Not hard at all. His tests are very straightforward, as long as you study and come to class (some people still have trouble with this - hence low ratings). Super helpful, has tons of office hours, and is very easygoing. HIGHLY recommended.

The best teacher I ever had in Loyola so far. Yes, he's a little eccentric but he's hilarious. He's a little intimidating and hard to approach. But once you approach him, he's a very cool guy. He lectures very well and the tests are doable and fair.

very clear, very fair tests. if you pay attention and take good notes, that alone will help you on the tests. class material = test material. he doesn't pull stunts on tests, very straightforward. orgo isn't an easy class, so dont expect it to be cake either!

He is amazing! I would take him every year if I could. Kind of intimidating because he is really really smart, but he is a really nice man. His class is very entertaining and its always fun to see if he is going to wear black, which he usually does. But hey why mess with a good thing. I definitely recommend him.

hes pretty good. id take another semester with him. explains really well and very helpful. entertaining to watch i must say.

He's hilarious! His tests are pretty difficult, unless you absolutely study your butt off for them. He's full of random useless knowledge that he throws in every now and then to keep the class awake. He presented the material much more clear than the book did. If you ask him for help, hope you catch him in a good mood or else he can be pretty rude!

He's hilarious! His tests are pretty difficult, unless you absolutely study your butt off for them. He's full of random useless knowledge that he throws in every now and then to keep the class awake. He presented the material much more clear than the book did. If you ask him for help, hope you catch him in a good mood or else he can be pretty rude!

May is awesome... all you need to do is go to class and memorize his notes!!!

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One of my 2 fave teachers. I recommend him to everyone. I would take him for every class if I could. Explains things very very well. Doesnt take attendace but it is for your benefit to go to class. Tests are easy if you study the notes in his class. He's really funny.I loved going to his class. TAKE HIM. YOU WON'T REGRET IT. BEST PROFESSOR.

will scare the heck out of you at first but later on, becomes a real cool guy......... plus, he's friggin hilarious, in a dark way though

One thing I really liked about Dr. May is that he gives lots of examples and is constantly reviewing concepts.

definitely take. best orgo professor at loyola

he's the best teacher at LOYOLA, he seems hard at first but when u get his way of thinking&testing it will b easier.have 2 go 2 class for a good grade.he is funny&has a cute personality.exams are'nt easy but are not impossible. he has a very kind&tender heart,u will see that later on in the semester,he just wants his students 2 do well & know a lot

Dr. May is awesome, he will make organic chem seem easy when he teaches it. You gotta study, and although his tests are hard, if you go through his notes, u will be fine. Awesome guy, really helpful, and one of the BEST profs ive ever had. Take him over ANYONE else. Also... he always wears black, which is quite funny lol

May is an excellent teacher, but his tests are long and hard! Like 50% of my class failed. If you ask him questions, he is really good at explaining things.

he was amazing....seriously he knows what he is doing and wants you to do well.... if you go to class and take good notes you will do really well, i dont know what those people are talking about....maybe they didn't go to class.

Dr. May is my favorite professor at Loyola. I felt that his tests were extremely fair. If you review the notes on a semi-daily basis and make flashcards for the formulas and mechanisms you will do good. The grading scale is entirely based on a curve (i.e. 20 points above the average is the lowest A, 10 points about the average is the lowest B).

best orgo teacher ever. study hard and know your material exams are very hard, but with lots of studying youll be fine

great orgo teacher.. you really have to study A LOT if you want a good grade with any teacher b/c material is very difficult.. he explains things very well and if you study you'll get good grades on exams.. don't be fooled just b/c he's a good teacher doesn't mean you can study less than you would w.other teachers

This class is hard so you have to make sure to study notes and do the hw problems. Tests are fairly short, but not easy! He is however good at teaching and is willing to help his students outside of the classroom.

Dr. May is the best! Honestly, you will not find a better teacher for organic chemistry, and he is definitely one of the best professors at the university. His tests are fair and he is very helpful during office hours.

Simply the best. His lectures are very helpful -- it's easy to see he really knows what he's talking about.

He is by no means a bad teacher, and he seems to know what he's talking about. His tests are rather moderate in difficulty if you understand the homework. He is not very good at giving partial credit and that is where most students grades fall. Overall you learn a lot and he makes class interesting.

He's smart, he actually teaches the material, and he's definitely a character. BUT there are orgo profs out there who are easier and you will learn just as much if you are able to learn from the book. He's a good guy, but he is definitely more difficult than the other profs out there.

