1.5

Cathy Clay

English - Houston Community College (all campuses)

1.5
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
4%
Would Retake
213
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1.5
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
1.5
Helpful
1.5
Clarity

4%

Would Retake

213

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What Students Say

Only three class days left and 11 students

ENG1301 - 1.0 rating

Please, do not take this Professor's class

ENG1301 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

45%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 122 grades
Most common grades:
F (46)
C (18)
D (13)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(4)C(32)D(44)F(46)A-/B+(4)
Based on 155 reported grades
F: 46
C: 18
D: 13
Drop/Withdrawal: 12
Common Tags
Tough grader (128)
Get ready to read (38)
Graded by few things (33)
Participation matters (21)
So many papers (19)
Tough Grader (16)
Lecture heavy (15)
Lots of homework (14)
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ENGL1302

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ENGL1301

1.8

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ENG1301

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COMP1301

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Reviews (212)
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ENGL1302
Nov 6, 2009

Not a very good teacher. Hard and not clear on what she wants. Not recommended!!!

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ENGL1302
Nov 12, 2009

She has no personality. She is very boring and seems to be really stuck up. SHe has no humor and she never smiles. When you walk in class she never speaks to you and just looks at you crazy. She needs someone to **** the**** out of her and put a smile on her face. Sometimes she acts like she is crazy.

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ENGL1302
Dec 3, 2009

Bad Teacher do not get her all the students that were in our class dropped because she is very hard

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ENG1302
Dec 9, 2009

Dropped the first day. She was 30 minutes late the first day and when she showed up, she had a very bad attitude and wasn't encouraging. She just automatically talked to us as if we were going to fail her class. She said we'd be lucky to get a C. This Teacher is not recomended. Alot of students dropped.

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ENGL1302
Dec 16, 2009

I am not going to lie Do not take this teacher you will not understand her she is unclear we had a class of 25 and at the end of the term it was six people left

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ENG1302
Dec 23, 2009

I took Ms. Clay for Eng 1302 over the summer. At first I didn?t feel the class would hold my interest but to my surprise it did. She grades hard but if English were your profession you would also. We didn?t have any test just journal entries and a 5 page paper but overall she is a GREAT teacher.

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ENGL1302
Jan 15, 2010

I took Ms. Caty for 1302 and she is a great teacher. However, she grades the paper very hard. She is very peaky on the paper. I had to write 4 easy. And yes you have to read. :(

4.0
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ENGL1301
May 19, 2010

HER CLASS IS VERY EASY...ALL U HAVE TO DO IS KEEP UP WITH YOUR JOURNAL TOPICS AND DO UR ESSAYS AND YOU WILL HAVE NO WORRIES.

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ENGL1301
Jul 26, 2010

Needs more class activity,

5.0
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ENGL1301
Aug 16, 2010

this teacher could of not been more clear on what she wanted on her papers heck she gave you a sheet with many topics to write about and our term paper was our choice on whatever we wanted to research on I am not a really good english student im stronger in math and science and i made a B in her class, people have to remember u r in college not hs

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ENGL1301
Aug 9, 2010

She is a very hard teacher. She is not clear on what she wants. By the end of the semester must of the students had dropped out.

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ENGL1302
Dec 6, 2010

Professor involved the class in discussion; but you had to read! This class was not hard, just do the work according to the syllabus and it all worked fine taking my Final on Monday, and I'm confident in my grade.

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ENGL1302
Dec 28, 2010

She grades a bit unusual, but if you participate in class you will find that you will pass.

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ENGL1302
Jan 4, 2011

she is so ghetoo. She pretends she is superior than her students. Run while you can.

3.0
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ENGL1302
May 25, 2011

She encourages student participation. Her grading is unclear because I tried to do everything according to her syl but I still got a B. Do not know why if alot of the assignments she gave back graded had an A grade. I don't understand how I ended up with a B.

5.0
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ENGL1302
Jan 10, 2011

Participating in class discussion will Keep your grade up. She does grade a bit rare but the course is a relaxed course for anyone that doesn't like to write. 1 major assignment and 2 shorter ones.

3.0
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ENGL1302
May 25, 2011

She encourages her students to participate. Her syllabus is unclear. I tried to go by it and still got a B. Most of the assignments she gave me back graded were an A and I still averaged a B. I don't know how if I was one of if not the one who participated the most. I was really confused and surprised at my final grade. Not to mention disturbed.

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ENGL1302
Oct 7, 2011

late every class, does not talk to the class, stuck up , unclear.

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ENGL1302
Oct 7, 2011

late every class, does not talk to the class, stuck up , unclear.

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ENGL1301
Mar 19, 2012

Very unclear on her intructions.It's very difficult to get a B in her class.

4.0
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ENG1301
Mar 28, 2012

This class requires dedication, the papers are no joke because she's very strict with MLA format. Passed with an A.

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ENGL1301
May 11, 2012

she is very hard, she does not explain well what she is looking for, she is very strict on MLA ...

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ENGL1301
Nov 14, 2012

I dropped this class the second week, it was impossible to pass. She is a horrible teacher,not helpful at all and she doesnt go by the syllabus.She grades way too HARD.

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ENGL1302
Jan 3, 2013

a very selfish teacher,is extremely strict but yet not willing to help you out.

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ENGL1302
Jan 8, 2013

This teacher is not the easiest, she is very strict and harsh with the grading scale no matter how hard you work. English 1301 I got a well deserved B,I went into this class with high hopes and was LET DOWN, on a good note she will help you when you need help but It still was not enough.

