She is ok:) she is a hot teacher;-) Take her for sure.

Good professor. Easy to learn. Concentrates on the work being learned, rather than participation. Answers any questions you have. Fun, makes the class interesting.

She has a really sweet personality and she's really fun to listen to. Her tests are extremely difficult though, so if you're good at psych, shes perfect for you. If you want easy tests, go somewhere else.

I really like this class because the professor has made the class interesting. She has a great sense of humor, and at the same time is a thorough teacher. She tries her best to make everything understandable, and if it is not clear to the class, she will brake it down until we have got it. I would definitely take a class with her again

shes a really great teacher, she tries to help you in every way possible, if you just read her slides and texts, its an easy A, she gets distracted very easily and may stumble on her words a lot but shes a great teacher, take notes. its very hard for you to fail this class, and if you do you really didnt care about your grade anyway.

It was an alright class. I didn't have a real interest in psychology but she still made it enjoyable. I never read a page of the textbook and based learning the slides and lecture--worked out fine. The final/last test was tough, too many indirect questions/word problems type of deals. She's a good professor overall though--obvious effort :).

She teaches to the point. Answers any/all questions. Doesn't rushes.

The class is easy, and she is a nice teacher. She stumbles over her words a bit and often loses her train of thought, but that's not such a big deal. Class can be a bit dry and boring as it focuses on the sciency side of psychology. But then again, if that is your thing, then you might like it better. 3 tests, multi choice, that is all.

Her class is pretty easy if lectures are attended. She lets students print out presentation slides before lectures. Grades are pretty much based entirely on 3 tests that she gives throughout the semester, and the lowest test grade is dropped at the end.

Amber is the first best professor I have at Hunter. She doesn't like us to call her professor and we all call her Amber. She is very smart and sweet. She makes everything clear and will repeat if we ask. 3 multiple choice tests, 50 questions, that's all.(Drop the lowest grade!)Highly RECOMMENDED!!Take her if you can!

Amazing professor, she made me look forward to attending the class. However it may be more interesting to prospective students who are more into the biological/chemical/neurological aspect of psychology, because for me that was one of the more dry parts of the semester (luckily I already knew enough about it a high school class to get through). Reg

Highly recommended teacher. She teach very well, tried to make psych easy to understand. And always there after class for help. Although talks about her boyfriend too much lol.

She is most likely the best teachers at Hunter. Always trying to be supportive and clear in explaining material. However, beware of her tests. They are hard and tricky and you practically have to memorize the book and notes for an A because there are alot of short answer and fill in the blanks, you need to recall specifics. Strict grader.

Im taking her for ethology right now. Shes pretty awesome and really into what she teaches. She likes to involve the students and is def against a straight talking lecture.

Amber's an amazing teacher, her specialty is biochem in psychology, so there's a bit of an emphasis on that, but not much so don't let it scare you. Very helpful, very fair grader, not much work so you can calmly take the material in, which is interesting in itself. Took it at 9pm, never fell asleep. great class.

I don't particularly prefer her as a teacher although she is a nice person. I find her to be confusing when she speaks b/c she stops and starts and loses focus which causes me to lose focus. Her tests are ridiculously annoying.

GREAT TEACHER. JUST STUDY AND YOU WILL PASS. she isnt out to get you.

amazing amazing amazing prof. TAKE HER! She posts her slides on blackboard which make like & studying easier...it allows you to actually listen and participate in the lecture instead of trying to jot down notes! Shes fun and easy to approach! Her tests get a little tricky but nothing to worry about if you come to class and pay attention!

One of the best professors ever! She is sweet, smart, and very well organized. I thought Ethology would be difficult but thanks to Amber I just became really interested in the subject and I learnt so much!. Thanks Amber! You are great!!

Professor Alliger is PASSIONATE. If you try, there is no way you won't do well in her class. She rewards work. Most kids don't try, just put some effort. She'll love you for it.

