3.5

Andrea Macari

Psychology - Suffolk County Community College

3.5
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
42%
Would Retake
129
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

42%

Would Retake

129

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What Students Say

Style and looks over substance

PSY101 - 1.0 rating

The worst professor I've had at Suffolk

PSY215 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

90%

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A (7)
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B+: 9
A: 7
C+: 4
B: 4
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Reviews (129)
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PC11
Nov 23, 2005

Great Professor! Not only is she interesting, but the class is fun. She expects a lot from the students, but if you put in the effort you will do well. She is VERY knowledgeable in psychology. Definitely take this class with her. Its just too bad she doesn't teach any other courses.

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PC11
Dec 5, 2005

One of my favorite teachers. She's young,and exciting. I recomend this class completely. Interesting discussions. Shes so so so cool. She's more on a students level than most teachers. Plenty of interesting stories and the notes arent too bad. Not much homework, but the tests are kind of hard. Take her class. Shes hot

5.0
2.0
PC11
Dec 16, 2005

Dr. MacAri is a great professor. From the first day of class I knew she would be cool. All I have to say is pay attention in class, take down really great notes, and study for exams and you will do perfectly fine. Dr. MacAri is a great person inside and out. I would definitely recommend her as a great professor to have.

3.0
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PC11
Dec 21, 2005

Very nice. But is full of herself. Brags alot A lot of note taking. Make sure you pay attention, some things are hard to understand even if you read the textbook. No homework at all. Give review sheets but not everything on the test is on the sheet. Makes questions on test difficult to understand. Pay attention and take notes and you'll get an A

4.0
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PC11
Dec 23, 2005

Very passionate about pyschology and genuinely interested in seeing students do well. You have to put in the work to get a good grade, just study your notes and pay attention. Tests are fair.

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PC11
Dec 26, 2005

omg the first day she sounded like a valley girl, I was like..great. but she's so cool and so smart and really wants to help you. No homework, but she likes to be challenged, so she'll challenge you too! TAKE HER! #1 PROFESSOR FOR PC11!!!

5.0
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PC11
Mar 6, 2006

very good prof

5.0
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PC11
Mar 23, 2006

Great prof. and knows what she is doing

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PC11
Apr 27, 2006

She is a great teacher. Loves her students and is very helpfull.

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PC11
May 8, 2006

Dr. Macari is an excellent professor. She keeps you interested and is very fair.She is very down to earth and extremely helpful. Highly recommend her.

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PC11
May 8, 2006

she is the worst techer she tells you to go to her corny book clubs for extra credit and you dont recieve it.i recomend noone to take her if you want to pass take someone else.

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PSY011
May 11, 2006

She is great. I loved her class. The material is challenging but she makes it very comprehendible. Highest Reccomdation!

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PC11
May 18, 2006

Amazing Professor,in my third semester and can say she has most enjoyable class.very pos. attitude and personality.Her tests are easy and according to her notes.Makes everything interesting.Gives extra credit for being there.I recieved 104's on all my tests for extra credit on them & she tells u how to study better.Take class and u will pass

5.0
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PC11
Jun 9, 2006

she is very nice, friendly n she teaches good.

5.0
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PC11
Jul 20, 2006

Cant ask for a better teacher.Concise, great clarity in her expectations, totally enthusiastic in all regards. Keeps it interesting and light, while being in no way a pushover.

5.0
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PSYCH101
Aug 2, 2006

i loved this class. shes a great teacher, peppy and keeps it interesting. i'd definitley take another class with her.

5.0
2.0
PC11
Aug 7, 2006

very nice and has a passion for what she teaches

5.0
2.0
PC11
Nov 1, 2006

I loved this class! Dr. Macari was very helpful and has a passiono for what she teaches. She makes the class fun and exciting and clarify's everything she teaches until you understabd it. I loved the class so much I might be a psych major! = )

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PC11
Nov 16, 2006

Great teacher, if you get the chance take her! She doesn't give any homework, and gives a review sheet before every test which has the majority of the questions on it. Very fun and easy class.

4.0
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SECTPC11
Dec 14, 2006

Very nice and great teacher. Makes things fun and easy to understand. However she sometimes, gets a bit to full of herself. Don't argue with her cause you'll always be wrong. She gives review sheets before every test. The book for this class is useless. Everything that is going to be on the test is in the notes. Don't bother buying the book..

