4.4

Sandra Poster

Communication - Borough of Manhattan Community College

4.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

84

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Long ass papers Smiles when she gives you back a bad grade Only wants to feel important when teaching you GPA KILLER

SPEECH240 - 1.0 rating

She gives you a final and midterm test which that consist questions of some and none of the above which can screw you in the exam

SPE240 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

86%

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Predicted Grade

B

92% confidence
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Grade Distribution
A(4)B(6)C(2)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(1)
Based on 20 reported grades
B: 5
A: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (2)
Get ready to read (1)
Participation matters (1)
Inspirational (1)
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Amazing lectures (1)
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SO MANY PAPERS (1)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
2.0
SPE101
May 8, 2004

Extremely effective professional who challenges and motiviates you to excel as you progress through this course. If you need to take a speech course, she's the one you want teaching it to you.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
May 23, 2004

Excellent professor. She exemplifies the greatest degree of professionalism and is genuinely interested in teaching the course as best as possible. She expects a lot only because she knows her students are worthy of it.

5.0
1.0
SPE240
Aug 27, 2004

I agree - she is professional. I liked her a lot. I guess her cute voices get old after a while, but that's about the only complaint I can come up with - except, perhaps, that she tends to keep you to the very end of the hour. But she's definitely one of

5.0
1.0
SPE100
Dec 10, 2004

She is a wonderful and very well educated professor. Her class is always interesting and easy.

5.0
2.0
SPE100
Dec 17, 2004

Great Professor. She really challenges and brings out the best in her students. Times seems to just fly by in her class. Very Helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to bring out the best in her students.

5.0
1.0
SPE240
Dec 27, 2004

Extremely interesting class with an excellent Prof. You'll have to turn in a 10 page essay but it's real easy! One midterm and final is all that is required but class participation is a must!! You'll enjoy this class and Dr. Poster is awesome! Take this class, you will not regret it!!!

5.0
1.0
SPE100
Apr 19, 2005

She is a great professor, well trained and educated.Her class is very interesting and it was alot of fun, and she really cares about all of her students.

5.0
3.0
SPE100
May 1, 2005

She is the best!!! well trained and educated Professor. She cares very much about us. Her class is always interesting!! I love her!!!

5.0
2.0
SPE100
May 11, 2005

I dreaded taking speech but she was incredibly warm and interesting. She expects alot and will make you work for a good grade but you will walk away from her class polished. Altho her expectations are high she'll ALWAYS make herself available needed.

5.0
2.0
SPEE240
May 15, 2005

She is a wonderful Proffesor. She makes the class very fun and interesting. i think the spee240 class is great, it really taught me something. Dr. Poster, is a good person, not mean at all, very friendly and likes to talk to her students. PLEASE TAKE HER U WONT REGRET!!!

5.0
3.0
SPE100
May 21, 2005

She really cares that you learn something and improve in her class. She expects that you do your best, and it's hard work. By the end of the semester, though, if you work hard and really do the best you can, you will have gained skills you'll need for the rest of your life. She is extremely professional and knows tons about what she's doing.

5.0
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SPE240
May 26, 2005

She is a wonderful professor. She is very knowledgeable in the subject matter and cares very much for your students. All are welcome to into her office to discuss any type of problems or concerns. Wonderful lady and no pushover.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
Jun 4, 2005

This was my 2nd time having Dr.Poster and as always brought out the best in me. SPE 240 is a class you have to take if you want to be challenged and become a better communicator. She truly does care about all her students. Thank you Dr. Poster for everything

5.0
2.0
SPE100
Sep 2, 2005

dr sandra poster she is a very nice women very nice and always helpful to everyone. she cares about all her students.

3.0
3.0
SPE100
Sep 27, 2005

She is very dedicated and very demanding. STAY AWAY!!!