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ENG1301
Feb 25, 2013

I do all the work and attend every class. She grades really hard. Her instructions aren't clear. Its a one way street with her. Ask questions and she will not give you the answer your looking for. I have never been so intimidated by an instructor. I visited with many tutors to help me and not one of them understand what she expects.

2.0
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ENGLISH1301
Jun 6, 2013

Unless you think you're an excellent writer, I would not recommend her. Her assignments are easy buy she's a hard grader.

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ENGLISH1301
Jul 7, 2013

HORRIBLE! RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN! I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH HER GRADING AND CLARITY. I'M A VERY HARD WORKING STUDENT AND DID NOT GET A B IN HER CLASS INSTEAD I BARELY GOT A C.WHEN YOU ASK FOR HELP SHE WILL NOT HELP YOU SHE WILL TELL YOU TO LOOK IN THE SYLLABUS WHICH HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING USEFUL/ALSO VERY UNORGANIZED AND DOESN'T GO BY SYLLABUS..

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ENGL1301
Aug 1, 2013

Hard.

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1301
Aug 7, 2013

I found it so funny how she would scold people who were late to class. A couple of days later, she was consistently late to class. She's not very helpful at all. If you have a question, she will (more than likely) tell you to look at the syllabus and that's that. She also doesn't give much feed-back. Would not recommend at all.

2.0
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ENGL1301
Aug 14, 2013

I took her spring of 2013, and I regret not looking her up. She is very intimidating, and grades really hard. One of the first days of class, she didn't know how to spell principal of a school, instead she spelled it principle. I thought I was going to get a B and instead got a C. I took ENGL 1302 during the summer and passed with an A. STAY AWAY!

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ENG1302
Aug 23, 2013

A horrible teacher!! Very strict on MLA format, always late, rude, & not willing to help. She loves to mark red all over your papers. I dropped her in the fall of 2012, signed up in the spring 2013 and received an A!! Run while you can

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5.0
COMP1301
Oct 31, 2013

Professor is very discouraging to her students and very hard to please.

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ENGL1301
Jan 14, 2014

Difficult to pass, most drop the class. Those who are left may pass with either a C or D. Good luck.

4.0
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ENG1302
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2014

This class is not hard and the instructor is not hard IF YOU DO THE WORK! If you are lazy and do not comprehend well then you will have trouble in her class. If you expect to do college level work and not just pass for nothing then you will do well in this class. She is a great instructor. Not easy but definitely not hard if you do the work!

1.0
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ENGL1301
Aug 12, 2014

Worst English Teacher ever,She suggested I drop her class. She never greets her class, she's very rude!!! Dislike her very much!!! Wish I would have read this before I wasted my time enrolling.

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ENGL1301
Aug 20, 2014

The course Ms. Clay teaches is mandatory and she is somewhat strict however you can pass her class as long as you do your work arrive n time and turn in your papers. Many negative comments against her about her attitude being rude are correct. Lazy people will drop. Just arrive to class and do what your suppose to and you will pass.

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1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 23, 2014

Hard for no reason

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ENGL1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2014

She grades papers extremely hard !! I honestly suggest you pick another professor if this is you are returning to school from a break. she grades on a college level and nothing below that. If you are absent she will fail you if it occurs to many times. Class discussions are great at times however expect to work hard.

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1301
Dec 11, 2014

Really easy to pass her class if you do all the work

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ENGL1301
Jan 18, 2015

She is very tough on her grading. Yeah she is strict but if you do the work like she tells you to you should pass. And does not accept late work.

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1302
Jan 28, 2015

She is by far the easiest, and most comprehensive english teacher i have ever taken. I recommend you take her! SUPER EASY!

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ENGLISH1302
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2015

I had her for both 1301 and 1302. She was not very helpful in class. Just do whatever you would do for any other class. Do your work!!! And read the assigned readings :) I received a B for both courses.

5.0
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COMP1301
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2016

Great instructor. She is not for the lazy student who expects to be "given" a grade. She is very attractive and she knows a lot. She is very helpful. If you do your assignments you will learn and you will pass. If you barely come to class, do no work when you do come you will fail. Her class is for the student who is serious about learning.

3.0
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COMP1301
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2016

Easy class but she grades pretty hard be ready to be corrected most of the time

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ENG1301
Grade: C
Jun 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I loved to write and had no problem writing warm up ESSAYS in the begging of EVERY class period, but then again I was fresh out of high school. This Professor supposedly already has a Novel out in the world and expects students to do sooo much and beyond. Be aware, I received a C in this class, But received an A with another Professor. Be careful!

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ENG1302
Grade: C
Jul 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

May pass, but you will have a higher chance of getting a better grade with another professor. She is strict and does everything by the book. I knew not to take her but she became my only option. Make sure you put 110% into every assignment nothing less.