1.0
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PSCH1
Feb 12, 2007

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PC11
Apr 27, 2007

Great professor. She uses real life examples to keep you hooked. The tests are HARD because there is a ton of info(if you study, you will get A's). Classes feel more like discussions than lectures. If you have the opportunity, take Macari. So what if she is extremely successful and knows it? Hopefully you will be inspired.

5.0
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PC11
May 10, 2007

I absolutely LOVE Dr. Macari!! She is such an awesome professor. She makes you feel very welcome and comfortable. Always open to questions and is always offering herself to her students in any way possible. She really makes class fun. Would take a class with her again in a heartbeat. TAKE HER!

3.0
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PC11
May 19, 2007

No Comments

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PSYCH101
Jul 26, 2007

Dr. Macari is a great Psych teacher. She makes class so interesting in her lectures. She truly cares for her students and tries to make class as easy as possible in that she tells you exactly what to study for on tests, gives great notes and also offers easy extra credit. She is terrific and fun!

1.0
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PSYCH01
Oct 3, 2007

self absorbed style

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PC11
Oct 16, 2007

professor macari is the best. she says that you have to study 8 to 10 hours for her tests but her tests are really easy. she is the best prof i ever had.

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PSYC11
Oct 18, 2007

I love, love, love her! She makes the info. easy to understand and the examples she gives in hilarious!! I went into the class no having a clue and now I want to major in it.

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PSYCH011
Nov 11, 2007

She appears to me to be an intellectual fraud--not smart enought to be teaching us--but impressed enough with herself to try. I have to wonder who these praisers are--who cropped up all around the same time to say the same nice things about her.

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PSYCHPC11
Nov 15, 2007

omg she is one of the best professors I had. She loves teaching her students and loves to help them. She is so special. The only problem is her tests are hard, but she gives you review sheets which is a good thing. If you study the notes, review sheets, and some textbooks you will do fine.

5.0
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INTRO2617
Nov 17, 2007

She is really good at what she does. Yup, her tests are freakin hard but you HAVE TO study,, this class is not the ones you can pass without studying cuz trust me i no all of these.. very fun and stories very interesting n funny~

4.0
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HONPC80
Dec 14, 2007

Love her. Great teacher, great class. Presentation project a BREEZE! If you read the text book and do the project, you will do well.

5.0
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PC80
Jan 15, 2008

Dr. Macari is awesome. Its very common for her students to take her for more than 1 class. Her classes are NOT a breeze, but if you work hard, she will help you along. Dont be worried about the presentation, she helps you out during it and since everyone is involved, you only need 25 mins of material to talk about. Most people had to be cut short

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PC11
Apr 18, 2008

Great Prof, Uses real life issues everbody can relate to.Gives 3 exams no final. 1 3-4 page paper to do on a variety of interesting topics. mostly everything on test is on review sheet.

5.0
2.0
PSHYLPC11
May 22, 2008

Great professor. Makes class fun and interesting, you look foward to going. Tests are tough. You must really study alot. Gives review sheets before tests.Doesn't give homework and you don't have to read the book, all is covered in class. Definetly worth taking but remember she is strict,she will not give you a good grade unless you earn it.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Aug 25, 2008

She is a great teacher! you only have to read the textbook when you study for the tests.

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PSYCH11
Aug 26, 2008

She was very nice and helpful. As long as you study and did your work you will do well. Pay Attention and ask questions.

5.0
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PSY101
Oct 7, 2008

nice teacher

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2.0
PC11
Nov 12, 2008

On the first day she was sick and her voice was very airy and i thought o god... but then during the lectures i realized that she is a great teacher as well as a skilled psychologist so she really knows what she is talking about. She loves to be asked questions, especially analytical questions that challenge her own knowledge.

3.0
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PSY101
Dec 15, 2008

Hard teacher, hard tests. makes you study 8-10 hrs if not you faily..dont text she'll kick you out.. wouldn't recommend her

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PSY101
Dec 15, 2008

HARD HARD HARD! dont take her

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PSY101
Apr 3, 2009

Dr. Macari is a great professor. I took her for intro to psych i got a D but that's because i didn't study as hard as i should have for her exams. They are really tough and she even tells you that. She's very sweet and if you need help she is more than happy to spend time with you and work on things. whatever you do though DON'T TEXT IN HER CLASS!

