3.0

Patricia Milanes

English - CUNY York College

3.0
Quality
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Difficulty
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Would Retake
85
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Quality
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Difficulty
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Helpful
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Clarity

43%

Would Retake

85

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What Students Say

Hardest professor I've every had

126 - 3.0 rating

I had her freshman year, she was horrible and a very HARD grader with an attitude

ENG125 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

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ENG125
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2004

She is a very educated woman. She is clear, straight foward, and dedicated. Anyone who wants their mind opened up and a good challenge, I highly recommend her.

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ENG125
Dec 7, 2004

she gives hard time... very strict about everything... and there is grade reduction to everything in her class

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ENG125
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 17, 2004

she is the worst prof. u can ever have. she only likes some of the students in clas. if she dont like u than u r screwed for the whole semester. i dont recommend her at all. she a b*****.

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ENG125
Mar 14, 2005

I hate her

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ENG200
May 4, 2005

I do not recommend her to anyone. She is very hard and she expects too much from you as a student. She expects your papers to be as good as a graduated english major. She wants things her way and she shows favoritism.

2.0
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ENG200
Grade: C
Aug 10, 2005

Do not take this woman, se is not worth it. She thinks that she's like the only Educated person in the world. Yes and she does think that your paper should be as good a graduate paper.

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ENGLISH
Grade: B
Aug 11, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENG200
Nov 3, 2005

This professor shows favoritism and gives a lot of work. she gives a paper very often and it has to be perfect. Getting a D in her class would be like getting an A.

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ENGLISH200
Nov 29, 2005

this professor does show favoritism. i got a B in her class in the summer session and i had to really fight to get that grade, because she's so tough on her students. i do good work and i really tried but it wasn't enough for her to give me the A i deserved. i don't recommend her unless you like torture(the bad kind).

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ENG200
Nov 30, 2005

needs to review teaching methods

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ENG200
Mar 26, 2006

avoid her like the plague!!! she's hard and to get anything over a D in her class is a BLESSING!

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ENG200
May 10, 2006

SHES AWESOME!!! She talks to you in a personal level. You can learn a lot from her. Her class will help improve your writing and reading skills. She revises other professors' papers with you. Shes not hard at all. She actually acknowledges your point and what you have to say and she definitely sees your efforts. She might seem ****y but shes NOT!

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ENGLI0301
Aug 16, 2006

I remember the first thing she said to our class was: Don't dream with an A in my class because you have to be out of this world to get it. Dream with a C or D, but never with an A.

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ENG125
Sep 2, 2006

you need to work hard, but she is always ready to help you and make things easeir. She is perfect if you want to improve your writing.

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ENGCDLC
Dec 5, 2006

She is the worst professor I ever had. She focuses on making everything perfect until she can't focus on her students. I strongly encourage you to transfer out of her class if you have her for Eng125 or Eng200.

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ENG125
Mar 1, 2007

She is very menacing. I know she hated my guts!!!!!!!!!! Don't take her if you are an ok person, she is mean.

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ENG125
Jun 13, 2007

You work for your grade in her class. many people dont like her, but she is without a doubt one of the best and smartest professor in that school. she cares for your education and not many do.

5.0
1.0
ENG125
Aug 27, 2007

great profesor

5.0
1.0
ENG355
Nov 20, 2007

Milanes is great!Not many professor care about their students the way she does-takes time to listen N to work with U so what some of U out there need to do is check with the writing department/change UR majors b/c U can't ask for better than Milanes and Bisla-2 of the best!Better yet,U need to take Grass or Josephs N see what U think then.

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ENG125
Mar 18, 2008

Prof. M is not an easy an A, but life is not suppose to be easy. If you attent class, read the text she assigns, and do well on your papers you will be just fine. I hate English and was worried that I would fail this class and I got an A-.

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ENG101
Dec 2, 2008

I hated this professor. She is very rude, her gradeing policy is not fair and her teaching is not clear at all.She offers help after class but it is not helpful. I recommend never taking her!!

4.0
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ENG125
Dec 7, 2008

Good teacher,

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ENG125
Jan 1, 2009

I had her last semester, her class is not easy and getting an A in her class isnt either. But she really challenges you to bring out your best, and I really liked her class because of the discussions. Plus she is hot for a teacher her age.

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ENGAB1
Jan 10, 2010

she sukkzz balllz ..stay away from her dnt wana have dis kind of stubern teacher.. she gota bad attitude !!!!

5.0
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ENG125
Aug 26, 2010

I'm just Going to say this. She is a great teacher, fun to be in her class, she always has an exiting discussion going on, Respect her, come on time, choose your words, don't argue and you will be great. I love her to death. Since I'm Egyptian and I'm used to respect professors, i had no problem with Prof Patricia at all. BTW she is EXTREMELY HOT.