2.0
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ENG1301
Grade: F
Nov 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Hardest class I've ever token. Do all your work, essays, journals and be ready to talk once it comes to sharing your thoughts on topics. Her grading are difficult. Just try your very best!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENG1301
Grade: C+
Mar 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a veryyy tough grader. The slightest misktakes will cause you to fail. I wrote a three page essay and she gave me an F for using conjunctions. There's no way you can check your grading online or anything.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENG1301
Mar 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Please, do not take this Professor's class. I took her class thinking the ratings were being unfair to her ,but believe me you, she is the worst. She does not care about the students at all. She is very inconsiderate and most of all, is quiet unfair. She is a tough grader ,so be prepared to get a D.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
ENG1301
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

IF English is not your first language and you are not confident in your writing skills, DO NOT TAKE. Many of my peers do not use English as a first language and they are struggling. Only three class days left and 11 students. SHE IS SO RUDE!!!!! INCONSIDERATE.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
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ENG1301
Grade: C-
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Heavy personality. Very tough and unfair grader. RUN FROM THIS PROFESSOR

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
1.0
ENG1301
Grade: D
May 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

she has a strong personality, very straight forward. She is always available, but she was TOUGH. You have to be very smart to pass her class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
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ENG1302
Grade: B
May 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't give enough feedback for you to improve on your work. During class discussions she'd get upset whenever someone didn't give the exact answer she was looking for. You can't go to her for help because she gets mad and makes you feel as if you should already know everything. I do NOT recommend you take her unless you're an english major.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: D
Aug 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The professor expects you to know everything there is about writing a research essay. Literally told us to look at a text book and just write the research paper from there. Hardly takes anytime to teach the class about writing and improving our writing skills. 90% percent of of her lessons were just reading and what were our thoughts on the topic.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
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ENG1301
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Let me make it easy... DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER, unless you are really good at English.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
ENG1301
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor teaches with no emotion, kept a straight face the whole semester and is very rude, she is very boring and makes you not want to come to class. She grades harshly, you cant even keep up with your grade in her class because you can't access it and she wont tell you what your grade is. I would strongly advise you NOT to take her class.

Tough Grader
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ENG1301
Grade: A+
Mar 9, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
ENG1302
Grade: Not sure yet
May 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Teacher grades hard when it comes to essays. She chooses the research paper topics for you and you choose one out of five topics, they are very broad topics so its hard to find one with a strong connection to. It was my first time receiving an F on any of my papers, it was an eye opener.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
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ENG1301
Grade: D+
May 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's a wonderful lady but she's a really tough grader, I advice not to take this class except you are really good at writing essays.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
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ENGL1302
Grade: B+
May 14, 2018
Would take again

As someone who isnt the best in composition I expect to fail her class due to the reviews stating she was extremely hard. Throughout her course I began with a D but slowly you get to learn how to correct your mistakes and become stronger in composition. She is a great professor who knows her stuff. Dont worry about the presentation its an easy A

Tough Grader
Respected
Get ready to read
3.0
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ENG1301
Grade: C
Jul 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I passed her class with a C, not the worst but it did definitely brought my gpa down a bit. She is a very professional and respectful teacher. She know what she speaks about and carries herself in a postured manner. I do feel like she grades very tough, and can be misleading. Take this class if you are amazing at english only.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
3.0
ENGL1302
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She comes to class and does her thing. Personally I think she's way too strict. We here to learn. I'm not very good at essays but I try my best and learn from my previous mistakes only to get D's, its not encouraging. P.S If you miss any due dates or extra credit (my hope), forget IT. Take her if you're really good in English, you'll love her :)

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
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ENG1301
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Professor Clay is an extremely tough grader. Take notes during the in class discussions about the assigned texts, most likely the are the topics for your essays. She definitely grades every single detail of your paper but I appreciate it. WORST PART is her not putting grades into canvas until the end of the semester.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
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4.0
ENG1302
Apr 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not the best professor at HCC, she grades way too hard and doesn't provide enough feedback. I actually regret taking her class, wish I had read the reviews here before registering for her class. Don't take this class unless you are very very very good at grammar and writing essays cause she can grade you harshly for the smallest mistakes.

Participation matters
So many papers
Tough grader
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ENGL1302
Aug 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Makes you read several stories and doesn't give second chances even if you were really sick.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
COMP1301
Grade: C+
Aug 8, 2019
Would take again

She is a great professor, who is very respectful. She is however stern with grading, and does not accept late work at all. She is big on participation, as well as essays. Last, she really expands on subjects in a way that students can understand easily.-

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Most of the other students Im taking this course with are fresh out of high school, obviously theyre not going to be geniuses on how to write a perfect essay. This professor is honestly the toughest grader. You can work so hard to make a great essay and shell still fail you for the smallest things. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D
Dec 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Please DO NOT TAKE HER class. Even though English is your first language, you still FAIL her class. I study hard, DO NOT MISS any her assignments BUT still, get a D. MOST of my papers got a D with a little feedback. EXPLAIN MORE PLEASE? IF you TAKE HER, you will REGRET LATER. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME and MONEY!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D
Jan 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

SAVE YOUR MONEY, DO NOT TAKE HER! Her class is very difficult to pass even if you study hard and she is a tough grader.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: C+
Apr 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Ask her questions and expect to be confused. She is condescending and gives little to no feedback. Extremely unhelpful. Do not take this class unless you want to waste your money and time. You don't get a chance to learn because she doesn't give you one whatsoever. Worst Experience ever, I regret going to HCC.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
COMP1301
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Nice would not be the word to describe Professor Cathy, she is more of a serious professor. She is also a tough grader, so if you want to get a perfect grade, a good advice would be to be interested in the discussions and try to participate as much as you can and questions at the end of class so she will see that you really interested.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a tough grader with almost NO FEEDBACK. The feedback that she gives is not enough to get better even if you tried. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: C-
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Don't take, it'll haunt your dreams!! She is such a tough grader with unclear feedback, she doesn't accept late assignments so don't bother begging, it won't help. She replies emails like you're bothering her because she expects you to know it already. If you still decide to take lmao good luck.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D
May 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

We were going to A PANDEMIC. ALL classes were online and she still did not feel any sympathy. She just expected us to know what to do. Had a smart mouth with us. And when some assignments were to express our opinion, she even said length did not matter, she still would give me a 60 on it. Worst professor ever!!!