5.0
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PSY101
Apr 20, 2009

The best teacher i have had since coming back to school. a true inspiration

4.0
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PSY101
May 2, 2009

She really is a good professor, you just need to put in a decent ammount of effort. About 4 hours of studying the night before a test will guarantee you an A. The best part is, if you have perfect attendance she''ll boost your grade a half letter. Pretty sweet deal. I would take her again.

5.0
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ABPSYPC80
May 7, 2009

GREAT TEACHER. YOU JUST CAN'T BE A LAZY BUM. DO THE WORK AND YOU WILL DO GREAT. ALSO, SHE LOVES CLASS PARTICIPATION.

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PSY101
May 16, 2009

love her. clearly explains everything, answers all questions, study for her tests and you won't have a problem. Go to class everyday, it pays off in the end for your final grade study for her tests and they're a cakewalk. all in all, great professor, fair grading, fun, personable and knowledgeable

5.0
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PSY101
Nov 7, 2009

I adore her! Knows what she's doing and has a great way of getting us to understand the work. Very funny as well. Just study for her exams and you'll do great!

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PSY101
Nov 30, 2009

FANTASTIC! dr macari is an awesome teacher! she is definitly clear when shes teaching, give you definite notice when the tests are & what is going to be on them. however the test are hard & n depth but if you study you'll do fine =]. the is a great teacher for psy101!

5.0
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PSYCH101
Dec 10, 2009

Dr. Macari is AMAZING she teaches very well...the material can be a bit much but she is very willing to help u and if u pay attention u should be fine...had her for psych 101 and i'd take the class all over again if she was the teacher!!!

5.0
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PSYCH101
Dec 15, 2009

I love her! She's really nice and she goes over everything that is going to be on the tests. She makes it interesting and none of her classes are boring. Just follow a long in the textbook and write good notes :)!

4.0
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PSY101
Jan 23, 2010

class was fun. you def have to study and put your time into the class or you wont pass. 3tests and an essay. no hw just studying. in class you just take notes. nice women but not an easy class. you work hard and get test grades you will be fine.

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PSY101
Jan 28, 2010

She's a good prof as long as you pay attention. DON'T TEXT OR EVEN LOOK AT YOUR PHONE FOR A SECOND OR YOU'LL GET KICK OUT LIKE ME!!!!!!

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PSY101
May 25, 2010

As long as you pay attention in class you should have no problem getting at least a B in it.

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PSY101
Jun 2, 2010

I had her for 2 course ( abnormal psych n intro to psych) shes a really godo professor, but you have to put in work. She demands alot from you, but its reasonable with what she would like you to know. I would recommend her if you know your a good student and your confident! goodluck =)

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PSY101
Sep 28, 2010

its a very hard class but she can draw a killer cat....haha just for you dr. m!

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PSY101
Dec 22, 2010

she is a very sweet lady and is a very good preofessor. she makes sure you understand her lectures and notes and gives tons of examples. however she is an extremly hard grader. you need to make the effort to study at least 8 hours before the test to do decent. i highly reccomend her

5.0
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PSY215
May 20, 2011

She's a wonderful professor who really knows what she's talking about. In my class with her, we had 6 quizzes and she dropped the lowest 3 (how much easier can you get?!) and there was also a take home final that you could omit 5 questions from and make up one of your own. Her class was very interesting, I would recommend her.

5.0
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PSY215
May 22, 2011

She is very into what she teaches and will work with you if you don't understand something. You have to study a lot in this class or you will do poorly. She is a hard grader, she likes people to be detailed and explain themselves, almost to a professional level. If this is an elective get something easier.

4.0
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PSY101
Oct 31, 2011

Gives a lot of notes. You must study if you want a good grade. tests are very hard, and papers are graded very harshly. Don't be late. She'll kick you out of class for having a cell phone out. it is a very interesting class.

5.0
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PSY101
Jan 9, 2012

Her class was awesome. Probably the only one I looked forward to. Lots of notes. Really easy to understand. If not she'll explain well. You can't go wrong with this class. You almost never use the textbook. Only 2-3 textbook questions on a test. Her cat drawings are EPIC! I strongly recommend her. Just pay attention in class and it'll be fine.