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ENG125
Jan 30, 2011

dont take her class, shes rude. but if you really wanna take her class, you should be get in class on time....no late or absent at all..otherwise,she will pay alotttt of attention on you...be careful!!!

5.0
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ENG125
Feb 1, 2011

She is a tough grader. I'm pretty good at writing essays and got a B. I looked at my friend's horrible essay's that he wrote and was suprised he got an A (if he was in this class, it would be a D). Should of took his class lol. However, the discussions in class were really awesome and I had a lot of fun. Daily homework(easy) & only two 3page essays

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ENGMN1
Feb 3, 2011

If you want to ass yourself out of a good professor then take her.She is hot but her attitude is not

5.0
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ENG125
Apr 21, 2011

Great professor, you'll learn alot, makes sure you know how to write before you can get out of her class. Fair grader and she pretty cool...and nice!

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ENG125
May 2, 2011

This professor was a nightmare, decided she didn't like me at the start of the semester, and made it horrible; no help outside of class no matter how many times I saw her, consistently "picked" on me, was mean, spiteful, & unfair grader b/c of this. I am a good writer, normally get A's on papers, but she'd give me C's. Hot, but trust me, AVOID HER!

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ENG125
May 27, 2011

Every teacher no matter how horibble they are is ganna have one student that thinks the teacher is great.Just do yourself a favor and stay away from this one.There are so many beyyet professors to choose from.Just find someone else.I did good in the class but she has issues going on.

5.0
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ENG125
Nov 18, 2011

She is a bit tough but really nice. Make sure you know how to write a paper well. She doesn't like bad attendance and lateness. She is helpful.

5.0
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ENGCD
Nov 20, 2011

She is a really good teacher she told me in the begging of the class that i would fail because of my poor writing skills but she kept bothering me into becoming a better writer. Apparently I was worthy of a b+ so dont give up if she thinks you suck just try harder. The other positive thing is that she is very very very sexy. Very SEXYYYYYYYYYY.

5.0
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ENG125
Jan 3, 2012

I love this professor! She has a tough shell but is very nice. She is very understanding and funny. I honestly enjoyed taking her course.

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ENG125
Feb 1, 2012

Participate alot. i think if i did that more i would have gotten a A, instead if being really quiet. her class is very intresting, i do recommend her! and keeo up with all you work

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ENGDC
Feb 9, 2012

Down to earth

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ENG125
Apr 19, 2012

Shes realoly great. her class is intresting. shes strict. PARTICAPATE alot ! she'll give you an A for sure. i recommend her, becuase you actaully learn. make sure your essay or strong and has a focus point and you will be fine.

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ENGMN
Jun 4, 2012

she's great. don't miss class ever- would lower ur grade. very interesting and participate more. very fair as well.

2.0
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ENG311
May 23, 2013

STAY AWAY! Although she gives out a syllabus, SHE DOES NOT GO BY IT. Every week she CHANGES assignment that is due for the following week. DON'T BE ABSENT-YOU'LL BE LOST. Very RUDE!. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ENGLISH MAJOR, she'll show little interest.

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ENG125
May 23, 2013

She is not bad. If your writing level is low. Ask for help in the writing center. As a professor she is cool but needs to keep her issues home. As a student I did not learn much from her. You must seek for the help from her. There is no structure to her teaching. Good luck!

4.0
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ENG125
May 28, 2013

Basically, it depends on who you really are. Some people love her, some don't. Okay here it is. She is a feminist, atheist who is kinda bitter about the society. She does not tolerate lateness/absence. She is fair but when it is come to controversial issues, she thinks she's right and everybody is wrong. Good luck in her class. She is not bad.

5.0
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ENG311
Jun 4, 2013

students can learn a lot from her if they are open minded.She pushes her students to practice to think and write above their level. What is bad about that? It can only make you better prepared for grad school. Her vocab is amazing and i am inspired by that. She is tough but if you work well and attend class on time, she is a fair professor.

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ENG125
Aug 15, 2013

She is a cool teacher but is strict with attendance, she is very bitter sometimes, she is a feminist and atheist who thinks her opinion on life and most controversial topics is always correct. Best advice is for you to participate in class the more you participate the better.

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ENG101
Sep 3, 2013

She's an ok professor... But you have to make sure your writing is exactly what she wants. And if you participate in her class discussion it is an easy A. I was very shy so i did not raise my hand often. She hates lateness, and cell phones. very strict, but you will be fine

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ENG125
Grade: B-
Nov 14, 2013

Worst Professor. At first the class did some grammar exercises, and next thing you know we're talking about death for the rest of the semester. Very unorganized and unprofessional. AVOID !!