1.0
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ENG1301
Grade: D
Jul 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Theres really nothing good to say about her.. I wish I couldve seen this before choosing the class. She doesnt explain or gives specific details on anything she assigns. Shes unhelpful and rude. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY, she still fails you and doesnt bother answering your questions, which makes it even difficult.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: D-
Aug 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She didnt care to explain any of the assignments posted on Canvas. Gave very vague and useless feedback on what exactly it was about your work that didnt sit well with her. Stay far away from this class.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENG1302
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Class was suppose to be a hybrid class however it ended up being online class because of Covid 19. However professor does not do lectures or video conference on zoom. You would think a professor would want to interact with her students for English nope dont expect that. She doesnt take attendance also she opens assignments the day they are due.

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1.0
2.0
ENGL1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This online class would probably have been a lot easier if we had to participate in person, since there are no lectures or textbooks to reference from. All assignments are unlocked the same day that they are due, so there is not a love of time to complete the assignment to her standards, which I could not meet. I had to drop the class immediately.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
Nov 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a very tough grader & she does not interact with students. There are no zoom classes or calls & if you email her about the work be prepared to be let down and disappointed .. Definitely would never take her again.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: F
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Clay is not a good online professor. She didn't do much teaching. She was not accessible and does not seem to actually care about her students. She grades every single letter of your papers and reflections. If you are not 100% perfect with everything, you will not pass. I learned nothing from her class.

Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D+
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If English isnt your best subject I would definitely not chose her class I turned in every assignment and followed all of her instructions and received a D. I am I hard worker and I still failed . I never had a experience like this one. Dont take her class

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

So I took this class with this professor because I didn't want to take face-to-face classes and didn't look at her rates. Can someone please explain how I came from a university making 80s and 90s on my essays to make a 64 on my first essay. That I get help from tutors and Grammarly. She gives me anxiety every time I see a grade pop up from her.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: B-
Apr 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Clay does not grade fairly. I have always gotten 95% or more in English classes, and I ended with a B- in this class. She is way too picky and if you make 1 grammatical error, you automatically get a B. She is nice, but I definitely WOULD NEVER take her class again. Choose ANY other professor. Do not take her class. It will not end well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Grade: D-
May 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

In all of my English classes Ive ever take in high school and college Ive had at least an A- but this class Ive gotta all Cs or bellow except one assignment which was a B-. She nitpicks every little thing in essays. She gives lots of feedback but its not very helpful.

3.0
5.0
ENG1301
May 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is really nice, but she is a tough tough grader. Her feedback with what she wanted on essays was unclear to me. She give no extra credit.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
May 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I'm sorry, but her class is not it. She grades really really hard! For instance, if you miss an assignment, that's a F, right?! But if you turn in a paper on time, completed, did everything possible to make sure you have a decent grade, only to get a "F." You might as well not even turn in a paper if she's grading like that!! Her ONLINE CLASSNo!

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D
Aug 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst teacher Ive ever encountered. I had a 4.0 and was an English tutor, still never received anything higher than a 75. She opens assignments the day theyre due, provides no rubric or clear expectations, grades with little to no feedback, and feedback she does provide is vague and unhelpful. She has a rude, condescending attitude.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG2322
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I have never struggled with a professor, even with those with low RMP scores. While she is nice during lectures, the work done during class is not counted for a grade. You are graded by a few assignments; she is a TOUGH grader. Her feedback is unhelpful. She gave me positive feedback, but low scores. She is also very rude when responding to emails.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG2322
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor does things very last minute. She posted our final the same day it was due, then changed it, changed the original questions into different ones to put on the study guide, without saying anything. She grades very roughly and isn't very considerate. I did badly on one essay and went from an A to an F, I've been failing ever since, RUN!

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: D-
Dec 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The teacher does not allow you to redo any work. The grade you get is final and she will give corrections after but does not give you a chance to correct it for a better grade. She will give you no more than a D if your paper has more than 1 error. Emailing her doesn't help much too. Do not take this English teacher, there are better options.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FAIL
Apr 10, 2022
Wouldn't take again

LOOOK listen to me Do not take her class DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS CAUSE YOU GON FAIL NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY !!!!!

Tough grader
1.0
1.0
ENG1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 21, 2022

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! She gives ridiculously too much work, work that you can not even complete if you try! She will not help you and it very rude! English is not a hard subject but she will make it!

1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: D+
May 11, 2022

don't take her call because you can't win for lose in her class she will not care if you fail or pass she do not help you when you need she will give her a attitude she not a good teacher .

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
May 15, 2022

This professor is HORRIBLE...If you are a beginner writer, think again before taking her class. She is not a professor I would recommend to anyone. It's the end of the semester, and she doesn't even have everything graded. You would think she would grade reasonably knowing you are a beginner, but NOPE she DOES NOT CARE!!!!! RUNNNNNNNN

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
May 24, 2022

Don't waste your time and money taking this professor for English courses at HCC! She is an EXTREMELY TOUGH GRADER like Professor Puder (don't take her as well)!!! With a smallest mistake you have on your essays, she will take you off a lot of points, making this class impossible to get an A (or B)! Review her ratings and take another professor!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 5, 2022

She is so unprofessional. No matter how much effort you put into work, she'll never give a descent grade. I had my work reviewed by tutors before submission, she will not give me more than 70. Her feedback was useless she wont accept resubmissions/extra credit. Do yourself a favor, find another professor.