5.0
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PSY101
Jan 27, 2012

Overall, good professor. Her notes are very easy to understand and almost everything you need to know is covered in them. However, she is no push-over, If you don't try, you are NOT going to get away with it. and don't disregard her class rules because she will not ignore it. I look forward to taking her again sometime.

4.0
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PSY215
Apr 21, 2012

I took online abnormal psychology. I loved the class but it was a lot of work. If you are looking for an easy grade choose something else. As long as you are willing to put the work in she will help you. Make sure you triple check your grammar!!

5.0
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PSYCH101
Apr 23, 2012

Hands down best teacher I've ever had!Im an older student and didnt have much interest in Psych., but She not only peeked that interest but made it enjoyable!Her tests are not easy but she preps you very well.Also have her for Honors Abnormal Psych., she's the only reson I took it, luv her!. Excellent teaching ability,and side note great to look at

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Apr 10, 2013

great teacher she really knows what she is talking about and im not gunna lie her tests are hard but she prepares you well for them just pay attention in class and study and you should do ok in her class

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PSY101
Apr 11, 2013

Dr. Macari was a great professor and very easy to talk to and ask questions. She always got her students involved in participating and not to mention she was H-O-T!

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PSY101
Jul 6, 2013

Tests aren't easy or hard. They just require a decent amount of preparation. Professor is nice, funny, and knowledgeable. You would be hard pressed to find a better psychology professor at Suffolk.

2.0
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PSYCH101
Dec 2, 2013

Dr. Macari's class was interesting in the beginning but as the semester went on she rushed through things.when we asked questions she brushed them off and didn't care. she was extremely rude and cared more to talk about her personal life and accomplishments. good class but would have been better with a different professor.

4.0
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PSYCH101
Dec 6, 2013

Dr. Macari is a nice person she's clear on everything.If you fail one of her test good luck because its hard to pass with a A then. She also talks a lot about herself and is rude at times. Good luck with the paper she gives, she tears it apart, I'm a honors english student and she tore mine apart. Good Luck and Study!

3.0
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PSY215
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2013

Full of herself and talks way too much! The course would have been much better with someone who was better versed on the various topics rather than focusing on HER interests alone...

2.0
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PSY215
Jan 7, 2014

Worst class ever. Took her online class, she's such a hard grader even through the class discussions, she wanted like long essay type responses. Very HARD grader. I made a huge mistake taking her class.

2.0
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PSY101
May 13, 2014

Do not take her..very hard tests..she flys threw the work..always talks about herself...does not give extra credit to help you pass...and encourages you to withdraw from the class if you don't do well on the first test

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PSY101
May 15, 2014

This is a class where you need to take good notes, and study a lot! She doesn't give out homework. But the tests are hard.

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PSY215
Grade: C
Jul 6, 2014

The worst professor I've had at Suffolk. Doesn't like when you have your own opinions that aren't the same as hers. Makes getting a good grade in class hard when you have your own P.O.V Class would have been relatively easy and interesting if she didn't ruin it. Would never take this professor or recommend this teacher to ANYONE.

4.0
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PSY101
Grade: B+
Aug 6, 2014

I don't agree with the negative feedback at all. Dr. Macari was crystal clear with her lesson plans. As long as you take notes and pay attention during class, you'll do well. She gives you a study guide before every test which outlines 99% of what is on it. Look over your notes, do well on the paper and you'll pass with flying colors. Do the work.

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PSY101
Aug 12, 2014

Worst professor! seriously do not take her. She only talks about herself and doesn't care about the students. She just wants to get her work done, and she thinks she is better than everyone. If you want to fail take her but if not I'm telling you STAY AWAY!

1.0
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PSY101
Grade: B+
Aug 28, 2014

Style and looks over substance. She thinks very highly of herself and comes across as a know it all. Read her Ph.D nonsensical silly fraud dissertation "Perceptions of media psychologists and clinical psychologists depicted in session transcript by psychologists and non-psychologists" what a joke. Macari is a tough graderbut when it comes to her...