5.0
3.0
INTERPERSCOMM
Jun 5, 2006

POSTER ROCKS! If you want to learn, believe in yourself, and understand others take this class! She is real about how to be a professional. She is dedicated beyond belief. Poster is a GEM of a professor anyone who says differently does not belong in college. With her belief and direction and advice I got a scholarship to a great NY University.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Aug 28, 2006

Tremendous professor; Dr. Poster is very experienced in what she teaches, and it shows. She makes each class as pleasant as possible with her hilarious stories and awesome personality. The workload WILL be demanding, but Dr. Poster's charm is that you'll find yourself actually WANTING to work hard for her. Take her class. You won't regret it.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Dec 26, 2006

Prof. Poster has to be the BEST Prof. at BMCC. She is a Master in teaching Interpersonal Communication, and she enjoys heping students succed in there careers and in school. I would Highly reccomend this Prof.. Even if SPE -240 isn't a requirement... Take the course it will help you in your everyday life like no other coruse. Thanks Prof. Poster

3.0
5.0
SPE100
Jun 4, 2007

She's very strict. She uses the book somewhat and has her own ways of teaching and if you don't give what she wants you are not good enough. I suggest you switch prof. if you can. Save yourself from stress.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
Nov 12, 2007

I would need 10,000 characters to write what I think about this class. Beyond the scope of simple learning, I.C. is one of those courses that society has yet to recognize as a necessity.Hopefully you'll read all these wonderful comments here and make a valid choice in attending her class.She's the one to goto for a plethora of knowledge.Believe it!

5.0
4.0
SPE120
Oct 7, 2008

Pay attention, take notes. take her seriously because she takes you seriously and you'll do well.

5.0
4.0
SPE102
Apr 12, 2009

I completed a hitch in the United States Navy and was driving a yellow cab. Dr. Poster recognized my potentials, encouraged me to no end and lit a flame that sent me on quite a life journey. I now make $160,000.00 a year. You can too. Listen to Dr. Poster. She can take you where you want to go

2.0
5.0
SPE142
May 12, 2009

STAY AWAY!!!

5.0
1.0
SPE240
May 21, 2009

I love this professor. She is very polite. Her class is easy only if you take the time to read the book and study. This class requires a lot of reading and a hefty research paper. But, in the end it is all worth while. She is a lovely professor, you won't regret taking this class!!!

5.0
2.0
SPE100
May 25, 2009

Dr. Poster is one of the best professor that I taken course with in BMCC. She is dedicated in teaching and is very helpful with any questions or concerns you have. She is very encouraging but points out areas that needs to work on. Definitely one of the best educators in BMCC.

5.0
4.0
SPE240
Mar 17, 2010

it is well worth taking Dr.Poster's interpersonal communications course. She is warm, wise and helpful. As she says you will be her student for life. She cares immensely for her students and will go the extra mile for you. This course will teach you skills that will help in all aspects of life. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR FOR SPE 240 -It's a pleasure!

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Apr 26, 2010

"If you want fun and easy, go to six flags!!!" lol... Pro.Poster would change your life...

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Apr 28, 2010

Doctor Poster is a gem. If you are a slacker looking for a handout, go somewhere else and don't waste her and your classmate's time. If you put in effort and work hard you will succeed. She cares a lot about her students and it shows. I took SPE240 even though it did not count towards my major and it's the most useful course I've taken at BMCC.

5.0
4.0
SPE240
May 21, 2010

I found Professor Poster to be an enaging and conscientious instructor. I took this course as a requirement for my major with no real enthusiasm for this particular subject. Dr. Poster's enaging style with students and diligent attention to students' needs and concern for their understanding of the material made this a worthwhile course to take.

5.0
1.0
SPE100
May 26, 2010

if you really want to get a good grade for speech 100 i strongly recommend you to take her. it is so easy class. she just give you one quiz per chapter 10 questions true or false to do it at home with all your notes. the only exams you take in class are the midterm and the final which are pretty easy. the presentations is so esasy to get a b. you d

4.0
1.0
SPE240
Jul 15, 2010

She suddenly shouted and attacked me saying: "PUT AWAY YOUR CELL PHONE!" while I was using electric dictionary. No brain.

1.0
1.0
SPE240
Jul 15, 2010

She suddenly shouted and attcked me; "PUT AWAY YOUR CELL PHONE!!!" in the class while I was using electric dictionary. All good students who attain "A" get "B" from HER. It is the only joy she has.

5.0
3.0
SPE100
Dec 18, 2010

Absolutely a gem of a professor. Like the others have said, if you're a slacker, then find another section because Dr. Poster teaches a very labor-intensive course. However, she teaches you life lessons that will certainly help you attain a successful career. I'd take her class over and over again if I could, just to learn more.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Jan 31, 2011

Doctor Poster is one if not the best professor I have had during my college career. If you are lazy and don't like to go to class don't bother taking her interpersonal communication course. I highly suggest this course by the way, it will change the way you communicate with others.

