2.6

Alexis Carrington

Business - Brooklyn College

2.6
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
2.6
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

83

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What Students Say

get ready to google and learn somehow on your own

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

A-

56% confidence
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Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 4 reported grades
Rather_Not_Say: 2
A+: 1
B+: 1
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Reviews (83)
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3.0
BUS501
Dec 17, 2002

No Comments

1.0
5.0
INTOMANG
Jun 1, 2003

Very awful professor. Taking her class is like signing a death sentence for yourself. Needs to be fired as soon as possible.

3.0
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BUS504
Apr 28, 2004

She makes u sweat.Very diff. I failed every test and managed to get a B- dont ask how. ALOTTTTT of work including papers and group projects. Tests are nasty all eassy's which consist of memorizing 4 weeks worth of notes and she gives a ton of notes

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BUS504
Apr 29, 2004

No Comments

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5.0
502
May 14, 2004

The worst professor at Brooklyn College. There is no one in class that does not compain of her. She is boring, only read from the book. Complains all the time of how tired she is and would like to go home early. Tests are difficult! HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE!

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BUSMAJOR
Jul 22, 2004

No Comments

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BUS504
Nov 10, 2004

If you take this woman's class you should have your head examined. She is by far the worst professor I have ever had. She once told our class that she would never take a job or a class that was led by a woman!! HELLO Professor!...YOU ARE A WOMAN! so why should we take your class!

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BUS504
Dec 5, 2004

How desperate is the Economics Department? She complains and insults the institution of higher learning, students and anyone she can think of regularly.

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BUS503
Dec 9, 2004

Absolutely the worst. No preparation for class, no clear instructions, no presentation, inability to speak clearly and concisely. It is impossible to understand how this person could become a proffesor at a learning institution that tries to distinguish itself on the quality of it's faculty.

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BUS502
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Dec 20, 2004

Failed every test and still got an A. She has a bad attitude and lets you leave 2 hours early from class so she could eat dinner. If you are nice to her she will make your life very easy.

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BUS502
Feb 1, 2005

Don't even bother. She is the worse prof. I ever had and the rest of my class agreed. She claims that her exams are straight from her notes (which she never gives). She was nice one time and gave us an open book test and STILL no one passed. If you do sign up for her...BE PREPARED!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
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BUSINESS
Feb 6, 2005

she is the best ever

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2.0
BUS502
May 9, 2005

not all that great, however unlike most professors she doesn't try to make your like diffcult. she is very helpful and wants to see all students pass. most professors are just mean and does not want to see you pass or make it at bc. big up to alexis!

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BUS501
May 25, 2005

She is stern and don't play when it comes to work. She explains business from her point of view. I enjoyed the class and did not have a problem understanding her at all.

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MARKETING
Jun 14, 2005

No Comments

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BUS502
Aug 30, 2005

Really annoying! i was in her class for one day, she was half hour late on the first day and didnt even apologive! Does everything her way, the teachers pet will get an A not a good student, said so herself. Doesnt like quiet students. Bottom line she is just DAMN annoying to listen to. safe yourself the aggrivation,

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BUS702
Grade: A+
Sep 2, 2005

explained accounting as 'you know that crap with numbers' or when she wrote an acyronm on the board and couldnt explain what it meant or stood for but said 'its important'

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BUS502
Sep 6, 2005

Take this class and you will soon wake up in an absolute nightmare. There's really no need to elaborate. I graduated and this was one of the worst proffessors I ever had in Brooklyn College, period.

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CORPFIN702
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Dec 11, 2005

This lady is the most unprofessional professor I've ever come across. I'm posting this message to warn all students to STAY AWAY. She is horrible, doesn't know how to teach or communicate. If the solutions were not in front of her face in the teacher's manual she would have no clue on how to solve the problems. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

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FINANCE
Dec 14, 2005

OK, SO HERES THE DEAL...PLEASE LISTEN TO WHAT PEOPLE ARE WRITING!!! I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED, INSTEAD, LIKE AN IDIOT, I TOOK THIS RETARDED TEACHER AND I AM VERY SORRY I DID SO. SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE, EVEN IF YOU NEED THIS CLASS, TAKE IT WITH ANOTHER PROFESSOR. AND O, DID I MENTION THAT SHE ACTUALLY REFERRED TO THIS WEBSITE AND GOT MAD.DONT DO IT

4.0
4.0
CORPFIN702
Jan 10, 2006

This Professor is one of the best teachers teaching this subject. If you take the class be prepared to work hard. I found the professor to be knowledgeable in the subject manner and gave those that wanted to learn, help when need. I would recommended this Professor she comes off hard core but she is real cool and knows her stuff.