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I had her for an Intro Psych class, and she is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She stimulates the students interest in the subject and tries her best to make the class interesting and the tests passable. She wants you to do well and has an enormous amount of passion for what she's teaching and it made me want to attend class.

omg please come on time to her class, that made the difference between me being bumped up a grade. Otherwise 4 papers, of which 1 is independent and based on your own research. 1 presentation, and independent proposal. And participation counts. Decent teacher, and very friendly, just respect her like all other professors. Can def recommend

Professor Alliger is absolutely AMAZING... she is the best professor I have ever had. You will work extremely hard but she will totally reward you come grad time. As a bonus she is ridiculously hot, intelligent, and interesting.

Shes one of the most amazing Professors you can have,she not only works hard but motivates students to give their 100 percent.She is a hardworker and will make every effort to help those that work hard. I reccomend taking her class because she tells you exactly what she expects, its up to to the student to work to that level to earn a good grade.

Excellent professor.. she works hard to motivate her students and never moves on from a topic unless everyone in the class understands the lesson. She's also more than willing to help one on one if you really don't get it. Test are reasonable. Once you read, do the homework, and understand the topics - you'll do well on the tests and in the class.

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Very passionate about the subject, very understanding of students problems, extremely helpful, her lessons are really interesting..besides a few boring movies I'm sure she even hated. The papers are hard and long and sometimes tedious but by the time you get to the fourth paper it'll be breezy! You should take 250 with her!

you will walk out of her class knowing stats in your sleep which i'm learning is very helpful in the proceeding classes. i was petty nervous at first but i really ended up loving this class!

She was a bit intimidating at first, but I ended up loving her! She's definitely not an easy A, but if you work hard and respect her you will get your A. I came out of this class knowing how to right an excellent paper in a limited amount of time. She's a great professor and I would definitely recommend her. She tells you exactly what she expects!

This class is a requirement for psychology majors. Not being that interested or that great in math I thought I would never pass. Prof. Alliger was so dedicated and so helpful (both in an outside of class) that I passed. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you should go. There's so much covered in one class and lab.

Prof. Alliger is very helpful but she is NOT an easy A in any case. If you are really interested in the subject take the course with her. She loves when students show interest which can benefit your final grade. Overall 4 papers, final, participation, presentation.... lots of work!

The best, hands down. You will learn A LOT from this class, esp. if you want to go to grad school. Participation and no late attendance is a must. Genuinely helps her students if they work hard. And yes you will work your arse off, no slacking off, but best results in the end. MUST TAKE

For future generations think twice or 3 times before taking 250 in summer.Very difficult class,tons of work (4 papers,final,proposal,presentation,participation)Alliger will make you work the way you never did before,be prepared. She is knowledgeable,passionate about science & very helpful, talk to her if you have concerns.My hardest A in 3 years

This class is difficult and you will definitely work hard for your A. You will also become a better paper writer, since she is so tough on plagiarism. Experiment days were a bit frustrating but other than that she's great. You should take her if you intend to go into research

Alliger is great teacher. She can seem a tough at times, but you can tell it's just because of her passion. If you take her and her class seriously, she will take you seriously. Class participation helps in the biggest way. She was and is one of my favorite teachers at Hunter.

Alliger... *shakes head* She's a great professor but overly eager to show off her doctorate. She'll make you feel inferior and is inevitably pretentious sometimes. I don't think she's a bad professor but this course being as challenging as it is, I would not recommend her. If you can avoid her - you should. Nearly 3/4 of the class got C's.

I don't know what the student before me is talking about, Professor Alliger the best professor i've had in Hunter. She genuinely cares about the students and wants to help them become better researchers. She is tough when she corrects papers but that's because it's hard to write a good paper, she's a fair grader and always offers her time to help.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! She really got me more interested in research. Always has visitor from programs that help students get grants and scholarships. Wonderful in every way possible and will really prepare you for graduate school. Made me a better writer for sure! Plus she is very pretty :)

Dr. Alliger is incredibly helpful and didactic. Getting an A in this course is very doable with her! She not only gave me career advice but actually sat me down and connected with me; she genuinely cares about her students. I have no idea why someone would have anything bad to say about her. 10/10; I WHOLEHEARTEDLY advocate her for Psychology 250

Dr. Alliger is more than a great professor, she is your own personal career advisor! She will motivate you to apply to internships, go to graduate school and succeed. Talk to her and she’ll do everything from helping you find a career goal to getting the tools and motivation to pursue it. Fun fact: she mentioned over half the class got A’s.

