises and you ask for an extension”
CMST60

Exam style

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Tests are often open-book and manageable; main stakes are .

Open Book TestsSpeech BasedClear RubricsExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Open-book tests and speech outlines with if you prepare.

Open Book TestsMultiple SpeechesRubric GradingPeer Evaluations
“ . I was really nervous with public speaking, but by the end I was killing it.”
CMST60
“She grades right of the .”
CMST10

Online

and help, without detailed proctoring claims.

Clear Grading CriteriaExtra Credit
“grades a little tough but not bad at all, not too workload heavy”
CMST10
“she was quick to help and ”
CMST10

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I was terrified of taking a public speaking class, but she helped so so much. Crystal is honest and easy going and handles her class very well.”

Voice snapshots generated from 39 reviews, weighted toward in-person speech and group themes. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“I absolutely hate public speaking but Crystal made it easier for me to do so. She is inviting, inclusive, laid back, and funny.”

🗣️ Speech Support

82/100

“Very supportive and understanding of nerves. and .”

👥

48/100

“requires A LOT of . If you don't have much of an open schedule this isn't the class for you”

👍 Recommendation

76/100

“If you have to take a !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She kept the class fun and upbeat.
  • She is super fun, and always makes class interesting.
  • She is the teacher that made me want to pick communication as my major.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Personally I don't like public speaking. But she graded pretty easy.
  • Easy A if you put effort into it.
  • Crystal is hard if you aren't willing to stay on task and do the work.

Theme 3

⚠️ and Groups

  • Don't .
  • Pick good group members, if you don't then you won't do well in the class!
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

39

Recent reviews read by the AI

39

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

39 reviews with but only 3 online reviews and some older mixed notes lower format balance.

Inside 39 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 510
3 out of 52
2 out of 56
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CMST5415 reviews
CMST1011 reviews
CMST6011 reviews
CMST21 review
F36321 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 2 · A 16

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1