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Reviews (204)
This professor is excellent. I recommend her to anyone who wants to work and get an easy a at the same time. She is brilliant!!!
Exllent Prof.
Her notes are clear, but make sure you also know what she says in class as she puts that on the tests too. She is a very nice and easygoing professor and is definitely on the students side. She is great!
Excellent Professor. I took her for PSY100 and Social Psychology and both learning experiences were great.On-line though! Both As
A nice and easy-going professor. No homework, only 5 exams (non-cumulative for each one). The points that you got on each exam would be accumulated (good attendence would even get you another 10 points). No need to take the fifth exam if you accumulated an A (93 points or more) on first four.
very easy...anyone can get A
the test is a little bit difficult. but the professor is very nice and funny.
hallak is one of my best prof. she really understand you . her test are very easy.only 20 multiple choice,and give 4 extra to have higher grade.her test are exactly the your note and her example that she gives in class .very very very very easy big A for her class and trust me you will like her.
She is great great and great........it is so easy to get A in her class.
Best Psychology Professor In BMCC, Explains Everything Very Well, Very Caring, Gives 10 Extra Points Just For Doing Your Job Well. She Is Down To Earth Not Stuck Up Like Other Professors. Must Take Her.
She is a great professor who's fair, honest that absolutely come from her great personality. She cares how much you learn in class and keeps making her lecture interesting. Everybody likes her.
Does any one have take her online classes? Don't take her online classes It is a nightmare. It is the worst thing you will ever make. She may be a good professor oncampus, but online is the worst. A lots and lots of work and home work. You going to have a very hard time taking her online classes.
Excellent professor, classes are easy to understand as she relates them by telling realistic examples of real life situations for easy understanding. Easy tests - 20 Qs, multiple choice with extra bonus Qs for getting better grades. I wish she taught PSY 240!
Her class is very interesting and easy.
Total 5 exams. Easy A!
great professor easy A if you do excellent on the first 4 test u don't have to take the final and you get an A.
great professor, always there to help student having difficulties
Really good teacher!
She was a positive motivation for me. She talks about her life and what she went through to be at where she is at. She cares about her students. Five exams and you do not have to take the fifth exam if you do really well on the first four exams.
Besides the obvious, Dr. Hallak is fabulous because she does not just lecture, she does exercises to make sure concepts are understood. She is funny and honest and will give extra points for attendance. The only way to fail this class is by not trying!!
prof hallak is a woman who knows what she is talking about. test are straight from her notes so study notes don't need the book excellent teacher uses examples to make you understand also pay attention to examples in class will be on test
online class is SUPER easy...take it if you can get in. Some students will initially register and then drop a couple of weeks prior to the start. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN. There is NO WAY you CANT get an A in this class. Its one post per week and her tests are clear cut. You can find the answers easily in your text . LOVE THIS TEACHER!
Take her ONLINE section. Take this professor and get an A. I mean it. Enough said
Guaranteed A. This teacher is so clear and concise. This was my first time taking psych EVER and she made it a wonderful experience.
wonderful professor, everyone has chance to speak up in the class. the most important thing is... it's easy to get an A in her calss!!!!!!
She's awesome! Her online class is fun and interesting. The tests were a little hard, but at the end of the day, you'll succeed in her class. Do the extra credit, participate in the sessions and you'll do fine. There no way not to get an A in the class.
im in her online class right now. she is very nice, and her discussion questions are very clear. just two posts a week and three tests. very straight forward, interesting and clear. take her class you will like it!!!!
Her online class is very reasonable. She's understanding with extensions but you have to be reasonable and notify her as well. 2 chapters per week over summer course but chapters are interesting to read. Tests aren't difficult since they come right from the book.
She is just great, an easy class to pass with an A, her online class is fun and helpfun the assignments are easy, just remember write all the assignments and write back responds to the other classmates I think she counts that the most
Beautiful person, she also communicates the material with great ease.
SHe is the best professor yet. You could tecnically pass the class with an A and not even have to take the final.
PSY 100 981 (online)wish she was my professor for all courses.. she's great!
A true gem to BMCC! A wonderful professor who has passion for her work and for her students. She doesn't belittle her students and appreciates everybody's comments.
This teacher is very helpful and very organized. I highly her to all the students especially the indians of the school
Wonderful! She is the best, kind, sweet, helps you out and makes learning social psychology fun. She is the best professor I ever had and I recommend her to all the students at BMCC. Prof. Hallak you ROCK!
great prof, makes learning interesting, if you take her on-line class make sure you post to discussion board on time, had only 3 tests, they are not worth too much, and they're easy, no final or midterm!
she's soooooo niceeeeeeeeee!she makes the class very intersting and easier, no midterm & no final.u will learn a lot from her.
down to earth person. nicest person you'll ever meet. very sophisticated.