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BUS702
Jan 12, 2006

No Comments

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BUS702
Jan 18, 2006

At first things very smooth and easy to follow until midterms..dont miss a single class!..Participation very important but if you're her pet and act like you know the answer and just repeat what shes asking in other words she will finish it for you and still give you the points...all homeworks and tests done on the PC no excuses

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BUS702
Jan 19, 2006

Shame on the brainless students who gave a good prof poor ratings. Advice: If you read, speak and COMPREHEND English, you will not have a problem. She's a straight shooter. If you have difficulty follow instructions or have a tendency to think that the rules aren't for you - you'll probably be the next one to give a bad rating. NO DUMB QUESTIONS!

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BUS702
Feb 2, 2006

Professor Carrington gives you the answers so how is it still possible to fail her class. PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE!! Stop blaming a great teacher for your stupidity.

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2006
Mar 7, 2006

very good teacher very easy to learn the material. i recommend her highly

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702
May 29, 2006

she should give up this profession, vey nasty to students just horrible. for hard working trying students if you have a problem with math stay away from this class because she will not help you. she will tell you in the worse way possibe to drop her call. if you know how the kiss ass then you might servive. the college needs to address the lady.

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1.0
BUS702
May 31, 2006

she is an excellent professor. she do in class work and the homework and exams are based off that. just dont wait last minute to do your homework and exams, do them as soon as possible. some retarded and stupid students wait last minute and when they didnt have smooth sailing, they blame the professor.great teacher.students who fail deserve it.

2.0
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BUS702
Jun 14, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BUS702
Jun 16, 2006

It is ridiculous how people go through life just blaming everyone for their failures, instead of just looking at themselve to see and realize the area in which they are deficient. She is a very good professor but she hates lazy students and those that have all the excuses in the world. She is helpful when she sees you want to learn.

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BUSINEWRA
Nov 17, 2006

Nasty attitude. Run away from this class if you want to keep your GPA. HMW, midterm, final on a web page. She don't explain. Can't take notes, she talk too fast. Leaves early all the time, but wants in class HMW when she is at the door. She wants to see her signature in HMW, what time? if she leaves early. Bad professor for a Bus Finance class.

4.0
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BUS702
Nov 21, 2006

If you are lazy,then you will not be able to do her work. Students that do not know how to do math wants to put the blame on her for their stupidity. It is college, not high school learn to take responsibility for your failures you lazy bums.

2.0
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BUS702
Jan 29, 2007

Person who did rating below should be hit in the face with a sledgehammer. Thanks for the wonderful review, moron.

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BUS702
Feb 4, 2007

If you like attitude this girl is for you. Otherwise, be smart, and STAY AWAY!!!! i repeat STAY AWAY!!!!

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BUS702
Apr 1, 2007

STAYYYYY AWAYYYYYY!!!!! EVER SINCE IVE TAKEN HER CLASS MY LIFE HAS BEEN MISERABLE!!!! DAY 1 OF CLASS 50 STUDENTS.. NOW 19!! AND FINAL DAY TO DROP A CLASS IS NOT FOR ANOTHER 3 WEEKS!!! STAY AWAY!!!!!

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BUS702
Apr 3, 2007

the worst professor ever she says you cant miss class but doesnt teach you anything. the homework is not what is reviewed in class and the test are usually questions that were neither done in class or given out for homework. AVOID AT ALL COST THERE IS A REASON SOME PROFESSOR ARE STILL AVALIABLE AFTER THE SEMESTER ALREADY STARTED

3.0
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BUS702
May 9, 2007

strick to the point not for the weak would not want to redo pre k anyways

3.0
5.0
BUS702
May 25, 2007

True! She is a tough cookie but beneath the shell is a sensitive woman who challenges you to do your very best. If you take on this challenge - she will help you along and award you!

