3.4

Gayle DeLong

Finance - Baruch College

3.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
36%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

36%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

40

4

11

3

5

2

7

1

21

What Students Say

she's very sweet and nice, wouldn't hurt a fly

FIN4920 - 5.0 rating

Really difficult class, better teacher's on the 4000 level

FIN4920 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
C+ (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(5)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 6
C+: 4
A-: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (12)
Tough grader (8)
Participation matters (7)
Caring (5)
Tough Grader (4)
Respected (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

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5.0

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BUS3001

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FIN2000

5.0

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INTLFIN

4.0

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FIN4920

3.7

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INTLFIN4920

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4920

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FINANCE4910

4.0

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4.0

Reviews (84)
5.0
1.0
FIN4920
May 21, 2004

This is an easy class and she is an easy grader.

3.0
3.0
INTLFIN
Mar 8, 2005

boring...

1.0
5.0
INTLFIN4920
Apr 6, 2005

She is awful. She is cold, unhelpful and mean. Avoid at all costs. She is extremely inconsistent.

2.0
3.0
INTL
May 5, 2005

very boring...

1.0
4.0
FINANCE4910
May 26, 2005

you should not take this class with her because she is not willing to help her students and final was very hard (part II questions). She is unfair, cold and not interesting.Don't take her

3.0
3.0
FIN4920
Jun 8, 2005

material wasnt that hard but she's a tough grader though.

3.0
4.0
4920
Jun 18, 2005

This class might have been a lot more interesting for me if the professor had been fair with the grading process and not favored some students over others. Overall the subject matter was interesting but I was side-tracked by worrying about whether she would give me a bad grade because I would refuse to spend time making small talk unlike others.

1.0
2.0
INTL
Jun 19, 2005

Most bias professor I have ever encountered. The college needs to become more involved in putting an end to unfair treatment of students regarding her grading procedures which are based on if she likes you. Highly recommend not taking any of her classes or even coming into contact with her unless you like bias professors.

5.0
4.0
FIN4920
Jul 5, 2005

Tough, but fair. I went to class, I did the work, and I got an A.

5.0
3.0
INTLFIN
Jul 6, 2005

I wrote an excellent review about this professor several weeks ago and this site removed it without ANY explanation. If this site is only interested in hearing negative feedback about professors than this site should be shut down before it destroys the careers of these professors. If you delete a remark then give a reason!

5.0
4.0
FIN4920
Jul 10, 2005

Prof. DeLong is one of the best professors at Baruch. I learned many practical things in her class such as making presentations and networking. She's great!

5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Jul 16, 2005

She's well-organized and knowledgable. As long as you go to class, there are no surprises on the exams.

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Jul 26, 2005

Excellent teaching & int'l experience, approachable, brings speakers to class (S.C.O.R.E; chief librarian), organized, teaches on trading floor (arbitrage opportunities, research on int'l company, etc; Class lecture -ppt- not easy BUT EXAMS ARE BASED ON SAMPLES !!!-so get that A! Resume at http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/faculty/profiles/delong.html

5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Aug 18, 2005

Loved the class, great prof. Highest recommendation!

5.0
4.0
INTFIN
Aug 20, 2005

Wasn't realy interested in international finance before I took this course, but professor Delong really made it interesting. exams cover stuff from class, no surprises.

4.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: D+
Aug 23, 2005

Borning. Teaches off her PP slides. The material is rather straightforward and exams are not that hard provided to pay attention to examples she makes in class ( which is difficult to do because she is boring). However, her grading is something absolutely odd. She definitely favors guys over girls, not very responsive and takes points for nothing

5.0
4.0
FIN4920
Aug 26, 2005

Found the class helpful in a lot of ways, espcially in my summer internship. Was really glad to have gone through so much international stuff that turned out useful on the job. This is a great course, and good prof, for anyone interested in international finance.

1.0
3.0
INTLFINANCE
Nov 1, 2005

Absolutely the worst professor I have had in every respect in all of my years of schooling, is a poor reflection on Baruch College

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Jan 8, 2006

She is one of the best professor in Baruch. Fin 4920 is boring class but she tries to make it exciting.If you follow her instructions you will do well.

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Nov 5, 2005

great prof! very understanding. she's really interested in students learning.

5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Jan 17, 2006

I absolutely loved this class. Highest recommendation for any of the international finance courses!!!

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Apr 2, 2006

it's an interesting class in the first place, but she makes it even better. very understanding and great professor who actually cares!

5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Dec 8, 2006

A great, caring, and interesting professor. She was a breath of fresh air from all the stuffiness of Baruch.