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PSY101
Sep 24, 2014

Really smart woman and it's apparent from her teaching methods. Young at heart and she put's all her energy into lectures, making it interesting, fun, and CLEAR. Gives great notes but you have to read the text book and STUDY for her exams. About to take my first exam of hers and i know it is 50 multiple choice. Fingers crossed Take her class

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PSYCH101
Sep 28, 2014

took her for for 2014 spring semester, she is such an amazing professor. the test are exactly the notes she gives you in class except maybe 10 questions she'll throw at you that will most likely come from you textbook. enjoyed her lectures so much ! wish i could of taken her for psych 215!!!

2.0
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ABNORMALPSYCH
Nov 22, 2014

Reading the chapters more than once is a must to get a fair grade. She is arrogant and dismisses questions by students. Her tests are constructed in a way to make you do as poorly as possible. Forget your GPA, its gone. You might as well teach yourself, she is useless as a professor. I would take a different professor. She is not the best

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PSY101
May 16, 2015

Mrs. Macari is a great professor!!!! her lectures are very clear and enjoyable, just take notes and pay attention in class and you will do good. She made me to love psychology!!!

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PSY101
May 17, 2015

I took this online class and it was a nightmare. Prof macari is a tough grader and her lectures are super long. She doesn't give her students any type of guidance regarding her lectures is just basically read the whole chapter, complete discussions and then her own lectures and that's all. Please don't take her.

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ABNORMALPSYCH
May 19, 2015

Avoid if you like your GPA. Or don't take her after PSY 101, leave this for the very last. She speaks highly of herself and can be very snotty.

5.0
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PSY101
Nov 20, 2015

Super helpful. She doesn't want you to fail so she is super willing to help but you have to put the effort in.

2.0
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PSY101
Nov 25, 2015

Doesn't give out homework. The tests are hard and lots of notes. No helpful and talks a lot about herself.

3.0
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PSY101
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2015

DON'T TAKE HER ONLINE CLASS!. The online quizzes don't match the text or any of her lectures and you will get a low grade, you'll fail them and eff up your GPA as a result!.

3.0
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PSY101
Dec 15, 2015

A lot of notes and 3 tough tests...!! Read the book and take good notes.

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PSY101
Dec 17, 2015

She is such an amazing person and will make you love psychology. But this is one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. Her exams are hard and. It's mostly just lecture, she gives you an outline for the exam review but her exam wording & format is just impossible. More than half the class failed

5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2015

She is the Kanye of teaching in psych. She can come across as arrogant, but there is no denying her expertise in the field. She grades tough and makes you work hard, but an A grade is attainable. She provided me with a clear understanding of how to write in APA. Her lectures were impactful and also, she is hot.

4.0
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PSY101
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2016

She's such an amazing professor. Her lecture is very clear and interesting. Make sure you read and you'll do just fine.

2.0
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PSY101
Grade: D+
Jan 13, 2016

I don't know if it's online classes in general but found this class interesting and difficult at the same time. Most of the questions on the test isn't on the material you read.

5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2016

Dr. Macari was awesome! This is not a class that you can not study for. You have to study but if you do you will be fine. She gives a review sheet with basically every test question on it. The students who are complaining are probably lazy. In my class, she would ask after a test if anyone studied or read the booknobody did! It is college folks!!

2.0
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PSY215
Grade: C-
Aug 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took an online class psy215. The class was really hard. I felt like I worked very hard unfortunately she still gave me a 70. I would say you learn a lot however I wouldn't take an online class again. This professor was very tough. You don't get second chances I would not recommend her if you want a better grade then a C. She's a Psychologist

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
TEST HEAVY
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PSY101
Nov 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. She is very full of herself. Lectures don't match some of the test material. She acts like helping her students is such an inconvenience. And if you do need help she treats it like you are dumb. Avoid taking her if you can.

Tough Grader
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PSY101
Grade: C+
Dec 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Quizzes are easy, discussions are difficult. She is a harsh grader, no way you can receive A.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
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PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

She was absolutely amazing. She's freaking brilliant and loves psychology which makes the class very enjoyable. Tests are pretty easy but you HAVE TO STUDY. Many people were complaining about their grades but this is college, you can expect to pass or let alone get an A if you don't work hard for it. If you work really hard you'll get a good grade!