She is a fantastic teacher. She will push you hard but give you the guidance you need to actually do well in the course. I had her for both Psych Stat & Gen Ex,& got an A- in both. She truly cares about her students & will sit down with each of them to discuss their papers. Do the work & you will actually learn something while getting a good grade.

Professor Alliger is a wonderful professor. She is very helpful and clear. Psych 250 is a tough class but Professor Alliger is always there for her students to aid them. She is genuinely interested in her students and cares about each and every one of them, something that I personally find rare in Hunter.

Professor Alliger is extremely helpful and very passionate about the subject. I took this course in the winter and I was very concerned about the intensity. It was a lot of material but she presented it clearly and always had time for questions. She was very kind and was invested in everyone doing well in the class.

Don't buy into the hype. I got a high grade in her class but if I could do it over I wouldn't take it with her. She's good at explaining but gives way more work than necessary. Too intense. If you can, take with another instructor.

Dr. Alliger is the BEST professor at hunter! She made 250 in the summer bearable. She believes in her students so much and that's rare to find at hunter. Even though 250 is an intense class, Alliger is so helpful that getting an A is totally doable with her! And her love for rats is adorable! Definitely recommend her!

She is a passionate teacher but if you don't plan on pursuing a career in Psychology, I would recommend somebody easier. Her exams are very conceptual and have only one math question. Personally, I prefer math questions over conceptual. Take this class with her if you are passionate for the subject.

Very demanding.. A lot of work for her assignments. Only one exam, and that was pretty straightforward.

Listen, if you want an easy A, you won't find it here. The amount of effort professor Alliger puts in her students is amazing and her guidance is invaluable. I did not like this class because of all the scientific writing, but boohoo, it's par with psych. She is definitely a diamond in the rough - tough on the outside but beautiful on the inside.

Professor Alliger can be tough but it is all worth it in the end. She grades fair and tries to help you the best way she can. You can e-mail her to help you revise your paper (at least it was possible when I took her.) She won't let you take the easy way out. Overall she is a fine professor I would even call her my mentor.

I found this class very easy. The homework was a bit tedious at times because there is chapter homework due almost very lecture. Her tests may seem hard, but they're actually very easy if you study and ask questions in class. Her lectures are great and she will go over everything you need to know 75 times if you don't get it. Would take again!

I found her very not personable. She's good at lecturing, but not so much at speaking individually. I found her to be condescending. The tests are mostly concept, with little math involved. She is a fair grader, and will try her best to give you points on the test as long as you give her something to work with. LOTS of homework. Be prepared to work

First thing she said was that she isn't a people person that is why she is an animal behaviorist....; believe her she is not a "people person". She is a good Professor and answers all the questions you can think of. But get ready for loads of homework and sleepless nights and wanting to pull you hair out. The work is tedious.

Professor Alliger is a VERY demanding professor but she does it in a way that helps you understand the pretty difficult material. Everything is clear cut so if you put in the work, getting an A is still possible. Her exams are a joke compared to all the homework she gives so once you understand and do all of it, you're golden.

If you are planning on taking any other heavy work load course along with Alliger's class, don't. She assigns 2 homeworks for all 17 chapters (one textbook, one online) and there are 3 exams + a cumulative final (one grade gets dropped). A lot of work but you will leave the class knowing more statistics than you would taking any other stat class.

Best prof ever

She gives really good advice if you're planning on going to grad school. She's really helpful and would actually spend time in class to make sure everyone understands what she's teaching. She is also kind of inspirational and motivates you to work hard. She's also a pretty lenient grader.