Dr. May is a hard grader! No partial credit or pity points... LOL. Exams are tough and require LOTS of studying. He expects you to start studying for exams 2-3 weeks ahead of time.

nonsense, uncle donald is the biggest baller at loyola. hands down. keep up, and you'll be fine. he's awesome at teaching and wearing awkwardly all-black attire, what more do u need? TAKE HIM

You learn to love the guy. Tests are difficult but fair. Always reinforcing important concepts and teaches you how to think about mechanisms/reactions. Def helped for the mcat.

BEST ORGO TEACHER... explains everything so well and really has a passion for what he's teaching. Organic is hard with any professor, but he's the best at explaining concepts clearly.

Finally a good chemistry teacher. Tests are identical to the book problems so if you keep up with the readings you will be fine. I wouldn't suggest taking it in the summer if you would like to enjoy your break, but it's manageable. Anyone who can't deal with this class is obviously being "weeded out".

excellent teacher!! tests are hard but if you keep up with homework, they are doable..but DO NOT TAKE IT OVER THE SUMMER...i agree with the person below

dr. may is the hilariously weird and entertaining. definitely one of the best, yet hardest orgo teachers loyola has to offer. tests are long and hard but fair. i would recommend to study your notes more than book. do problems. don't talk during class or he'll freak out. but overall, i would recommend him over the other teachers for sure.

its so refreshing to finally come across a teacher that knows his stuff and is good at teaching. he makes class interesting and by the end of orgo, i actually thought this stuff was pretty interesting. you will have to study a lot obviousy, its a hard class and his tests are too. but you learn a ton. i would recommend him over the others

oh donald may. great professor, with great expectations. go to class, take good notes and study them, and do the book problems. tests are hard but he always prepares you for everything you would see on an exam. once you get to his way of thinking, you'll be fine. one of my fave teachers

if you value your gpa and your chances of getting into medical school do NOT take may. hes a great teacher, knows his stuff, lectures are very clear but his tests suck!no hw, quizzes, or extra credit just 4 tests. tests way harder than material learned in class. a little weird and refuses to enhance the color in his warddrobe but very nice guy.

This guy knows how to teach idiots and explains things pretty well. Dont take him b/c he never assings hw and his damn tests are only 25 points so if u screw up(which is easy to) ur screwd. Do the hw he assings (optional HW) and you should be good to go. I only wish i could turn back time and do that. You'll most likly see those quesitons on exams

Dr. May is the best professor I have had at Loyola. Yes his exams are quite difficult but he's an amazing professor. His lectures and very clear and helpful. Just come to class, take really good notes, do your homework and you'll do well (B or A). He's probably one of the hardest organic chem teachers at Loyola but you'll learn a lot from him.

He is a wonderful professor! Organic Chemistry is definitely not an easy subject, but he makes it so much easier to understand. He explains things so well. His tests are difficult but if you study and do hw and ask questions, you will do okay. He is slightly intimidating, but he is a great teacher.

Had him for orgo 1 and 2. Compared to the other organic teachers he is very easy. Tests are extremely easy. Always falls behind on his lesson plans. Take him if you want an easy orgo teacher. Very nice, open to questions.

He is extremely hard, there are ONLY three tests. If you fail one, which most people did, you can only get a C. Take him if you want a C and a lot of stress before an exam. VERY HARD, other teacher give hw grade, take them. Not clear. STAY AWAY

Dr. May is a great teacher. He could probably teach a 5th grader how to do Chemistry. There are only 4 tests and the last on is cumulative. The tests are difficult if you just study from the lecture notes. Do the homework he recommends and buy the Chemistry Book Solution Manuel so you can make sure you are doing the homework correctly.

Dr. May is a great professor. He is straight forward in his teaching methods and prepares you for every exam. If you come to class and do the homework he assigns you will do fine in his class. The problems he provides he demonstrates in class are more than likely going to reappear on his exams.

hes cool. easy/hard tests. just make sure you read the book and look over his notes. and you set. if you slack off then you fail. if you work then you pass. easy as said

ONE OF THE BEST PROF. Took BOTH orgo with him during SUMMER. Overall easy A/A- if you take him during REGULAR SESSION. BUT YOU NEED LUCK ALONG with your HARD WORK to get A/A- during SUMMER. 3 exams. Final is Cumulative. Grade is based on CURVE. Avg. + 10=B+, Avg.+ ~20-25=A. In short, take him if you want to, BUT there are also some better profs. :)

Dr. May is awesome!! He is very simple for a difficult course. Just follow his lecture and listen to his advice for the exams. I got an A in both semesters. Much better than other profs.