Great professor. Talks alot about her past life as an immigrant and how she became a professor and tells alot of jokes. Muliple choices questions quizzes and test. Questions like "Who is your PSY 100 teacher?" LOL very easy. Gives no homework, make you take alot of notes (easy) and gives alot of handouts. RECOMMEND to everybody.
She is the sweetest,nicest, most caring prof there is. She goes over exactly what will be on the exams (all multiple choice with plenty of extra credit). You are a true slacker if you get anything less than a B.
A wonderful, understanding professor who really takes pride in her work and in her students. She is so smart and makes psychology easy to understand.
She is a difficult grader and she doesn't give extra credit. Class participation is 20% of your grade so be careful because it can really affect your grade even if you have high test scores. I didn't find her helpful at all.
She's a very sweet person. A little bit crazy, but she means well. The easiest A you will ever get! Seriously, if you get anything lower than an A, you must be the biggest slacker in the world. She'll actually help you get an A, and on top of that she gives extra credit. I highly recommend her.
She is an amazing professor who wants you to get an A and tries her hardest to make it happen. So gives extra credit points on every test as well as 10 points on your average just for printing the notes out. GO TO CLASS and take notes because her notes are exactly what is on her tests. Not only the easiest A ever but I actually learned Psychology!
I got A in her class. She is very nice and funny prof. she cares all students and exams are mutiple choices, she gives out extra credit and she does everything to pass all the students. Textbook is not really use, unless u want to know more about it. She gives her own notes and just print it out for blackboard. She had no eassys and no h.w. to do.
love this professor..very well rounded, funny, and never bored me..i learned a lot from her..her exams were easy and multiple choice..study the notes and you will be fine;) highly recommended
She is the best. She is very easy, and funny. She makes sure that you learn with out the boredom!!!!! I Love this professor!!
YOU CAN NOT ASK FOR A BETTER PROF. THAN HALLAK!! THIS LADY IS EXTEMELY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING!! WHY OH WHY CANT EVERY PROF. BE THIS WONDERFUL!! TOOK HER ONLINE CLASS AND IM JUST SORRY IT'S OVER!!
I had a lot of problems getting on blackboard. So I e-mailed her, other prof. would of told me to withdraw. She was very helpful, and as for her teaching highly recommended. Very clear on what she wants from her student. After all she gave me a B+. This was my first on-line class, and I loved it.
SUMMER ONLINE CLASS - EASY A. No face to face meeting. Alot of reading. Teaching style is excellent and helpful. She is a great person to talk to when you need to. Very understanding. Take her if you need a psych class. Can't go wrong. Guarranteed A.
She teaches well and her test are easy. She doesn't give you much work. Fun and easy.
I loved this proff shes very nice and one of the best teacher i ever had in BMCC. thumbs up.
This professor is clueless and careless of the education of students. If you are looking for a flyby class without learning a thing - this is your prefect professor. If you are interested in an education - extremely bad choice. I would consider the professor useless, clueless, and a waste of time and money.
the best really nice. test are on the easy side
Ok. She's a great prof and makes learning fun. I really enjoyed being in her class, however, do not take her if you want to major in psychology. She would be the worse choice. But, if you don't care about PSY and just want to get a easy A. I recommend taking her. If not, take someone else.
Great learning experience, I took the course online in the summer semester. I had to read a little almost every day, and to hand an essay once a week. there where three exams overall. quite easy ! she is a fabulous teacher, very considerate. all the subjects were very intersting. I'll definitely take another course with her given the chance. :)
EASY A i repeat EASY A!!!!! she is nice and actually caring she is the one that wants you to get the A even though u want a B she wants to give u an A.. test are eaiser than highschool test.. like no homework..she actually makes class fun n a lot of extracredit as well
The class is super easy. The test is super easy since it is multiply choice but don't think you'll pass the test with flying color without doing some reading and studying. She is really nice and caring toward her students. She want everyone in her class to receive "a pretty A". She really try to make the lecture interesting.
Took the online class and it was easy. You log in every week and write a chapter summary of the chapter you read that week and then respond to someone else's post. There were 2 online exams which were easy and based on the textbook. Easy A if you do the weekly posts and answer them correctly
She is a very nice professor. This class is easy only when you study. You usually get two chapters per test and she provides you with notes via blackbord. It would be a good idea to read the notes with the chapters in the book and you'll be destined for an A.
all i have to say she is the best. she helps in class and out and gives great advices i love her. please take the class if u have the chance you dont wanna lose your seat.
