3.0

Mary Wright

Chemistry - City College of New York

3.0
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
51%
Would Retake
118
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

51%

Would Retake

118

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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118 total ratings

5

42

4

11

3

11

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What Students Say

Shes the best chem professor out of the science department

CHEM103 - 5.0 rating

Sends out PowerPoint and study guide is very similar to the exams

CHEM10301 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 95 reported grades
A: 21
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A-: 16
A+: 14
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Lots of homework (57)
Test heavy (38)
Clear grading criteria (21)
Tough grader (21)
Lecture heavy (20)
Caring (15)
Participation matters (15)
Hilarious (13)
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Reviews (117)
5.0
2.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2019
Would take again

Shes the best chem professor out of the science department. You will not regret taking her.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A
May 10, 2019
Would take again

Sends out PowerPoint and study guide is very similar to the exams. 3 easy exams

5.0
2.0
CHEM10301
Grade: B-
May 28, 2019
Would take again

Professor Wright is one of the best professor's in the chemistry department. She gives very great and clear explanations during her lectures. She gives three exams and drops the lowest grade. Exams are similar to recitation problems but go over her slides as well for exams. She even gave extra credit for exams. You won't regret taking her!

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
May 29, 2019
Would take again

One of the best, sometimes rude. I didn't bother paying attention during lecture but her slides are so well put that you can just learn from those later on. Exams are very similar to the practice set she gives beforehand. Drops lowest test grade. The only blow was ALEKS, it was annoying but that also definitely helps you learn in this class.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2019
Would take again

Just taker her. Professor wright is amazing and compared to other chemistry professors she is pretty easy. Gives 3 exams and drops the lowest one. If you study her notes and the review sheets she gives before the test you should be fine. Get ready to do a lot of hw. Overall this class is pretty easy but the HW(aleks) can get pretty annoying.

Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
CHEM103
Grade: B+
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

Great professor, had I not slacked off during the middle and end of the semester I could've gotten a better grade. Gives 3 exams, lowest one being dropped. ALEKS is in abundance but doable and definitely helps bring up your grade. Refer to her study guides and slides and you'll do fine.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2019
Would take again

she makes chemistry feel like low hanging fruit <3

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A+
Aug 2, 2019
Would take again

Ez class

Respected
5.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: C
Aug 19, 2019
Would take again

ONE WORD "Inspiring" she is an inspiring woman. Mary is funny and kind hearted. She likes students who are willing to learn. I will salute her till I graduate from college

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
CHEM10301
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2019
Would take again

As a lecturer she's a 5/5. However, the online homework Aleks is a big pain. There have been occurrences when the problems would resemble differential equation problems described using English that barely relate. Pretty ridiculous. Since HW is a part of the class, that drops her to 4/5. Otherwise, amazing. Good energy, patience, and funny.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Caring
2.0
3.0
CHEM103
Dec 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's alright but fails to clarify the materials. Also her exams can be tricky sometime. Another annoying thing is Aleks, takes most of your time leaving you no time to study for her exams!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
CHEM104
Mar 22, 2020
Would take again

I get the hw is very dense, but thats from the programs side and it teaches u everything u need to know for the course. Just read explanations if u dont understand something. She however is a little passive aggressive at times, comes into exam late and gives generous extra 10 mins, expects everyone to finish at same time?? Practice ur work time

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM104
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2020
Would take again

Her exams were really easy and it is impossible to fail her exams. She cares about the class and makes chemistry easy, at the same time she is lenient when giving out grades. Shes the professor that CCNY needs.

Caring
1.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A-
Apr 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

learn everything at home. In class she will give you clicker question as quizzes. The homework in Aleks is long so be prepared to work. After every homework is a quiz and depending on how many you get wrong your homework will get deleted and you will have to start over. She called us in class city rats because we cant afford to be in the country.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

One of the best chem professors and chem lecturers in CCNY, but also one of the most inconsiderate. Gives 4 day notice for an exam and 2 days notice for a quiz. Does not like listening to students or being told she's wrong. Gives a lot of work, even though there's literally a pandemic. People are dying, Mary.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM104
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

don't take this class unless you want to be religious because you will literally pray to god everyday wondering who let her be a professor

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

So, I took her in 2019 spring for Chem 103. She was great. I got super happy when she said she will teach 104. I'm taking it and is going a nightmare. Every time something goes wrong on her, she blames us and she is like I don't care and I can't do anything. you can't do anything? it's my grade. SIMMS IS NOT BAD, just need to study by urself.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
CHEM10401
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She's a great lecture professor but a terrible online professor. She announces deadlines only 2-5 days ahead for exams and homework. She's not a fair professor and doesn't like listening to students, especially if the majority think a 4-day deadline for an exam is unfair. Don't take her if it's an online class.

