4.7

Andrew Selsberg

English - John Jay College of Criminal Justice

4.7
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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84 total ratings

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What Students Say

i love this professor

ENG201 - 5.0 rating

His enthusiam and his humor keep you in class

ENG202 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

60%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A+ (6)
A- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(7)
Based on 33 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 6
A-: 6
B: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (22)
Gives good feedback (17)
Caring (12)
Inspirational (10)
Participation matters (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Online Savvy (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
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Reviews (83)
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 5, 2004

Very easy and cool professor. Only 3 term papers, which are discussed for a week before handing in . And Final. Recommended.

1.0
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ENG100
Feb 3, 2005

he's real cool, just to nice, and not nice enough to tell a student that he/she is WRONG!

3.0
2.0
ENGLISHIOUS
Feb 25, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
100
May 10, 2005

This professor ok thats all i have to say. He can do better. I mea dont get me wrong he is nice. butt.......

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2005

coooooooooooooooool

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 19, 2005

Great Professor, very laid back...few drafts and some main papers...grades fairly...would recommend...

4.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 12, 2005

andy is the man...he's mad laid back..he's funny.it is my favorite class so far. however, some think he needs a hair cut...but its alright. He likes to play frisbbe in central park

4.0
3.0
ENGLISH
Nov 16, 2005

bore and helpfull. He is a good guy, but most of the time does not know what he is doing.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Dec 12, 2005

He's a very good professor. He gives interesting topics to do your papers on. I would choose him again if i could of

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Jan 19, 2006

i loved andy's curl

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Feb 7, 2006

Hes soooo funny. I reccomend all first year freshmen to take him! He's laid back and really cool. I'm not telling you to sit back & not do any work cos ofcourse u'll fail like that wid any prof....but hes understanding and hillarious! You can actually learn in his class because his classroom discussions are really interesting. Take him...trust me!

5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 25, 2006

he is the man...wat an easy class...the papers are not hard at all...he is a funny dude and very helpful on goin over mistakes on papers and he not a hard grader at all..he is a must take

4.0
3.0
ENGLI100
Nov 7, 2006

he good. he helps you to understand what you did wrong, and how to correct that wrong. hes is the man

5.0
1.0
ENGW100
Nov 8, 2006

A very laid back person. A professor who knows how to get our interest on a topic. Very creative. A very cool dude.

4.0
1.0
ENG201
Apr 26, 2008

He's very laid back and flexible. Gives you extra time to hand in work. Likes to have clss discussions

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Nov 16, 2008

By far, one of the greatest teachers at the college. Very helpful and attentive. Makes random but funny comments throughout the class. A short paper based on your own perspective is issued every week but they are easy. No tests so far.. Very lenient on due dates if you just talk to him beforehand. I wish he could teach all of my classes..

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Dec 21, 2008

this professor is great!! So adorable, helpful, understanding, cool, and sometimes very funny... couple of essays but are easy. he can be all over the place at times, but you will love his class. take him. i love himmm!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG201
May 17, 2009

Great professor, just wished i participated more instead of being so shy

5.0
1.0
ENG201
May 26, 2009

very very easy. i was not a good writer but he made me improve I ended up with an A-. Take him he makes u write in ways that u never thought u could. pretty cute also.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Oct 28, 2009

He is an awesome teacher. Very FUNNY!! And quirky. Very likable and all the students think he is cool. Interesting teaching methods and topics. Two thumbs up!!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Dec 9, 2009

Best English professor! so funny, nice. he is all over the place, but you will love his class. The book we needed was under 20 bucks and we hardly used it. some essays-but they are easy.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Dec 22, 2009

if you have the chance to take him, take him !! hes really lenient. hes also pretty funny. he is also a very good writer, and you can learn alot from him. hes very sweet, and the class is always fun. hes into class discussions. you wont regret it. have to write a couple of essays, but there easy. no biggie. take him !