She is a very caring professor and makes the material fun and interesting.If you read your text and do your assignments you will do very well. She really made the class enjoyable and very interesting.I took her online class.
BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD IN THE PAST 7 YEARS OF POST SECONDARY SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE WORLD, LOVE HER SO MUCH, BEST ENERGY , GO PROF , GO/
Great professor and very easy..as long as you study the notes she gives on blackboard for the test you will be fine. You dont even need to purchase the book because you wont need it. Great professor.
I had this prof and got an A. But keep in mind, just make her happy. Do not voice your opinion because she will take it personally (lol). Just go along with the psych BS and you will get an A.
Easy class, never takes attendance lets you make up any test at any time. She is a good prof 2, she truly shows a care for her students and will keep the class interesting.
This is the Most Wonderful Prof i have in BMCC.. She will take care you like your mama. She teach everything are useful. And her grading policy is FAIR.. I am a Chinese. I dunno too much English..But i still understand in her class..how amazing is it.. Just like Magic .. High Recommand
She's so sweet. Works for the UN. If your a serious PSY major though and want a tougher course I suggest another teacher, she really takes it easy on her students and aims for everyone to get an A. I enjoy her class!
Shes Great,Please take this professor you will not regret it.
easy A, funny, no textbook, helpful. What else you want? Come on!
what else should i write about her,the most precious in the department..you can choose not to buy the book and then pass, or buy the book and then pass..just the best,very helpful and organized..you will never regret taking her class!!!
She is Great! She gives 5 easy multiple choice quizzes (based on slides she prepares) and drops the one with the lowest score. Moreover, there are extra credit opportunities. My advice, do not even bather with the book.
she is great. she gives a lot extra credit. 5 exams. most questions are common sens.as I'm a second language student, i need to read the book because some questions are not clear in the power point. we all love her... wish she has good health ^_^
why bmcc has so nice peofessor. no homework, no finnal, no midturm. only five MC exams which with so many extra credit. very funny class. good professor. dont miss her. like her, love her and pray for her.
Sweet, helpful professor. Do not think you do not need to study with her, because you do. However, she gives plenty opportunities to help students to pass her class. Slide presentations are available to print and use along your notes. Great class!
She is a very nice person. Her class is extremely easy, with only 5 very short quizes. I think every person in class got A.
She's awesome.. No homework, no textbooks, no note taking.. you literally print out notes online, come to class, study, and take 5 tests for the semester. If you want to easily take a class then this is good. No stress at all in this class.
She is amazing.I LOVE HER Teachers like dis one need to be in every classroom teaching. No homework, no textbooks required. I really recommend her, if you like to study for tests. Its impossible to get a C or B and in her class. If you do, no words!!!!... I will miss her so much . BEST TEACHER EVER
she's great!
I took this class online. Her only assignments were discussion board posts. I found this very ineffective as she hardly ever contributed. Each students DB posts were all the same as she never asked for opinions. As you can guess this was BORING! I got the feeling she thought an online class would be easy, much like students think!
she is my friend, my hero, my professer.
Prof. Hallak is one of the funniest and kindest Psychology teachers in Bmcc! Get an A from this course is so easy.
Amazing, if all professors were as committed we would all be on the Deans List.
I took the summer online course. Easy A! I got a 103.5 out of a possible 105 points. But you must still read the textbook and know the material. She gives extra credit. Just turn in all assignments on time and you will get an A. If you get below an A, it's because you didnt take the class seriously.
Professor Hallak is a brilliant person, i had such a great time being in her class. First of all she is very interesting, you will not fall asleep in this class. Second, she is very easy, book is required but you will not need it if you just coming for her lectures and listen. I wish there were more professors at BMCC like Maram Hallak. Besides tha
Prof. Hallak is a brilliant person, i had such a great time being in her class. First of all she is very interesting, you will not fall asleep in this class. Second, she is very easy, book is required but you will not need it if you just coming for her lectures and listen. Besides that i got an A, i also have a lot useful information in my head.
great teacher!!! you wont get a score lower than A...
Professor Hallak does not take the time to speak to her students privately, and E-mails people back way too late. However, she does make the class interesting. Also, keep in mind studying for tests every 2weeks I'd say...
Prof. Hallak is beyond amazing. If everyone had a heart like her, the world would be a better place.
AWESOME PROF!!! I absolutely recommend her! She is interesting, energetic, and passionate. lectures, provides slides(don't buy txt just borrow it from lib if nec to study) mult-choice EXAMS; NO term papers. allows you to attend her other class sections during the day which comes in handy when you need to reschedule your day.