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
CHEM1041
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This was my least favorite class. She's a good speaker and she knows it, but she takes advantage of that. The content is not hard but she gives unreasonable deadlines. She's inaccessible as a professor and she can be hard to communicate with because she doesn't respect students. She doesn't understand students have other classes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is probably the best choice for chem, but she has a very dreadful personality, she gets annoyed quickly without a reason, and her assignments are taking soo much time that you can't study for other classes, and she thinks that we are only taking her class, the deadlines are really not fair when there is heavy testing and long hws.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM104
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Was once a class I enjoyed but now I regret it. When we ask her about grades she says take a chill pill. She's stingy with giving time for deadlines. She goes on rants and yells at students for questions. She skims through most of the topics and expects us to already know them as if we have a PHD in chemistry. Has no mercy for her students.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

MOST UNPROFESSIONAL TEACHER EVER. She does not care , she is super hard to reach, no office hours. U cant ask her anything or shell act like a child and start yelling. Gave a test with just 4 days notice. Dont even ask about grades shell have a tantrum. Content isnt bad you can watch vids and learn on ur own. Stingy w/due dates,quizzes,lots hw.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DISORGANIZED&UNPROFESSIONAL. She doesnt care. Adds more course work just cause she feels like it. Gave a test with only 4 days notice. However for chem 104 she is the better option literally just study on your own because she wont help. She yells at students as if theyre her kids. Not available out of class time.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
CHEM104
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is Honestly v bad tempered and blames the students! you can get a good grade in the class but she will make you spend sooo much time in the class because she gives Aleks every week and not at all flexible with the deadline, and she loads us with exams. 4 exams and then a final, and it is very ridiculous when u have other exams to study for

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM10401
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She All Over The Place And Does Not Care About Her Student's GRade At All. Rants To Us Like We're In Therapy. Needs To Get A Grip On Herself

Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible .

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
CHEM10401
May 11, 2020
Would take again

She is better than most chemistry 10401 professors here. Exams were fair as long as you practice what she says in lecture. Aleks is required by the chemistry department so no matter which professor you have you will have to complete them it is not her fault for Aleks

5.0
1.0
CHEM104
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Would take again

Good at lecturing but be careful when shes in a bad mood. Still take her because exams are easy, I would rather have an easy class than a hard professor. Listen in lectures and its easy to get 90s on her exams, theres no reason to fail.

1.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: A-
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures were loud, noisy, and non informative. She can NOT take feedback of any kind, even constructive criticism. She was nice until people got a bit concerned about their grades then she just got mad and even cancelled lecture classes. Her tests were nothing like the review sheet, even though she said they would be. Not as easy as people say

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM104
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I regret taking her class this semester. Decided to enroll after seeing the amazing reviews, but clearly going through some sort of distress in her life now bc her teaching style has been a nightmare. To sum her up: evil. Doesnt care tht students are struggling, calls us annoying, ALEKS is a nightmare, DOES NOT CURVE, is not compassionate.. BEWARE!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM104
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Ive never been so disappointed in my life. Took her because she had amazing review, but she suddenly turn 360 and became horrible. No communication. Rude and arrogant. Looks likes the negative review from Hunter college were true. She never changed. Drop her now if you plan on taking her.

1.0
2.0
CHEM104
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She has no respect for students, a grading scale that defies logic and CUNY rules, & a temper. Lectures are full of errors which is fine until she refuses to change your grade when you wrote sec instead of s or rounded. Have to teach yourself and show up to class knowing it all, but attendance still counts via iClicker she won't read beforehand.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A
May 14, 2020
Would take again

Honestly, Professor Wright is amazing. Her lectures are interesting, and she helps and cares about her students soooo much. She uploads videos to help her students better understand concepts and pushes us to work hard. Definitely take her if you want to learn Chemistry and you won't regret it! My love for chemistry has grown because of her class.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
May 14, 2020
Would take again

Professor Wright is the best option for chemistry out there! I took her for both Chem103 and Chem104. She makes sure the grading is clear. Goes over the powerpoints during lectures. You have to make sure you know the material beforehand. For the clicker questions. She is passionate about chemistry. Her tests are a little harder but manageable.