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Nov 14, 2007

Absolutely wonderful professor. Extremely humble, soft spoken, nice and respectful. I seriously don't think there is an easier professor in the Finance department. No attendance required. 2 exams 25% each (very easy), 1 presentation 20% (nearly everyone is getting 20/20 on it), 1 page report on someone else's presentation(20%). HIGHLY reccomended.

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Dec 16, 2007

Professor Delong is the nicest professor in the finance department. She's very kind and tries her hardest for you to learn international corporate finance. She's a very fair grader and she does try to help you do well in her class. Definately recommended.

5.0
3.0
FIN4910
Jan 10, 2008

Wonderful teacher!! Very clear and easy to understand. YOu do a lot of work and exams, but she is helpful. Anyone can do well in her class.

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Aug 14, 2008

She is one of the most generous professor in Baruch. She is very eloquent, exams are easy, she goes over the homework and provides any kind of help that are asked. 2 exmas, t/f (10q) 2 math problems and a presentation. An easy A for those who will work.

1.0
5.0
FIN4910
Nov 11, 2008

No Comments

1.0
5.0
FIN4920
Nov 11, 2008

No Comments

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Jan 3, 2009

Excellent professor. She is very understanding and helpful- such a sweetheart!1 group project, 1 mid-term and a final. Class is easy and enjoyable. Definately take this professor! An easy A.

4.0
2.0
FIN4910
Jan 26, 2009

Very kind and sympathetic prof. Great personality, fun class. Acing presentation helps. Register ASAP. Exam calculations surprisingly minor.

4.0
2.0
FIN4920
Feb 6, 2009

she is good, very nice professor, but watch out with the memo,

2.0
4.0
FIN4920
May 4, 2009

Highly overrated i think.. her tests weren't that easy and she doesn't explain the concepts too well.. you can still get a good grade but your going to have remember the textbook like crazy and dont listen to her.. take someone else if possible

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Jun 2, 2009

she is the sweetest professor I ever had. Really considerate about students and very helpful. Her exams are the easiest ever and you hardly need to study for this class. An easy A.. highly recommended.

5.0
4.0
FIN4920
May 19, 2009

She is one of the best professor that I've had at Baruch. She does not overload with exams and other useless assignments. There's only midterm, Final, Memo and a short presentation. If you go to class and pay attention, it is highly likely that you'll get an A. Take this professor you won't be disappointed.

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
Jun 3, 2009

Awesome professor. Midterm was a little bit more technical and you had to learn how to maneuver currencies. Final was strictly based on articles she assigned from several sources. Essay based exams. No trick questions. No attendance. Easiest 4000 Level finance professor, yet you still learn a lot. Save yourself from unneeded stress and take her!

5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Jul 6, 2009

Professor DeLong is the best professor at Baruch hands down. She's one of the nicest most caring professors or people you'll ever meet. She teaches you real world concepts and the material you learn is actually useful.I can't say enough about how much I loved this course and the professor. Take her if you want to learn and see how a class should be

4.0
1.0
FIN4920
Oct 29, 2009

Great professor in terms of workload and stress. If you are interested in the subject, read the textbook. I found it very helpful. She is easy if you do the work and have an interest in the subject. Good thing I had both. Wish the class was a little more fast paced though, but that is just not her style.

1.0
4.0
FIN4920
Jun 7, 2010

such a boring freak. dont ever take this damn class. at least not when she's teaching

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
May 21, 2010

She is the best!! This class is about real world and how we as a students need to know about what's happening out there. Textbook is so helpful since she does not go in depth in certain topics. 2 exams, memo, short presentations and you're done! She is very sweet and will make our lives easier! Strongly recommend her!!

3.0
3.0
FIN0863
May 23, 2011

The professor takes her class way too seriously, and lacks perspective. While the HWs and assignments are not difficult - she marks them harshly. Her exams are tricky. Overall: take her if you're an expert writer, willing to kiss-her-ass, and be bored out of your mind for a semester.

1.0
5.0
FIN4920
Jun 3, 2011

Run from this class...She lacks the basic capabilities a Professor needs. She is rigid, and all over the place.

5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Dec 23, 2011

such a nice and excellent professor! Learned a lot!

5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Jun 4, 2011

Great Professor! Brings the MNCs that are scattered all over the world into a classroom. She does it through great articles from different prominant financial news papers. One simply cannot get more real life than that. For technical side of the course, she uses material from the book. Well worth your time and energy. Highly Recommended.

5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Jan 28, 2012

Great prof, loved the class.

2.0
2.0
FIN4910
Jun 7, 2012

her class was boring and extremely easy but she make it confusing.... it is extremely hard for her to communicate the subject to the students. There are 2 memo 2 project and 1 final. everything is easy expect the memo. she grades as it is a english class! Come-on. If you aren't good in writing don take her

4.0
2.0
FIN4920
Jul 8, 2012

great professor. connected the class to real world finance. the class is easy and she explains the material well. interesting and straightforward class.