Dr May is the man! It is possible to get an A in his class!

really good at teaching. writes on the board super fast so be ready. 3 exams(best 2) and a comprehensive final, curves. NOT an easy A. you really have to study hard everyday and do rec. problems! Disc. is mandatory since we do worksheets in groups(each person has to be the facilitor,communicator,or transcriber). But discussion is helful.STUDY STUDY

This is honestly the best professor ive ever had!!He makes orgo very simple and straight forward. Exams are straight off the notes and exaples he gives in class. Whoever thinks this professor is hard should serisously rethink thier major in the sciences.

orgo is difficult subject. but may is a good professor, straightforward. 3 exams, drops lowest, 1 final cumulative. i would recommend him. discussions are your participation points, attend!

Organic Chemistry II with Professor May was enjoyable but challenging. He explains concepts very thoroughly and clearly with plenty of examples, but as a consequence his exams are difficult because he expects you to know the material well. I still highly recommend him if you want to learn. He has 3 exams (lets you drop one) and a cumulative final.

His lectures are very clear and thorough. If you go to each class, take good notes, memorize everything in the notes, and do the homework problems then you should be good. But his exams are very hard and confusing. I recommend him if you are willing to devote your time to it.

Dr. May is the best Orgo professor hands down. He teaches in a way everyone can understand and gives a lot of examples. You DO have to work hard and do the problems, but seriously you should not think this is a hard class being a science major. You cant think that its gonna go be enough to go class and get your grade. Not an easy A, work for it!!!!

Professor May is by far the best teacher I've had at Loyola so far. At first, he seems very intimidating and uninterested in individual students- but he's actually quite the opposite! If you make the effort to talk to May during his office hours, he will make the effort to make sure you completely understand the material before you leave.

D May is a rock star professor. Every time that you go into his office he will explain the material to you every way possible until you understand. His lectures are very clear. Honestly, organic is hard but May makes every effort for you to succeed. If you do the homework problems that he suggests and study hard an A is all together possible.

May is my favorite teacher at Loyola, he makes Organic Chem possible to understand. He has a lot of nerdy jokes that keep you entertained in class. Do the HW, go to class, read the text book and you will do well.

He's like Russel Crowe from a Beautiful Mind, a crazy genius. His lectures are entertaining because he does them from memory. Tests are hard but does as much as possible to prepare students for the exams. Doing homework is a must to succeed in this class....

Professor May is an incredible teacher. All of his lectures are done by memorization which is quite amazing. His lectures get down to the core of the subject and are very easy to follow, the book is good...but Professor May is better. Yes exams are hard and long but are reasonable.

Great professor. Actually writes notes on the board and you study based on them. Very clear and curves a decent amount as well. I wish I took him first semester and I would take him again!

BEST TEACHER EVERRRRRR!!!! His lectures are very clear and he's super super super smart. All of his lectures are memorized which is incredible. DO THE QUESTIONS OR ELSE YOU WILL NOT DO WELL. The questions seriously help and there are no tricks on his exams, just read the directions carefully and MEMORIZE HIS NOTES. Amazing teacher and man love him

Best Orgo Teacher Ever! Memorizes his lectures... that is pretty sweet. Just review your notes he gives in class and you will do just fine! DONT BE AFRAID TO TAKE ORGO OVER THE SUMMER WITH THIS TEACHER! i would acctually suggest it

I took orgo1 at a diff. college and didnt remember ANYTHING. Dr May was a perfect choice b/c he made everything understandable and his exams were STAIGHT FROM LECTURE and disc probs. Hes kind of a nutbag, but hes a fantastic prof. Just go to class, take notes, PRACTICE all HW prob's he gives (never have to hand any in).

I mean, it's organic chemistry. So it's going to be hard no matter who you're professor is. May is a genius though and his tests are based on his lectures. Go to class, write everything down and memorize it. Do all the practice problems and you should come out with at least a B

GREAT professor! he's clear in what he is saying, drops lowest quiz grade too! very helpful during office hours. accepts late work. no masterchem required. no book use. tests are EXACTLY what he teaches. if he doesnt write it on the board, you wont be tested on it. go to class cuz he gives hints, but it's not mandatory. DEFINITELY take him!

