4.5

Mary Kay Wachter

Marketing - Pittsburg State University

4.5
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.5
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

69

4

9

3

2

2

1

1

5

What Students Say

Walks in class everyday with so much energy

BUSSTATS - 5.0 rating

Wachter is by far one of the best teachers I have had in college

STAT320 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

31%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B (8)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(9)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 9
B: 8
B+: 5
A+: 5
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (6)
Caring (6)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Hilarious (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Lecture heavy (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Participation matters (3)
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Reviews (86)
5.0
2.0
BUSSTATS
Feb 6, 2003

She's GREAT!!! I love her, my FAV. PROF!

5.0
2.0
MGMKT330
Feb 6, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MARKETING
Feb 6, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MKTMGT
Feb 6, 2003

she is a great teacher and a lot of fun, very sexy

5.0
2.0
STATSMARK
Feb 6, 2003

I've taken two classes from her and there are the ones I've learned the most in.

5.0
2.0
MGMKTCLAS
Feb 7, 2003

One of the best at Pitt State

5.0
1.0
MGMKT
Feb 10, 2003

Best teacher I've ever had

5.0
2.0
MARKETING
Feb 13, 2003

One of the best teachers at PSU; she's very fun, energetic, and a great teacher!

5.0
3.0
MGMKT320
Mar 6, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
BUSSTATS
Apr 28, 2003

Stats is hard but Mrs. Wachter is hot so I go most all of the time

5.0
1.0
BUSSTATS
Apr 28, 2003

very good teacher

5.0
3.0
EVERYTHING
May 1, 2003

Very professional and an excellent teacher. I wish everyone in the MGMKT Department, would teach as well as her and Dr. Fog!

4.0
3.0
MGMKT
May 1, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MGMKT320
May 1, 2003

A+ to her teaching style, her personality, behavior...everything...I wish her all the best...and one small advice, go for that thing that every other faculty has and you don't...

5.0
3.0
MGMKT320
May 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MARKETING
May 2, 2003

Very HOT! Great teacher on top of that!

5.0
1.0
STATS
May 5, 2003

This teacher is the bomb. She's hot too

5.0
4.0
MGMKT
Sep 22, 2003

Study and listen you will pass, Class is fun and up to the times. She keeps it interesting and she is interested in the students. Very knowledgable, ps I am not a bus. major and she is hot!

5.0
2.0
MARKETING
Sep 24, 2003

very helpful and makes sure everyone understands before moving on

5.0
2.0
BUSSTATS
Oct 7, 2003

Really good teacher. She really makes things easy to understand. She's also fun and makes class enjoyable.

5.0
3.0
MKTGSTATS
Nov 6, 2003

Fantastic teacher! She is my favorite teacher in the school of business. I added marketing to my major because of her. I wish she taught some of the upper division classes.

5.0
3.0
MGMKT320
Nov 6, 2003

Mrs. Wachter is a great teacher. She explains things clearly.

5.0
3.0
BMARKET
Nov 12, 2003

I loved this class. You do have to go to class b/c of assignments and quizzes, but the classes go quick and aren't too boring. As long as you put out the standard work you will get an A. She is really super nice too!

5.0
2.0
BUSSTAT
Oct 28, 2004

Mrs. Wachter is a great teacher. She explains things in a variety of ways so that different people understand better. She makes a relatively boring subject more fun with her assigned projects.

5.0
3.0
BASICMARKETING
Nov 10, 2004

She's pretty hot for being 40 something

5.0
2.0
MARKETING
Jan 29, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BUSINESSSTAT
Apr 12, 2005

She's awesome.

5.0
1.0
BUSINESSSTATS
May 12, 2005

She makes the class fun and easy to understand

5.0
2.0
BUSINESSSTATS
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2005

She Is One Fine Teacher...Show Up For Class Because she does give assignments and quizes but a very good teacher overall.

1.0
5.0
MGMKT330
Jan 3, 2006

I took basic marketing from her and was borderline at the end of the semester. she didn't "give" it to me so i have to RETAKE the class. made me mad. ive already warned her that im retaking it. shes not very happy with me. she doesn't want to put up with me for 16 more weeks.

5.0
3.0
BUSSTATS
Jan 18, 2006

Good teacher. She explains well and is always willing to help you out. Just go to her class and pay attention and you'll be OK. She's easy on the eyes also.

5.0
3.0
MRKT320
Jun 13, 2006

best teacher ever, no doubt!!! and good to look at too.