Lots of homework
Inspirational
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM10400
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I don't think she really understands that students have other classes too. The amount of work she gives in this class is beyond ridiculous, and she's very intentional about it. Seems like she doesn't care if you have anything else to worry about beyond chemistry; she doesn't even care that we're in a pandemic and not every student can study at home

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10401
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely Horrible! Take her class as a last resort. The work load of this class is just ridiculous, especially if you don't intend to pursue chemistry beyond this point.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM104
Grade: A-
May 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She gets angry for no reason. Anyone who tells you to take her is playing you. She constantly send threat emails about grades. Will not let you break and tons of homework that will leave no time to study. It's her way or the highway.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM10401
Grade: Not sure yet
May 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took this teacher half in a lecture room and half in an online class, and she was rude and threatening the entire time. She tells students that we can lose points or recommendations if we try to email her nicely about a grade on a test online error. She has daily quizzes every lecture, up to 5 questions a class and it could happen at any moment.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHEM1034
Grade: A
May 21, 2020
Would take again

Took her for both chem10301 and chem10401. She was amazing for chem 10301, but chem10401 was slightly harder. Im not sure why people are complaining about ALEKS when its required for any chemistry class.

Caring
3.0
2.0
CHEM104
May 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

like Doctor Wright but not her grading scale. like her idea of IClicker but it did not went as she planned. Her lecture was nothing new more than the textbooks we read and videos we watched. She is caring, energetic, and hilarious, taking our suggestions into account. But too responsible so that she did not have time to cover all the topics.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
3.0
CHEM104
May 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The only reason I liked her was because she showed her cute dog, besides that, she sucks. She never replies back to emails and thinks students are only taking her class. She gave us less than a week to study for her online exams. She doesnt take into account that not everybody is a chem/bio major. All she does it mention the MCATS. Avoid her

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: B-
May 23, 2020
Would take again

The key to success in this class is ALEKS. But let me tell you, Aleks. Is. So. Much. Work. Srsly. But if you do it, you get the hw grade and good test grade since some tests based on ALEKS. This class is not easy but DEFINETLY the best lvl II science course. Students constantly talking over her inperson lecture nonstop. Id be mad sometimes too.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A
May 25, 2020
Would take again

So basically the tests were not supposed to be Aleks based. She did that in order to prevent cheating (Aleks has webcam and lockdown browser). This class wouldn't be that material heavy if it was in-person. Do not wild about grades only, she hates it. But let's be real, aleks helped many people pass the course that wouldn't in the first place.

Lots of homework
Inspirational
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: C+
May 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took the same professor for Chem 103, and I liked her course better then. She switched to "flip learning" and would rush through slides in-lecture. After we switched to online learning, the course became that much harder. She continued to give exams, which were on ALEKS and tested you on 26+ topics at a time. 100+ topics to review for the final.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: A
May 27, 2020
Would take again

I would say she knows her material. When switched to online class she did start giving us more tests because she thought people were cheating. ALEKS is very helpful though and is what helped me get an A in this class. If you do those and practice, the tests shouldnt be that hard. She's a decent choice. It's distance learning that was tough on her

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: A-
May 27, 2020
Would take again

Prof Wright was alright. Definitely better than the alternative option for this class. The only thing I didn't like about her was her lack of empathy for her students and their grades. But, at the end, she still was a good teacher. Just do your Aleks, show up to class, and RESPECT her. She's huge on that. Not an easy A, but worth the effort

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A-
May 29, 2020
Would take again

Virtual class: follow her videos, slides, and ALEKS (most important). In-person class: go over her videos, slides, and worksheets. She doesn't teach well but attendance is necessary for iClicker. The textbook should be read for anyone pursuing Chemistry. She had a hard time adjusting to virtual learning hence the drop from a 4 to 2 in rating.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A-
May 29, 2020
Would take again