He is an amazing professor. He teaches very clear, so if you attend class and pay attention its not going to be hard to pass. He is also very approachable and a goofy man. He is awesome I wished he taught chem 102!! Only points you can earn are test and quizzes, there is no mastering chem in this class. Defiantly take him!!!

Professor May is a borderline genius. This means he is very passionate and engaging, which means alot in science classes. However he forgets that we are not, no powerpoint use, no mastering chem, points are scarce and his tests are very difficult.

AMAZING! he's smart. go to class and take notes. if he writes it on the board, its on the test. if its not on the board, its not on the test. if you do your work, youre gonna get an a. hes a great teacher! and hes helpful. no mastering chem! TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May has to be the best at Loyola for Chemistry. He teaches everything extremely clear and what he goes over in class is all that is on the exam. His exams are VERY difficult. The class average on all three was around a 60-65. The final was even lower. If you study, you will do fine. However, no exam is curved and 4 points per question.

He's a superb teacher but his exams are challenging although his quizzes aren't that bad which are what kept many students above the C threshold. You will definitely learn the material but it will take great effort to make a B+ or above due to his tests.

He's a good overall teacher. He's pretty funny and quirky and the notes he writes are good. He said that he was going to change the format of his class to exclude weekly quizzes (killed my grade because I never woke up for my tuesday morning discussion). I feel that if you work hard enough, you will get a decent grade, its not impossible to get A.

GENIUS, BUT...TESTS ARE CRAZY HARD! BE WARNED! I studied for WEEKS and still ended up with a solid C, which I am proud of. He is funny, knows everything, and is sort of intimidating. He is definitely the hardest orgo profs but he explains things so well. GO TO CLASS. An A is CRAZY, like 94% but he curves.

May is a great teacher! All the material is taught very well. Exams are extremely hard though. Quizzes are easy but only make up 20% of the grade. Throws a lot of curveballs on the test.

He bases all of his exams directly on his lecture material and handouts. If you go to class and memorize the reactions you will do well on his tests. My favorite professor at Loyola!

One of the most intelligent men I have ever met in my life. His exams are difficult, but if you do the additional practice problems and go to lecture, youll be perfectly fine. Although he's difficult, he actually TEACHES you chemistry. My favorite professor at Loyola so far.

May is by far the best professor I've had since I started at Loyola. Do the homework problems and go to class, you'll do well. Dude is a legit GENIUS which makes his lectures that much better. TAKE MAY!

Had him for Organic Chemistry 223 and 224 and he is a fantastic teacher. Go to class, take good notes and do the suggested problems and you are set. A lot of the test is based from notes, so focus on those. I was scared hearing about orgo, but if you take it with May, he makes it understandable without making it easy.

I got an A with Szpunar and an A- with May. Exams are extremely difficult, but not as rushed as Szpunar's. He doesn't always curve that much, and when he does, it's easy to pass but VERY hard to get an A. However, an excellent teacher and very good at explaining concepts clearly. Do all the homework problems and memorize everything he says.

May is an excellent lecturer, but not the most approachable. Attempted office hours, gave up due to attitude- he made comments that came off insulting). I also got yelled at for stopping by outside of set office hours on a day I had an ear infection (as post-bac I was surprised at this). Not sure if he cares about student success. Overall GOOD.

Good guy, albeit quirky. Uses chalk from every color of the rainbow. A fabulous lecturer - really gets the class involved and awake. Your grade = 2 (or 3) exams and a final. HW problems suggested, but not graded (do them). Curves based on quartiles. He makes orgo understandable and relatively easy. His humor is almost as brilliant as his memory.

Had him for gen chem and orgo. Amazing teacher...however his tests are hard. You must go to class and take notes. He's absolutely AWESOME. Great sense of humor, really funny, and really good at giving notes. Just make sure you go to class and youll be fine. He's super funny so keeps class entertaining and encourages students to succeed. DEF TAKE.

Prof. May is the man! He's got an extremely weird sense of humor and he's an oddball to say the least but he is a great professor, teaches everything clearly and from memory. Make sure you go to class and do the mastering chem assignments and you'll do well.

He is awesome. Love this man even though his test are fairly difficult. It's not that hard to pass

FANTASTIC! I took 223 with szpunar and dropped. May cuts things down and makes it so much simpler. Writes on chalkboard for lectures, so you have adequate time to copy down and PROCESS the info. He actually TEACHES the material. Orgo is not such a huge feat to conquer with May

Awesome professor! He really knows how to teach. This is a hard subject and he really knows how to "dumb it down" his notes are very clear and his tests are fairly easy if you study...I recommend sitting in front, he talks quietly but makes a ton of jokes...Really funny guy.