5.0
1.0
SPE240
Jan 31, 2011

Thanks to Prof. Poster I got through my first year of college smoothly. her classes are enjoyable and she is so dedicated in and out the classroom. She is an outstanding teacher and will keep her students on point. Her work is fairly easy just as long as you read the material.She's very fun and theres never a dull moment in her class.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Mar 6, 2011

To put it simply: Dr. Poster will change your life! She is tough but boy, is it worth it.

2.0
5.0
SPE100
Mar 31, 2011

Worst professor!! she hates it when we go over our time during presentations, however, she keeps us late every single class (at least 5 mins). she assigns us group presentations but never gives us enough time in class to work with our groups. She expects too much AND SHE IS VERY BORINGG!!!TAKE HER CLASS AND YOU'LL REGRET IT!

5.0
5.0
SPE100
Apr 3, 2011

If you are not in English 101 or higher then you really should not take her, because she will point out errors in your speech. Dr. Postor has a very unique teaching style, and she really explains her expectations clearly. I'm enjoying her class and am thankful for her ability to teach me new things in every class.

5.0
3.0
SPE101
Apr 5, 2011

I love her. shes amazing! she teaches because she loves it and it really shows. She wants to help her students succeed and not fail. She is tough but as long as you do the work you will do good

3.0
4.0
SPE100
May 16, 2011

she is only supose to give three presentations but give 8 if you dont like to talk alot and are shy dont take her class.

1.0
1.0
SPE100
May 19, 2011

did not like her style; always kept class late bec disorganized.Made me late for next class, and got offended if I needed to leave early to get to other bldg.; do not recommend

5.0
3.0
SPE100
May 20, 2011

Shes a great teacher, really changed the way I think. She nows what she is talking about and tries to understand your problems

5.0
4.0
SPE260
Jun 2, 2011

Dr. Poster will change your life polish you, touch your heart, and change the way you think. I had her for both Speech 100 and Speech 240. Best Professor I have ever had and genuinely cares about her students.Her dedication is beyond the pale. Students that complain about her classes, are clearly not ready for college.Interpersonal was invaluable!

5.0
4.0
SPE100
Jun 6, 2011

This professor is tough, but if you put in the effort, you will succeed. She knows when you you have prepared and when you haven't. Don't look for an easy A, but if you like to work hard, take her course. She has a good style but only take her if you are a hard worker.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Jun 14, 2011

Really great professor she is real and clean cut shes a little old lady with a lot of spunk,She's won an Emmy Award shes really tough on professionalism but in all truth I don't blame her we go to college to become someone and shes someone who actually gives a crap about students and on wants the best for us so I advise you to give her your best.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Aug 4, 2011

This prof will change the way you look at everything! She is great and helps you come out of your shell. This class is perfect for how to get through the professional world without getting eaten alive! Loved her class and really loved her. If you aren't afraid of a challenge take her class. She will change your life!

5.0
1.0
SPEEC100
Aug 27, 2011

If you want to take Speech 100, you should definitely tak her class because she is very knowledgeable of what she is teaching. You will learn from her. Make sure you go to class on time, she does not like people coming in late. Also her Speech 240 class is easy but the final paper... make sure you revise it carefully.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
Aug 29, 2011

Life changing experience! The best proff there is! She's the best!

5.0
1.0
SPE240
Jan 9, 2012

Great professor. She gives useful advice and cares a lot. Read the chapters, they're also filled with good advice and revise your final (10-page+) paper and you're guaranteed an A. Can't go wrong with this prof.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
May 16, 2012

Took Poster for Spe 100 & 240.She is a Prof that ENJOYS her work,so you can expect NOT to be bored. Very respectful to her students, two things she hates are cellphones and lateness. She goes H.A.M over that. If you need an elective take her 240

5.0
3.0
SPE240
May 22, 2012

Dr. Poster was an amazing professor! She made class a pleasure to come to every week. Class felt more like a round-table discussion than a lecture which I prefer. She treated us like colleagues, not students, which I also appreciate.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
May 30, 2012

Poster is By far the best professor at BMCC. She takes time out to help all of her students and is dedicated to what she does. Wish all professors were like her.