1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: F
Aug 15, 2022

Worst professor ever. Very though grader no matter how hard you try , you will never have a decent grade. Will not recommend

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: F
Aug 16, 2022

worst most uncompromising, unenthusiastic, nonunderstanding, professor I have ever had, I would strongly discourage anyone from taking any of her courses. I took English 1301 with another professor and received an A fast forward to taking her English 1302 course this summer and she gave me an F, she is awful. I would go in depth but i only get 350

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Grade: D-
Aug 23, 2022

If you are not already good at writing before taking her class you will learn nothing and likely do poorly. She does not give A's and in fact most people will fail. She takes weeks to grade papers and gives virtually zero feedback, on top of that she believes she is holier than thou.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: F
Sep 10, 2022

If you take your education seriously DO NOT TAKE this professor. She absolutely swamps her class with extensive papers without enough time for completion. No matter how hard you try she will never give a decent grade. If you're receiving FA do yourself a favor and do not lower your GPA and passing rate with this professor. Wish I could type more...

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: D
Dec 12, 2022

Awful professor

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1302
Jan 2, 2023

She is the worst teacher that I had.All the comments here are true.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Grade: F
Mar 2, 2023

Gives 0 chances, grading is abnormal for an English class, and grading is very very tough.

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 4, 2023

Where this professor fall shorts is in her communication skills; as I have found that it can be really difficult to approach her and the feedback on the assignments are really vague and unhelpful. Plus her grading criterion are out of this world unbelievable.

Tough grader
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
May 11, 2023

she would be very normal in class. but it would be very hard to pass dont take her class anyways. if you have no options wait for next semester rather than wasting your money on such a professor.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: Rather not say
May 13, 2023

She is a tough grader. She will not let you do anything for extra credit, her grades are final. She also take a long time to grad your assignments. Do not take her class.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 26, 2023

Worse professor ever, lazy and a tough grader if you don't wanna fail you know what to do.... RUN!!!!!

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: Incomplete
Jul 28, 2023

The most useless teacher i have ever had, teaches english but her feedbacks are of a child. Very careless and it feels like she is teaching as a chore.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: C
Jul 29, 2023

I would give her a 0 if i could. She is a very tough grader and is extremely hard to please. I am taking an online course and instead of teaching us how to properly write, she will nitpick at everything you do and only post presentations that provide little to no help. She gives the vaguest feedback but will drop your grade by at least 10 points.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Aug 8, 2023

Be prepared to receive horrible feedback in an untimely manner. She takes a long time to grade papers, and usually grades very harshly. I have always excelled in English, and for the first time in my life I have failed because of this professor. Worst class I have ever taken. 0/10 would recommend.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: C
Aug 11, 2023

Have not had a worse professor in all my years of schooling. Poor feedback and untimely with returning grades. Grades harshly and doesn't have a clear premise for grading assignments. Only positive I can think of is that she responds to questions relatively on time, but that should be the bare minimum for any professor. Very bad. Take anyone else.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
1301
Grade: D
Aug 24, 2023

She was very strict and rude . Tough grading with minimal assistance.actually no assistance.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: C
Sep 18, 2023

She is very rude and doesn't explain anything clearly. she is a tough grader . i recommend every one to not take her class because no matter how hard you work ,she will only give you a c grade . Getting a (b grade ) in her class is a remarkable achievement because she rarely gives it to anyone. please don't take her class it is very difficult

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: B+
Oct 17, 2023

situations such as this one. No one in the class could achieve a grade -A or higher, extremely few got a B, and most got C's or failed. She's EXTREMELY tough graded, (ex. Because of the use of slash, she deducted 10 points.) honestly DO NOT TAKE HER AT ALL YOU WILL FAIL.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: D-
Nov 7, 2023

She takes 4ever to grade, we got our first graded assignment when the semester was almost over and everyone got a failing grade and very few got D's and C's. No matter how hard you try, this class will drop your Gpa. She also doesn't give clear instructions and if you ask her a question she is very rude. Take anyone else!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: F
Nov 7, 2023

I would recommend everyone to NOT TAKE HER.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Nov 10, 2023

She does not give instructions clearly & is very tough with grading. Her main issue is that she lacks empathy, even if she is the only option you have, it is better to wait for next semester. Most of her class fails because she is innefective at educating.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENGLISH1301
Grade: D-
Nov 14, 2023

Everyone has low grades in her class.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
Nov 15, 2023

She grades low. She is rude when you ask her questions

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
1301
Grade: C-
Nov 15, 2023

she wasn't patient with her students nor helpful with assignments, she was a very tough grader and she grades as if her students should be professional writers. I wouldn't say I liked her class at all and it was very stressful having to write so many essays and research papers that I worked hard on then got a low grade.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 17, 2023

Very tough grader. She has never gave out a 75 or above for any assignments. She told the class on the first day of school that we will "barely pass with a 70 but it's better than failing". RUN RUN RUN

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 25, 2023

She did not teach what she assigned & goes based on a few grades, to top it off she gave us the first grade on an assignment the day after we couldnt drop the class anymore, if not she knew everyone would have dropped her class. She is late every day too! everyone that has taken her completely regrets it later. Not sure how she has kept her job.?

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 27, 2023

Very Rude towards the students and does not seem to care

Tough grader
Participation matters
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: D
Nov 29, 2023

This is the worst educator I've had during my learning career. She is a slow grader, a tough grader, had a 4-submission period where the assignment opens on Monday so you cannot begin early, did not include the book in the first day inclusive access, and having files for assignments not in the assignments. Please spare yourself from this professor.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 13, 2023

Worse proffesor Ive ever taken. No one learned anything in her class and no one would retake her class. If you take her class you will regret it, mark my words.

