AI Rate Professor

English

Darren Sullivan

ENGLISH101 · ENG103 · READ110 · ENGL103 · ENG514 · ENG101 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
73.68%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take him if you want a demanding English class with , but if you dislike heavy discussion, strict attendance, or controversial topics.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring but DemandingLecture HeavyReading IntensiveStrong FeedbackMandatory Attendance
  • Many students say he improves reading and , and accountability.
  • The , and sometimes challenging rather than an effortless A.
  • A repeated negative theme is discomfort with controversial discussions, long tangents, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is realistic with , and essays, but it is not a low-effort course for many students.

because there are zero online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The material is intellectually moderate to challenging because students mention , and two difficult exams.

Only in-person evidence exists, and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

8/100

as mandatory and can strongly affect grades.

online reviews available.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and growth, but negative reviews show a real risk of poor fit.

All , and opinions are meaningfully split.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

50/100

and rewrite chances, but attendance rules and .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews exist, and they show both rewrite opportunities and strict consequences.

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Students frequently mention reading, essays, participation, lectures, and exams, so the workload is heavier than average.

Format shift

All workload evidence is in person, with no online comparison available.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Many students find him caring, inspiring, and useful for writing growth, but several describe him as unprofessional or uncomfortable.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews exist, and they show polarized teaching experiences.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears , and exams.

Format shift

, and two exams; there is no online evidence.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed but mostly positive, praising his feedback and passion while , and controversial topics.

Main concern

and lecture-heavy controversial discussions can make the class feel tense or exhausting.

What students said

“This course is a bit challenging but because you learn a lot and your writing and .”
ENG101
“This class is lecture heavy. The man loves to hear himself speak.”
ENG103

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

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

Two Challenging ExamsReading BasedNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Two Challenging Exams
“ so make sure you keep up with the book which is also very interesting.”
ENGL103

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This course is a bit challenging but because you learn a lot and your writing and .”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He makes sure the students understand the topics discussed.”

📚 Workload Reality

38/100

“Do the reading.”

⚠️ Fit Risk

72/100

“I felt as though he only enjoys hearing himself talk and tries to push his views on to students.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Sullivan is always there for a student when one needs the help.
  • He really holds you accountable but for your own good.
  • He takes care of making sure you understand the material.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy teacher, difficult course.
  • He was an and the class should be easy if you took higher level English classes in high school and are a good and confident writer.
  • YOU WILL PASS English 101 if you read the material, participate in class and attend every class

Theme 3

⚠️ About Concerns

  • The class was easy and easy to pass but, I would much rather take a class where I can grow my skills.
  • This class is lecture heavy. The man loves to hear himself speak.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 22 detailed reviews over a long time span, with consistent praise and consistent warnings despite polarized opinions.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1