4.0
5.0
MGMKT320
Apr 30, 2007

Dr. Wachter is nice, but that's about it. She's the most inconsiderate teacher I've had. If you are borderline in her class, she does drop your lowest test, doesn't give bonus points, and doesn't curve your grade in any way. She just doesn't care about you or your grade. She will answer your questions, but only if it's convenient for her.

4.0
3.0
STATS320
Apr 11, 2008

Great teacher. I hated Elem Stats, but I understand Bus. Stats. She explains things well and will try to explain things in a different way if she sees that your not getting it.

4.0
1.0
MGMKT320
Apr 15, 2008

i took business stats from her, and i thought she was a good teacher. If one goes to class and pays attention, it will be easy.

5.0
3.0
MGMKT320
May 11, 2008

She's one of the best teachers in Kelce. I wish I could take more classes from her! She explains things so that the average student can understand it, and that's hard to say about a stats teacher!

5.0
4.0
MGMKT300
Sep 9, 2008

Great professor, pay attention and you will do well. She always has time for her students.

4.0
3.0
BUS1
Oct 25, 2008

great teacher

3.0
2.0
MGMKT320
Oct 28, 2008

Wachter seems like a good teacher, but I think she's just been teaching the class for so long, she uses the same material over and over and over. She is inconsiderate and self absorbed. It's an easy A, but be ready to be annoyed!!!

5.0
3.0
STATS320
Nov 10, 2008

One of the best teachers in kelce. She explains things very well. Always willing to answer questions. Extremely helpful. Cares about her students.

5.0
3.0
STAT320
Apr 2, 2009

Mrs. Wachter is a great teacher. I loved her class and I really learned a lot. I felt comfortable asking questions in class and she was always very helpful. Definitely take Bus. Stats from her.

5.0
1.0
MGMKT320
Oct 10, 2010

She is a funny teacher that can easily get her point across without rambling. She's well prepared, and her lessons are easy to understand. She doesn't assign a lot of homework, though her grading can be quite unforgiving. Her tests are usually only a few questions long, which makes each question worth a large % of the grade, so be careful.

4.0
3.0
MGMKT330
Nov 23, 2010

Classes are not mandatory. Quizzes are given, but are announced threw Angel and practices quizzes are given via Angel. Study guide is given and minimal homework. Book not needed. No excuses for missed assignment.

2.0
3.0
MGMKT320
Mar 19, 2011

Mrs. Wachter is pompous, self-absorbed, and makes the conscious choice to remove herself from the personal aspects of teaching. In my opinion, Mrs. Wachter is most definitely, a person who tends to recognize the haves over the have-nots of the world which is unfortunate and sends a very poor message to those who look to her for positive guidance.

5.0
3.0
STAT320
Nov 16, 2011

I was going through a very difficult time and Mrs. Wachter was very understanding of my situation and spent extra time in her office going through material that I was not getting in class. I think Mrs. Wachter is a great teacher who really cares about her students. If you go to class and show her you are trying,she will help you in return.

5.0
3.0
MGMKT320
Dec 18, 2011

just finished up business stats with Mrs. Wachter and enrolled in her Basic Marketing class for next semester because she is such a good teacher. She really explains things well and is really organized and fair. She keeps things interesting and you can tell she likes teaching. One of the best teachers I've had at Pitt so far.

4.0
2.0
STATS320
Apr 8, 2012

If you attend class you should make an A all all the homework, quizzes, and tests. Mrs. Wachter makes all the material easy to understand. I like the use of Angel in the class, there are updates everyday on what was covered in class and what is expected for the next. I would recommend this class to anyone, I enjoyed it.

5.0
3.0
STATS320
Nov 4, 2012

Wish Mrs. Watcher taught more classes than business stats and basic marketing. I took both classes from her. Really like her teaching style. Very clear lectures. Helpful. Organized. Makes a boring topic interesting. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
MGMKT320
Dec 12, 2012

Simple class. Very nice teacher. If you have to take this class take it from her.

5.0
1.0
MGMT320
Mar 29, 2013

I took basic marketing and stats from her. She is a really good teacher and does care about her students. She is willing to help if you have a problem understanding a topic either in class or during office hours. I thought she presented the material in a thorough and easy to understand manner. Pay attention, do the homework, you will do fine.