4.0
4.0
BUS702
Jun 4, 2007

This class was not easy at all but Professor Carrington is not the monster some have made her to be. She is a good professor willing to help those that really want to learn. Opened my book twice and used only her notes to pass the class. If you ask for help, you get it. You have to earn your grade with her. Don't be a sucker-accept the challenge!

3.0
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BUS702
Jun 4, 2007

This class is not for slackers. Alexis Carrington knows her stuff and is able to pass it on to you in a real world fashion. She is not boring so there will be no sleeping in her class. She is fair with those that try. You will come out with knowledge and a good grade if you apply yourself a bit and shows interest. I grade the class an A

4.0
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BUSBUS
Jun 5, 2007

This class is hard, but if you try your best and I mean your best, you should be fine. I know there was one point where I was about to drop the class, but decided not to. Closer to the end of the class, you start putting everything you learned together b/c of repetition. P.S. Don't take things personally, she's not here to be our friend.

5.0
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BUS702
Jun 8, 2007

This class is not as diffcult if you do your work. Home work is important in order to have a good grade.I was about to withdraw but decided to use the internet link to the book a great help. Finance is knowing math and many of the student who complain do not know math.Be fair and do not write about a professor when you do not want to do your work.

5.0
3.0
BUS702
Jun 9, 2007

Students cannot be pleased... Carrington is much better than the other current 70.2 professors. She may be harsh at times, but that makes you want to learn and get the best possible grade. She is very fair.. One cannot expect to sit there and send text messages all the time and then fail and complain that she is not good. SHUT UP !!! She's great

5.0
5.0
BUS702
Jun 14, 2007

I found Ms. Carrington to be very helpful professor and also with good knowledge for her course of Bus70.2. The course is pretty hard but if you do your job well you'll get a good grade at the end.

4.0
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BUSBUS
Jun 14, 2007

She is Great.. Take her if you want to keep your GPA up.. Weinstein will make you fail. Take her, she knows what to give you to make you learn well and to make you pass... you will never forget what she teaches you. I LOVE IT....

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BUSEFV6
Oct 5, 2007

She does not teach anything! Read five lines per class from note.

5.0
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BUS702
Oct 7, 2007

The idiot that rated her on 10/05/07 messed it up for everyone in class. She did not even came to class with a text book or calculator. She is a lazy student with a high school mentality who wants to blame the professor. The professor is excellent, the student needs to grow up and realize it is college.

5.0
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BUS702
Oct 7, 2007

The student who rated on 10/05/07 is exaggerating. The student is very lazy and doesn't come prepared, so she is blaming the professor. Ms Carrington is excellent she just doesn't like lazy students or those who think they are entitled to a passing grade without working for it. Take her for BUS 702

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BUS702
Dec 20, 2007

This professor is very detailed in her work. She is easily accessible if you need help. I was actually in the class with this person who complained. They probably didn't even open the book and never contacted the professor for help. She is excellent. However, if you are not good in math you should take precal or calculus first.I got an A+ in this.

5.0
2.0
BUS702
Dec 20, 2007

This professor is excellent. She is very helpful in the class work and available when needed. She is on top of her students to help make them do good. People this is FINANCE, therefore math is involved. If you don't know how to use a scientific calculator don't blame the professor. She is excellent! I would take her for any class she teaches.

5.0
3.0
BUS702
Dec 21, 2007

Wow, my gosh. Carrington is excellent, you learn alot from her. I started the class with a very slight likeness to finance and came out loving it. Honestly i wish all the professors at brooklyn college were this way. You cannot be lazy,cause she give you homework and assignment to do and if you really want to learn, you will do the work

5.0
2.0
BUS702
Dec 21, 2007

If you are seriously considering a career in finance ($$$), I would highly recommend her. She gives advice on career goals and how to achieve them, and I am actually considering a new option as a result. The class does require understanding mathmatical formulas and entering them in proper order (high school algebra).