3.0
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ENGLISH126
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Nov 18, 2013

She is a good professor , but she is a hard grader!You must not be late or miss a class because she is always changing her syllabus. Do your homework and DO! what she says!! or you gonna fail the class. And remember to participate on her class!!

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ENGLISH125
Nov 19, 2013

Worst professor ever, at first she teaches but than all she does is talk about her life & death.. Doesn't explain what she wants in her essay and puts little interest in grading.

4.0
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ENG126
Nov 25, 2013

She was an extremely good professor. She is truly the best at English. But she will chop you up if you have little to no skills at writing.

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ENG125
Dec 13, 2013

I had her freshman year, she was horrible and a very HARD grader with an attitude. I took another professor for and got a higher grade. (way higher) . Only take her if you are very good in english

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ENG126
Grade: A-
Jul 5, 2014

I learned a lot from Professor Milanes; not only about writing but how to be an inspiring professional. She is very helpful if you seek for help but she is not going to baby you. Know your stuff, go to class, and dont fool around. I would definitely love to have her again :)

4.0
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ENG126
Grade: B-
Aug 27, 2014

If you want a good grade you'll have to work for it. She gives you exactly what you've earned. Come in and write bad quality work she'll give you a bad grade. If you want to earn a better grade she'll leave NO student behind as long as you meet her half way by showing effort.

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722216
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2014

She is a great role model for any female student; obviously educated and I loved the class discussions. You can speak freely, she sure does, as long as it's not "hate speech". If you aren't capable of writing academically do not expect an A in her class.

2.0
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126
Nov 23, 2014

Disorganized. There's better English teachers at the college. Don't recommend.

4.0
4.0
ENG126
Grade: A-
Jan 28, 2015

Professor Milanes is a tough grader. You do have to work hard and give extra effort to earn an A on her class. Her instructions may be confusing sometimes, but you can always ask her and clarify your confusions. At the end of the semester, you'll learn a lot and improve your writting skills if you take the class seriously.

3.0
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126
Mar 30, 2015

Hardest professor I've every had. Although her work is somewhat simple, it is very confusing as to what she wants. Very strict and picky.

5.0
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ENG126
Grade: A-
Jun 24, 2015

The best and extremely helpful. She will make you a better writer.

4.0
3.0
ENG126
Dec 3, 2015

Best professor I've had thus far. She helps you figure out what kind of writer you are and what are your strength. Definitely helps you become a better writer. if you put in the effort.

3.0
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ENG126
Jun 3, 2016
Would take again

very interesting professor, her work is very feminist and you could tell shes passionate about it but her essays are hard because she isn't clear about her instructions and she likes her work done in a specific way. if you like writing essays shes great; if you aren't so good at essays i wouldn't recommend.

4.0
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ENG126
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Professor Milanes is a great professor. Class lectures are always interesting; discussions are open and honest. She is obviously very passionate about what she does. Although she is a picky/ tough grader, she will definitely make you a better reader and writer.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
ENG200
Grade: B
Mar 7, 2017
Would take again

I enjoyed the class Professor Milanes was awesome.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ENG200
Aug 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Milanes is truly an amazing teacher. She is a tough grader but her feedback will make you grow as a writer. She's very passionate about the work that is discussed in class and will make you see the world in a new perspective.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
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ENG126
Aug 23, 2017
Would take again

Realest Professor at york. Shes fun and vibrant but you will work for your grade. My grade may have not been an A but i became a way better writer because of her. I learned to cite, revise, annotate and properly construct an essay and grammar rules. Take her class its really good plus the stories aren't boring and you watch movies

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
ENG126
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

She is a good professor but does make you work for your grade. It's not really clear what needs to get done to make your grade better. 3 papers and no final. The readings were very interesting, I enjoyed them. Tough grader, but you will learn from her and change your perspective on things. She helps you think otherwise

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENG125
Grade: C
May 20, 2018
Would take again

I took multiple English course with Professor Milanes. I thought she was an amazing professor. I was an English major that actually HATED reading until I met her. She mandated we learned and HAD to annotate in our books, which helped me Excel in my reading comprehension. I thank her for that...

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
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4.0
ENGLISH126
Grade: C+
May 25, 2018
Would take again

Good professor at the aspect of teaching. Her readings are very interesting and gives good feedback on your assignments. But her feedback made me become a much better writer. Very tough grader! Make sure you are not late or miss her class because she's always changing her syllabus. Her instructions of the assignments are confusing and unclear.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
ENG126
Grade: D+
Jun 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class is only for people that know how to express in English so well, I did not recommend this class to people that don't like to read.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
ENG202
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2019
Would take again

If you are passionate about Lit, this course is for you. Prof Milanes is simply amazing. This course is very stimulating, the lectures are fun. You will not get any easy A, you get what you deserve. But she is very open to helping, assisting, and she will be very clear on what she's looking for. Take notes, read, ask questions, and you will pass.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ENG357
Nov 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you don't like being pick in class then she's not for you, She's very hard and rude in a way, she makes students feel intimidated. You will have to read about 8 books and they are long, you will have to write about them and this is every single week. She's a very hard grader.