May is a great teacher, and from what I hear the best Organic Chem teacher at the school. He writes everything on the board so you have time to copy everything down. Really smart, he does all the teaching straight off the top of his head! He truly cares how each person does in the class. Don't disappoint him! he gets a little sad if you do..

He's seriously the best. He's such a great teacher - and his quirks are awesome. Does funny things in class. It's entertaining. Write down everything he writes on the board and memorize it. You'll get an A. He's such a great professor, I loved him. TAKE HIS CLASS. SERIOUSLY. YOU WON'T REGRET IT.

Dr. May is the epitome of genius. he is a total nerdy oddball but so humorous in that sense. Taking him will make you appreciate the true value of Chemistry. Orgo is the toughest class a premed student takes so it doesn't help to beat yourself over a bad grade. Forget the grade, If you take him, you'll get a piece of what science is really about.

It was a great experience having Professor May again for Organic Chem. I never would have thought that it would have been my favorite subject, but May really makes you work hard AND enjoy the subject. This is class is a hard class no doubt, but as long as you put in your full effort and work hard, you will be fine. May is very helpful!

Hes really good at teaching but his tests are impossible. if you mess one of those up bad it will be a rough climb up. 3 tests 100 pts each;1 final exam 200 pts; multiple discussions that add to point total. good sense of humor but you have to sit up front nd take notes to really get the full experience. not the worst but im switching next semester

Such a passionate, and amazing teacher in the field of chemistry. I've learned so much, and this is my third semester having him. He is very tough, but he will teach you a lot! I recommend him for anyone taking organic or biochemistry. You will find no better teacher that will prepare you. He is also very helpful. Definitely take him!

I absolutely loved my experience with May. He took taking both Orgo 1 and 2 during the summer an enjoyable experience, which I thought would be impossible. He's absolutely brilliant and, and is so straight forward in his lectures. Exams are difficult, but he does not try and trick you which makes them manageable. Would recommend him 1000 times over

took Dr. May's orgo classes summer of 2013. Now i am taking admission tests and i am scoring incredibly on the ochem sections. The stuff he teaches you will resonate with you for a long time (no pun intended).

After taking Chem 224 the first time with Szpunar and learning absolutely nothing, I received a B in May's class easily. He makes the material manageable, which is a tall task for a class like Chem 224. Not the best option out there, but definitely recommended. Always willing to help, a bit condescending but whatever he's a genius so you take it.

I love Professor May. I even have chosen to take him again for biochemistry. He has discussions sheets which are pretty much just like what he would want you to answer during the exams. The mechanisms he shows really help understand the processes. It's an orgo class, it's gonna be tough, but taking it with May makes it less painful.

He's such a quirky guy. He has photographic memory and can tell you everything about anything. Insanely smart, but unlike some genius professors, is able to teach at a level you can understand. He does however go very quickly. But he repeats and repeats and repeats everything to make sure everyone is clear. Taking him for next semester Orgo!!

Dr. May is my favorite. He cracks me up all the time. If he taught more classes I would take them in a heart beat. Lectures are interesting. He is SUPER smart so you will learn a lot. Exams are not bad if you keep up with the material. Read the book, take notes in class, do the discussion sheets, and ask him questions!! He is VERY helpful.

May lectures very well and tests are to the point. He is not trying to trick you. But he is a harsh grader and takes off points for small details. With him, every single detail maters. He grades on a bell curve, so not many high grades, most of the class ends up with a C. However, hes the best of the orgo1 teachers at loyola, choices are limited

Outstanding professor! Everything written on the board with colored markerschalk. Bring colored penspencils for note taking. Do the assigned chapter problems 3x over. 3 exams ONLY on Mondays. No cheat-sheet or model kits. Discussion sheet points added to final exam. Bell-curve for final grade. WRITE CLEARLY! You've been warned. Ask many questions

It's orgo... I'm not going to say it's easy, but this class was phenomenal. May is clear and concise and is willing to help if you ask him questions. He's brilliant and lectures from memory, so don't interrupt or it'll throw him off. I came into college nervous for this class, but I love Organic Chemistry because of him. Take him!

Professor May was an outstanding professor for Organic Chem. He is a clear lecturer, and always explained concepts in a way that was easy to understand. While the class material was difficult, he was approachable in office hours and was helpful in giving tools and techniques for succeeding in the class. His exams were to the point, with no tricks.