4.0
1.0
ENG201
May 28, 2010

Andy is pretty good professor, is not an hard grader but he does want to see your writing improve, other than thay he is funny and if you are lucky, you get to see movies in his class, his final was clear and easy! Take him if u can highlu recommended

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Jun 30, 2010

i love this professor. i was such a slacker, i only did half of the semester"s work and did not do the final paper at all and still got a good grade. if u do all the assignments you will get an A. he really is a nice guy and tries his best to make class interesting!!

4.0
1.0
ENG201
Aug 25, 2010

I had the biggest crush on him. He is fairly easy but he is very interesting and HILARIOUS!

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Dec 3, 2010

I absolutely admire him! He is highly recommended and is extremly helpful. He can be a highly enthusiastic and a chatty individual, but its hilarious. He has something that no other proffessor has, well that I have, he is confident and sticks to the topic. Try to participate as much as possible, he enjoys group discussions.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Jan 6, 2011

He's great! very easy! very helpful!

5.0
1.0
ENG201
May 30, 2011

If you can take his class do it. You won't regret it.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Dec 14, 2011

He's a great professor. He is really understanding and is funny. He keeps the class interesting. He makes the work seem easy.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Dec 23, 2011

He's awesome! Seriously, if you have him, he will try his best to make sure class isn't so dull. Trust me, I hate English but loved his class. He's also very easy and lenient. TAKE HIM IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Apr 19, 2012

Best professor I ever had. I really hate English but I loved his class. I highly recommend. He's very fair with grades and the class is enjoyable.

5.0
2.0
ENG202
Nov 14, 2012

His enthusiam and his humor keep you in class. Really great teacher. Makes vaild and helpful comments on nearly all the papers you turn in. Worth taking.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
May 3, 2013

He is the best professor I've had thus far (and probably will be for the rest of college). Very funny! He's very helpful when it comes to giving feedback of your work and gives extra time to complete work. I love reading but never considered myself a great writer. Andy's class improved my writing and the way I write immensely. Take his class!

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Jun 15, 2013

He is a very interesting professor with his cute personality. He always make useful comments on paper ,so you can improve your writing skills. Very helpful, and understands students. I love his class.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Jul 29, 2013

easy class, accepts late papers very easy grader good sense of humor, take the class its going to be fun, isnt strict about attendance

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 4, 2013

Super cute and super nice! He's funny, helpful, and understanding. Really great professor that you genuinely learn real life skills that will help you. I HIGHLY recommend you take his class; I looked forward to it!

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Dec 7, 2013

I have mixed feelings. He is clearly competent and passionate but sometimes his class lacks purpose. So much time was wasted in this class. He's a smart dude though, good writer, good feedback on work. I'd recommend if you don't mind a class with a quirky proff with unorthodox methods and a lot of timewasting on the side. You'll learn to love him.

5.0
3.0
ENG201
Jan 12, 2014

Great Professor. Helped me so much. He is a very flexible and understanding person. Very different from other professors.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH201
May 23, 2014

One of the best English professor in John jay. Easy to understand and easy to follow. Take him

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A
May 30, 2014

TAKE HIM!!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! His assignments are so fun. He posts your grade in blackboard every week and helps you to boost your grade in Extra-credit, workshops, or participation.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Aug 21, 2014

Andy is awesome. His class is very well organized and fair. He uses Blackboard well and allows us to monitor our grade throughout the semester. He is very laid back and down-to-earth. He cares for his students and their potential as writers. He is very understanding and gives us many opportunities to improve our grades.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2014

He is very quirky yet very funny. His assignments are actually fun because he chooses essays on interesting topics. He is an excellent professor and I feel that everyone should take him at least once!!

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Dec 20, 2014

VERY CHILL PROF. NO TESTS JUST SHORT ASSIGNMENTS.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Dec 21, 2014

I expected to hate this class because my ENG 101 experience was not a good one. But seriously TAKE HIM! He is so helpful and is a really nice and funny professor. He really wants to inspire people to be great writers. The assignments are pretty easy and interesting! No tests or textbooks whatsoever. Hard to not get an A in his class.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Dec 22, 2014

Easy A! There is no midterm and no final, well the final is just show up to class that's it. There are a few writing assignments online but they're really short and easy to do. NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED.

4.0
1.0
201
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2014

Awesome professor. No test, midterm, or final. Short assignments, very simple and easy.