4.0
2.0
FIN4920
Aug 8, 2012

Prof. Delong is really sweet and easy. explains the material well and covers real world examples in class. made international finance really accessible. the assignments and exams are fair and straightforward. lenient grader

5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Dec 16, 2012

The most sweetest lady ever!! She's always willing to help and has the student's best interest at heart. 2 memos, 1 group presentation, and 1 final exam.

5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Dec 21, 2012

She is the sweetest lady. Really cares about students and teaches with passion. 1 fair final (covers only 6 chapters & 25 short articles, short responses), 2 brief 2 pg memos, 1 easy HW assignment & a fun group presentation. Attendance isn't mandatory. Book needed. She has a lot of real life experience and will answer questions after class.

5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Dec 31, 2012

Great professor! I would definitely recommend her. Just some writing, presentation, and a final. BAM!

1.0
3.0
FIN4920
Jan 25, 2014

Do not take her class if you are not white or native speaker. Her exams are all writing and she grades like english class. Also, she does not know materials what she has to teach.

2.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: C+
Jan 29, 2014

Dont take her class, her class is boring and she doesn't know what she should teach

5.0
1.0
FIN4920
May 23, 2014

First of all, she is just a nice person. Secondly, sometimes she gets confused, but it's OK. Her class basically lets you understand the fundamentals and some intermediate things that happen everyday in Finance on an international level. Be sure to understand the exchange rate of currency back and forth. There will be writing, and presenting.

4.0
2.0
FIN4920
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2015

take her, she is fun, her classes are interesting and engaging.

1.0
5.0
FIN4920
Grade: C+
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very difficult class! Try to avoid if possible! She gets confused when teaching and then the materials are hard to comprehend and the final is really hard!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2015

She makes the topic very interesting. 2 exams and 1 presentation. Make sure you participate because she'll curve your grade. She also gives an extra credit for 5 points. If you read the chapters and do the homework you'll be do good. Midterm was easy but the final was tricky. Read the questions on the final VERY CAREFULLY. I liked her!

1.0
5.0
FIN4920
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I'm currently taking FIN4920 with Delong and I am surprised at how difficult it is. I am struggling, like most kids in my class, and may have to drop it. I regret taking this class, it is unreasonably difficult. The professor tries to communicate the information, but it is not clear.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
FIN4920
Nov 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Exams are all writing, so papers are graded as if it is an english class. No multiple choice at all. Strict with grading and the class can be boring. Especially hard if not very good with grammar and spelling.

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Grade: A
May 29, 2017
Would take again

other reviews are ridiculous. delong is the nicest professor ever, teaches very clearly and makes an effort to make sure you all understand. 35% midterm, 45% final, 20% presentation. she tells you exactly what you need for the presentation to do well and the exams are very simple if you pay attention and read the articles she assigns. take her

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
FIN4920
Grade: A
May 28, 2018
Would take again

she's very sweet and nice, wouldn't hurt a fly. i dislike how she puts questions about the articles on the exam, since they are made up by the students in the class. if u think this class is hard then ur not good at school, since this is one of the easiest finance classes i've taken. it's a challenging class, but if u read textbook u can get an A

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
FIN4920
Oct 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor spends more time peeking at students trying to catch them with their phones than focusing on the lecture. She actually confiscates them and calls you out in class for having it out, it's really annoying to watch her do that. No cheat sheet on exams, she's not very clear when teaching.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: A-
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

The best professor, Connect hw 10%, 5 min presentation 20%, 1 midterm 25%, final 35%, participation 10%. If you pay attention in class and listen to other presentation its an easy B+, she cares about her students and wants everyone to have a chance to do well.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
FIN4920
Jan 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you've taken FIN 4910, the first 1/3 of class will be very familiar. The class discussion are pretty lively; she even addresses her "controversial" stances--google her if you care to know. The last test was almost entirely based on articles and student presentations of those articles.