Professor May is an outstanding professor for Orgo. His lectures are very clear and his exams are not too bad either. Don't get me wrong, you have to study. But he is the best organic professor by far and it is definitely possible to get an A, since the whole class is based on a curve. Would definitely take again!

May was by far an amazing professor, he grades tough, but as chemistry majors, we need to be nitpicky about everything, just the same as he is. He has his quirks, and once you approach him, it gets easier with time. Helped me overcome an 8-month gap in Orgo and was able to succeed with a lot of work and determination. Also, very interesting person.

Dr. May is fairly cool! He does curve HEAVILY! It is not difficult to pass his class if you work super hard. If you do not work for it he will not help you and you will do bad.

Awesome lectures, clear examples and nice flow, makes jokes. I suggest writing everything. Goes through material very quickly so don't skip lecture or discussion. Clearly explains what material will be on exams and class is curved heavily. Not hard to pass, but not really available outside of class and heard office hours don't help.

May in my perspective is one of the better orgo professor. His lectures are very concise and to the point and you'll understand the subject from him but then in order to master you MUST do the HW and practice makes perfect! He is a tough grader, 40-45% MCQ rest free response. 10% discussion, 60% 3 exams, 30% final. He goes slower then other profs.

I had May for Chem 223 224 &361 and personally he became one of my favorite professor. He has similarly same grading criteria for all 3 chem classes. His exams are about 50-60% MCQS and 40-50% short response. His orgo lectures are very good but in biochem his lecture notes can be all over. 60% 3 exams can drop 1, 30% final, 10% discussion DO THE HW

Organic chemistry is unlike any other class I've ever taken. Given that it's one of the hardest classes out there, May is the best option for getting a good grade and truly understanding the material. An A- is 81% in the class, and he drops a test. Weekly one-page worksheets for practice. Never have to stay for discussion. Memorization is key!

A great lecture. Writes everything on the board and is very clear about what goes on the test (unfortunately everything). Gives practice problems and I find gives the tools needed to do well though it probably won't be easy (he teaches biochem and orgo after all).

I've taken May for Chem 223, 224, and will be taking him for 361 in the summer. He is honestly one of my favorite professors at Loyola. He's made organic chem very straight forward and enjoyable. His class is 90% exams so every exam counts. The final exam if you drop an exam is 50%. Currently I have an A- but that can change because of the exams.

Professor May is an amazing professor. Pay attention to every small detail in lecture everything is important!! Discussions are also important since similar ones are on the exam. You have to know you material or else you won't finish the exam.

Professor May was excellent for biochem over the summer. Hes a picky grader so make sure your answers are detailed. Study everyday. Take good notes. His lectures are straightforward. Dont be afraid to ask for clarifications.

Organic Chemistry is known for being one of the hardest classes, but Professor May makes it manageable. His lectures are a great speed (not too slow, not too fast), and they're very detailed. He takes time to write everything on the board and makes sure to do examples to ensure student comprehension. He makes dad jokes too!

Dr. May is a great choice for Orgo 1 and 2. Hes a real pain for biochem. All info comes from lecture. Every small detail from lecture can and often times will end up on the exam. 90% of this class is brute force memorization. You will hate mechanisms after this class but youll also be surprised by how much you can memorize. Good luck :)

Dr. May is by far the best chemistry professor at Loyola. He literally writes out everything that will be on the exam on the board. As long at you study ALL the notes there will be no surprised on the exam. I wish I could take him again

Orgo is a difficult class, but May makes it as accessible and straightforward as possible. His discussion sheets are correlated with the exam questions, and he posts a previous exam to look at which has a lot of the same questions as the exam. He wants students to do well and his class curve is a life saver.

DONALD MAY IS THE BEST CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD. Orgo is an extremely tough subject and it's hard no matter what but your professor makes THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE. May gives you all the tools you need to do well, as long as you study and do the practice problems he assigns you will be fine. TAKE MAY!!!!

he moves at a reasonable pace and gives you all material that will be on exams. That being said you will need to memorize every little detail from lecture because it's fair game on the exams. He will explain things better if you need it but you need to seek his help. Overall he's one of the best chem professors at loyola

Solid professor for Biochemistry. I suggest you study every night for the course. There is a lot going on during lecture and taking detailed notes is a MUST. The only way to do well on the exams is to write everything down from the book and memorize everything and I literally mean everything.