I love Prof. Hallak!!!! I took her previous course PSY 100- although the textbook assigned in the syllabus is required it's barely use. I recommend printing up her slides for each lesson and taking notes as she lectures! I learned a lot from her class. She makes each of her lectures & the lessons interesting. I will be taking her PSY 250.
I love this Professor! You definitely learn a lot in her classes and she is very passionate about what she teaches. She is amazing! Take her class - you won't regret it! Unfortunately her classes for next semester are closed, but I will be looking forward to the next time I am able to have classes with her :)
excellent professor and easy getting an A is not hard
I took the class online over the summer. Keep up with the readings and turn in your assignments on time and you will do well. She is very friendly and encouraging and makes the subject matter interesting.
she is flexible with all test. Always extends time to take test. Take her if you are loaded with classes and work. No stress through the whole semester
Great professor, highly recommend. You have to pass four tests and she is giving you the fifth test if you want to get a better grade.Easy to get A if you attend all her lectures,they are very interesting anyways.
I love professor Hallak, she is an incredible, caring, and very dedicated teacher. I had her for psychology 101 and she was amazing She will keep you captivated with her theatre like presence. I definitely recommend professor Hallak for any psychology class.
EASYYYY EASYY EASYY. DOESNT MAKE YOU ATTEND THE CLASS EVERYTHIG SHE GIVES YOU CAN FIND ON BLACBOARD..LECTURES, QUIZEZ TESTS, ETC. TESTS ARE DONE ONLINE DOESNT REALLY USE THE BOOK. LECTURES ARE BORING BUT YOU DONT HAVE TO GO. THERE WAS NO IN CLASSS WORK
Great professor, responds to emails readily, willing to keep you up to date on your progress. 60% of your grade based on Discussion Board posts, 40% from tests, 10% ea. Gives extra cr. Willing to give extensions if necessary. You can't go wrong with her, she makes the class an enjoyable experience with no bumps for the ride. Curves on occasion.
Extremely sweet professor. Material is interesting but writing long posts were a bit boring for me.. If you do your posts and read your textbk, exams are straight forward. Also extra credit opportunities.. Wants all her students to learn and do well
Her class was easy and enjoy it. But summer online was not that easy, too much writing, a essay/week. If you love to write, this online class is for you. If you hate to write don't take online class.
Professor Hallak's intro class is by far the most entertaining class I've taken at BMCC. She treats you like an adult. She doesn't take attendance and doesn't give papers. I recommend this class to students who work, have families or go to school on weekends.
she is very sweet. The lectures are really interesting and the tests are online. As long as u get a good grade for the tests, you will get an A. She is the best i ever had in BMCC. highly recommend her!
Pr. Hallak is the true teacher! She is very passionate about psychology – keeps you interested throughout the whole course! There is no pressure taking tests – online at home with open notes and book, which actually makes you learn the material you missed. She wants you to succeed!
very fair professor. if you want to success in psychology take her class. text book and attendances are not mandatory but you don't want to fall behind and her class is so interesting. you will love this class.
She's really nice - She is confusing at times and expects you to do your work - but if you do it you're good. She requires a lot of writing (1000 words per week) but they are always really interesting. She is laid back on attendance and extensions.
If you get anything less than an A in this class, you shouldn't be in college. Dr. Hallak makes this course so easy to understand. She doesn't give HW, or requires student to read the text (I would highly recommend for the exams). Very laid back and just a stress free type of class, she is very caring and loving of her students!
Really great online professor, my first online course. Very attentive to who participates via the discussion board. I would recommend staying on top of your discussion boards and assignments. Tests were so easy, its open book how can you fail. Take her and you will be happy, Im not sure if she was lenient since it was sure but im happy I took her.
She is simply amazing, very easy going and her instructions are very clear. Read the textbook and do the class discussion (500 words each)take the exams (all multiple choice) and you'll get an easy A. She is also very understanding but you have to ask for help if you need it, she does not follow her students to make sure they're doing the work. A++
Professor H. is by far one of the most influential instructors I have studied under . She expects the most, and gives it in return without hesitation. Her teaching methods are concise and engaging. Psychology of personality was my fifth psych class at BMCC and the first with her. I would have them all with her if it was possible.
What a saint. Professor Hallak's personality psychology class is EXTREMELY fascinating for those who like psych, and her online format is one of the clearest I've seen in college. Love her!
I love professor Hallak! So fair, just a wonderful person. You really have to be an invalid to fail her class. She gives you plenty of opportunities to try again on tests and assignments. She is easy going and a breath of fresh air.