I took her after the amazing experience I had in her Chem103 class. She struggled to get adjusted to everything being virtual and kept on changing her decisions which led to a fall apart. I'm pretty sure she will be more prepared for the upcoming virtual semesters, but regardless, she is still the best Chem professor to take.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: B
May 29, 2020
Would take again

she tries her best to teach despite in pandemic situation and she values students who truly wants to learn chemistry. To past this class, you need a group of friends that you can work with. She gives out powerpoints which have some practice into it. Though, it is not as useful as her own review sheet.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

not good.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: A-
Sep 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is super aggressive. She has an annoying iclicker. The people that say she is nice there lying. Take someone else because she is too much. She gives sooo much work like there is no other classes but her. Aleks is supper annoying and she give so much hw that she could reduce but doesn't care. She has a lot of attitude in her emails.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: A-
Nov 5, 2020
Would take again

I took her in the summer and although she has way too many iClicker questions, she is actually a good professor- Her exams were difficult but I was lucky and got a really helpful TA but overall I would recommend her- She usually tries her best to make the class enjoyable but I will warn you the tests consist of too many questions in little time-

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CHEM103
Nov 15, 2020
Would take again

She's really good. She does give a lot of homework, but if you pay attention in class it's not too bad. Her slides are straightforward and not complicated. She uses iclicker and it might get a little annoying but it's just to see if you're paying attention/do you understand. She explains things pretty well and once in a while she's humorous

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
CHEM103
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

if you are looking to take this class in the spring or any time in your life please dont. heres why This professor at first might appear nice and warm and funny but she is far from it. the aleks program she uses has no mercy when it comes to grading. take another professor. i spent 24+ hours on one hw which is far too much when u have others

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
CHEM10301
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

She's honestly not bad at all as a professor, she uses Aleks and iClicker. Make sure to stay on top of your Aleks work, the exams for our online class came directly from questions from the HW. We had 3 exams and a final. Lucky for us, she gave us an exam a week before our final. If you can't tell that was sarcasm, it was one of the worst ideas yet.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A-
Jan 29, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Wright is a good professor!! She is clear and is test heavy. She gives a practice test so you can study so if you do the practice the test will be fair to you. She gives a lot of partial credit too. However, she gives A LOT of homework on Aleks and lecture always has iClicker questions. If you put in the work you will pass.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
CHEM103
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

She was fair. and gave us a lot of resources for the class. This class uses alecks which obviously there will a a lot of hw. But it will be alright if ur focused and dont fall behind.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
CHEM10301
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 2, 2021
Would take again

Prof Wright is an amazing teacher, and she cares so much about her students. She uses iclicker and Aleks. Aleks is time-consuming and a lot of work but it is a departmental tool, not specific to this professor. I took it online so tests were on Aleks, which once you are familiar with the format of the questions is pretty fair. Make sure to study!

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
2.0
CHEM103
Grade: A+
Apr 7, 2021
Would take again

Explains concepts very well and is very lenient about online related things. Yes, the blackboard and aleks platforms will make you pull your hair out but she compensates with very nice curves and other opportunities to earn credit. Just do the work and show up to class and you'll be more than fine.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2021
Would take again

Honestly she is the best option for Chem 103 and Chem 104, I absolutely love her as a professor and a person. It is not an easy course but she works with you as long as you put the work in

Respected
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: A-
May 9, 2021
Would take again

She's honestly the best professor Ive had, she really gives you so many opportunities so you can pass the exams. Just show up to class, follow the slides, participate, and aleks is annoying but it honestly just helps you learn the material better. you won't regret taking her.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM10400
Grade: A
May 14, 2021
Would take again

Professor Wright was the best professor that Ive had so far at CCNY. She truly cares about whether or not we are learning and was always there to encourage us during exams. She would keep the class engaged by giving multiple choice questions during the lecture and she was very understanding when we would ask for deadline extensions. Shes the best

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM104
Grade: A+
May 15, 2021
Would take again

Best professor. She's nice, caring, and funny. She makes lectures so fun to attend. I don't understand the complaints against exams on Aleks, considering how everyone is getting 100s and high 90s on her exams. For chem 103 and 104, she's a good choice to go to. There's iclicker but you can have people help you. Also, it allows you to focus in class

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
May 21, 2021
Would take again

She is just great even tho class was online she still made it feel like we were in person. She even showed us a tour of a college and showed us her dog. The exams were on ALEKS and she has iclicker. Make sure to not be behind in Aleks because there are a lot of assignments for chem104 but she will extend exams and Aleks assignments occasionally.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM10400
May 25, 2021
Would take again