1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2023

This is the WORST ENGLISH PROFESSOR! Regardless of how much you try in this class you will most likely end up with a C, the highest grade for all the essays given this semester is a 70. Better take the class next semester than taking her class, this class will only drop your hard earned gpa.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 15, 2023

She was 0 help with assignments and I didn't learn anything in her class. Waste of money and time to get an F after I tried so hard..

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: D-
Dec 15, 2023

This class ruined my gpa and stressed me out for nothing!! She gave out grades until the last day of school and the feedback was horrible. People taking her class are the freshman that don't know about her rates. If you are reading this DO NOT TAKE HER!!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2023

Worse teacher in the word. He has no empathy with his students, super boring in class (there is no dynamics), he scores super low. And it doesn't help or explain the assignments. 0/10

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: F
Dec 17, 2023

worst class I have ever taken she is so rude and unhelpful she would fail students on purpose and never help with anything,so unempathetic wouldn't care about her student's concerns or care to help, whenever asked questions she would respond very vaguely, and rudely sometimes even ignore her students,someone like her should never become a teacher

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 18, 2023

Worse class ever!!!!! She was never helpful & always rude! I regret taking her! What a waste of time & money.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 18, 2023

Its almost like she hates her job. She makes hcc look bad. Everything I was going to say, the other students already said it. Just horrible

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 18, 2023

They warned me about her & I still took her because she was my only last minute option but never again will I take a teacher with a one star :(

1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 18, 2023

Worse proffesor ever !

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: F
Dec 18, 2023

Do not take her class

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 20, 2023

You will only regret taking her.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 20, 2023

She is unrealistic in her expectations & lacks empathy. Almost the whole class did not pass her class and a few students got a barely passing grade which is horrible for our gpa. Her attitude is horrible and it was uncomfortable going to her class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: D-
Dec 22, 2023

Her class is unbelievable bad & her attitude is a mood killer. I 100% regret taking her.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: F
Dec 22, 2023

Clay lacks effective communication and she is not approachable! I can't mention anything that I learned in her class and she is a tough grader which makes no sense since we didn't learn anything. Me and my classmates were impressed by how bad the whole experience was in her class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: F
Dec 22, 2023

... DON'T TAKE HER. Just don't do it to yourself

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 22, 2023

I am surprised she doesn't have a flat 1 rating. Don't taker her.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2023

Unrealistic & unpolite

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2023

Dont take this teacher even if she is your last option, it Wil be better to not take her at all, cause if you take her, you Wil most likely fail, like she did to I and my classmates. She doesn't care about students or her work.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 24, 2023

Horrible instructor.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 27, 2023

This professor ruined my gpa and put me on probation. Words are not enough to describe how bad I feel towards her.. You will not learn anything in her class and she will grade harshly without helping you do better. Also she will take weeks to grade an assignment and that only stresses you out. ANYONE ELSE WILL BE BETTER. La peor maestra de todas.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
Dec 28, 2023

she's a really bad professor, don't take her

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 29, 2023

Her "lectures" are boring to the point where at least 2 students were snoring while she was talking. Also, you won't learn anything because she talks about Black history, woman's rights, and history over all and doesn't actually teach any English.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Dec 29, 2023

I give her a 0 !!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: D-
Dec 31, 2023

I complained to an advisor about my 0 in an assignment and they made her change it to a 75.. Thanks to that I passed with a D- and mind you Im an all A-B+ student. If it wasn't because I complained I would've gotten and F. DON'T TAKE HERRRR!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Jan 1, 2024

Take anyone else..

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Jan 5, 2024

I do not recommend this Professor to anyone! I emphasize that DO NOT TAKE HER! In this class you don't have a second chance to submit your assignments! she takes off a huge point for a small mistake! Don't waste your beautiful time! In my class, everyone failed! Unprofessional! Indifference to students! I think HCC really needs to do something!

1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: C
Jan 10, 2024

Professor Clay is a very tough grader. One mistake and you're already at a 70. Her feedback is unclear, and this class will definitely bring your gpa down. Please avoid at all cost even if it is your last option please just wait till the next semester for a different professor.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: D+
Jan 12, 2024

Honestly, just please do not take her class. She is very vague on her rubric and proceeds to take points off, she is also very impatient towards ESL students. Please do not take her, she will make your life a living nightmare.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 1, 2024

Professor Clay is the worst ENGL professor to be hired at HCC. If you make a mistake on assignments in her class, she will take you off a lot of points; so taking any of her courses would only lead you to failure. This is a great reminder that you do not wait until the last minute to enroll to ENGL courses at HCC and choose other, better professor!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: C+
Mar 19, 2024

She was a tough professor that I have ever taken. She graded very tough and was strict. She did not explain things very well and was always giving so much reading assignment. I know I did very well on my essays and even the students who worked HCC who helps with tutoring proof read it. But I got a C for my final and it brought my grade down to a C.

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Apr 17, 2024

Very bad experience. Wasted money

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Apr 17, 2024

Worst teacher in HCC

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: C-
Apr 17, 2024

Cathy Clay is a disgrace to the administration of HCC. She does not belong there, or in any teaching platform. I really wish HCC would do something about her. No amount of warning is enough to prepare for her class and students should not have to deal with someone like her. We should all come together to do something about this.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D-
May 3, 2024

Cathy Clay likes to play God in class, she will make you feel helpless and show that she has the upper hand in matters concerning grades. BUT KARMA WILL CATCH UP WITH HER SOON. Amen. I just know that she will suffer the consequences of making so many SO MANY students struggle mentally and emotionally in her class.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: F
May 3, 2024

I feel obligated to stand up for us all and do something about the injustice we have been facing especially with the grades. I KNOW many students complained before me and many will after me. So let's come together to change that because her behavior towards students is unacceptable. Literally everyone fails her class.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: C+
May 11, 2024

If you care for your mental health at all please choice anyone else.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: C-
May 11, 2024

please do not take her! the worse professer Ive ever taken. She is a VERY tough grader. No extra credit and no one can pass her class with an A. Do not take her!!!!