Tough Grader
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
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PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2017
Would take again

I loved her!! She is a little full of herself, but it's definitely deserving. I thought she was a great teacher and never wanted to miss a lecture. She has a lot of interesting stories about her experience in the field. She only gives 3 tests, so make sure you study for them and you should be able to get an A.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
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PSY101
Grade: C
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I continuously had a problem with the way she has things set up on blackboard. It is so easy to make a mistake. For example: I read numerous of wrong chapters to than take a test and fail. When I asked her if I could please re do these quiz's the answer was always a NO. When asked for extra credit she told me NO! Please do not take her!!! REGRET

Tough Grader
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PSY101
Grade: B+
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

I absolutely love Dr. Macari! I've had 3 psychology classes and I have always taken her. If you don't read the text book there is basically NO WAY you're going to pass and the tests are really filled with information that you NEED to study, but overall a really great environment for a class and extremely interesting. She's loves what she does.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
2.0
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PSY215
Grade: C
Jan 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took her this past semester. The class was online psy 102. She is very strict and usually not available to answer any questions. I feel you can pass the class but don't expect any feedback from her incase your behind. I got sick and ended up with a C. It's not her fault but some Pro. would understand.. if your a busy person I would avoid.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
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3.0
PSY215
Grade: B
May 20, 2017
Would take again

Took her abnormal psych class and she was so interesting. She made class enjoyable although she does teach straight from the textbook. She assigns 3 tests, and one 5 page research paper. Study everything in the chapters assigned and do well on the paper and you will pass easily. Also, gives extra credit just by putting your phone in an envelope

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3.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: B
May 20, 2017
Would take again

You answer one discussion question every week and have a quiz every week and a final which was easy. If you do your work and follow her instructions you will do good. Just make sure to pay attention to due dates because she's strict about due dates. Not really an easy A class because you have to read a chapter each week and they're really long.

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4.0
3.0
PSY215
Jun 26, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher!

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5.0
4.0
PSY215
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

Taken Intro, abnormal, and history of psych with her. She is wonderful & passionate about psychology. The course is rigorous but will teach you so much. Usually 3 multiple choice tests per semester and 101 has test study sheets. She's a great student adviser and I highly recommend taking at least one of her classes. She makes a difficult class fun

2.0
4.0
PSY215
Dec 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Don't bother taking the class !

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4.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
May 18, 2018
Would take again

I have taken her for two semesters, has extra credit by simply showing up to class and putting your phone in an envelope, 1 point for every time done. 3 tests, but STUDY and read the textbook, doing the practice questions from the textbook helps a ton and has a study guide available, tough grader for sure, be ready to work for your grade.

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1.0
5.0
ABPSYPC80
May 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

SHE DOESNT CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS OR EFFORT. SHES JUST THERE FOR HER CHECK. FEELS LIKE SHES ABOVE HER STUDENTS.

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1.0
5.0
PSY101
Grade: D-
Jun 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I didnt like the fact that the only extra credit option was putting your phone in an envelope. Test were hard.

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1.0
5.0
PSY101
Jun 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Sometimes shes nice but shes so full of herself and gives little to no extra credit options. Which wouldnt be a problem except her test are really difficult. And she acts as if no one ever studies for them. I wouldnt reccommend taking her.

3.0
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PSY101
Grade: B
Aug 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Macari was not one of my favorite profs but I loved her as a person. Shes funny and talks a lot about her life which makes getting to know her personality easier. She gives 3 tests which average together for your final grade so theres no final exam. You can get extra credit easily. She wants you to pass but you have to work for it.

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1.0
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PSY101
Grade: D
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

if you are someone that does bad on tests, don't take her class because the final grades are based on the three in class tests, and only gives a half a point to put phone in envelopes. Does not offer any other extra credit.

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4.0
3.0
PSY101
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

Shes gives a lot of notes and the textbook is a must! Overall, shes pretty cool and loud but also makes us work which is reasonable

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Hilarious
2.0
5.0
PSY101
Grade: D
Jan 10, 2019
Would take again

She's nice and funny I took her 101 psy class and I studied really hard for it but it was just so much information to cram in my brain at one point I really thought I was gonna fail I passed by the skin of my teeth but the class was interesting I'm gonna take her abnormal class hoping that I could get better then I did in psy 101

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4.0
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PSY101
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

I enjoyed her class. She made the lectures interesting which made it pretty easy to pay attention, but it's important to study a lot for the exams if you want to get good grades. Just do the study guides and read through the textbook. Overall super nice professor.