Very cool Professor. This class is tough becaue it is chemistry 104. She does Alecks so its mean homework every week. That only takes a lot of time but it gives practice. Her exams are just the alecks questions. So if during ur homeworks u make notes of it. U can use it using exam. This what I did.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CHEM204
Grade: A+
May 26, 2021
Would take again

She is sooo sweet, and very understanding. Best professor out of all chem professors, I can say with 100% faith. Aleks hw every weekend but she gives extensions where she deems necessary. 2 attempts per online exam, even for the final !! (2nd attempt u get to reanswer the q's you got wrong). iclicker during class often but easy enough. shes amazing

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: A+
May 28, 2021
Would take again

She is an incredible professor. Her lectures are on point and she'll occasionally do iClicker during class which is mostly easy. If you stay on top of aleks, you will be very prepared for tests on aleks which have 2 attempts. She's also willing to accomodate students for deadlines if appropriate. You won't regret taking her!

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM10400
Grade: A+
May 31, 2021
Would take again

Although I cannot speak for her in-person classes, I can definitely say Professor Wright did a fantastic job in an online environment for the pandemic. We had to do this online quiz/question thing every class and at times the HW system, ALEKS, was a bit overwhelming, but she was tolerant of us being in an online environment and showed patience.

Respected
Lots of homework
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A-
Jul 7, 2021
Would take again

The best chem professor I've ever had. Her crystal-clear explanation on class materials greatly helps students understand everything (Don't hesitate to ask.) She also tries her best to help you get a good grade, and is not tough on hw grading (Don't worry about passing the due date, just try to complete them.)

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A+
Oct 28, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professors at CCNY. Genuinely cares for students.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Wright was genuinely a good professor. Like most courses, get ready to self teach because although the lectures help, you cant rely on them fully. She was understanding of my situation and does her best to help students who come to her for help. Most of the students who are complaining are those who did not put in the effort and time.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
3.0
5.0
CHEM10301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 7, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Made chem harder than it needs to be by giving iClicker questions as your attendance grade: get them wrong and youre marked absent for the day. These questions would be based on what she was teaching that hour, so if you dont understand it then too bad. Had to drop because I failed all my open book tests; learned close to nothing from her

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM104
Jan 20, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Truly the worse professor I've ever had. She was so rude and quick to lash out on the students. She moved way too quickly and was condescending when you expressed that. It felt evident that she lost her passion for teaching. She simply expected us to be on her level. Also, the exams were nothing like ALEKS !

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM104
Grade: B-
May 24, 2022

Very difficult especially if this is your first time taking it. She does not help students who are struggling, rather gears classroom to those who understand the subject. Do not recommend if Chem is not your strongest subject. She will mix up names of the POC students even when class size was 6 students and students face many microagressions.

1.0
5.0
CHEM32002
Grade: Not sure yet
May 24, 2022

The class is graded 90% exams and 10% HW. The exams were so unbelievably difficult and she refused to curve. The class averages were under 60% every time but she didn't see anything wrong with that. Don't take her if you have a choice.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM32002
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 1, 2022

The exams were extremely difficult and her lectures did not prepare us enough for them. I regret taking this class with her and would recommend you to take it without literally ANYONE else other than her. Your GPA will thank me later.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A-
Jun 1, 2022
Would take again

Wright was a pretty good professor but her exams were definitely harder than expected. My recitation, homework, and lab grade saved the overall grade. She tries to make the classes fun but its very lecture and exam heavy.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM32002
Grade: F
Jun 7, 2022

Professor Mary is the worst professor ever to learn from. She gives tests on material not covered in class and her homework cannot be solved except by herself. Avoid or retake it with another professor. I regret taking this class with her.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM10400
Grade: A-
Jun 10, 2022

Probably the worst professor I've came across my college career. She's a highly disrespectful person & tries her best to fail her students. Exams are extremely hard and they look nothing like the homework. Do yourself a favor and avoid her at all times.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: B-
Jun 11, 2022

Great person. Always nice, understanding, and flexible. She let me take one of her exams at home after getting sick one time. She is absolutely amazing. I had her back in the Spring 2019 Semester. If you are struggling with anything, she is always there to help you. The exams were not that bad as I thought it would be. She is brilliant.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
CHEM32002
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2022

The disrespect and rudeness this lady can show to students is disgusting. Lucky for me I am a good self learner, but most of my peers did very bad. I understand a bad professor, but a rude one is intolerable. She's here just to collect a paycheck.