5.0
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BUSEFV6
Dec 22, 2007

Tough but very fair, and teats everyone equally. She always responds to queries in and outside of the classroom in a timely manner.

5.0
4.0
BUS702
Dec 22, 2007

Alexis Carrington is a wonderful person as well as prof. She is extremely helpful as well as knowledgable in the topics that she teaches. You must be willing to put effort into your education. I am in my senior year and after four years i have finally had at least one great prof.

4.0
5.0
BUS702
Jan 1, 2008

Not a bad professor, but must read the book and do the assignments. P.S. Math knowledge highly required!!!

4.0
4.0
BUSBUS
May 25, 2008

She is pretty straightforward in her class. Tells you exactly what you need to do. Teaches only essentials of the class with no tricks.

5.0
4.0
BUS702
May 29, 2008

I highly recommend this class if you are very good in math and know the calculator very well.What i really like about this class is that it encourages class participation.After every lecture, she would ask questions and then students would compete to see who can answer the questions quickest.She doesn't like lazy students.I had to work hard for A+.

4.0
4.0
BUS702
Jun 1, 2008

SHE IS VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD, NO SPOON FEEDING, ALLOWS FOR INDEPENDENT THINKING AND IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THIS AREA OF STUDY. SHE ALSO GIVES ADVICE ON HOW TO APPROACH THE BUSINESS WORLD. SHE IS STRICT BUT BEYOND ALL THAT SHE IS A NICE PERSON.

4.0
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BUS702
Jun 23, 2008

She's very strict and let's you know exactly what is expected from day 1. Knows her stuff!! She is not as bad as people make her out to be... Just do your work and you should be fine

4.0
4.0
BUS702
Nov 13, 2008

she's really strict, no bull, but she teachs u wat u really need 2 no, didnt spend alot of time on the concepts but u get that as u get the problems. test n homework online n have to do problems in class before u leave.do them, it counts 4 ur grade final online n she let us use our text n notes n sample test dont piss her off n u'll get da same A-

3.0
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BUS702
Dec 5, 2008

I dont know. I cant say she it was an easy class...but she doesnt seem to have any patience at all with her students. She rushes through the chapter in one hour or so. If you can take another professor u definately should!

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FIN702
Dec 21, 2008

STAY AWAY, Nasty, does not teach, you will not be allowed to ask any questions. all hw and tests are on line but still doesnt help since you dont know what your doing ... get ready to google and learn somehow on your own.

5.0
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BUS702
Dec 23, 2008

Not easy class at all, but if you work hard, your grade will be good. Computerized exams, which is a huge plus because you have 1 week to work out the problems. Alexis is extremely helpful.

5.0
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BUS702
Jan 9, 2009

Carrington know her stuff and is very helpful and approachable. You must do work, don't be lazy and expect her to hand it to you. great class

5.0
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BUS702
Jan 9, 2009

CARRINGTON IS A GREAT PROF. SHE IS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELP THOSE WHO WANTS TO LEARN. IF YOU ARE LAZY DON'T EXPECT TO BE SPOON FED. DO ALL YOUR WORK IT'S HELPFUL.

1.0
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BUS722
Feb 18, 2009

The worst prof of all times. If u register in her class by mistake drop it,u will be sorry for youself. In her class you can ask questions and you are expected to know all the formulas by reading the book previously. The quizes are online, but they are not easy at all. The laziest professor i ever had.Bus Dep seems that is desperate for instructors

1.0
5.0
BUS70
Mar 5, 2009

she plays a game of hide and seek to see how fast she can go with her material before she loses you in complete darkness, then asks to sign your work when you are still trying to write down the 60 thousand words that she herself does not have to write down ,while throwing more numbers at you than the IRS at Martha Steward

1.0
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BUSEF
May 19, 2009

she doesn't teach.

1.0
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BUS702
May 24, 2009

Stay away if you want learn Something, she shouldn't teach if she doesn't like you , just drop the class because she will fail you

1.0
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BUS702
May 26, 2009

This woman shouldn?t be a professor because of her attitude, she is very unhelpful and she doesn?t TEACH, Please don?t listen to the people they say she is a good professor.