I love this women. She works and is understanding with students. Easy A. Clear on what she wants. However, don't not take advantage. She will let you know if you are. Took this class on line and did not think i was going to do well but turned out to be the opposite and could've gotten an A. Teaches really well in person as well. HANDS DOWN :0)
Maram Hallak is the REAL DEAL, 1 of the best professors BMCC have! She is so nice & very intelligent. Personality theories was a HYBRID course & the discussion boards assignmentspaper were CRYSTAL CLEAR & like she said "do what you have to do & you should get an A" & yup i got an "A". As I PSY major you have to take this course SERIOUSLY! :)
PROFESSOR HALLAK IS AN AMAZING AND INSPIRATIONAL PERSON! SHE JUST ASKS FOR YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION AND GIVES PERFECT EXAMPLES TO HELP WITH UNDERSTANDING HER MATERIAL. SHE , BY FAR, RANKS AS THE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD.
Maram Hallak is the best Professor at BMCC! I love her! She is so inspiring and gives the best examples for every theory she teaches. You could learn a lot from her if you into psychology. I would defiantly take her again.
Best class ever !! This was my first time taking an online class and im so glad professor Hallak was my first online class. She is amazing and helps you out in so many ways
Great professor !
Very good prof
This was my first time taking a hybrid class. It was a great experience and I would do it again. Her assignments are easy and the tests are not hard unless you don't study. She has a great personality and is very generous. She will extend any assignments if asked!
Pr Hallak is awesome love her style of teaching because as a student you will not have a 1 percent of stress in her class Was very happy to wake up and be there early She is the best in BMCC, will take her again
Nice lady but she can give off mixed feelings sometimes. She told people they didn't have to attend class and when they didn't she wasn't happy. I'm not sure how they passed the class without coming cause I went everyday and dont know if I would have passed without attending. She does her job great though.
Professor make sure you understand, funny, you can tell she is passionate about what she does, love and respect her students. Will take her again no faults whatsoever. Need a people professor take her no regrets materials explain in details , and extra questions for extra credit. Don't abuse her kindness it is hard to come by these days
Honestly best professor I've ever had, she's hilarious, her lectures are entertaining you wont get bored and she's just a loving person and all you really need to do is go to class and do your online test and your good. So if your looking for a professor she's definitely the one, I'm taking her again for Psy 250.
Dr. Hallak is an amazing woman. She is bright, very funny and engaging, and truly inspirational. Her personal background and history are very compelling. Her class is almost too easy, however. All the tests are take-home, so you literally can't not pass unless you just don't do the tests. Which seems too easy.
Professor Hallak is super nice and bright even though she has little accent. 5 take home online tests. If you do well on the first 4 tests, you don't need to do the last one. If you want an easy A and learn something, take her. You won't regret.
great professor. Online classes can be tough but professor Hallak made it so much better for all of us in her class. Just do exactly what she puts on the discussion board which is not difficult it was actually fun. This was my first online course and I had a great experience.
Took her for winter. She's very fun, educated and passionate. Everything was on blackboard. The book helps so get it. Pay attention, read and you'll pass. Would take her again. Take her, you won't regret.
Dr. Maram Hallak is one of the best professors you will ever have! She is not a traditional professor because you will only come to class to learn instead of stressing over an assignment or a grade. She will definitely put a smile on your face. I don't have enough words to talk about how amazing she is. I would write a whole essay if I could.
One of the most inspiring professors. Dr Hallak loves her field and loves teaching it. Her classes were interesting, informative and fun. She has a way of actually making class time enjoyable. If you do the work, attend class and do some quiz you're likely to get a good grade. DR HALLAK thanks for your amazing work
She is truly a sweet teacher i would recommend taking her. You will not regret it. Easy A class. All exams are at home online best part is they are open book.
One of the best professors I've had and someone I can go to for insight and motivation. She is really inspiring!
Dr. Hallak is literally the best professor at BMCC. Like, make-you-want-to-change-your-major-to-psychology level of amazing. Her tests are open-book, open-note, and taken online at home. If you pay attention, you'll get an A. Also, she gives a LOT of life tips, which I think are as beneficial as the actual class.
you can only fail this class if that's your intention this professor is my favorite in all of BMCC
best professor ever, you can stop reading this and just take her already. she wants everyone to pass with an A, so you can only fail if you try. shes a sweet heart
Excellent Professor, very humble, inspirational and respectful lady.
Prof. Hallack is a good person, but as a professor... I dont like it at all, maybe it was because she was apparently sick, but I felt that I was studying by myself, I didnt feel her presence in the blackboard, she just commented to a few people after the first post and thats it, never shows up again until the end, just to submit the homework.