5.0
4.0
MGMKT320
May 9, 2013

Just finished the semester andhad to rate Mrs. Wachter. She is awesome! I loved this class. One of the best Ive had at PSU. She explains things clearly and is willing to answer questions after class or in her office. If you go to class and do the homework, you can get an A. Take Bus STats and Basic Marketing from her. She is great!

5.0
2.0
MGMKT320
Jun 10, 2013

Probably one of the best teachers in the kelce. Very fun and upbeat and speaks to the class casually and not like she's superior. Taking this class with any other teacher is a mistake. She's that good.

5.0
4.0
MGMKT320
Oct 31, 2013

Uses power point for her notes but has missing words so you need to show up for class. Don't need a book. Shows a lot of youtube clips so class is interesting. LOVE her as a teacher! Extremely flexible with your schedule if need be.

5.0
2.0
MGMKT320
Dec 12, 2013

Mrs. Wachter is a great instructor. She keeps each lesson simple and understandable. Class assignments and quizzes used quite a bit. Tests are taken right from lectures. Be in class!!! Final exam is optional if satisfied with your grade. If you need help, ask her and she will work with you.

5.0
3.0
BUSSTATS
Apr 19, 2014

Walks in class everyday with so much energy! You can tell she enjoys her job. Not sure how she makes a stats class interesting, but she does it. Don't even think about taking this class from anyone else. Awesome!

4.0
2.0
MGMKT330
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2015

Must be in class to get slide info. If you can be there and take notes, it's an easy A!

5.0
2.0
MGMKT320
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2015

Mrs. Wachter is awesome! Took Basic Marketing from her and loved her! Therefore, I was so excited and relieved to see that she taught Bus Stat. I had her again this semester and once again...L-O-V-E-D her! She is amazing! I would recommend taking ANY class with her! She's wonderful! :)

4.0
3.0
STAT320
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2016

She explain the material very well, gives handouts and solve problems in class. You'll have similar to them in the test. Tests are easy but if you're slow you won't be able to get the test done in 50 minutes. I recommend her class, she is so passionate and the best to teach statistics.

5.0
2.0
MGMKT330
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2016

Basic Marketing was a good class. The material was interesting and had many real world examples. Study the study guides she gives you and you will do fine. Show up to class because you fill in the powerpoints and she may give extra credit if not many people show up that day.

5.0
2.0
MGMKT320
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2016

Business Stats was a lot better than Elementary Stats. Her lectures are in depth and she makes sure to not move too fast. You have to go to class or you will really struggle on quizzes and tests. Utilize your notecard on tests.

5.0
1.0
MGMKT300
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2016

Mrs. Wachter is my favorite teacher at Pitt State. She is very passionate about Marketing and makes her lectures very interesting. I changed my major to Marketing because of her. Tests are easy as long as you're in class to get the notes. I would strongly recommend taking any class with her. I wish she taught more classes. Great teacher!

5.0
1.0
MGMKT320
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2016

She does an awesome job teaching. Stats is an easy A, just show up and you should pass. Never needed the book. No final exam either. Her marketing class is just as good. Don't need the book, just show up and pay attention and it's an easy a.

5.0
3.0
MGMKT320
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

If you're familiar with statistics, you will do fine. Make sure you do your homework and you're allowed a note card for every exam. Be there for quizzes. The final is a group project, which is nice and you have plenty of time to compile your work.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
STAT320
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2017
Would take again

Wachter is by far one of the best teachers I have had in college. She is thorough with course explanation, if you have questions or concerns about a topic she helps you learn. You get a notecard to help on tests, there are no curves. Also I did not buy the book, we never needed it. The homework & in class assignments will make or break your grade!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
MGMT320
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

She is a pretty easy teacher and you actually do learn some things. Only complaint is that she does not like to answer questions very much and will make you feel dumb.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MGMKT330
Jun 22, 2017
Would take again

Amazing! Mrs. Wachter is an amazing teacher. She is full of energy and gets everyone involved in the course. After taking her Principles of Marketing class, I was convinced to change my major to Marketing, rather than Management. Overall, this class is very worth your time and is really fun!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MGMKT320
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

If youre not a good test taker, the hw really does help you out a lot!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MGMKT32003
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Wachter is great! She teaches thoroughly and doesn't give a ton of homework. The homework she does give is online and you have to buy the online access code, so I suggest buying the ebook. You can redo the homework and get 100% every time as long as you get it done before the due date. You get a note card for exams, so don't stress.

Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
MGMKT330
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

Great professor and is very enthusiastic about her job. Her class is very easy if you try and she is a great teacher. Definitely take this class. She's not too bad on the eyes either.

SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MGMKT330
Grade: B
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She lets you use you laptop in class which is nice. However, if you try to ask her a question about something outside of class she becomes belittling and upset that she has to repeat herself from class. Also she is noticeably nicer to male students than female students. Do well on tests and youll do fine. The final project is graded strict.

Test heavy
Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MGT310
Grade: B+
Sep 8, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher! I've taken 3 classes from her and loved them all. Fun class, interesting, and fair grader if you do the work.

Respected
Inspirational
Group projects
5.0
4.0
BUS1
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Wachter is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She truly takes the time to teach you the material. However, this does make the course a little more difficult than the rest to pass considering her tests are very in-depth. Attendance is taken as a part of a grade, but she allows a few excused absences. She truly is great and so so sweet!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MGT310
Grade: B
May 26, 2020
Would take again

She was a blessing and very sweet. She is always there to answer questions. This being said, if you miss class, you will miss the notes and will need to get them from someone else. She also uses pearson for the homework assignments with unlimited tries.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MGT101
Nov 28, 2021
Would take again

very laid back. one morning we had a whole discussion about wether or not she should watch squid games over the weekend.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BUS1
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Great teacher. Happy, laid-back, sweet. For tests, she will give you the chapter powerpoint we covered in class and the questions come straight off the information of the power points. I didn't come to class half the year and I ended with a B. There will occasionally be in-class assignments for points, which is a downfall to not coming to class.

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MGT310
May 11, 2022
Would take again

Professor Wachter is absolutely amazing. If you dont really understand stats, she will explain it to you and help you understand. She gives handouts every class and makes sure you understand before moving on. You get a notecard for every exam, which is really nice. She is one of the nicest and caring professors I have ever had. Take her class !!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
MARKETING
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2022
Would take again

Ive had her for in person Intro to Biz and an online for Principles of Marketing. We needed the book for the first, only for assignments on the second if you can find the pages from friends. Super easy class. Everything online was open note, open book. Even though it was a two week course meant to be 16, one of the easiest classes I've ever taken.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BASICMARKETING
Grade: B
Nov 22, 2022

Lectures every class period. Has favorites and tries to act cute in class. For what reason idk. Totally useless class.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MGT101
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2023
Would take again

Great Professor and a great class

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BUSSTATS
Grade: B+
May 11, 2023

Her lectures are easy to follow just a lot in them. Also if you plan on emailing her be prepared for a rude email back.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BUSSTATS
Grade: B
May 25, 2023
Would take again

She helped us out quite a bit outside of the classroom and if you need a one on one she would even right after class. She was always making class fun to learn in and was always making the subject fun. She was always in a cheerful mood and happy and laughed all the time in class. She was fair and willing to help a student succeed in her class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
BUSINESSSTAT
Grade: B-
Apr 23, 2024

Lectures every class period. Exams aren't difficult but she belittles you if you ask a question. Noticeable favoritism towards males and has rude replies to students needing help.

5.0
2.0
BUS1
Grade: A
Sep 25, 2024
Would take again

Very passionate and interesting! super kinda and genuine person

5.0
2.0
BUSINESSSTAT
Grade: B
Oct 19, 2024
Would take again

She really explains things well. She tries hard to make a dry subject interesting. Handouts are given to help us take notes and know what to study for tests. Easy to relate to. Very kind and helpful. Highly recommend her class.

5.0
3.0
BUSINESSSTAT
Grade: B
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Great teacher. Super organized. Explains things well. The only stats class that actually made sense to me. She's relates to the class and is very friendly and helpful. I wish I could take more classes from her.

5.0
2.0
BUS101
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

This class is not hard and Professor Wachter makes it enjoyable. She likes to joke around and talk to her students. The textbook was online and free. Go to class because she does random extra credit and lots of in class assignments.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

31%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B (8)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(9)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 28 reported grades
A: 9
B: 8
B+: 5
A+: 5
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (6)
Caring (6)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Hilarious (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Lecture heavy (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Participation matters (3)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.23 avg change
May
Apr
Sep
Oct
Mar
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MARKETING

5.0

(6)

MKTMGT

5.0

(1)

STATSMARK

5.0

(1)

MGMKTCLAS

5.0

(1)

EVERYTHING

5.0

(1)
+21 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BASICMARKETING

4.0

STAT320

3.3

MKTMGT

3.0

EVERYTHING

3.0

MKTGSTATS

3.0

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