May is awesome and has a good sense of humor. His lectures are clear and he takes it slow so its easy to keep up. He goes over everything that he puts on the tests so no surprises there. He has a few discussion worksheets worth 10% of your grade and the rest is tests and final

May is the greatest professor I have ever had. Everything he writes on the board is what is going to be on the exam. He is very clear. He is a critical grader. But he's funny. For biochem, we had three exams and discussion sheets which will be 10% of your final grade. Overall, the greatest professor ever, I would take him for ANY class he offers!

This man was crystal clear about what he wants us to learn and was so helpful when answering questions. He is incredibly intelligent and is always willing to help those who want to be helped. His exams got progressively harder as the semester continued, but there's a nice curve and the final was not bad for o chem. I would absolutely take him again

YOU ARE LITERALLY FOOLING YOURSELF IF YOU DONT MEMORIZE EVERY** DETAIL/PATH/MECHANISM ON YOUR NOTES. NOTESEXAM. Made the mistake of not looking at my notes for the 1st exam got a 69/150. Second exam only looked at notes and sample questions from the book and jumped to a 125/150. memorize your notes.

Professor May is an incredible man who LITERALLY teaches by memory. Although he was not the best at adjusting to online teaching, he truly did try his best given the circumstances. His lectures and discussions help prepare you for the exam and attendance is essential if you want to pass. Exams are fair and his grading scale is amazing!!

Love him! Hes very funny and his exams are very straightforward. Do all the practice problems he assigns over and over until you get them every time. Hes a little disorganized with the online format but Im sure hes fine in person. Obviously a very hard class but he made it very doable

Everything you need to know for exams is covered in lectures. If you study off of your notes, you will do well in the class. You're allowed to drop a homework assignment and an exam. Orgo 2 can be confusing, but Dr. May boils it down to exactly what he expects you to know.

Took Donald May for orgo, and basically, all his lectures were boiled down to what we needed to know without any of the extra bs. He takes a really complex topic and boiled it down to its basics. His discussion sections were basically all about what the exams were going to look like and common mistakes students made.

Donald takes something complicated and boils it down to what you need to know for the test. To understand the lectures, especially the later ones, you should definitely read the textbook and do the problems he provides (which are optional). He's pleasantly weird and awkwardly funny and honestly made organic one of my better classes.

Professor May ONLY WORKS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS. He worked for me only because his lectures just clicked in my brain. His class requires a great deal of intuition, so if you pay attention and dedicate the time you can do well in this class. Do the problems he sends out and understand them, and learn the pages he tells you to and you can get an A easy

Memorize every single word uttered by him during lecture and you should be good. On the exams, write the short answer the same way he taught it in class for full points. The multiple choice is the real tough part of the exams, and asks for very specific details from the notes. I got a 100% on one of the exams.

Definitely take May! If you're reading this and you are trying to decide between him and another professor, just pick May I promise. Grade is based off of 3 exams, one final, and 3 discussions sheets. He drops lowest discussion and one low exam if it helps ur grade but final will be counted more. Just pay attention in lecture and do prac prob :)

Best orgo option at Loyola. Had Dr. Szpunar first semester, and in comparison his tests are much more straightforward. His lecture style is an adjustment at first, but they are very engaging. He's a lovable, funny, and caring guy who wants the best for his students. Has 8 cats! Orgo is hard and a time commitment, May makes clear expectations.

Professor May was a great option for chem 224. Im sad I didn't take him for 223. I love how there are only 3 exams, 1 final, and 3 discussion sheets (with the lowest being dropped and you get to work with others). There is no homework but he does give suggested problems so you can practice. Very approachable. take him!

Orgo is tough but May is great. His lectures can be kinda dry sometimes but his exams are pretty straightforward. He will likely tell you what is on the free response before you take the exam so you will know exactly what to study. As someone who had May and Osner, May had better exams and focused more on concepts than mechanisms.

Organic Chemistry is hard whoever you had, but May simply writes on the board and you copy. No homework but lots of studying required. Do not miss class because he goes over a lot. Write down exactly what he says and make it make sense when you are studying. His exams are straight off off the notes.

Professor May is a great option for Orgo. Orgo is a tough class but he gives a clear grading criteria and gives you the problems you need to know for the exam. Do all the practice problems from the textbook and study the concepts that are sent out through his emails and you will be fine.

Anything bad you might have heard about May probably came from students who took him online. Now that we are back in person... May is THE BEST ORGO PROFESSOR YOU CAN TAKE. I've dealt with Szpunar and Osner. May is by far the best. Lectures are engaging and incredibly clear. Exams are heavy on multiple choice and no trick questions. He is the best.