Respected
Participation matters
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5.0
5.0
ABNORMALPSYCH
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

I loved her! No homework at all. Just read the textbook gradually as she does ask questions from the textbook on the test. She comes off as stuck up, which she is a little, but shes so funny and interesting. She loves what shes teaching and it shows. Show up, pay attention, read the textbook chapters, and you WILL get an A.

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1.0
5.0
PSY215
Apr 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She seems annoyed with students ask her questions. Her examples in class are usually interesting but she has an attitude.

Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's nice but she can be rude and is a big bragger. read the textbook! if you dont, you will not pass. only grades 3 test and talks about herself alot.

Graded by few things
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSY215
Grade: A
May 20, 2019
Would take again

If you are serious about pursuing a degree in Psychology, or learning about abnormal behavior, this is the course to take.

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Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
PSY215
May 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Awful experience, DON'T take her class! She has a bad attitude and could care less if you pass. Don't ask questions she thinks you're dumb. Loves to talk about herself all class. I learned more about her than the actual material. She will ruin your GPA!

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Tough grader
2.0
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PSY101
Grade: B+
May 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I know so far!!! She doesnt care about the students and shes rude. Dont take her she will different ruined your GPA.

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3.0
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PSY101
Grade: D
May 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you're not a good test taker i don't recommend taking her class at all . she grades off of 3 test so there's no homework , no papers, no assignments just 3 test so its a lot more difficult to pass her class. she's a great teacher with a great personality i just don't like the her way of grading. there's no "magical pixy dust" either to save you.

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Test heavy
Amazing lectures
1.0
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PSY215
Grade: C+
Jun 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I regret taking this class, she brought down my GPA. She loves to talk about herself. Your grade is based on 3 tests and 1 paper & she says "I don't give out magical pixie dust like the adjuncts." I'm an A student & this was my worst decision. I love psych but she made me question my passion for it. She said so herself she the only best "Dr."

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Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSY215
Grade: B+
Jan 1, 2020
Would take again

Definitely one of the best professors i have ever had. Her tests are fair and she gives u a review sheet. Her classes are so interesting. Would definitely recommend taking this course. Is easy to get a good grade I would consider myself a below average student and she made it very simple for everyone to do well in this course

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
2.0
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PSY101
Grade: B+
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her class turned to online because of COVID-19 which was okay. Because it was now online she changed all her lessons and became and even harder grader. I would have had a 4.0 gpa of she would have bumped me up to an A but instead gave me a B+ and changed it to a 3.9 GPA... which really bothered me

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
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PSY101
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR AT SCCC. She's not very available to students. You ask her a question and you get treated like you're dumb and bothering her. There are better options. Would never take her again.

Tough grader
1.0
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PSY101
Grade: C+
Feb 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Teacher grades based on arbitrary things that have no relation to the question that was asked, when you ask for clarification on a question she acts like you are dumb.

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2.0
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PSY215
Grade: C-
Aug 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Heres the deal. She would be a good professor except that doesnt offer any extra credit or allows you to make up a missed assignment no matter what. She doesnt know how to turn on notifications for assignments so assignments will pass by without me even knowing when they existed in the first place. Very frustrating class for online only

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Macari honestly ran a very concise and interesting class. I took her Wintersession PSY101. Work was fairly easy, discussion prompts were very simple, and quizzes were open book. She drops lowest 2 quizzes and discussion posts. She also provides responses to all discussion posts. Read the book and do the module and the course is an easy A.

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Accessible outside class
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PSY101
Apr 19, 2022

this professor is a joke. shes not ever available is rude and not helpful. didnt learn a thing from her this class was a waste of my time.

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PSY101
Grade: B
Aug 13, 2022
Would take again

She's amazing! Nice and caring. Very interactive and expressive with lectures. Interesting concepts. Homeworks are easy. Not a lot of HW, also she dropped lowest. Tests were a little difficult but there was a curve. Also, she allowed 1 flashcard per test. Tests are weighed heavily. Independent reading, but you can pass the class without. EASY B!

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