5.0
2.0
ENG201
May 18, 2015

Very good professor, He is funny and is very nice. All he wants is for people to pay attention and gets upset when people are being rude, which people in my class did a lot. Will definitely help you in writing and doesn't give any tests! I believe I improved my writing in this class and he helped me in doing it, so I would take him if I were you!

5.0
1.0
ENG201
May 22, 2015

Professor Andy is a funny quirky guy. He tries his best to make class interesting. His assignments are amazing and they're short! He really likes to put people's writings from assignments up on the board and read them in front of the class. He's helpful and kind. He just wants his students to become better writers. Definitely would take again!

4.0
1.0
201
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2015

Professor Selsberg is the professor to take if you just want to sit in a classroom and do nothing. He gives assignments every week which get annoying , but you do nothing in class. He an easy grader! take him if you just need the cried t

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

He is a great teacher! There is one 10-page paper about whatever you want and you work on it together in class throughout the semester. He is very helpful and funny. He gives very small assignments in class that you have to submit through BlackBoard. Overall, very easy and fun class!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG212
May 10, 2017
Would take again

No reason to give this professor a bad review. The due dates for papers are online at least two weeks ahead of time and he allows you to hand in missed papers at the end of semester. His class doesn't have a clear outline, but after all it's a creative writing class. He gives good feedback and he is a nice person and very fair grader.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ISP235
Jun 28, 2017
Would take again

He's great! Take his class

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2018
Would take again

Easy A. All you gotta do is make sure he knows your name and that you complete majority of the work, he's very lenient and not strict at all. Just show effort.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A
May 14, 2018
Would take again

great professor i took him for english 201 and even though it feels like its a free period, he makes you work on fun assignments. all you need to do is pay attention, do what he asks for and make an outstanding portfolio, great class and awesome lectures. he even plays music to get you started on the class work

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 23, 2018
Would take again

This class is oriented towards completing one 8-10 pages research paper. Most of the assignments are in preparation for the final product (paper). Grading is pretty lenient and professor provides feedback on every assignment. He encourages more of interesting and fun ideas.

5.0
1.0
ENG201
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Had him for ENG 201, it's all writing assignments but most of them aren't long and he tries to make them fun. You submit the assignments on blackboard he puts a deadline but he isn't strict about it and he accepts late work without taking off points. He goes over the assignments in class and gives examples. Highly recommend

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 27, 2018
Would take again

Great English Professor to have during your first year. The work he gives is not too difficult to complete. He does give writing assignments but none of them are difficult to the point where you are pulling out your hair. He constantly gives feedback and always wants you to elevate your work. I would definitely take him again for ENG201!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

I took this course in fall. It's prob the most easiest class you could take in college-EASY A!! He wants to put no pressure on students, gives a few writing assignments but nothing too big. I recommend him, his class was def a breeze.. I mean we literally took naps, ate candy, the 'final' was just to eat donuts. He's really lenient and fun!

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2020
Would take again

Loved him! He's super interactive and hilarious, be prepared to think. Super dope Professor. He gives really interesting assignments.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2020
Would take again

I took Prof. Selsberg my fall semester and honestly his class was a breeze. He gives you writing assignments but you can definitely finish them without having stress on your shoulders. He gives amazing feedback and cares about helping you out. No final, no midterm, no worries. Would definitely take him again!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: A
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is a witty person, he gave a lot of small assignments throughout the course and he was the only professor who made us do things like amazon reviews and cover letters but it was still annoying but no heavy papers and heavy assignments

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Professor Selsberg makes the class so interesting and fun! Homeworks are based on your own creative mindset. He adapts what can help us in the future! No exams, and quizzes. However, there is a lot of assignments, but they are fun to complete! He is hilarious and engages the class. Participation matters, you will be sharing your assignment in class

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

The best Professor I have ever taken. Up until Professor Selsberg, I was withdrawing from all my English classes. He made it fun and enjoyable. Professor Selsberg has such a cool way of teaching and he gives many opportunities to catch up if you fall behind for whatever reason. I loved him so much, Im taking him for 201.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