I took Professor May over the summer and his lectures were so clear to understand and since Orgo is such a hard class already he made the concepts pretty simple to understand. He's goofy and tells jokes which makes the class more enjoyable. Exams are pretty straightforward and do not try to trick you unlike Osner's exams.

If May is available, TAKE HIM. Exams (multiple choice and long-answer format) are based directly off of discussion sheets, notes you take in class, & the problems he suggests from txtbook. Review notes & do EVERY practice problem & you will easily pass. His grading scale is amazing. Six weeks w May was a breeze vs 16 miserable weeks w Osner.

Took him last year and my teachers this year make me miss him so much. Go to class, do the homework to study, and you will do great on the exams. He has a dry sense of humor and will get to know you if you go to office hours or talk after class. Overall, great guy his teaching style might not work for everyone but seriously take him

TAKE HIM. He is a very smart professor and does not use PowerPoints to teach. He does everything on a chalk board and I found it very easy to follow. you are graded on a few things. he suggests problems from the book and you should definitely do them! exams go off of those suggested problems, discussion problems, and lecture. No homework.

Have to put in the work! Get ready to read chapters and do practice problems. He does provide a summary of each chapter, though. The grade is composed of 2 exams (one is dropped), discussion worksheets, and the final exam. Class is curved heavy but don't rely on that.

TAKE HIM! such a good professor! exams are straightforward and doable if you keep up with the material and understand how to do the problems! You have to work for your grade tho, don't study at the last minute. I only got a C- cuz I never studied and tried to cram it all the night before the exam ( which you should never do!). exams similar textboo

Take May for Orgo! He is accessible outside of class. He makes organic chem interesting. Homework is not graded but highly recommended as the exam questions are very similar to the exam.

May is the funniest professor I have, he has little bits that he carries throughout the lecture and breaks orgo down to manageable bits and pieces, that being said you need to read the book, do the problems, and go to SI and you will do well. Try to score as high as possible on the exams, because the final is extra hard for his students.

Mr. May was the most effective orgo A professor ive had. His course is straightforward and clear. The course is hard itself, but as long as you follow the practice problems and know what the chapter is focusing on in the syllabus schedule and lecture you will be fine. I took this course 3 times and only found success with his class.

The class in general is difficult and will not be easy. I studied for hours consistently. He values participation and questions a lot even if it seems as if he does not. Ask questions and show up for office hours. allow him to become familiar with you as a student and it will help so much. I learned so much from his class and appreciate him a lot

May is the easiest orgo proff. I was worried about the final too because I heard he doesnt prepare you but I got a B on it. He teaches the important mech., not all the ones in the book. I think hes funny and quirky but I can see how some might find him condescending. But I think he means well. He also lets us leave 40 min early all the time LOL

Dr May is far and away the funniest and most effective lecturer I've ever had. Go to all lectures, takes all notes, and study those notes and you will be fine. Read the book + do example problems he gives for stuff you're confused about if you really want the A. Can be condescending but is quite funny and helpful if you give him the time of day.

Best Chem prof. Lectures are clear and simplistic; easily breaks down complex concepts. Exams are fair; he never tries to trick you. Do the problems he suggests in the book they'll prepare you for his exams. Get to know him as a person; it helps a lot when you have questions. Study extra hard for the common final, that's what will tank your grade.

took him for 223 and now 240 and may is unlike any other prof i have had most take his personality as an insult but i really didnt see it that way. he truly loves teaching and he always tries to make us laugh with his random jokes. 240s curriculum is challenging regardless of the prof u have. lecture based and limited practice comp to billingsley

Not sure if it was just me but I enjoyed his lecturing style. He wrote everything out on the board instead of reading off slides, which made it easier to stay engaged. His explanations were clear and the practice problems he provided closely matched the ones on the exams. Also he's just a silly goofy guy which made class a bit more entertaining

All exams based on his board written lecture notes, if you understand these, his assessments will be simple/straightforward. He will post practice if you ask, and is honestly such a silly guy. I think he is entertaining. Def go to class if you want to do well, lowkey also think it will make him respect u- which makes his responsive.

He can be pretty condescending if you ask questions BUT the way he lectures made biochem pretty digestible. He'll drop hints about exam content, but make sure you answer exactly how he would on the exam because he'll dock points (and not really offer explanations for why). Don't skip lecture, study like crazy outside of class, an A is possible.