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM32002
Oct 13, 2022

This professor can not teach and seems to enjoy when her students don't understand the material. Yes there is an aspect of personal responsability but when every student struggles and the people who do well state that they dont find her lectures helpful, then thats a problem! Youtube was the only thing that allowed me to do well.

5.0
3.0
CHEM32002
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2023
Would take again

The students were lazy af! like duh it is biochemistry of course it will be a hard class. Dr. Wright is an amazing passionate professor who bent over backwards to make sure I understood the material last spring. Honestly helped me sooooooooo much for preparing for the MCAT! TAKE HER IF GIVEN THE CHANCE

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
May 22, 2023
Would take again

Material is heavy, but it's easy as long as you do the homework. A lot of self-teaching. The homework will help with the lecture and the lecture is also posted on Blackboard. Overall, she's really nice and understanding. What is on the exams is what you learn in recitation and homework assignments but it is very time-consuming.

Lots of homework
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A
May 27, 2023
Would take again

Grade is composed of 3 exams (lowest dropped), final, recitation (going helps if you're struggling), lab, and Aleks hw. She goes pretty fast sometimes during lecture, but she posts the lecture slides on BB. The Aleks is due weekly and is a pain sometimes, but it's useful as well. Final is not worth much, so do well on the three exams. Lab was cool.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
CHEM103
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 1, 2024

makes recitation mandatory with quizzes, and makes you pay just for attendance :/

1.0
5.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 29, 2024

Will set you up for failure. Exams are nothing like review sheets. In our batch, she randomly made an exam early with very few resources. It was the hardest exam too.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2024

would not recommend at all, she always has a problem on her tests/practice tests theres always some kind of mistake, doesnt curve, she only reads off the slides, her tests arent like the homework or recitation worksheets, and she only gives one practice test and will post it like 4 days before the actual test, shes very disorganized

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 18, 2024

A lot of self teaching involved, so if you're not good at that- look for a different professor. No homework extensions, no curve/ extra credit. Sample exams are posted about 2-3 days before (sometimes have mistakes), answers are posted the night before or day of the exam (may have minor mistakes as well).

5.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A+
May 29, 2024
Would take again

Takes a certain person to like this professor but I loved her. She has great energy, is passionate about what she teaches, and explains the material. You will need to memorize the material out of class, just like with any chem class. If you study and are consistent then you will pass. I also like how she treats her students like adults.

Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM104
Grade: Rather not say
May 29, 2024

really a hit or miss

3.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: B+
May 31, 2024
Would take again

She is a good professor as long as you are willing to put in work. Almost half of your points come from stuff other than tests. The reviews are alright but there are always 20-30 points that she never went over in class. Very good class for a chem major or if you go to chem 2 but a pain if you arent. Good lectures but you gota grind and read slides

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHEM10401
Grade: B+
Jun 1, 2024
Would take again

She gives lots of homework but everything adds up to your grade: 3 exams plus a final. You can tell she's passionate about chemistry. I would definitely take her again

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM104
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 28, 2024

she was bad like ew

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2024

Don't waste your time and money. It's practically a self taught class, the lectures aren't helpful at all.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 17, 2024

While Mary Wright isn't a bad professor, her teaching style may not be for everyone. It can be difficult for students to keep up with her lectures. The material (homework, lectures, review sheets) she provides tend to be inconsistent to the exam, and some students perform poorly. Unless you're good with self-learning, I don't recommend taking her.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
CHEM10301
Grade: F
Dec 17, 2024

Honestly, as much as previous students captioned her as a good teacher, she is not. While the material that she taught did appear in the test, it wasn't necessarily well taught, for she would go over simple questions but not enough with difficult/complex questions. Her mood is sensitive as well; my class witnessed her hollering over the 2024 elec.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

honestly, lots of people hate her because they don't study properly. her class was easy as long as you went to recitation to understand the lecture material. sample exams often had errors but were usually harder than the actual exam. drops lowest exam + exams come directly from stuff on slides. study and it won't be hard to get an A. final was fair

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

She's okay. As long as you study and do not skip lectures, the class shouldn't be a huge problem. Everything was fair and the lecture slides were good. She does quizzes as attendance every lecture so beware of that. The Aleks was annoying but its whatever.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 27, 2024

She's not that sympathetic to students who aren't doing well, she just assumes she is teaching well despite the fact her teaching style might not be for everyone. Lots of students were getting C's in class and the averages were around 60 & yet it's still our fault though I know lots of them were genuinely studying. It's mostly a self taught class.

Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2024

Aleks is the anathema to your sanity. Anyway, Mid professor, fun class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

Personally thought she was a good prof, and she's very funny and passionate. Her lectures were straightforward, as well as her tests. Lots of Aleks, but if you keep up with it, it will help your understanding and grade. Attend class, pay attention, go to recitation for extra help, and you will do well. Third test had the hardest content imo.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM10301
Dec 29, 2024

She is disrespectful to students and always has a nasty attitude during class. Also, she does not know how to teach. Most of the students either failed or got low grades for her exams.

1.0
5.0
CHEM10301
Grade: F
Jan 4, 2025

Don't take her if you want to pass chem

1.0
5.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2025

Mid professor

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
CHEM104
Grade: C
Jan 18, 2025

Attend lectures because she will make you participate using an online platform and that accounts for 5% of your grade. Do all your hw, perform well in lab and go to recitation. All of those will help you if you perform bad on the exams cuz they are hard. Half MC and half written responses. Also email her if you need extension on hw during midterms!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM103
Grade: A+
Jan 31, 2025
Would take again

She's an alright professor but the ALEKS homework system just sucks so bad and sometimes had nothing to do with what she's teaching. I hate AI and would never use it but honestly just chatGPT the rest of the HW once you understand it, it's not worth all the work. Tests were okay but often had errors just study a lot and study with other students.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM104
Grade: C-
Feb 24, 2025

Genuinely the WORST professor for any class I have taken. No capacity to teach the subject matter. I don't know how this professor has a job. -poorly written and intentionally vague syllabus -sloppy written tests and often graded incorrectly -strict attendance with paid sofware to check in -NEVER logged grades -discouraging when asked for help

Tough grader
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: Not sure yet
May 24, 2025

Reads off slides, given that she barely knows what is on the slides. My high school reagents Chen would be more fun. Overall isn't like worst but if possible I would avoid.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM103
Grade: B
May 28, 2025

Definitely the worst professor I've ever had during my freshman year. She reads off slides. Her examples are poor and her reviews are always missing content that will be on the exam. I only passed with self studying. Organic chem tutor will be your best friend.

5.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: A+
May 30, 2025
Would take again

I don't understand the amount of hate given for this professor. She really is great. Tries to connect with the class which is big (the class) in itself. The Aleks is a lot but manageable if you manage your time correctly. If your incoming freshmen who hasn't figures out how to manage your time you are going to struggle. Read the slides that's it!

Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

Agree with the last person, don't believe the haters. she's very clear in explaining the material and provides lots of extra resources for learning chemistry. If you do the work you will pass the class. she does insist on attendance but this is an easy five points added to your grade so just show up!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHEM103
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2025
Would take again

Like the other two people who commented, I don't understand why her rating is so low; she is a good professor. Her lecture prepares you for the midterms and final exam, and if you have any questions, she's easy to contact outside of class.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHEM10301
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2025
Would take again

Solid professor. The lectures were pretty engaging, and the tests were challenging but doable. She showed her temper on occasion when students uploaded plagiarized notes and rolled up to exams late, but it was understandable. She shows that she cares about her students succeeding and does not tolerate laziness.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
CHEM103
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2025
Would take again

Sure, she gives lots of homework, but it really only helps you. Definitely attended recitations, and everything is pretty much on the slides. All the exams have MCs, and yeah, do the homework it's good for you.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
CHEM10401
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2025

Very awful professor. Read materials directly off slideshow. Gatekept slideshow presentations from students until literally 5 minutes before class. Gatekept practice exams until 1 week before exam. Exam averages below 50%. Wouldn't release exam grades even after 2-3 weeks. Had to teach myself everything. Made an already hard class even more harder.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM104
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Her explanations are very clear and her lectures are engaging, but you still have to do the work and keep up with homework and other course responsibilities. She is one of the better chem professors I have taken so far at CCNY.

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