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D+
May 23, 2024

She will repent one day. She ruined my GPA for her own entertainment. Don't take her class. I'm warning all of you!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D+
Jun 1, 2024

Choosing Cathy Clay is a guaranteed F or D grade. She is a tough grader, no one gets an A, B or C. Her three essays are in class and are from an unknown text that must be read instantly. Also, there are no extra points, no one understands her and I went to tutoring for two weeks and she still gave me a D. NEVER TAKE AGAIN!!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D+
Jun 1, 2024

Choosing Cathy Clay is a guaranteed F or D grade. She is a tough grader, no one gets an A, B or C. The three essays are in class and are from an unknown text that must be read instantly. Also, there are no extra points, no one understands her and I went to tutoring for two weeks and she still gave me a D. NEVER TAKE AGAIN!!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Jun 27, 2024

THE WORST TEACHER EVER. EVEEEEER!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Jul 25, 2024

Please do not retake her class, especially the morning classes. It would be boring, and she gives C just for writing over the margin. The worst professor ever.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1302
Jul 26, 2024

Do not take a class with this professor.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
1301
Grade: C
Aug 13, 2024
Would take again

Not many people understand professor Cathy. She is a very good teacher to go to if you need help and want to improve.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: C
Aug 13, 2024

RUN, she dropped a someone because she missed two days of class. she will give you a 60 because you wrote with pencil. If you like your GPA do not take her class, because you would not smell a B or A in your grade.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
Aug 16, 2024

BEWARE this is by far the worst English prof. on Earth. Took her course Spring 2022 with about 20 other students at the start of the semster, but by the end we were reduced to about 5 and we all failed. Her grading system is disgustingly biased. I recently took ENGL 1301 with a different Prof and finished with a high A. Swap this prof. IMMEDIATELY!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Sep 6, 2024

many students complain on her to their advisors and she still has a job here? why is nothing being done!!!

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
1302
Grade: C
Sep 21, 2024

She is the worse teacher. She does not care about students at all. She does not have a clear criteria to grade she will fill the entire class with Cs. Avoid her at all costs

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: F
Oct 4, 2024

Clay is by far one of the worst professors I've ever had. Apart from her being so condescending and rude, her grading scale is terrible, and she grades papers off how she feels. I'm someone who likes to write in general, but her topics and grading scale ruined it for me. Everyone in my class failed... how is she still teaching? She is the problem!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: C-
Oct 11, 2024

Cathy Clay's class is notoriously difficult, but Unstuckstudy can help you prepare. Stay focused, use study tools, and you might just survive her infamous essays.

1.0
3.0
ENG1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2024

This professor's class is easy you would think . She rarely has anything productive for us to do in class . We started journals to turn in , but by the third week she stopped writing them . She grades based off how she is feeling at the moment which always seems to be a grouchy mood . I would stay away .

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 15, 2024

I'll never formally complain to HCC administration about this woman, but she needs to be fired or seriously investigated… her class is a joke and her grading system is disgusting. If you enrolled at hcc for English one and have her as your prof… SWAP AS FAST AS YOU CAN, I'm serious this is the worst prof you can have in college.

Tough grader
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
COMP1301
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2024

Professor Clay is an EXTREMELY tough grader. Infamously she will declare on the first day of class that she does not believe in extra credit or late work. Assignments are few and far between but missing or failing one assignment sets you up to struggle for the rest of the class. Emailing the professor will rarely result in help either. Good luck

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
Dec 20, 2024

this is by far the worst professor, she grades with her feelings doesn't give extra credit and also accuses you of using Ai without any proof. Made us start a journal claiming it would be 20% of our grades but in the end no mark was given. Also made us get a textbook worth a lot without any use. Don't bother taking her because she'd fail you.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
1301
Grade: C
Dec 24, 2024

I have a C (77%), the highest score for this class. She graded your papers based on her mood but not those criteria she told you. I was struggling and asking for a tutor, but I still got 70 for the research paper, the highest score she had put for this class. What an awful education and professor!!! Wasting money and time for nothing!

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENGL1301
Grade: F
Jan 2, 2025

Totally regret taking her, worst professor ever. Lack of sympathy and understanding. Give you an F because she think you use AI without any proof. Her grading rubric is unclear, takes off lots of point for tiny mistakes, does not teach anything. RUN NOW FOR YOUR OWN SAKE.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
4.0
4.0
ENG1301
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2025

I do think that she can be scary at first! However, I do think I blossomed in her class and found the material learned very interesting! She can be a tough grader, but once you get it right, you're set! It is not an easy A class, but you do learn insightful things! She also has a meeting with you and goes over how you are doing which is nice.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
So many papers
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 6, 2025

I had to withdraw due to the lack of communication. She's extremely rude. I set up a time to speak to her about assignments she wasn't clear about. Lets just say she got offensive and hung up. Everyone struggled and did not bothered to even help. Please avoid taking her. She is reprehensible..

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 27, 2025

She's terrible accuses student for using Ai with no justification i will never take when you see her run

1.0
5.0
ENG2322
Grade: D
Mar 4, 2025

This professor is an extremely tough grader, few assignments so it is hard to catch up on your grade. She will make you handwrite essays, and even then will flag your writing for "not writing in the same font" when it's literally the same "handwriting".