2.0
5.0
BUS703
May 27, 2009

reads the textbook to you then throw you the in-class questions she checks as part of grade.expects you know everything(then what's the point coming to class?) and don't bother ask question cause she's always in a bad mood and makes a fool out of people.she assigns a project weights 40% as final grade and make no effort to clarify or help you.avoid

1.0
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BUS70
May 27, 2009

Very lazy professor. Doesn't teach and always in a rush because she got a headache.Assigns a project and doesn't tell you what she wants. She doesn't lecture; reads straight from the book and then gives you useless in class problems and never goes over it and just expects you to write only the answer and do it yourself later.

1.0
5.0
BUS70
Jun 2, 2009

the worst professor in the college, stay away.

2.0
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BUS702
Jul 3, 2009

you got to be an expert to get B and up. she doesn't teach, she tortures the class with harsh comments and killer exams. least favorable pro in brooklyn college yet.

1.0
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BUS702
Aug 25, 2009

If majority of students here are complaining, something is wrong with this pro. It's true we are competing against admirable opponents in the real world, but like she said, she doesn't spoon feed. Actually she feeds so little that her class is my only Bus class that is below A. If pro hates her job and does it reluctantly, why don't you go teach iv

1.0
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BUS702
Dec 21, 2009

OMG.. this is one of the worst professors at brooklyn college. Her 3 hour classes last a total of 45 mins, she tells you a couple formulas at the beginning, then gives some problems where you basically plug in numbers. she doesn't explain what the formulas mean, or what they are useful for, and when you ask her, she cannot provide a decent anwser

1.0
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HUMANRES
Dec 21, 2009

useless professor. she doesnt want to be there and always complains. lazy, lets class go after 20 minutes of reading from her notes that are summaries of the text.

2.0
1.0
BUS403
Dec 25, 2009

Although she is a very lazy teacher, it was one of the easiest classes i took, classes lasted abt 20-45 minutes and the tests were online. The only work that she gave us to do over the semester was a 7 page paper double spaced. and i recommend if someone wants to take BUS 40.3 to take it with her because you dont need to understand the info. EASY A

1.0
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BUSFIN
Jan 3, 2010

This class could never be easy but definitely should be interesting and useful in both personal and professional life. Not with this professor. She is too lazy to teach and will remind you every class not to complain and not to bother her or it will reflect on your grade. Stay away! She will ruin your semester and your GPA.

1.0
5.0
BUS702
Jan 3, 2010

If Friday class is complaining get this. She did not even do final review in Monday class but invited us to visit her Friday class if we are concerned about the final grade. The announcement was made after good part of class already left. Friday was first day of Chanuka. Not my favorite person to spend the Chanuka with!

2.0
4.0
BUS702
May 12, 2010

Comments below are true, she is indeed a bit lazy. Speaks way to fast in class when writing notes. You basically end up teaching yourself for the whole semester, I defintely do not recommend!!! Try to the best of your ability and take someone else. She doesn't care, ends class early but doesn't benfit the students who don't know whats going on.

1.0
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BUS3310
May 15, 2012

possibly the worst professor i've encountered in my entire student career. run far away! a fully online course without an assigned professor is more helpful than this woman. her lectures are useless, she acts like she doesn't want to be there the entire time, extremely unhelpful & unapproachable. take someone else, anyone else!

5.0
3.0
COMP129
Grade: B+
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher. She seems tough at first but she clearly gives you everything you need to do well. She did some major favors for me that she really didn't have to do. She always says she "doesn't do panic" but she responded so well to me given the situation I was in and how upset or "panicked" I was. No bs but super helpful. Love her.

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
Rather_Not_Say (2)
A+ (1)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 4 reported grades
Rather_Not_Say: 2
A+: 1
B+: 1
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (1)
Caring (1)
Would take again (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.62 avg change
Aug
Dec
Jan
May
May
Jan
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BUSINESS

5.0

(1)

COMP129

5.0

(1)

2006

4.0

(1)

BUSBUS

4.0

(3)

BUS702

3.4

(43)
+22 more courses
Difficulty by Course

502

5.0

702

5.0

INTOMANG

5.0

BUSMAJOR

5.0

BUS503

5.0

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