5.0
1.0
SPEE100
Nov 6, 2012

greatest professor i think i will ever had her class helped me in so many areas of my life and i am truly greatful.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
Dec 29, 2012

THE BEST PROFESSORS!!! Outstanding person, very helpful, very smart, loves her work, her classes are a lot of fun. She can help you look at yourself from a different perspective so you could see how to fix problems in your life. SPE240 should be mandatory.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Jan 28, 2013

Blank is the best Prof at BMCC, Poster is a close second. The 1st or 2nd day when she has everyone introduce themselves ask her to tell the class about herself. She gave the class an all time great speech I wish I had recorded it so I could listen to it over and over again. She should be working at NYU or Stanford she's that good.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2013

Dr. Poster can walk on water. Lol. Literally, the best professor in BMCC. You will appreciate her so much. She is absolutely amazing and will change your life !!! SPE 240 really needs to be a mandatory course. I just could not get enough of her class. Very, very helpful. She cares about her students. Do the work, make it clean and you are okay.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
Dec 19, 2013

AMAZING! She is very clear about the material and opens your mind to things you never thought about until you reached her classroom. You will learn SO much from this course your going to wish there was more time to the semester. There's a take home quiz every chapter but the textbook was so good I wished I bought it instead of renting it.

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 30, 2014

She is one of the best professors you'll have at BMCC. She is very engaging and she offers a lot of life lessons. She knows a great deal about Communications and I feel as though I gained a lot from the class. She is strict about lateness but she is a fair grader. I recommend her.

5.0
2.0
SPE240
May 22, 2014

Q: Isn't Professor Poster the wisest, kindest, greatest teacher ever? A: "Yes, dear!"

5.0
2.0
240
May 27, 2014

Dr. Poster is one of the best professors at BMCC. She truly cares for her students- both inside and outside the classroom. The workload is very fair: weekly take-home quizzes based off of the chapter, 2 papers (which she outlines clearly what she wants), a midterm and final. I loved this class- it changed my life and helped with my relationships!

5.0
3.0
SPE240
Grade: A-
May 27, 2014

Dr. Poster is an amazing professor. I loved this class and I recommend all Com majors to take it. She truly cares about her students and is dedicated to what she does. I learned a lot from her and she is very inspirational. You definitely have to WORK in her class to earn your grade! Don't sleep on her.

5.0
4.0
SPE240002
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2014

IF YOUR NOT PREPARED TO WORK. DON'T BOTHER LOL

2.0
3.0
100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2014

She can be very dismissive, especially if your not her age. She uses the term qoutYoungManqout in frustration. Its very offensive! I encourage you to Google youngman and see what it says.

5.0
4.0
SPEECH240
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2014

If you attend BMCC, you should take any of Dr. Poster's classes at least once. She will inspire you and give you the drive to work your way to the top. She makes you work for your grade, but it is completely worth it. Best professor ever.

5.0
4.0
SPE240
Dec 7, 2014

If you don't take this class you'll regret it. You will learn about yourself so much. You can dl her textbook online for FREE just google it.

5.0
4.0
SPE240
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2014

Dr. Poster's courses are engaging and interactive. You will get to know her and your classmates more personally. Dr. Poster keeps you connected, not simply to the course material, but to humanity. You will discover her lectures are not simply inspirational, they are transformative. And, you'll leave with a wellspring of #thingsmyprofessorsays .

4.0
4.0
SPE240
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2014

I had Dr. Poster this past semester. I absolutely loved this class. The classes sometimes felt like therapy sessions. She's very clear in what she expects from her students & she will make you work for it, it is not an easy A. Very knowledgable & has a lot of good advice on communications & on life in general. You won't be disappointed.