She seems intimidating at first but she's overall a great person, she's not easily approachable though she will give an attitude when it's necessary lol, but she will respect you as long as you show your effort to pass the class (DUH!). ITS ALOT OF WORK! I'm warning you all! Do not take this class along with other heavy workload classes.

Dr. Alliger is one of the most caring and diligent professors I have ever had or worked with. She is tough but it comes from a good place - she is not afraid to challenge you to prepare you for the future. In 348, she provides great support for her TAs. Psych 248 is a hard class no matter what professor you take, and her 348 TAs are there to help!

Dr. Alliger is undoubtedly the most insightful, considerate, knowledgable professor in this institution. She cares about her students tremendously, is incredibly supportive and very humorous, allowing for easy digestion of difficult material. She does her best to work with all learning styles - her exams directly reflect material in the slides.

Although there was a fair amount of homework, its there to help prepare for the lectures which is more helpful than people realize. If you stay on top of your work you'll be fine. Focus a lot on what she says in class, she REALLY emphasizes what will be tested on (mainly conceptual) & always takes the time to make sure you understand the material

I'm surprised at some of the other reviews because she really breaks down stats in a way that makes it easier to understand. Homework can be math heavy but the exams can be more conceptual. Homework does take time and can be a lot but helps with exams. Professor Alliger encourages you to ask questions and will go over anything you don't understand.

She's hardcore but she cares so much about her students and will repeat a concept multiple times over to make sure everyone understands. The class is homework heavy but all stats classes are. She's always open to answering questions and speaks freely about anxiety and her own fears. I enjoyed her spirit and confidence and enjoyed the class!

Amazing professor she does everything possible to make it easy for you, her tests are straight forward no trick questions if you know the material. Only way you will fail is if you don't read the chapters and do the homework.

She cares about you but you have to work for it! I didnt do well on my exams but between webassign and the lab work I managed to pass with a solid B+. I was taking eight classes when I had this one. Go to the review sessions and get a study group because stats is no joke. Shes there to help and only goes over the concepts rather than the math.

The class is not difficult if you study a few days prior. I could have definitely gotten an A if I didn't slack off in the middle of the semester. 75% of your grade is based on your top 3 exam grades and 25% is based on textbook quizzes.

Prof A gives no homework and you don't have to show up for the lecture in order to pass. her exams come directly from the textbook. so if you juts read it and study it you'll do fine. her grading policy is very clear and easy. she makes her lectures interesting, but again they're not necessary to attend. Just do your work and stop being lazy.

Excellent professor,passionate about the subjects, keeps the classes interesting and fun. Course provides you with lots of supporting material. You do need to study, and I recommend attending classes. Her voice makes me stay attentive and immediately remember the content. She cares about students succeeding. Only sad,this class ends in a week

Amazing teacher! I took her in the summer and really enjoyed her teaching style. If you go to lectures and do homework youll pass her test. In lectures shell help you with whatever you need and doesnt make you feel dumb at all! Shell really help you understand the material and cares for her students as long as you email her! Go to her lectures!

She spent a lot of time making an online version of a textbook so that we wouldnt have to pay for one. Its really clear and easy to use and everything is laid out seamlessly in the syllabus. As long as you pay attention to what she says, youll ace the class.

I love Dr Alliger. She is big on formality but that's how it is supposed to be. She is very professional and I really enjoy her lectures. Dr Alliger is very passionate about her field and although she speaks fast, I truly grasp what she is teaching for every lecture. Her tests are very fair and if you study you will be fine.

Amazing professor. 75% of your grade is 3 tests(one dropped, even could drop the final!!) and 25% are for quizzes which have unlimited tries, and u have all semester to do them.

Professor Alliger gets a bad rap from students who didn't care enough to meet her clear and reasonable standards. She sticks closely to her syllabus and even provides a free textbook for the class. The class itself is content-heavy, unavoidable in an intro to psych. Be respectful and take the initiative to be a good student - you'll be fine.