What to say about professor Hallak,only that she is one of the most amazing human being on the planet earth. Caring, Respected, Inspirational and many other things which make this professor outstanding. Glad that took PSY 100 with her, lectures were online and she was always there for her students. Highly Recommended
Professor Hallak is a very nice and caring person. Although taking class in the short winter period, I was really enjoying the class instructed by her. Although taking online class, she is omnipotent in making the class vivid and enjoyable. I learned a lot of new knowledge from her, and she refreshed me. Thank you, prof. Hallak!
Professor Hallak is very caring for her students. I took this class as an online course. In order for you to pass her class you must make sure you read the chapters and incorporate her assignment based on the chapter. She gives extra credit and gives you feedback to get a better grade on your assignment. Overall she is a good professor
Excellent professor. I took this on winter and online, so it was a lot of work, but I learned a lot. She has a very nice sense of humor. Very organized and well known of her subject. I will take her again and strongly recommend her class to anyone.
I took this class online so there were a pretty big amount of reading, although the topics were very interesting. Professor is very nice and caring. The questions she chose for the discussion board were inspirational.
Awesome professor. Very easy going and helpful, but don't try to take advantage of her! Just do everything on time and you will get an A. She even offers extra credit if you mess up.
Ive never met a professor who's so sincere and caring about the world and her students. She truly wants everyone to do well and to become better people. A true angel. I will never forget her amazing energy/passion/intelligence, even when she wasn't feeling well because of health issues. THANK YOU DR. HALLAK for being you. Ive learned so much.
I am not fond of online classes but Dr Hallak not only made this class interesting but her genuine care in social psychology was amazing. She is a well respected. Her lessons made me look at my self. Her extra credits are fun. Homework and exams are easy especially if you studied. I love her lectures , and personal stories. Definelty a fun class
The sweetest and most humble person I have had the pleasure to meet. This professor is amazing, she's really passionate about what she teaches and it shows. 5 tests including the exam, study her slides and the chapters and you will pass! wish I could take her again.
She's awesome and has a great sense of humor! definitely take her class. she's a sweet heart and caring! She puts her all into her lectures. She's an Easy A if you go over the work and do good on test. Learned a lot from her.
want's every student to do good, easily one of the sweetest professors in bmcc
I took professor Halak's online class and I have to say she is amazing!! She really finds ways to engage with the students through the online platform. Her way of teaching the material is quite impressive and is indeed very interesting. She loves each and every student in her classes! Take her class, you will witness her passion in psychology!
She's the most amazing professor i've ever had! She understands the students and does not require much work. All she asks is for you to do her very simple assignments and you're guaranteed an A. She gives extra credit and does not stress you out at all: I highly recommend BEST PROFESSOR IN BMCC. IM TAKING HER AGAIN NEXT SEMESTER FOR PSY 240 :)
One of the best! She really enjoys teaching, evident by her hilarious comments and enthusiasm to her students. Discussion board covers each chapter from the textbook weekly and offers extra credit posts that are easy to complete.
The best psychology professor out of most CUNY schools. I attend LaGuardia originally and signed up for this class because of this professor. You have to be involved in class actively and do your work with each chapter but it then turns out completely worth it! Lectures are the best, very interesting and informative, always covers the material!
You will literally only fail this class if you try to. Just do what she asks you do to & you will pass. Shes amazing & very understanding, and allows late work if you kindly ask. (Respect the strict due dates) because some in my online class took her for granted and turned in things ridiculously late at the end of the semester.
Most amazing professor I've had! I took her psychology 101 and received an A and now I'm taking her psych 240 class next semester online because she's just that amazing. Anybody who has anything bad to say about this professor or even fails her class did that to themselves.
Professor Hallak is an amazing professor. Her materials are clear to understand the concept of Psychology and Bmcc is lucky to have her. I took her online it was easy if you study the materials. I hope I will find professor like her at Baruch college. You won't regret if you take her. She is BEST one at BMCC.
Great teacher but tests don't line up with our 'homework' discussion boards. They are timed but open book. Even though I have a 4.0, I couldn't ever get above an 80 on the tests. It was ridiculous. Just use google. Decent teaching though, pretty 'hands off'. Good with checking emails. Not sure I learned a LOT but did get something from the class.
I love this Prof. If you guys dont take with her trust me you would be missing a lot of things. I wish I have the opportunity to take with her again. You will learn a lot from her and she is well-Respected.
If you work hard in her class you will learn so much from her. I learned so much just listening to her talk. She is funny, has endless stories to tell and helps you a lot with breaking down the textbook material. She makes classes feel like a breeze. Definitely one of the best professors in BMCC, you cant ask for any better psychology professor!