4.0
4.0
SPEECH240
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2014

Extremely tough grader. Cant really complain she just does her job and takes it very serious you must read the textbook to do good, although i must say first textbook i read that isn't boring. You cant hate her even if you wanted to shes just to small and cute. She may come off as judgmental at times though . Shes very loveable recommend her class

5.0
4.0
SPE240
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2014

MUST TAKE THIS CLASS! It will change your life! Dr. Poster's class never felt like a class, but rather a life couching session. Follow her instructions to a T and you will be fine. You will walk away with more than a grade from this class. She is the most inspirational Professor you could ever encounter. Life changing A+++++

3.0
4.0
SPE240
Dec 26, 2014

Prof. Poster is old school. I enjoyed her class. She gives you a final and midterm test which that consist questions of some and none of the above which can screw you in the exam. I respect her teaching but she have to stop being to old school and connect with the new generations.

1.0
5.0
240
May 27, 2015

I don't understand why she has great reviews. Yes she gives great life lectures but its the same lesson week after week. Shes also unclear about how she grades. Horrible teacher not worth the gpa drop

1.0
4.0
SPE240
Grade: C-
May 29, 2015

She is not much inspirational , she gives ridiculous unnecessary advices, at the same time her term papers has no meaning to it nor is it helpful. She gives and tells us everything really late. She expects everything her way, shows attitude doesn't give anyone a chance for anything.

5.0
4.0
240
Aug 28, 2015

What can I say? Wonderful, inspiring, smart.. Take her class. Be ready to participate, discuss, learn and work hard for a long paper (which help you to learn for the future). note: She is pretty tough grader and strict about punctuation and grammar.

5.0
4.0
SPE240
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2015

Dr. poster is one tough cookie, they don't make them like this anymore. A true New Yorker who teaches students how to prepare for a real career in the big city. I have much love, respect, and admiration for this professor, she has changed my life and has help me prepare for my future. You will benefit from her knowledge and wisdom endlessly! Love!

4.0
4.0
SPE240
Grade: C
Feb 24, 2016

Just because I didn't participate enough she gave me a C

4.0
5.0
COM240
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 1, 2016

Almost everybody failed on midterm because test inculeded "8 choices" per each question, it was kind of confused(by the way, great trick to make students fail). I recommend her class, its useful for your personal and relational life, but if you shy to participate or you want to improve your pronunciation, nah, be aware from this class.

1.0
5.0
SPEECH240
Grade: B-
May 24, 2016

This was the worst professor that i had. I got a good grade but she gave me a low grade on my term paper because of my grammar. I hate her for screwing up my GPA. Most of my classmates received a low grade for final grade and term paper. If you care about your grade dont take her. Avoid this professor if possible.

1.0
4.0
SPEECH240
Grade: F
May 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

No extra credit. Long ass papers Smiles when she gives you back a bad grade Only wants to feel important when teaching you GPA KILLER.

4.0
4.0
SPE240
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2016
Would take again

No professor is perfect. I didn't like her once when she replied to me in a way that did not seem caring or professional in front of the class. Overall, this class was excellent & I was actually able to apply some of the concepts I learned there to real life situations. I really do recommend Poster for better Interpersonal Communication skills.

5.0
4.0
COM240
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Sandra Poster is the best professor at BMCC. EASY homework, she gives a weekly take home quiz that has to be answered according to the textbook. TEXTBOOK is needed! Get ready to write, she speaks and youll have to figure out was is important or not because she doesnt use power points. I would take this again!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
COM240
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Best professor ever! She has inspired me to become a better person & has helped me improve my relationships with people. Lectures were amazing and useful outside of the classroom. Weekly take home quizzes were easy if you have the textbook & it is mandatory to pass the class. Overall I would definitely recommend Dr. Poster

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
SPE100
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She gave us a low grade in our Term Paper, the whole Class! You gonna work hard and still get a C+ some of my classmates got failed and D+ only one person got a B. Don't take her

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
SPEEC100
Grade: A
May 13, 2021
Would take again

Shes the best professor Ive ever had!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SPE240
Grade: A
Feb 14, 2025
Would take again

Great professor!

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
B (5)
A (3)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(6)C(2)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(1)
Based on 20 reported grades
B: 5
A: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (2)
Get ready to read (1)
Participation matters (1)
Inspirational (1)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.28 avg change
Jun
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SPE101

5.0

(2)

SPEE240

5.0

(1)

INTERPERSCOMM

5.0

(1)

SPE120

5.0

(1)

SPE102

5.0

(1)
+11 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SPE142

5.0

COM240

4.3

SPEECH240

4.3

SPE120

4.0

SPE102

4.0

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