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Group projects
So many papers
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5.0
ENG125
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She can be nice at times when she wants to. But overall she has a very rough attitude, the tone in her emails and voice is very harsh. She grades very hard, shes very unorganized & changed the syllabus about 3 times!! Hard to reach out to. Nothing about this class was clear & concise. Do yourself a favor & stay away from this Professor!!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG125
Grade: C+
Dec 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you love English go for it. Very tough grader. Never posted grades on CUNY first so you dont know if you are failing or not. Looses her patience very quickly.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG311
Grade: B+
Feb 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

My friend took her and told me she doesn't like men and my friend does not lie or engage in gossip. She said that she yelled at the guys in class. My friend always gets A's and she got a B. After hearing this, instead of taking her class, I took the class at Lehman (e permit) online and got an easy A. Smartest choice I have ever made.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG392
Apr 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Never take this Professor. She will ruin your career and college life. She want essays to be of her level . She doesnt see from the students perspective and their ability. Very tough and discouraging. We could never satisfy her with our answers.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG392
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this class to anyone. As a straight-A student and English lover, this class is extremely disappointing. Professor Milanes is an extremely tough grader. Her emails come across very rudely and so do her comments on your work. I do not recommend taking this class if you want to keep your GPA up. Absolutely horrible.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG392
Apr 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class is the most dreadful class one can take in college. With a 4.0 gpa so far this class is the exception. Very unreasonable grader and gives terrible feedback. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! I hope she reforms her ways of teaching and actually teaches instead of criticizing work.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG392
Grade: Not sure yet
May 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Taking this class was one of the WORST experiences I've ever had in college so far. This professor is unprofessional, and disrespectful! She does not care for her students or their abilities to grow within the class -- she expects you to know everything before she's even taught it! Very negative, would not take again!!!! DO NOT TAKE HER

So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG392
Grade: A-
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Milanes is a great teacher, she is looking for progress. The instructions are very clear, just read , annotate and follow instructions. All the readings were provided, so I saved money on books. I can say after taking this class, my writing skills have greatly improved. You will have to work for your grade, don't slack off or plagiarize.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ENG126
Grade: C+
Mar 29, 2022

DONT TAKE THIS CLASS unless you want to be yelled at always.This teacher will threaten you that she'll fail you and you could go on Academic probation if you hand in one assignment late or do it incorrectly because she doesn't have proper explanations to her work. She will constantly talk about how she hates Jennifer Lopez. Her ATTITUDE is TERRIBLE

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
126
Grade: Rather not say
May 25, 2022

Yells at students and doesn't helps the student academically. Take this class an e permit if you can. SHE WILL DROP YOUR GPA.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENG311
Grade: D+
May 27, 2022

Very annoying and very manipulative. One of the top 3 worst teachers I had.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG126
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 16, 2022

The rudest professor in the english department, picks on students and expects students to write PhD level papers. Don't take her or you'll end up dropping your GPA. I REGRET TAKING HER SO MUCH!

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENG202
Grade: Rather not say
May 24, 2024
Would take again

She can be strict in this class however you have to understand and respect how her protocol works. Pay attention to the syllabus, always READ never skip or think she won't notice, and just do the work and take notes and it's really easy. Her grading is clear and lectures are fun and engaging and you learn so much from her.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ENG125
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 20, 2025

She's very sweet and keeps it real with you. However, she assigns a lot of homework and her reading are only nursing related.

1.0
5.0
ENG126
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 26, 2025

Do not take this course with her; she is a very tough grader. You might end up crying if you continue. I am glad I withdrew on time. Additionally, anything you write, she will claim that you used AI.

Tough grader
Hilarious
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG126
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 26, 2025

Do not take this course with her; she is a very tough grader. You might end up crying if you continue. I am glad I withdraw on time. Additionally, anything you write, she'll claim that you used AI.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENG126
Grade: B+
May 13, 2025
Would take again

shes very understanding and kind. the work isn't hard the readings were things some kids read in high school. she gives good feedback to help you become a stronger writer.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

14%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (5)
A- (4)
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(4)C(5)D(5)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 33 reported grades
Not sure yet: 5
A-: 4
A: 3
C+: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (13)
Gives good feedback (9)
Tough Grader (8)
Get ready to read (8)
So many papers (8)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Respected (3)
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5.0

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5.0

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ENGCD

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5.0

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4.5

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