Loved him! Honestly, the best and super funny. You wont regret taking him. Please enjoy him because he is 1 of 1.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG201
May 17, 2021
Would take again

Professor Selsberg is for sure one of the best Professors at the school. He has mastered the ability to teach the class while having fun and not stressing students to death. I hope I get a chance to take him again.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: B+
May 26, 2021
Would take again

Best english professor u could ask for. Very understanding and generous with his grade. If you do all assignments you'll get easy A. Take him!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

What a creative fun way to reach an english class. TALE HIM. creative assignments and fun to do

Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
201
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

If you want to actually ENJOY being in class while learning, take him!! He is literally the BEST professor ever, and I normally do not leave reviews, but he is that good!! He makes class so interesting and knows how to have fun while teaching, you'll never be bored in class. The work is very easy too. You will pass this class for sure! love him!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: A
May 4, 2022
Would take again

what a nice man. He cares about students and makes learning fun in college. this is such a relaxing course and understands his students

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A+
May 18, 2022
Would take again

He is honestly one of the BEST professors I've ever had! He's very respectful and his assignments are super easy. There is no final, just an ePortfolio. If you take him, do not take advantage of his generosity! Definitely take him!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A+
May 23, 2023
Would take again

The professor has an amazing sense of humor. He's very kind and understanding. His work is really easy.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
1.0
ENG201
Grade: A+
May 27, 2023

Classes were just him rambling on about the same random things, so in-person classes weren't necessary to go to since he posts assignments on BB. This class is a straight easy A, all assignments are due at the end of the semester and should take no more than 2 hours to complete. He is very kind and understanding.

Online Savvy
3.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: B
May 28, 2023
Would take again

Easy class. The professor is very kind but does tend to ramble. Assignments are pretty easy to complete. Attendance is mandatory and he will grade off of participation as well.

Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
May 28, 2023
Would take again

One of the easiest professor you'll ever have. He tends to ramble about random stuff but he's a really great teacher and isn't strict at all. He makes sure we are having fun. This class is an easy A.

Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
May 31, 2023
Would take again

Great Professor, very understanding and pushes students to do their work, make sure you attend his classes, attendance matters and keep your assignments updated!!..

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 14, 2024

ONLY TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE LAID BACK and do not want to learn. We learned how to do restaurant reviews, how to properly write food instructions, and a cover letter which was the only good thing. His lectures are boring. He talks about random and weird things while he teaches. He does give feedback which is a plus?

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Aug 28, 2024
Would take again

He's wonderful, although it may seem unnecesary to complete some of the work he assigns it does help expand your writing and its ability to touch all bases.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2024
Would take again

He's very respectful and such a nice person, very easy class it's not a lot of work at all I recommend taking him.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: A-
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

Andrew is awesome! What I like about him is that he doesn't give just plain exercises and prompts. His exercises are creative and allow you to think on a deeper level. You're also allowed to be as expressive as you want! His assignments were not hard at all, and please participate in class because he's very interested in hearing your answers!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
Jan 18, 2025
Would take again

He's one of the best professors!! Amazing overall, relatable and chill. He does expect you to participate but he makes you think and know more about yourself!

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: A-
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Andrew was the best! everything is based on your digication portfolio that you'll build throughout the semester, the assignments are very creative and he's understanding on late work just email him.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: F
Jun 4, 2025
Would take again

i love him he is amazing best teacher ever

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 2, 2025
Would take again

Still taking the class so still didn't get a grade but honestly such an amazing professor. Funny guy, enthusiastic and charismatic. I would definitely keep on taking his classes over and over if I had the chance.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

60%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A+ (6)
A- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(7)
Based on 33 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 6
A-: 6
B: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (22)
Gives good feedback (17)
Caring (12)
Inspirational (10)
Participation matters (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Online Savvy (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.05 avg change
Nov
Dec
Jan
May
Jun
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

100

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH101

5.0

(4)

ENGW100

5.0

(1)

ENG202

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH201

5.0

(1)
+9 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENGLISH

3.0

ENGLI100

3.0

ENGLISHIOUS

2.0

ENG202

2.0

ENG212

2.0

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