1.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: C+
Jan 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE. DOES NOT CURVE YOUR GRADE. AT. ALL.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
FIN4920
Grade: B+
May 19, 2019
Would take again

Overall a decent professor. Dont use your phone in class, she goes a little overboard trying to catch you with that. pretty fair with the presentation grades and study the practice midterms and the finals well, the tests are heavily based off them . The connect hw questions are also on the test lots of times

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: C+
Dec 26, 2019
Would take again

Professor DeLong is a very sweet professor. She really cares about the student's success and hates to fail students (unless they deserve it) Make sure you understand the main points of the articles for both the mid-term/final. HW answers are online, presentation is easy, attendance is a must. Articles, lectures, and homework is pretty much the exam

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
5.0
FIN4930
Grade: D+
Mar 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She literally takes peoples phone away during class like everyone is children. Ridiculously boring class and teacher is unreasonable. No curve, hard tests. Stay away

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FIN4920
Grade: C
Mar 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Really difficult class, better teacher's on the 4000 level. Treats the class like children. Stay away.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FIN4910
Grade: Not sure yet
May 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Avoid her. She is one of those professors who'll make it extremely difficult to get a good grade in such an easy class. During pandemic, she has no understanding&made exams nearly impossible to pass. There's Connect HWs10%, Midterm25%, Project20%, Participation10%-she never gives 10 for it, Final35%- 5 essay&30multiple Q, no backtracking for 1.5h.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
FIN4920
Grade: B
May 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is tough. She is not bad. She is unreasonably tough. I would avoid anyway because the class is tough but I did not receive any special knowledge.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FIN4920
Grade: B
May 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof. DeLong does everything to chase down students to fail the course, she is unreasonable, goes off-topic, and she made the final exam based on 24 articles instead of FIN4920, no calculation or conceptual. Email her? you'll get no response. NO CURVE, but I think she is a good person but not a good professor.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
FIN4920
May 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

AVOID this professor at all costs, she cannot teach, especially during this global pandemic. You'd think she's more lenient, but it's the opposite for her. She lied about curving the grade as well. You cannot reach her, she answers emails week later. Just take another professor, if you care about your GPA.

2.0
4.0
FIN4920
Grade: B+
May 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Delong is a "nice" person, but I am not sure about professor because I would assume professor to have some sympathy for students especially during the pandemic. She has no sympathy (no curve at all and very opinionated q&a tests). Don't take her unless you don't care about your grade.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FIN4920
May 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She makes no sense! Lied about curving! Never replies to e-mails! Final was insane! She should not be allowed to teach at Baruch! Learned nothing!

Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: B+
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I'd give 0 if I could bc this professor is such disappointment! Her lectures make no sense. She actually confuses you even if you thought you knew material before lecture started. She won't give you 10% for participation unless you never missed/came late and spoke up EVERY lecture. Also, she lied about giving a curve and never responded to emails.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
FIN4920
Grade: A-
Jun 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The final was almost entirely based on details from student presentations. No numeric questions at all. No curve. The second half of the semester was spent entirely on presentations and ONE day of class where she tried to convince us that vaccines cause autism... no, I am not kidding. Couldn't go back and forth on the final and there was an essay.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FIN4920
Grade: B
Jul 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor I've taken in Zicklin. Also didn't curve during a pandemic, and doesn't teach anything of substance. She focuses our test on student presentations, which leaves answers up to interpretation. No calculation...... in a Finance course. Also she is antivax, which should let you know all you need to know about her. AVOID!!!!!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: A
May 7, 2021
Would take again

Professor DeLong has real experience in the International financial sector. She is passionate about the subject and really cares about her students. I would totally recommend as the course is very well organized and manageable.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
FIN4920
May 20, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Delong's class was well structured. The quizzes were relatively simple if you watched the lectures. Was in her asynchronous class but it wasn't a mess. Presentations were also simple. The 2 memo assignments were a bit much but you can knock them out. Overall, a lovely professor who knows her stuff. Would recommend!

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
BUS3001
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 14, 2021
Would take again

She is the best professor in Baruch.

5.0
3.0
FIN4920
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor DeLong is a very sweet and approachable professor in Baruch! She goes the extra mile for her students and even supportive outside of the class. She is so passionate about the international financial sector and gives us real-life situations. Two memos and one presentation based on news articles were very simple. Highly recommend!!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
FIN2000
Nov 3, 2021
Would take again

Do not listen to the few negative reviews. Professor Delong is really sweet and explains everything in great detail that is easy to understand. She is also very approachable. I would highly recommend.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
FIN2000
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

A total of 7 quizzes, one each week. There are 10 questions for each quiz and all of them are multiple choice. Just go over the readings and videos!! An easy A!

Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
C+ (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(5)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 6
C+: 4
A-: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (12)
Tough grader (8)
Participation matters (7)
Caring (5)
Tough Grader (4)
Respected (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.38 avg change
May
Jun
Jul
May
Jun
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

INTFIN

5.0

(1)

BUS3001

5.0

(1)

FIN2000

5.0

(2)

INTLFIN

4.0

(2)

FIN4920

3.7

(65)
+8 more courses
Difficulty by Course

INTLFIN4920

5.0

FIN4930

5.0

4920

4.0

FINANCE4910

4.0

INTFIN

4.0

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