Great Professor that gives extremely good feedback on your discussions posted on Blackboard. She's very caring and funny which makes the class even more fun and interesting. She makes sure you have a better understanding in any parts of the lecture you may be confused about.
Prof. Hallak is flexible for any extensions, extra credits and try agains. Easy going and open for discussions! Her assignments weren't tough at all. Sure, you should post at least 12 topics and take 4 tests, but what do you expect from online class!? She gives very good feedback. Do your homework, comment other's posts and you'll be ok! Easy A!
I definitely recommend her! Take her and you wont regret. This was the easiest class Ive ever took in college. You just do your work and you get an A. Quizzes are not hard. Discussion boards comes from the chapter. The professor is very sweet she is not strict with due dates. She is a real gem. Im speechless about her class.
Inspirational professor .. truly an amazing individual. TAKE HER CLASS IF YOU CAN.
I took her online class it was a lot of reading which is expected for an online class. One thousand words in weekly writing thats from the chapter so you must read to answer her discussion board its like about 3 pages once a week so dont panic. 3 tests super easy dont be lazy and write 1 paragraph youre in college for a reason
She is so caring and loving to all of her students . If I can I would take her class again. All you have to do is get your work done and she does give Extensions if you need more time to do your work.
Great teacher! Absolutely loved her class. I learned so much because she made class/lectures/homework fun. Just do the work and theres no way you'll fail.
One of the worst professors I've had. She's great with lectures and feedback but no late work accepted unless approved. Nor is she understanding. Made that mistake bc I was dealing with issues from of this pandemic and she made herself the victim. Made me drop the class. A professor who can't sympathize with her students does not deserve to be one.
Take her! What a sweet Prof.. very funny and laid back. She has a good time and wants you to too. Do you work to her expectations on time and ask for help before the deadline.
Even if you do the work and pass the test that she give you could still fail if you didnt pass the finals doesnt matter if you pass everything else. She dont email you back if you got questions its hard to reach her. Dont do it there is other Proffessors who is better
took her for psych 230 for the summer, shes not bad. do the discussion board, do well on the tests (not hard) and read! shes very hard on the reading, thats what majority of the discussions boards are on. just show you are willing to learn and she'll see that effort.
I LOVED having prof Hallak, she's truly been one of my favorite teachers so far. She's so sweet and caring and I hope I get to take at least one more class with her before I leave here. I had her for an intensive writing summer course, it was a lot but it was definitely manageable. As long as you talk to her she'll work with you and help you.
this class suppose to be half zoom class and half online, but we never met in any meeting class and she gave lots of homework.
Pr. Hallak is AMAZING. I'd took as many PSY classes with her as it'd be possible. I took the class online, never regreted. She seems to be very strict at the beginning of the semester, then, turns to be the sweetest ever. Just do what she assigns and you'll get an easy "A", trust me. Lots of extra credit opportunities.
She's A GEM. Incredibly nice professor, which is unusual. Her class consists of weekly discussion boards, multiple choice quizzes which are easy enough and one paper. Class is interesting and she is very understanding, she often times provides extensions if needed. Definitely take this professor if you have the chance.
This Professor is very rude and disrespectful. She love to embarrassed students and put them down . I personally would not recommend this Professor .
Honestly one of the best professors I've had. She pushed me to do better for me. I got an A and actually learned not like some courses where you get an A for nothing. Take her and her course ( Social Psy), and you will be happy with the results. Remember work hard, and learn harder. Hope you enjoy her class!!!
An extraordinarily amazing Professor who loves and enjoys what she does. She's very understanding and motivating, She literally wants her students to do well. She's very lenient and gives extra credit and make opportunities. You will not be disappointed with this Professor.
AMAZING PROFESSOR!! No words to describe her. She is phenomenal and so caring She will provide you with all the right feedback and help you to understand the work that she gives.
Dr. Hallak is one of the greats at BMCC. She works so hard for her students to understand. she is very inspirational and she works with her students to help them retain the information and want to pass she is truly a great professor you wont regret taking her she's amazing at what she does. She would make you wish she taught other classes.
Shes fantastic but the work can be a bit intimidating in the beginning but in the middle youll get the hang of it and find it easy to master towards the end I feel like I learned a lot from her class which was the most enjoyable part.
This class was asynchronous and included the writing intensive credit. As expected you have to write! She is not a tough grader and gives really good feed back but if you think you can "wing it" think again! She will call you out on it. Not a hard class just read the material and write! Exams are simply, short and multiple choice.
This Professor does not go with her schedule. She gave the class our first test a day earlier. Get ready to read every other day (at least) and comment on the discussion board. No less than 320 words or more than 350 words. And don't give a character a gender or sex if it is not written or she will.......