I do not understand the bad reviews around her. Yes, she does come across as "snappy" at times, but she can only answer so many questions in a class with 400 students. She allows students to stay after class for further questions. She is clearly passionate about the subject. The class has 3 tests and homework quizzes; you work for your grade.

Dr. Alliger is awesome. She's tough but don't hate her for it. She's pushing because she wants her students to suceed. You'll learn she's actually very kind, but the first few weeks she puts up a tough front. Stick with it. She is brilliant and WORTH the trouble.

Alliger is straight forward and do not tolerate non sense. On 5/11/21 one student made a huge stink in a GC about eid & Alligers response. The bad ratings are all from a selective few who were saying horrible things about Allier bcuz they can't have their way. Alliger is not a bad professor she's just not maternal & students do not like that

I like the way she teaches. She a bit out spoken and rough around the edges and loves cats like me. her class consists of a paper, ehtogram 4 exams and 1 final. You don't get the test results right away or even get to see what you got wrong. its totally up to you to take her she's tough you really got to work for an A+ cool lectures

This professor is an ok professor. She is very caring to her students if they take the time to engage with her and ask her questions on the material. She's not organized as other professors and gets upset when she needs to repeat herself. Her exams are semi-hard, but it's doable. Overall if you want a pretty good professor, take this professor.

Dr. Alliger's teaching style is great. She's informative, and obviously cares about the subject she's teaching. She doesn't give homework! The textbook was free! But she also complains about her rate my professor score in an effort to get us to feel bad for her. She's a psych teacher, she knows how manipulative that is. It irked me. -1 point

Spring 2020. (Please feature me on your next presentation, Dr. Alliger.) She's got a tough persona and acts serious. Uses clear examples that are funny/memorable. On the first day, she gave an emphatic speech on believing in yourself that stuck with me. Great open book quizzes. Straightforward tests. Says smart people get what they need (so ask qs)

Solid professor, she has the reputation of a hard ass but she's a great teacher. Test format is diverse to help different kind of test takers. 10 page paper is required but you have all the time in the world it start/Finish it. Lectures/ slides are crucial, missing one chapter will put you behind but it's not difficult to catch up.

Lecture heavy course but Dr. Alliger always helps students understand the content. Always asks questions when confused and stay on top of reading over slides before exams and youll pass.

This is my second time retaking this class and this semester I chose Alliger. She recomended a couple things and they helped me this semester. She actually wants you to pass. Psych 250 is a hard class overall but she makes it managable. Take it from someone who failed this class before. She tries her best on the lectures too

she gives good feedback just go to her office hours or email her. she let me redo a few assignments. anyone that wants to fix their grade, she will do her best to help you

Gives good feedback, I dont know why theres reviews on here saying she doesnt. She helped me fix my Grade. Grateful for her commitment to me during office hours. Not an easy subject but I recommend her. Most likely getting a B this semester and Im juggling 5 other classes. Youll be fine just go to her office hours and ask for recommendations

you can tell she is a very caring professor, especially if she sees that you care about your grade. if she sees you are trying, she will work with you!

I heard that she wasnt a good professor to take for an online class but in person shes great! she sat down with me and went over mistakes ive made. i think youll be great as long as you have her in person! gives good feedback and tips

She is accessible outside of class, she will give you great feedback. Take advantage of her office hours if they fit in your sched. I was struggling a little as I work full time but Im telling you if she sees you are trying, you will pass. Getting a B after messing up a few assignments. Not a bad grade for a class most ppl fail

She's straight-foward about what she wants and cares about your grades. I recommend going to her office hours, if she see's you're desperate/struggling she will try to help you. Its not an easy class but i had a good experience with her. Highly recommend

This is my second time retaking this class but thankfully I took her this semester. As someone who failed this class online previously, obviously 250 is not an easy class. She made the subject less confusing to me and I learned better with her teaching style. shes very passionate about it so you will learn! Answers emails kinda fast so thats a plus

I think she gives good feedback which is really something you need in a class like this. when i messed up on the first few assignments, her feedback helped me avoid those mistakes later on in the semester. i dont have a probllem with her, shes very nice. not sure why there were any negative reviews in the past. my class enjoyed her this semester

If you want to learn a lot, work hard, and actually care about the field of Statistics and Psychology, then enroll in her classes. She is a highly dedicated professor and will help you immensely if you reach out and show an interest in learning. Definitely one of the best Psych/Stats professors I've had so far.

