AI Rate Professor

Geography

Scott Phillips

GEOG580009 · GEOG1 · GEOG5 · GEOG6 · GEO6 · GEO9 · GEO1 · 30 lifetime ratings

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

The decision

if you want a highly manageable geography class with , and a very strong chance at an A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy ALenient GraderCaring ProfessorClear ExpectationsReading and Homework
  • Students repeatedly describe Phillips as one of the easiest and most forgiving geography professors.
  • Getting an A is highly realistic if , and keep up with readings.
  • He is caring and clear, though some lectures and .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

Students repeatedly say A grades are easy because , and lenient grading make the course very forgiving.

Online and , with online reviews adding late-work and easy-grading evidence.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

90/100

The content is repeatedly described as , and .

Both formats are described as easy, though online students mention more reading and lecture-video time.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

82/100

because and one student passed with an A despite missing many classes.

In-person reviews provide the , while online reviews focus more on due dates and weekly tasks.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

99/100

Students almost universally recommend him because , and easy to succeed with.

Both online and format-based recommendation gap.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

96/100

Students repeatedly mention easy grading, , accepted late work, and full credit for .

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly mention easy grading and late work, while and study-guide-based tests.

Workload

Light

78/100

The workload is usually easy and manageable, though some , and homework.

Format shift

Online work is more regular and reading-heavy, while as light with .

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students describe Phillips as , and genuinely invested in student success.

Format shift

Both formats praise his support and clarity, with and lectures.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades , and participation rather than only exams or only assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes, homework, and exams, while and tests tied to study guides.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews describe an and homework strongly prepare students for tests.

Main concern

Lectures can be boring, and students still need to do the study guides and homework.

What students said

“I didn't show up to half of the classes and I still passed with an A.”
GEO9
“if you use the study guide, you'll get an easy A.”
GEOG5

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews describe , and manageable exams, though reading and lecture videos can take time.

Main concern

Online students should expect , and lecture videos.

What students said

“ get points).”
GEOG1
“Easy A.”
GEOG1

Exam style

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Exams are described as easy and closely tied to homework, lectures, and study guides, with .

Homework and Study Guides Prepare TestsEasy TestsLong Exams MentionedReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring or Open-Book Policy

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

on study guides and notes, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book rules.

Study Guide Based TestsEasy TestsLong Exams Mentioned
“Studying the homework and lectures notes is more than enough to do well on the exams.”
GEOG6
“Tests are long (about 90 questions), but if you use the study guide, you'll get an easy A.”
GEOG5

Online

Online reviews mention exams and big tests but do not clearly prove .

Manageable ExamsReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Online Proctoring
“ and exams but they were definitely manageable”
GEOG1
“6 long homework assignments, 4 big tests.”
GEOG6

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I didn't show up to half of the classes and I still passed with an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 30 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and care; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Easy A Signal

96/100

“Easy A.”

👍 Recommendation Level

99/100

“TAKE this class!!”

⚖️

96/100

“ get points).”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Super easy class
  • it's almost impossible to fail his class.
  • As long as you study and do the .
  • Show up, study and you'll get an A.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and precise.
  • Phillips presents really good lectures and is really good at explaining things until you understand it.
  • and understanding.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He understands that life happens whether you plan ahead or not
  • He truly wants his students to understand and pass his classes.
  • Excellent teacher who really cares about the success of his students.

Data context

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Analysis sample

30

Recent reviews read by the AI

30

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 30 reviews across online and , grading, and support.

Inside 30 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 55
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 6 · A 10 · A- 3

B range

5

B+ 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

No reported values