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: C
Mar 7, 2025

Throughout the class, I attempted to seek more thorough feedback from Professor Clay. However, she was reluctant. She said that the maximum grade one could receive in an essay is a 70. Her rubric is unclear and she will be irritated if one questioned her methods or grading rubric. Don't take!!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 7, 2025

Her feedback is very brief and is not helpful in improving getting better. The assignments had a simple criteria, but the issues came with her grading and lack of feedback. Before I dropped the class, I had received only one B, everything else was below. This would be understandable if I were giving her sub-par work, but I wasn't.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 7, 2025

Her feedback is not helpful and she doesn't follow her own rubric. It would be understandable if she gave you a D or below for sub-par work, but every last one of my assignments never made it above B. This was not due to a lack of effort, I tried hard, but it just wasn't good enough. I asked for more detailed feedback and she acted insulted by that

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: D-
May 5, 2025

She might have the support of the HCC HR team or some financial leverage regarding her employment at HCC, as I see no other reason why someone so inexperienced and morally depraved would be entrusted with the responsibility of thousands of students' education and grades. One day, when I have the means, I will hire a lawyer and take her to court.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
1301
Grade: C-
May 11, 2025

Just don't her class

1.0
5.0
ENG2322
Grade: Rather not say
May 12, 2025

I took this course as a high school senior. I understand that college courses are challenging, but this one was difficult for no reason, especially for someone still in high school.The work was overwhelming, and the expectations seemed unrealistic. She forget a lot of us are high school students trying to balance other classes and responsibilities.

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
May 12, 2025

she's very demanding and awfully but she does not tend to be supportive

1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: Rather not say
May 13, 2025

do not take this Professor, she will accused students of using AI with out proof even of your work results says 0 online sources. will cause anxiety to all her students. she has connection/friend of her higher ups so reporting her will do no good. karma is running to her now. No wonder a lot of students do not like her it shows on her ratings.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: C
Jun 1, 2025

I would not recommend this professor to anyone. She never responds, laughs in your face, and does not care about her students at all. She grades so harshly and gives barely any feedback. Avoid!

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 23, 2025

She's so mean she will drop you off without even informing I would never take her class again I showed her my appointment letter still she choose to do this I hate her fr all my fee got wasted because of her ****

Get ready to read
Hilarious
So many papers
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 24, 2025

So take this from me. I don't even leave reviews in restaurants! But I have to do this!! This the worst professor in my whole college career, I already don't like English and she makes English worst for me!! She is so freaking mean and she don't deserve to be teaching!! Don't take the class

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 25, 2025

She's the worst, accused me of using Ai with no PROOF, she's no help. I don't like her, how is she still working at HCC??

1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 1, 2025

This is my first time leaving a review, don't take class with her I don't how she's still a professor at hcc, throughout my study in colleges this is the worst professor have ever meant she needs to be fired.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
1301
Grade: D+
Aug 12, 2025

Docked 40 points for two tiny errors, clearly under the impression that we're here to produce lost works of Shakespeare instead of passing an online summer English I class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: F
Aug 12, 2025

This professor DOES NOT TEACH. I understand it's an online course but I've had online courses where the teacher at least left video lectures or detailed expectations. She just throws you assignments and on top of that is such a difficult grader. Claims AI usage where there's none and is just all round mean. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: F
Sep 26, 2025

It is so bad I want to give her a 0 but that is not possible so I'll give her.. a 1.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: D
Oct 23, 2025

if possible i would rate 0

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: F
Nov 9, 2025

I am an honest student I do not use AI but she falsely accused me and a lot of other student of plagiarism. She takes way too long to grade assignments just to give everyone Fs. She is lazy and miserable. Not only a TERRIBLE PROFESSOR but also a TERRIBLE PERSON. She would probably accuse this comment of ai and plagerism too.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
ENG1301
Grade: D
Nov 22, 2025
Would take again

I was never good at English. But she's probably the worst english professor i have ever had grades extremely tough and would remove points over small things. Do not take her class i would have 4.0 if it wasn't for her class. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM HER

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Nov 26, 2025

This class have by far the hardest class, this professor does not care about you or your grade, she claims everything you submit is AI even when there is no proof. She offers no help or gives proper feedback on assignments. Other students have reported her to the school and they don't seem to care either about her lack of support in this class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 1, 2025

MY WORST NIGHTMARE

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
COMP1301
Grade: C+
Dec 6, 2025

Worst experience ever. She grades your papers like you're a PhD holder or something. Hardly offers any room for improvement considering her grading is extensively difficult to understand. I am literally an A-star student for every course, and quite honestly, my composition skills are above average, but she gave me a C!

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
ENG1302
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2025

This lady does not care about her students. Her grading is terrible and unfair just stay far away from her. Especially if you are a dual credit student so hard for no reason.

1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 14, 2025

SHE IS NOT FLEXABLE

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
ENGL-2333
Grade: C+
Dec 17, 2025

Horrible! Very few assignments. Grading took forever!!!! I had to prove many times that I didn't use AI , and if I hadn't printed my readings and analyzed them, thank God, I would have failed!! I was smart enough for that. I always aced through ENGL and this course questioned my sanity. Take Camisha Broussard for ENGL 2333, she's way better!

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG1302
Grade: F
Dec 24, 2025

Do not take her unless u want to retake the course again. Tough grader. Avoid at all costs

Tough grader
Test heavy
Online Savvy
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

45%

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