I had Professor Alliger for 3 psych courses and didn't regret a thing. She is probably the most passionate about statistics (she wrote the department textbook for God's sake), and that's why her lectures are so intriguing. She gives great feedback and her tests are not very hard if you review the slides and textbook!

i took her fall 2022, dont listen to the bad reviews, she's a concise n passionate lecturer. she does read off slides meaning all you need for an A+ is to study the slides which is what i did. almost everyone who complains doesnt actually study or pay attention and just needs someone to blame. they are immature and have no accountability.

a LOT of material to memorize but very reasonable if u show up to lectures and review slides (i promise its worth it). her lectures r informative and i have no issues w her, but u will have a hard time if u dont set aside time to study so be ready to do that!!! a lot of her class fails but i wouldnt say its her fault since its possible to do well

Dr. Alliger is one of the best professor I've ever had! Extremely intelligent and has complete command of the content in classes. Always making sure that she has answered all of our questions before moving on to the other topic. I finished the semester super motivated and inspired by her knowledge and the passion she has for what she teaching us.

Dr. Alliger is an amazing professor who taught the material well. She was very flexible and understanding when it came to assignments. I recommend her.

Class very easy, just study.

I never went to a single lecture and still got an A in the course. The answers to her exams are all on her slides that she puts up. doesn't take attendance due to the size of the class. 75% exams and 25% online quizzes that you can take as many times as you want due at the end of the semester

Ignore most of these reviews with negative ratings with no substance. Amber is honestly one of the best professors I've had at hunter by miles. She's very clearly passionate about psychology and teaching students, and her class is pretty straightforward with easy tests and homework. Highly recommend!

I don't know what's up with students and why they are this crucial, but for me, professor Alliger is just amazing! She is unique and intelligent, and she cares for her students! If you respect her, she will respect you back. I learned a lot from her lectures, and I can tell! She is a way too knowledgeable professor at Hunter! Thanks to her :)

Really good teacher, she always stops and asks if people have questions. Helps students understand concepts rather than just memorization. Tests are very slideshow and lecture heavy.

* Presented material in an approachable way * Encouraged engagement and asking questions * Homework is due before the lecture, so use the textbook and the extra videos she gives you * Funny and warm * Grading and exams are fair and transparent --> if you correctly challenge how something is graded, she will change the grade

if you can take psych 348 with alliger take it! the class is super fun and she's a great person to have on hand when ur not sure about tutoring and stuff. she also gives awesome advice regarding CVs and life

I took this class because I really love teaching so I thought becoming a tutor would allow me to experiment in that field. Professor Alliger is great and she treats her tutors with respect and care. She is a mama bear and doesn't play about her tutors. Definitely recommend this class!

She makes the material easy to understand. Amazing professor that actually wants to teach! It is hard not to get a good grade with all the help offered in her class.

Caring, funny, passionate. I was in her summer class, it was intense but so interesting! She really cares about what she teaches, fair on grading, welcomes students to ask questions during or after the class. She's also very patient with students whose native language is not english. I have learnt so much in her class, and would love to take more!

Tutoring for her was an amazing experience. She cares very much about her students and what she teaches. No exams, and you get to do a lot of fun things as a tutor! This class was much easier than 248 for me. Can't recommend enough!

I was one of the students that read the reviews and was afraid to take her class… don't be. Yes the class is intense with homework, labs, and exams, but she always wants what's best for her students! Her tutors are also amazing, definitely helped me with all my homework and any other questions I had. As long as you put the effort, you'll be fine.