Had to drop this course, because she was doing too much. Her grading is unfair and she does not go by the schedule she uploaded to blackboard. Even if you complete her work and answer as written it is not enough, so you do not get credit for it. It is like taking a writing-intensive course, with a professor that does whatever they want.
Look for another professor. She does not go with her schedule. She gives feedback; I'll give her that. Even if you complete her work, she claims that you didn't do it right, so you do not get credit for it, or you'll have to redo the assignment.
I am glad that I did Chapter 10 early. I am looking at students who sent in their work today. This Professor said ". Please note that unless I see you are using the same language and findings of the theory, your post will not earn any points. " I feel l like not a lot of us will be getting all our credit for that discussion Board if any.
This was an asynchronous winter class. Only interaction is through discussion board. 4 test 12 discussion board post 350 words. Dont listen to these other kids. Its a winter class what did you expect. She is fantastic and this was an easy A class. Im sure these bad reviews were from students who wasnt planning to work or they tried to BS it.
This course was ok. Just do what the professor assigns you to do. I do not agree with knocking someone's experience out the way, because you experience better. The only way to know is to take this course for yourself.
I did not know what to expect from taking this course. I thought that the too many good ratings were sketchy. I am glad I took this online winter course. Don't take my word for it, take the course and see for yourself. Sincerely- Geneva Fenty check out my blog fangsofthevampire (add dot com, it is my public online journal. Follow & comment, please.
I took her in the fall semester of 2021 and these recent reviews are most certainly fake coming from students who are lazy why are you even in college for if your not willing to learn and do your work Im not even smart and I tried my best in her class and got an A you must work for it nothing is free ppl this is real life
This professor is great but a tough grader. If you do what is asked you will pass.
This professor was an interesting one. If you missed like one thing on the DB, automatic 0 and sometimes she wont let you redo the DB which is unfair because some students were allowed a redo. She got mad that students asked for an extension even though she was the one who changed the due date on the final & shows bias. Stay away from her.
Decided to finish my degree after 8 years of not being in school. The fear I had of returning and possibly failing had me in doubt. Dr. Hallak was always helpful for clarity on any difficult assignment. Thanks to giving me the mindset to conquer this. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
The best teacher. Always responses to her emails. Not strict at all. Very lenient and easy-okay work. I would really take this class again if i had to. LOVED IT
This professor is truly one of the most understanding professors I have ever met. She gives a lot of extensions if need be no matter what is your situation. She really cares if students understand the materials. Her lectures are very informative and interesting. I really recommend taking her she gives great feedback and her grading policy is clear.
If you are unsure wether to take this class with this professor do it trust me!! Genuinely a really good professor just make sure you really study . She is kind and understanding and funny just really take good notes. go over them and she even gives multiple extra credits to boost grade. You wont regret it.
Grading criteria are clear, although what she expects isn't 100% clear on some discussion posts but if you mess up you get a chance to repost. If you do the readings the exams are easy and once you get 93% you can skip the rest of the assignments/exams. Gives extra credit. Extensions are allowed if you ask in advance. No lectures, just readings.
Based on her great ratings, I was shocked to find that she came off as mentally unstable. No offense intended. This class made me feel uneasy.
She's very nice to everyone just make sure to do all her work and you will pass.
Do the readings and the work exactly as she says or else you won't pass at all! She can give extensions and re-dos if you ask for them ahead of time. But in all honesty, I wouldn't take her again. For the main fact is that if you do mess up or stray from the path she wants you on she'll throw a fit. Though she can be fair when she's not its hell.
This professor is fantastic - engaging and understanding. While the workload is solid, using resources like Unstuck AI alongside the textbook helps make the material manageable. Worth taking if you're willing to put in the effort.
she is the Best, easy A !!!!
good teacher, the work load was alot but it was understandable since i took it in the winter. you should take her, she's very lenient with extensions
I took Professor Hallak for Spring'25, and she was the best. When I entered her class, there was no such thing as phone time. Not that she did not allow you to use your phone, but once I sat down, I was so interested in what she had to say. She gives a few participation quizzes and only 4 ONLINE take-home exams. I loved her, and you will too!
Professor Hallak was one of the sweetest professors. I took her 5 week summer course which consisted of 10ish discussions, 300 words each and 4 exams- 20 mc questions. She also added assignments to help boost your grade as well as exercises which were fairly easy. She really wants you to do well and will give you extensions if you ask!
The professor was very organized, clear, and always reachable. Even though the course was asynchronous, the class felt engaging and entertaining. Assignments were meaningful, discussions encouraged participation, and feedback was thoughtful. Overall, a great learning experience.
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